Germany, Bremen
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Boarding is provided on the University of Bremen campus. ISB offers individual rooms with an attached bath, toilet and ensuite kitchenette. The boarding house is a short walk (5–7 minutes) from the school. Guardianship is arranged by the School, and meals are included (three meals per day plus a healthy snack).
ISB Canteen provides all-day dining from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages. The weekly canteen menu offers a variety of options, with a garden-to-plate connection and a focus on local and school-grown produce to support nutritional awareness and inclusivity of dietary preferences.
The school operates as a non-profit and depends on donations and sponsorships. FRIENDS OF ISB (Freundeskreis) brings together the ISB Support e.V. and the PTA to support ISB's community and projects. The school is also connected to international accreditation and associations (e.g., CIS, ECIS, AGIS) through its admissions and governance framework.
Located directly on the University of Bremen campus, the International School of Bremen (ISB) provides an English-medium education for students from ages 3 to 18. The school follows the International Early Years and Primary Curriculums, progressing into the Cambridge IGCSE and culminating with the IB Diploma Programme. ISB is the first international school in Germany to earn the MINT-EC Partner School status, reflecting a heavy emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students access modern science laboratories, an extensive media center, and the university's sports facilities. The school also offers a dedicated Music Enrichment Programme featuring private tuition in instruments ranging from the violin to the ukulele. A distinctive feature is the school's integrated boarding program for secondary students, which emphasizes practical life skills like personal finance, cooking, and self-reliance, ensuring students gain tangible independence before transitioning to university.