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Founded in 1985 by visionary families, the International School of Stuttgart began in Böblingen and later relocated to Möhringen before establishing its first purpose-built campus in Degerloch in 1998. The Lower School campus opened in Degerloch in 2001, followed by the Sindelfingen Campus at Sommerhofen Grundschule in 2003. In 2010, the Sindelfingen Campus moved to Hallenserstraße, while Degerloch expanded with a Middle School and a sports hall in 2012. The Upper School campus in Degerloch was inaugurated in August 2024. ISS is an IB World School offering the full Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, and is known for experiential internships, career orientation and college guidance, and for hosting Model United Nations conferences.
ISS fosters a thriving international community where families and students are central. A connected network of Parent Groups supports community life at both Degerloch and Sindelfingen campuses, with Parent Advisory Councils providing feedback and helping guide school initiatives. Room Parents organize activities and help connect families, while the Booster Club supports sports events and extracurriculars. The school also emphasizes student leadership and service through programs such as the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, Model United Nations, and KIVA, alongside an arts and theatre program.
ISS operates as a private, non-profit institution and functions as a parent and teacher-led association (Verein). Parents and teachers are members and actively contribute to the school's strategic direction. Campus-based Parent Groups for Degerloch and Sindelfingen organize events and connect families; each campus has a Parent Advisory Council that provides feedback and supports school initiatives. Room Parents support community life, including sports and after-school programs. A Booster Club supports sports events and other extracurricular activities. Student leadership and service are fostered through programs like the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, Model United Nations, and KIVA.
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.
