Germany, Stuttgart
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Balance – the school strives for resilient physical, social, and emotional health. Belonging – the school fosters an environment conducive to empathy, inclusivity, and togetherness. Care – the school champions respect, belonging, and service as core values. The IB framework supports inquiry, collaboration, and global mindedness, contributing to students' social and emotional development. The school promotes a caring community and student well-being through its values and daily practice.
Personalized learning is supported by co-teaching and small-group instruction. Students engage with German language and English as an Additional Language (EAL) as part of the language program.
The primary language of instruction is English, complemented by robust German language offerings and additional opportunities to study Spanish and French.
Balance – we strive for resilient physical, social, and emotional health. Belonging – we foster an environment conducive to empathy, inclusivity, and togetherness. Care – we champion respect, belonging, and service as core values. Service – we value community, partnership, and collaboration.
Safeguarding remains a core priority, and all appointments are subject to comprehensive child-protection checks.
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.