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IS Ruhr opened in 2010 with a grand opening at Villa Koppers, Moltkeplatz 61 in Essen for the 2010/2011 school year. It is owned by SBW Haus des Lernens AG, a Swiss educational group, and follows the International Baccalaureate framework. The school moved to larger premises at Moltkeplatz 1 in 2012 and was accredited for the Cambridge IGCSE in 2013 and for the IB Diploma Programme in 2015. It celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2020 and graduated its first entire cohort in 2024. IS Ruhr became an IB MYP Candidate School in 2025 and joined ECIS in 2024.
IS Ruhr is a thriving international community of over 30 nationalities. The school encourages involvement from parents in a variety of events held throughout the year to support students' learning and celebrate the school's diverse community. Staff, students and parents enjoy close working relationships that contribute to a caring learning environment.
IS Ruhr Parents' Association is a dedicated group of parents committed to enhancing the educational experience for our children. It is a dynamic community where parents can collaborate, share ideas, and work together to support the school and its students. The association believes that by working together, we can create a positive and enriching environment for our children to thrive. The group coordinates and participates in school events and activities to support the learning community. Interested in joining? Scan the QR code in the IS Ruhr_Parents' Association Flyer 2025-26 to access the membership form.
IS Ruhr is a private international English-language day school in Essen, Germany, offering an IB World School curriculum from early years to the IB Diploma Programme. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs for ages 3–11 in English, with inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning. Grades 6–10 are a Middle Years Programme candidate school, Cambridge IGCSE is offered in Grades 9–10, followed by the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12. Mittlere Reife after grade 10 via IGCSE and Internationales Abitur after grade 12 are recognised. The campus began in 2010 at Villa Koppers and moved to Moltkeplatz 1 in 2012; the Learn Atelier opened in 2017. IS Ruhr joined ECIS in 2024 and graduated its first cohort in 2024, with MYP candidacy progressing in 2025. English is the language of instruction in primary years. After-school care runs 7:30–8:15 and 16:00/17:00; activities include Drama Club, EY3 piano, and Choir. The Parents' Association supports the school.
