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Kammer International Bilingual School

Germany, Hannover

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees €2,940 - 9,180
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 550
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin, Latin
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Kammer International Bilingual School gGmbH in Hannover follows German law and curricula and offers a bilingual German-English programme with English as the target language. The school uses an immersion language bath, where pupils hear, speak and learn in English and German in authentic daily contexts, with language distribution by year varying from Nursery (60/40) to Secondary (50/50). From Year 5 English remains core, with Spanish added, and from Year 7 students choose between French, Latin and Chinese. The curriculum integrates Cambridge exams at Young Learners in primary and KET, PET, FCE and CAE in secondary, aligned to CEFR. Facilities include large bright classrooms, a dedicated KiTa area, music room, sports hall, and digital learning tools such as interactive whiteboards, Apple TV, iPads and robotics equipment (Sphero, Lego). A House System, student council and iHero leadership program enrich social development, while musical events and BBC filmmaking activities enhance arts and culture.

Paderborner Str. 1, 30539 Hannover, Germany

The Essentials

Kammer International Bilingual School has 550 pupils, instruction in English, German.

Location
KIBS Hannover is located at Paderborner Straße 1, 30539 Hannover, Germany. It operates under German law and follows German curricula, with English as the target language for bilingual education. The school comprises KiTa (Kindergarten), Primary, and Secondary levels.

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary.

Type
Kammer International Bilingual School gGmbH; a school under German law and German curricula; bilingual with English as the target language.

Additional learning support
Special immersion lessons in small groups for newcomers to primary and secondary; German immersion classes for newcomers from abroad; progress and other changes are monitored and communicated to parents regarding additional support measures.

Country affiliation
Germany.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform.

Food Options
The school provides catering with orders for School and KiTa.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed and owned by Kämmer International Bilingual School gGmbH.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kammer International Bilingual School ranges from EUR 2,940 to EUR 9,180 for 2026/27.

Application & admission fees

- Trial days / application processing fee: EUR 50.00 (charged to cover costs for organising trial days). Payments for the trial-day fee are taken by direct debit.
- Admission fee for Nursery/Kindergarten (one-time): EUR 1,000.00. For these early-years places families choose between a refundable liquidity deposit or a non-refundable donation; the liquidity deposit is refunded on leaving or may be credited towards primary-school admission fees, while the donation is not refundable but may be credited towards primary-school admission fees.
- Admission fee for Primary and Secondary: calculated as 2.5 times the income-based monthly school fee, capped at a maximum of EUR 1,800.00 (one-time).

Nursery and Kindergarten (fees by place type)

- Nursery (private spot):
- Admission fee (one-time): EUR 1,000.00.
- Monthly tuition: EUR 765.00.
- Booster club (monthly): EUR 5.00.
- Lunch fee: EUR 4.03 per day (approx. EUR 85.00 per month).
- State-subsidised nursery spots: Admission fee EUR 1,000.00; monthly parental contribution based on the city funding table from EUR 0.00 up to EUR 480.00; booster club EUR 5.00; lunch flat-rate (monthly) EUR 30.00.

- Kindergarten (private spot):
- Admission fee (one-time): EUR 1,000.00.
- Monthly tuition: EUR 625.00.
- Booster club (monthly): EUR 15.00.
- Lunch fee: EUR 4.03 per day (approx. EUR 85.00 per month).
- State-subsidised kindergarten spots: Admission fee EUR 1,000.00; monthly parental contribution may be EUR 0.00 (for children over age three there are no fees in some subsidised cases) with booster club EUR 15.00 and a monthly lunch flat-rate (example shown EUR 40.00 for subsidised spots). Sibling discounts for KiTa: 30% for the second child, 50% for the third child (applied to the next-oldest child after the most care-intensive spot is charged in full).

School tuition fees (Primary and Secondary) — monthly and per-year items

- Primary (Years 1–4):
- Monthly school fee (income-based): between EUR 245.00 and EUR 1,042.00 per month.
- One-time admission fee: 2.5 × the income‑based monthly fee, up to a maximum of EUR 1,800.00.
- Lunch: approx. EUR 4.51 per meal (approx. EUR 95.00 per month).
- Examples of additional annual or monthly charges by year group: locker (per year) EUR 21.60–26.40 depending on year; material and licence costs EUR 30.00 per year; art materials EUR 20.00 per year; early morning/late care (one hour care daily) approx. EUR 33.40 per month; KIBS school bus EUR 65.00 per month (if space available); afternoon activities (clubs) typically between EUR 100.00 and EUR 150.00 per term; Cambridge exam fees where applicable approx. EUR 75.00–100.00 per year; digital classroom (iPad) option approx. EUR 25.00 per month.
- Standard annual membership of the KIBS booster club: EUR 10.00.

- Secondary (Years 5–13):
- Monthly school fee (income-based): between EUR 371.00 and EUR 1,203.00 per month.
- One-time admission fee: 2.5 × the income‑based monthly fee, up to a maximum of EUR 1,800.00.
- Lunch: approx. EUR 4.51 per meal (approx. EUR 95.00 per month).
- Additional typical annual costs: locker EUR 26.40 per year; material costs Year 5–10 between EUR 12.00 and EUR 44.00 per year and Year 11–13 between EUR 24.00 and EUR 59.00 per year; art materials EUR 20.00 per year; KIBS school bus (up to Year 8) EUR 65.00 per month if space is available; afternoon activities (clubs) EUR 100.00–150.00 per term; Cambridge exam fees (according to level) approx. EUR 125.00–235.00 per year; digital classroom (iPad) approx. EUR 39.00 per month in upper years.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular tuition is billed as monthly parental fees; the school uses income-based monthly fee levels for calculating parental contributions in the school section. One-time admission fees are charged at registration as described above.
- Payments and registration-related charges (including the trial-day fee) are processed via direct debit / bank mandate; families provide IBAN/BIC and payments are collected by automated debit. Cancellation charges for trial-day bookings: EUR 10.00 if cancelled 1 week before the scheduled date, EUR 25.00 if cancelled 3 days before, EUR 50.00 if cancelled 1 day before; no cancellation fee is charged for verifiable illness or postponement.

Boarding

- There is no boarding provision listed for KIBS; boarding fees are not applicable.

Other fees and typical additional costs

- Lunch / catering: approx. EUR 4.03–4.51 per meal, monthly lunch totals shown as approx. EUR 85.00–95.00 depending on age and whether a flat-rate applies.
- Booster club: monthly (KiTa) or annual membership fee for the school booster club (annual EUR 10.00).
- School clothing / uniform: costs vary according to items ordered through KIBS cooperation partners (parents pay for purchased school clothing).
- Transport: KIBS school bus where available EUR 65.00 per month (space dependent).
- Clubs and extracurricular activities: typically EUR 100.00–150.00 per term depending on offering.
- Lockers, materials, art supplies and exam fees: see the year-specific items listed under Primary and Secondary above.

Sibling discounts

- School: oldest child pays full fees; second child receives 30% discount on the monthly school fee; third child receives 50% discount on the monthly school fee; additional children handled by individual contractual agreement.
- KiTa sibling discounts: 30% discount for a second child, 50% discount for a third child; the most care‑intensive spot is charged in full and the next‑oldest child receives the discount.

Refunds and cancellation terms

- Liquidity deposit option for admission fees: refundable upon leaving the institution or may be credited towards primary-school admission fees. Donation option for admission fees: not refundable, but may be credited towards primary-school admission fees.
- Trial-day cancellation fees are charged as noted above; no cancellation fee applies when a cancellation is verifiably due to illness or postponement.
- Other refunds (for example, refunds of prepaid tuition) are governed by contractual terms in the enrolment agreement and by the direct‑debit/payment terms required at registration.

Fee payment options

- The school collects registration- and tuition-related payments via direct debit / bank mandate (IBAN/BIC). Parents provide bank details for automated debit collection; the trial-day fee and ongoing parental contributions are processed by direct debit. No alternative payment methods are listed in the fee materials provided.
Academics

Kammer International Bilingual School teaches German Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Under German law and according to German curricula, KIBS Hannover is a bilingual school with English as the target language. The immersion (language bath) approach means pupils hear, speak and learn in English and German in authentic daily contexts, without pressure. Language distribution by year is: Nursery 60% English / 40% German; Kindergarten 50% English / 50% German; Primary Years 1–2 90% English / 10% German; Years 3–4 80% English / 20% German; Secondary 50% English / 50% German, with subject teachers teaching in their mother tongue and German instruction increasing from the Sixth Form onward. In the primary school the two core languages are English and German; from Grade 5 English remains a core language and Spanish is added, while Grade 7 offers a choice between French, Latin and Chinese. Project and theme days with international and global topics are anchored in the school culture. Cambridge exams are held annually: Young Learners in primary; KEY/KET, PET, FCE and CAE in secondary, aligned to CEFR.

Exam Results
Cambridge exams are held annually at KIBS Hannover. In primary, Young Learners; in secondary, KEY/KET, PET, FCE and CAE. The exam results are based on the CEFR and are valued and recognised by thousands of organisations worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school places social-emotional learning on an equal footing with academic learning. It promotes empathy, independent learning, good deeds, constant effort, peer support, courage and commitment to others. The school strengthens community by building relationships between students of different ages. Students move from dependence to independence and participate actively in school life from an early age. The school operates a House System that supports academic development while recognizing social-emotional learning through house points and a student council. Mentoring is provided four times per year to set personal targets addressing academic, emotional and social development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides Special Educational Needs support by specialist teachers and an SEN Coordinator. The primary team includes Melina Oppermann as SEN Coordinator. Specialist teachers cover Special Educational Needs within the programme. The school provides targeted support to help students access the curriculum. The SEN Coordinator oversees SEN provision in the school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches 80–90% of lessons in English by native-English-speaking teachers. Specialist teachers provide Immersion (EAL and DAZ) support. If a child joins after Grade 1 with no English or no German, immersion classes help them catch up. The immersion approach supports bilingual learning and international-mindedness.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has educators who listen to concerns and fears. Open conversations provide an additional level of support for children's development. There is a Mental Health and Wellbeing calendar with monthly topics for teachers and students. The school teaches relaxation techniques, and supports activities such as yoga and meditation. Monthly focus themes are integrated into joint projects.
Parent Experience

Community
KIBS Hannover is a school under German law and follows German curricula, while bilingual with English as the target language. The school publishes regular News and maintains an Events calendar to engage the community, including information evenings and Open Friday events. Open Friday on March 13, 2026, runs from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., with guided tours from 14:00 to 15:00 and a 3:00 p.m. presentation on the KIBS concept. In 2025, secondary students organized Christmas greetings and a sixth-grade reading competition, with Aubrey first, Maryam second, and Ole third; Year 9 students conducted pig kidney dissections as part of biology.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Large, bright classrooms with toilets and small group rooms serve all age groups. The kindergarten has a breakout room, a music room, a sports hall and an outdoor area, with dedicated spaces for construction, dolls, reading and creativity; the pre‑school room has an interactive whiteboard. The KiTa environment supports a bilingual language bath, with English and German used across daily activities. Primary classrooms are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art interactive whiteboards and displays, and each room features a digital board with Apple TV to enhance learning. The curriculum uses iPads and coding tools (Sphero and Lego) and there is an after‑school program and early‑morning care.

Sports Facilities
A sports hall and an outdoor area support physical education.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms in primary are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art interactive whiteboards and displays, with a digital board in each room (Apple TV). A digital learning approach uses iPads; specialist teachers cover German, Immersion, SEN, Physical Education, Music, Art, Ethics and Coding. Coding is taught using Sphero and Lego, and SeeSaw is used as a digital portfolio for parent communication.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After School Programme and Clubs run from 3:30pm to 5:00pm; Early Morning Care operates from 7:30am to 8:30am; a full‑day holiday programme is organized by Hannover 96 during Niedersachsen school holidays.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school treats social-emotional learning as equal to academic learning. The House System supports the academic development of students by valuing compassion, independent learning, and other talents alongside academic achievement. The student council, linked to the House System, enables democratic involvement; primary pupils elect House Captains and Vice-House Captains and class representatives, while the grammar school elects Presidents of the Houses. Cambridge exams are held annually, with Young Learners Exams in primary and KET, PET, FCE, and CAE in secondary, aligned to CEFR standards.

Arts & Creative
The school hosts musical events such as piano evenings in the Mensa, featuring works by Bach, Debussy, and Liszt. A BBC Workshop gives students in Years 5 to 10 hands-on experience in filmmaking, covering camera work, sound, production, and teamwork. These experiences form part of arts and creative learning within the wider school program.

Cultural & Language
Immersion and bilingual learning anchors English and German as core languages; students hear, speak, and learn in authentic contexts to acquire language without pressure. Language distribution by grade shows English and German as the core languages in the early years, with a gradual introduction of additional languages across the primary and secondary years (Nursery 60/40, Kindergarten 50/50, Primary Years 1-2 90/10 English/German, Years 3-4 80/20, Secondary 50/50). From Year 5 English and German remain core; Spanish is added, and from Year 7 students choose between French, Latin, and Chinese. Cambridge exams are held annually, with Young Learners in primary and KET, PET, FCE, and CAE in secondary, CEFR-aligned.

Social & Hobbies
In Kindergarten, children have the right to participate in decisions affecting them according to their development, through situational work. The House System supports social-emotional learning and academic development, with three houses—Leibniz, Lessing, and Busch—and a student council that enables democratic involvement. Primary students elect House Captains and class representatives, and the iHero program provides opportunities to help others and undertake further training. The student council and House System together foster active participation and leadership in school life.

Community & Service
House points are awarded for compassion, independent learning, good deeds, consistent effort, academic achievement, and service to others, with certificates and awards presented at assemblies. The House System and student leadership structures reinforce community service and collaboration across the school. The student council supports cooperation at various levels and contributes to shaping school life through democratic processes.

Leadership & Professional
The House System anchors leadership development by distributing roles across year groups and awarding house points for leadership and service. Primary pupils elect House Captains and Vice-House Captains and class representatives; grammar school students elect Presidents of the Houses. The iHero program gives pupils opportunities to help peers with technology and receive additional leadership training. The student council operates within the House System to enable democratic participation and opportunities to help shape school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing are central to the school's approach; educators are available to discuss concerns and support development. A calendar with monthly topics on mental health guides discussions and activities. Students engage in relaxation techniques, yoga, and meditation as part of wellbeing. Participation in school life and empowering students to take on responsibilities supports a caring, wellbeing-focused community.
Languages

Language Provision
In the primary school, English and German are core languages. From grade 5, Spanish is added. In grade 7, students choose between French, Latin and Chinese. Pupils attending classes in their language of origin at recognized external locations can have this attested on their school report.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and German. The two languages are used as languages of instruction with distribution by level: Nursery 60% English, 40% German; Kindergarten 50% English, 50% German; Primary School Years 1 and 2 90% English, 10% German; Years 3 and 4 80% English, 20% German; Secondary School 50% English, 50% German. From Sixth Form onwards, lessons are taught in German (except languages/foreign languages).

Immersion Programs
The immersion method (the language bath) is used. Teachers from Anglo-Saxon countries support communication with gestures and visual aids to make language learning natural and pressure-free.
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