SIS Swiss International School Frankfurt

Germany, Frankfurt

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German, English

Fees €1,680 - 14,400

Ages 5 - 19 years

Type Co-educational

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, German Curriculum

Taught languages German, English

Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

Located in Oberursel, SIS Swiss International School Frankfurt is a state-approved Ersatzschule and private day school serving ages 5 to 11, with continuity from Reception to Abitur or IB Diploma. The school is part of the SIS network and delivers a bilingual English–German curriculum. Reception is full-day (7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.) with English- and German-speaking teachers alternating. Primary follows the Hessian core curriculum and is supplemented by SIS bilingual reading and writing; maths and social studies are taught in both languages, with two teachers per class rotating. The Secondary School (7–10) is bilingual and follows a state curriculum, culminating in Mittlerer Schulabschluss, with benchmarking tests in mathematics, German and English; Years 11–13 offer Abitur and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, including a possible double diploma path. The campus emphasizes technology-enabled learning, a full-day concept, extensive after-school care, and a strong sense of international community through cross‑grade projects and SIS exchanges globally.

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This campus is part of SIS Swiss International School in Germany

An den Drei Hasen 34-36, 61440 Oberursel (Taunus), Germany

The Essentials

Location

Located in Oberursel, Germany, SIS Frankfurt is at An den Drei Hasen 34-36, 61440 Oberursel. It is a few minutes' drive from the financial metropolis of Frankfurt. The campus features classrooms and special-purpose rooms equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. The school emphasizes international education with local insight.

Stages

Bilingual Reception Programme; Primary School; and Secondary School (7-10) and (11-13). Subjects are taught in German and English; bilingualism is not a prerequisite for admission.

Type

State-approved Ersatzschule; private day school financed by a combination of school fees and state subsidies.

Pupil Nationality Mix

82 enrolled students; 15+ nationalities.

Country affiliation

Switzerland; part of the SIS Swiss International School network.

School day structure

Day school with supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; exact lesson and supervision times vary between the different school levels.

Fees

Overview of fee structure
- SIS Frankfurt charges income-based school fees that cover instruction, study time and supervision from 07:30 to 16:00. Tuition rates and a one-time entrance fee vary by gross family income and by school level (Primary School with Reception Programme and Secondary School, Grade 5).

Application / one-time entrance fee
- A one-time entrance fee is charged at contract signing and is non-refundable. The amount depends on gross family income and on school level. Examples by income band (entrance fee):
- Gross family income up to EUR 20,000: Primary EUR 212; Secondary (Grade 5) EUR 223.
- EUR 20,001–30,000: Primary EUR 424; Secondary EUR 445.
- EUR 30,001–40,000: Primary EUR 636; Secondary EUR 668.
- EUR 40,001–50,000: Primary EUR 795; Secondary EUR 835.
- EUR 50,001–60,000: Primary EUR 954; Secondary EUR 1,002.
- EUR 60,001–70,000: Primary EUR 1,060; Secondary EUR 1,113.
- EUR 70,001–80,000: Primary EUR 1,166; Secondary EUR 1,224.
- EUR 80,001–90,000: Primary EUR 1,272; Secondary EUR 1,336.
- EUR 90,001–100,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447.
- EUR 100,001–110,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447.
- EUR 110,001–120,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447.
- EUR 120,001–130,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447.
- EUR 130,001–140,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447.
- EUR 140,001–150,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447.
- EUR 150,001–250,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447.
- EUR 250,001 and above: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447.

Tuition fees by income band — Primary School (with Reception Programme)
- Fees are published as monthly averages. Per-term (semester) amounts are calculated as monthly × 6; annual amounts are monthly × 12. The monthly tuition rates (Primary) by gross family income are:
- Up to EUR 20,000: monthly EUR 140 → per semester EUR 840 → per year EUR 1,680.
- EUR 20,001–30,000: monthly EUR 281 → per semester EUR 1,686 → per year EUR 3,372.
- EUR 30,001–40,000: monthly EUR 424 → per semester EUR 2,544 → per year EUR 5,088.
- EUR 40,001–50,000: monthly EUR 566 → per semester EUR 3,396 → per year EUR 6,792.
- EUR 50,001–60,000: monthly EUR 641 → per semester EUR 3,846 → per year EUR 7,692.
- EUR 60,001–70,000: monthly EUR 736 → per semester EUR 4,416 → per year EUR 8,832.
- EUR 70,001–80,000: monthly EUR 826 → per semester EUR 4,956 → per year EUR 9,912.
- EUR 80,001–90,000: monthly EUR 895 → per semester EUR 5,370 → per year EUR 10,740.
- EUR 90,001–100,000: monthly EUR 963 → per semester EUR 5,778 → per year EUR 11,556.
- EUR 100,001–110,000: monthly EUR 1,035 → per semester EUR 6,210 → per year EUR 12,420.
- EUR 110,001–120,000: monthly EUR 1,092 → per semester EUR 6,552 → per year EUR 13,104.
- EUR 120,001–130,000: monthly EUR 1,114 → per semester EUR 6,684 → per year EUR 13,368.
- EUR 130,001–140,000: monthly EUR 1,204 → per semester EUR 7,224 → per year EUR 14,448.
- EUR 140,001–150,000: monthly EUR 1,261 → per semester EUR 7,566 → per year EUR 15,132.
- EUR 150,001–250,000: monthly EUR 1,348 → per semester EUR 8,088 → per year EUR 16,176.
- EUR 250,001 and above: monthly EUR 1,420 → per semester EUR 8,520 → per year EUR 17,040.

Tuition fees by income band — Secondary School (Grade 5)
- Monthly tuition rates (Secondary, Grade 5) by gross family income and corresponding per-semester and per-year totals:
- Up to EUR 20,000: monthly EUR 142 → per semester EUR 852 → per year EUR 1,704.
- EUR 20,001–30,000: monthly EUR 289 → per semester EUR 1,734 → per year EUR 3,468.
- EUR 30,001–40,000: monthly EUR 434 → per semester EUR 2,604 → per year EUR 5,208.
- EUR 40,001–50,000: monthly EUR 577 → per semester EUR 3,462 → per year EUR 6,924.
- EUR 50,001–60,000: monthly EUR 651 → per semester EUR 3,906 → per year EUR 7,812.
- EUR 60,001–70,000: monthly EUR 752 → per semester EUR 4,512 → per year EUR 9,024.
- EUR 70,001–80,000: monthly EUR 844 → per semester EUR 5,064 → per year EUR 10,128.
- EUR 80,001–90,000: monthly EUR 909 → per semester EUR 5,454 → per year EUR 10,908.
- EUR 90,001–100,000: monthly EUR 984 → per semester EUR 5,904 → per year EUR 11,808.
- EUR 100,001–110,000: monthly EUR 1,056 → per semester EUR 6,336 → per year EUR 12,672.
- EUR 110,001–120,000: monthly EUR 1,114 → per semester EUR 6,684 → per year EUR 13,368.
- EUR 120,001–130,000: monthly EUR 1,169 → per semester EUR 7,014 → per year EUR 14,028.
- EUR 130,001–140,000: monthly EUR 1,229 → per semester EUR 7,374 → per year EUR 14,748.
- EUR 140,001–150,000: monthly EUR 1,262 → per semester EUR 7,572 → per year EUR 15,144.
- EUR 150,001–250,000: monthly EUR 1,373 → per semester EUR 8,238 → per year EUR 16,476.
- EUR 250,001 and above: monthly EUR 1,440 → per semester EUR 8,640 → per year EUR 17,280.

Optional and additional fees
- Hot lunch programme: EUR 109 per month for all grade levels (charged as a lump sum monthly fee).
- After School Care (optional, subject to demand): two typical options charged per weekday booked (monthly): EUR 32 for 16:00–17:00; EUR 50 for 16:00–18:00. Booked weekdays are fixed for a semester.
- Textbooks: costs for textbooks are included in the tuition fees.
- Class trips, excursions and similar activity costs are not covered by the tuition fees and are charged separately.
- Administrative fee for changing invoice arrangements: EUR 50 per invoice (or per invoice line within collective invoices).

Sibling discount
- A sibling discount of 10% is applied to tuition fees for the second or third child enrolled. The one-time entrance fee, hot lunch fees and other additional services are excluded from this discount.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are expressed as monthly average rates based on 12 months per year (or 6 months per semester). Payments are due for 12 months per year, including holidays. Payment of fees must be made one semester in advance. For monthly payment arrangements there is a surcharge of 3% on each payment. Parents who pay in advance for the full school year receive a 2% discount. If the required family income evaluation form and supporting documents are not submitted on time, the maximum entrance fee and school fee will be charged.

Boarding
- Boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school with supervision and care during the stated daily hours.

Refunds and cancellations
- The one-time entrance fee is non-refundable. Other refund terms (for partial attendance, early contract termination or other circumstances) are governed by the school contract and related agreements. The fee schedule notes that detailed, legally binding modalities are set out in the school contract.

Fee payment options
- The school arranges the specific mode of payment with each family; changes to the chosen payment method incur an administrative fee. Accepted payment methods are confirmed directly by the school when setting up fees and invoices.

(Values and terms above correspond to the published fee schedule for the school year and to the documented billing and payment rules.)

Academics

Curriculum

SIS Frankfurt delivers a bilingual English–German curriculum from Reception through secondary school. The Reception Programme (ages 5–7) is bilingual and full-day (7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.), with English- and German-speaking teachers alternating. Primary School is based on the Hessian core curriculum, supplemented by SIS bilingual reading and writing, with maths and social studies taught in both languages; two teachers per class rotate instruction to immerse students in a bilingual environment. Primary School provides a full-day concept (7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.) with homework supervision and after-school clubs, and uses varied lessons with tablets and notebooks. The Secondary School (7–10) is bilingual and follows a state curriculum, with the Mittlerer Schulabschluss after Year 10 and regular benchmarking tests in mathematics, German and English. In Years 11–13, SIS Frankfurt offers Abitur and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, including a possible double diploma path, and the IBDP is a globally recognised university entrance qualification for higher education in English-speaking countries; SIS Frankfurt is a state-approved Ersatzschule.

Exam Results

From Year 3 of primary school, benchmarking tests in mathematics, German and English are taken and results are described as good on a regular basis. Results are communicated transparently to parents and form the basis for individual objectives discussed in parent consultations twice a year.

Higher Education Progression

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a globally recognised university entrance qualification and provides preparation for higher education in English-speaking countries. Students can graduate with Abitur or the IB Diploma, or both via a double-diploma path.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides a safe and supportive atmosphere and a nurturing, open, and multicultural learning environment that supports students' social and emotional development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Subjects are taught in German and English; bilingual from day one from Reception through to college, with German- and English-native-speaking educators.

Mental Wellbeing

The school maintains a safe and supportive environment for student wellbeing.

Admissions

Registration is accepted all year round. The enrolment process comprises four steps: submitting the Registration Form; a consultation with the school management; trial days; and signing the school contract. If there is no place in the relevant grade, the child's name can be added to the waiting list. Admission is possible all year round and applies to Kindergarten, Reception Programme, Primary School, Secondary School (7-10), Secondary School (11-13), Secondary School and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Most children are enrolled in the spring, between February and April, so they can start the new school year in August or September. There is no entrance examination for admission. Students learn German and English by immersion, with language support available as needed.

Waitlist

If there is currently no place available in the corresponding grade, the child's name can be added to the waiting list.

FAQs

What ages does SIS Swiss International School Frankfurt serve?

SIS Swiss International School Frankfurt serves students aged 5 to 11.

What curriculum does SIS Swiss International School Frankfurt follow?

Where is SIS Swiss International School Frankfurt located?

What are the tuition fees?

**Overview of fee structure** - SIS Frankfurt charges income-based school fees that cover instruction, study time and supervision from 07:30 to 16:00. Tuition rates and a one-time entrance fee vary by gross family income and by school level (Primary.

How many students attend SIS Swiss International School Frankfurt?

The school has approximately 82 students.

What languages are taught?

German and English are the two school languages taught across all levels. The curriculum supports language development in both German and English with a bilingual reading and writing curriculum in the Primary School. Primary education follows the.

How does the admissions process work?

What facilities does the school have?

The school is located in Oberursel, a few minutes from the financial metropolis of Frankfurt. The classrooms and special-purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. The school fosters a sense of.

What extracurricular activities are available?

The school offers a bilingual English–German curriculum from reception through secondary, with German- and English-speaking teachers alternating to anchor both languages. Primary instruction follows the Hessian core curriculum and is supplemented by.

Does the school offer boarding?

The school is a day school.

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