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Saxony International School - Geithain Grammar School

Germany, Geithain

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

Geithain International Grammar School (IGG) in Saxony offers an international-oriented education with a global outlook and a solid general education. The curriculum supports foreign language skills and media and economic competence, guiding students to engage thoughtfully with a rapidly changing world. The school centers holistic development on head, heart and hand, combining academic study with values-based learning and practical inquiry. A distinctive feature is the motto drawn from our namesake Carl Hahn: My field is the world, which reflects the aim to cultivate global perspectives and responsible citizenship. Facilities include secure Mietra lockers to store school supplies and spaces that facilitate collaborative learning. Extracurricular activities highlight school-wide events such as Sportfest and Open House, while weekly trial hours offer prospective students a firsthand experience. Academic and intellectual clubs emphasize languages, critical thinking and cross-cultural awareness, supporting lifelong learning beyond the classroom. The school welcomes international families with clear guidance personally.

The Essentials

Location
Geithain, Germany. Internationales Gymnasium Geithain is located at Friedrich-Fröbel-Straße 1, 04643 Geithain. It is part of the Saxony International School network.

Stages
Secondary education at grammar school level (Gymnasium).

Bus service
Bus stop directly in front of the school; located near Geithain train station (about 1 km away). Bus lines serving the area include 264 (Altenburg/Frohburg/Kohren-Salis), 278 and 289 (Bad Lausick), 279 (Borna), and 288 (Narsdorf and surrounding). Train access from Chemnitz and Leipzig via Bad Lausick or Borna/Frohburg. Timetables and travel information are available at thuesac.net and mdv.de.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
SIS school clothing is worn at SIS network schools. A broad selection of high-quality, modern and functional clothing is available, and online ordering is offered.

Food Options
Lunch is served in Treff. The Little Stars kitchen and its team provide meals for students and teachers. Students have a choice of menus (including vegetarian dishes), and the meals also offer seasonal or themed dishes.

Governance and Ownership
Saxony International School - Carl Hahn gemeinnützige GmbH (gGmbH) is the school sponsor/owner; the Internationales Gymnasium Geithain is part of the Saxony International School network.
Fees
Application fees

- No publicly published one‑time application or registration fee amount for the Internationales Gymnasium Geithain is available in the school's public enrollment materials. An official enrolment form is used to register a pupil.

Tuition fees (by year group / term)

- The school charges a recurring school contribution (Schulbeitrag) that is calculated and billed on a monthly basis rather than as a single published annual per‑year figure. Exact monthly or per‑term amounts by year group are not published on the school's public enrollment pages. Parents must request the current monthly school contribution amount directly from the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The recurring school contribution is described as a monthly charge. Specific billing dates, invoice timing, due‑dates, instalment options, bank account details, penalties for late payment and other payment terms are not specified in the publicly available enrollment materials. Parents should obtain the school's current billing schedule and contractual payment terms from the school office.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding facilities or boarding fees are indicated for the Internationales Gymnasium Geithain. The school is presented as a day school (state‑recognized Ersatzschule / private school in freier Trägerschaft) and no residential/boarding provision is described in the school information. Consequently, no boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and incidental fees

- School clothing (uniform): SIS school clothing is part of the network's standard offering and may be purchased through designated partners (regional suppliers and online shops). Prices for uniform items are set by the suppliers and are not published centrally by the school. Expect a one‑time or occasional purchase cost for required items.

- Locker rental: Lockers are available for rent at the school; locker rental is handled via the indicated locker service and may involve a rental fee. Exact locker rental rates are not published in the school's enrollment materials.

- Meals / canteen: Meals are provided via the school's catering arrangements; meal costs are charged separately and are not included in the monthly school contribution as publicly described. Specific per‑meal or per‑month canteen prices are not published in the school's general enrolment information.

- Textbooks and materials: Textbooks can be borrowed in some cases; small charges may apply for textbook borrowing or replacement. Individual course materials, study trips, project fees, exam fees, optional after‑school clubs or special programmes can generate additional charges. Exact amounts are not specified in the publicly posted documents.

- Parent association / Förderverein: Voluntary membership contributions, donations or project‑based levies by the parent support association (Schulförderverein) can be expected for extracurricular projects or school improvements; these are separate from tuition. Amounts and payment arrangements are determined by the association.

Refund information

- No publicly published, detailed refund policy for tuition, registration deposits or other fees is provided in the school's general enrolment materials. Rules on proration for late entry, withdrawal notice periods, non‑refundable deposits or refunds for cancelled services are not specified in the publicly available documents. Parents should request the school's written fee and refund policy as part of the enrolment contract.

Fee payment options

- The publicly available enrolment documents and pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example SEPA direct debit, bank transfer, card payment or cash). Standard practice for German independent schools is to use bank transfer / SEPA for recurring charges, but no payment methods or mandates are published for this school. Parents should confirm available payment options and set up any required direct‑debit mandate with the school finance office. Contact details for the school office are provided in the enrolment form and on the school's information pages.

Concise summary of findings and limitations

- The school confirms that a monthly school contribution (Schulbeitrag) is charged, but the school does not publish numeric tuition amounts, per‑term or per‑year price lists, nor detailed payment terms in the publicly available enrollment materials. The enrolment form and registration pages instruct parents to obtain the current monthly fee and contractual conditions directly from the school office. Because no published fee schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years is available in the materials reviewed, no specific monetary figures can be provided here.
Academics

Curriculum
Global outlook, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language skills, and media and economic competence form the Internationales Gymnasium Geithain's educational orientation. The school emphasizes holistic education that engages head, heart and hand.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school places social competence as a core pillar of its education concept. It fosters a cooperative and fair climate among students, teachers, school leadership and parents. Vertrauenslehrer and Vertrauensschüler provide trusted adult and student support for pupils. Self-learning time (80+10) supports independence and collaborative learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Special Education Needs Policy. It provides LRS support for reading and spelling difficulties.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school runs a continuous foreign language program from Grade 5 in English and Spanish. In many subjects, instruction is conducted in English, with some support from native speakers. Language certificates (TELC) are available. Language camps and international exchanges are offered.

Mental Wellbeing
Healthy school: fitter body – fitter mind. There are trusted teachers and trusted student representatives supporting pupils. Self-learning time (80+10) fosters independence and personal responsibility.

Safeguarding
Konfliktmanagement at our school (PDF) provides safeguarding guidance. A Special Education Needs Policy is in place.
Parent Experience

Community
Sportfest 2026 was held at Geithain stadium on September 15, 2026. An open house on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 15:00 to 18:30 welcomes interested students and parents. Schnupperstunden (trial lessons) take place every Thursday from 15:00 to 15:45. Campusfest on 17 September is listed as a school event.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Schulförderverein exists as the school's support association.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Global-mindedness, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language skills, and, not least, media and business competence: For us, Geithain International Grammar School, these are not merely empty words in an era of increasing globalization. For us, holistic education means learning with head, heart, and hand. We aim to empower young people for this ever-growing, constantly changing world in the spirit of our namesake Carl Hahn, 'Mein Feld ist die Welt' (My field is the world). What makes our school special and what we offer, you can learn here. Secure storage for school supplies and back relief: Mietra lockers are available at IGG.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sportfest 2026 at Geithain Stadium: On 15 September 2026 Geithain city's stadium turned into an arena of energy and ambition. Open Day on 2 October 2026, from 15:00 to 18:30, invites all interested students and their parents/guardians to visit. Every Thursday, from 15:00 to 15:45, we offer 'trial hours' at Geithain International Schools.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Open-mindedness, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language skills, and, not least, media and economic competence are central to the International Grammar School Geithain. Holistic education means learning with head, heart and hand. We aim to empower students for this ever-growing, constantly changing world, in the spirit of our namesake Carl Hahn's motto 'My field is the world'. What makes IGG distinctive and the offerings we provide are described here.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports Festival 2026 at Geithain Stadium took place on September 15, 2026, transforming the stadium into an arena of energy and ambition. Open House on October 2, 2026, from 15:00 to 18:30 invites prospective students and their guardians to explore the school. Every Thursday, from 15:00 to 15:45, the school offers Schnupperstunden (taster lessons) for fourth-grade students.
Languages

Language Provision
Global openness, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language proficiency, and not least media and economic competence: For us, the International Gymnasium Geithain, these are not just empty words in an era of increasing globalization. For us, holistic education means learning with head, heart and hand.
Admissions

Admissions
International Grammar School Geithain is part of the Saxony International School network. Weltoffenheit, Werte und Normen, eine fundierte Allgemeinbildung, Fremdsprachenkenntnisse und nicht zuletzt Medien- und Wirtschaftskompetenz: for us, the International Grammar School Geithain, these are not just empty words in times of globalization. For us, holistic education means learning with head, heart and hand. What makes our school special and which offerings we have, you will learn here. Mietra lockers are available to store belongings securely and relieve back strain. If you are interested, please email igg@saxony-international-school.de. Contact: Phone +49 34341 460-0; Fax +49 34341 460-13; igg@saxony-international-school.de. Address: International Grammar School Geithain, Friedrich-Fröbel-Straße 1, 04643 Geithain. Sports Festival 2026 at Geithain Stadium: On 15 September 2026 the Geithain city stadium, under bright sunshine, became an arena full of energy and ambition. Open Day: Friday 2 October 2026, 15:00–18:30; prospective students and their parents/guardians are invited to visit. Schnupperstunden (trial lessons): Every Thursday from 15:00 to 15:45.
School Events
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