Germany, Hannover
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International School Hannover Region (ISHR) is an independent, non‑profit IB school serving ages 3–18. It offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum from Kindergarten through Grade 12, including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Instruction is in English, with German language and other subjects integrated as appropriate. ISHR is accredited by CIS and NEASC and is a member of AGIS. The campus sits on a green site near central Hanover, with a main administration building, four wings of classrooms, a well‑stocked library, science laboratories, ICT infrastructure, a dedicated Kindergarten, a dining hall with a professional kitchen, and music, drama rooms and an auditorium; plus on‑site sports facilities. In 2013 a new secondary centre opened and a gym and visitors' gallery were added to the PE Wing, with the main sports hall renovated. The school emphasizes Creativity, Activity and Service; clubs include MUN, Strategy Game Club, Robotics, Drama, and Yearbook. Around 600 students from more than 65 nations study here, with graduates going to universities worldwide. In 2022 ISHR attained carbon neutrality and was named Digital Place Lower Saxony.
Bruchmeisterallee 6, 30169 Hannover, Germany
International School Hannover Region has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English.
Bruchmeisterallee 6, 30169 Hannover, Germany. ISHR is located on a beautiful city campus in Hannover.
Kindergarten through Grade 12. ISHR provides the IB Continuum from 3-year-olds in Kindergarten to Grade 12.
International school offering the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum.
Learning Enrichment; Counselling Services; Educational Psychologist; University and Careers Counselling; EAL; Home Language.
Kindergarten: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 (core times: Mon–Thu 08:25–15:00; Fri 08:25–13:30). Grades 1–5: Monday–Thursday 08:25–15:10; Friday 08:25–13:35. Secondary: Monday–Friday 08:25–15:10.
Annual tuition at International School Hannover Region ranges from EUR 11,540 to EUR 21,430 for 2026/27.
International School Hannover Region teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
ISHR provides the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from Kindergarten through Grade 12, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IB framework develops skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, independence, inquiry and valuing diversity across all subjects. Education is delivered in English, with German language and other subject offerings integrated as appropriate. The school offers extensive extras and cocurricular activities to complement the academic program. Graduates commonly go on to top universities around the world.
Teacher to student ratio is about 1:7.
Average IB Diploma score is 33.
Graduates attend top universities around the world.
Unparalleled support; ISHR's team supports students with learning differences.
1. Submit completed application form with copies of the student's previous report cards and any other requested information. The submission initiates the admissions process and is considered for feasibility. 2. If the application is considered feasible, the family will be invited for an interview with the Head of Section and other pertinent members of the team. The interview assesses the fit with ISHR's programs and culture. 3. Where applicable, the student will be invited to school to complete the placement tests. In overseas cases, placement tests will be sent to the student's present school for completion. 4. If the application is successful, parents will receive a letter of confirmation, a school contract, and an invoice for the admission fee. 5. A place only becomes guaranteed after the admission fee has been paid and the school contract has been signed and sent back. 6. Placement: Students will be placed in their age appropriate class with the orientation cut-off date for placement being September 30th. In very rare cases where a placement test or the probation period reveals that a student would be better placed in another grade level to best serve their emotional or academical welfare then ISHR reserves the right to make a more appropriate placement in an adjacent grade level. All new students have a 6-month probationary period. 7. Conditions of Acceptance: ISHR is actively committed to admitting and supporting a diverse student body. We practice a non-discriminatory policy in all school-administered programs and will not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or gender preference in any of its admissions and educational policies, programs, and practices. We accept students whom ISHR can support emotionally and academically in our curricular context; exceptions can be made for overseas students where fitting criteria exist. 8. IB Diploma Programme (11th and 12th Grade): The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous prescribed academic curriculum. Although non-selective in admissions, ISHR reserves the right to not admit a student into the Diploma Programme if the school cannot adequately support their emotional and academic welfare; some subject combinations may not be offered if not in demand. 9. Application: ISHR offers the full IB continuum for students from 3-year-old Kindergarten through Grade 12; click Apply here to begin the process. 10. Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid: Fees vary by grade; for detailed information on school fees, payment plans, financial aid, and more, please see the Tuition and Fees page.
Financial aid is available upon written request, accompanied by the appropriate financial documentation. Applications for financial aid can be downloaded from the Tuition and Fees page and submitted to ISHR Accounting.
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