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Germany, Stuttgart
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1. Complete our Pre-Application Form to start the process. After submission, you receive login credentials for the Admissions Portal to complete the application. The portal allows you to save progress and return as needed. Admissions requests for both campuses are administered from the Degerloch Campus.
2. Upload the required documents in electronic format: passport copy of the applicant; passport-sized photo; school reports for the last two years (translated into English if necessary; not required for Early Years applicants); proof of vaccination against measles is mandatory under German law for all childcare facilities and must be provided before enrollment is finalized.
3. ISS operates on rolling admissions, so early applications are encouraged as places are limited. Applications are only valid for the specific school year for which they are submitted. Submitting an application does not reserve a place.
4. ISS is a non-profit private school. Operating costs are funded primarily through tuition fees, complemented by state subsidies from Baden-Württemberg and additional support from the cities of Stuttgart and Sindelfingen for Early Years programs. The tuition fees for the 2026–2027 school year are as follows: Early Years 3 & Early Years €14,950; Kindergarten €19,250; Grades 1–5 €20,900; Grades 6–8 €22,350; Grades 9–10 €22,950; Grades 11–12 €24,600. The application fee is €750; a one-time €9,000 per student applies with installment options for Early Years and Grades 1–12. Grant-in-Aid (GIA) is available to families who meet eligibility requirements through a means-tested application process.
Grant-in-Aid (GIA) is available to families who meet eligibility requirements through a means-tested application process. Application Forms can be requested from the Grant-in-Aid Office.
Founded in 1985, the International School of Stuttgart (ISS) Degerloch campus serves students from age 3 to 18 through the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The campus recently expanded with a new facility in August 2024 that centers on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), featuring dedicated makerspaces and scientific laboratories. In the Early Years "Nest," children follow an inquiry-based model influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach, utilizing dedicated outdoor learning areas and gardens. ISS emphasizes service learning, notably through its student-led KIVA micro-financing program which supports global entrepreneurs. The school provides a bus service for the regional community and offers language instruction in German, French, and Spanish. Classes are historically capped at 16 students to ensure individual attention. Located in a green suburb 15 minutes from the city center, the school balances local cultural integration with an English-language curriculum recognized by German educational authorities.
