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Thuringia International School

Germany, Weimar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €5,352 - 11,544
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 340
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, German, Mandarin, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Thuringia International School in Weimar offers an international education for students aged 4 to 18 across IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for the Lower School, the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The campus at Belvederer Allee 40 is a purpose-built learning environment with classrooms, a high‑performance IT lab and robust Wi‑Fi, supporting inquiry‑based learning and the development of digital design and film studies. The school is authorized to deliver all IB programmes and is the only international school in Thuringia accredited by CIS and a member of AGIS. English and German support learners, with Mandarin basics offered for language development. Library houses English and German literature and resources in multiple languages. The school emphasizes field trips, MUN, In‑School Activities, day care, and arts and athletics programme to foster perspectives. Recent graduates have entered universities in Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, China, Switzerland and English-speaking countries.

The Essentials

Thuringia International School has 340 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Belvederer Allee 40, 99425 Weimar, Germany.

Stages
IB Primary Years Programme; IB Middle Years Programme; IB Diploma Programme.

Type
International school (IB curriculum).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is not a boarding school.

Food Options
The school provides a healthy, nutritious hot lunch via an external company; water is provided during lunch, and students who do not partake should bring their own lunch. Registration and ordering is online via Werk 5 Bioküche; information is in German.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a seven-member non-profit association, ThIS Weimar e.V. Their members elect the Board of Directors to manage the school's business. The Board Chair is Mr. Herbert Stütz and the Deputy is Mr. Gero Niemann.
Fees

Annual tuition at Thuringia International School ranges from EUR 5,352 to EUR 11,544 for 2026/27.

School Year

School fees stated below apply to the 2026/2027 academic year.

Tuition fees (by year group)

- Early Primary 1: EUR 446 per month — EUR 5,352 per year — EUR 1,784 per academic term (annual fee ÷ 3).
- Early Primary 2: EUR 446 per month — EUR 5,352 per year — EUR 1,784 per academic term (annual fee ÷ 3).
- Grade 1 to 5: EUR 823 per month — EUR 9,876 per year — EUR 3,292 per academic term (annual fee ÷ 3).
- Grade 6 to 8: EUR 880 per month — EUR 10,560 per year — EUR 3,520 per academic term (annual fee ÷ 3).
- Grade 9 to 10: EUR 941 per month — EUR 11,292 per year — EUR 3,764 per academic term (annual fee ÷ 3).
- Grade 11 to 12: EUR 962 per month — EUR 11,544 per year — EUR 3,848 per academic term (annual fee ÷ 3).

Application / Registration and Campus Development fees

- Registration Fee (one-time): EUR 732. A 10% discount on the Registration Fee is applied for applications submitted at least three months before the contract start date.
- Campus Development Fee: EUR 732 due in the second contract year and EUR 732 due in the third contract year (each invoiced the month before the respective school year starts).

Sibling discounts

- For Grades 1–12: the oldest child pays the full monthly amount; the second oldest child receives a 30% reduction; the third and subsequent children receive a 50% reduction. This sibling reduction does not apply when tuition is paid (subsidised) by an employer.

Invoicing and billing schedule / payment terms

- The tuition fee overview functions as the school fee invoice; separate school-fee invoices are not issued. Invoices are issued for the Registration Fee and the Campus Development Fee. Payment statements for tax purposes are available on request.
- Registration and Campus Development fees are due immediately on invoicing.
- Payment options for tuition fees:
- One-time annual payment (monthly fee × 12) with a 2% discount — due by 31 July 2026 for the 2026/2027 year.
- 12 monthly instalments (no discount) — due on the 1st of each month, beginning 1 August 2026 for the 2026/2027 year.
- Payment by direct debit transfer is possible; an existing direct-debit authorisation remains valid until revoked. For payments from foreign bank accounts, parents must include sufficient funds to cover any transfer fees charged by their bank. If payments are late without school permission, the school may require payment in advance for six months.

Bank transfer details (for fee payment)

- Bank: Sparkasse Mittelthüringen
- IBAN: DE79 8205 1000 0600 1109 40
- SWIFT/BIC: HELADEF1WEM
- (Domestic account details also provided on the school's billing information).

Boarding fees

- Thuringia International School is not a boarding school; boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and fees (additional to tuition)

- Additional costs may apply depending on participation and programmes, examples include overnight field trips, Upper School "Classroom Without Walls" field trips, classroom materials, MYP/IB examination registration fees, holiday day care, shuttle service and catering (lunch). These items are not included in the tuition fees and are billed separately when applicable.

Uniforms and sundry compulsory charges

- No separate uniform fee is specified in the school's 2026/2027 fee schedule. Transport (shuttle) and catering (lunch) are explicitly not included in the school fees and are charged separately where used.

Refund information

- The 2026/2027 fee schedule does not include a specific refund provision for tuition or one-off charges.

Accepted payment methods

- Bank transfer (IBAN/SWIFT) and direct debit are provided as payment methods; the fee schedule does not list credit-card payment as a payment method. Parents making international payments should ensure transfer fees are covered.
Academics

Thuringia International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school has the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for the Lower School, starting from age 4. The Lower School teaches Mathematics, German, Visual Arts, Science and Technology, Social Studies, Personal and Social Education, Language Arts, Music and Physical Education. The programme centers on inquiry with five essential elements—concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes and action—and uses six trans-disciplinary themes of global significance. The school has the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, with eight subject groups: Language Acquisition, Language and Literature, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design; the MYP emphasizes global contexts and the Learner Profile, and end-of-MYP assessments lead to the MYP Certificate with government recognition as the equivalent of Mittlere Reife under KMK conditions. The school has the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12, a two-year course recognized by universities worldwide and by the German government; recent graduates have entered universities in Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, China, Switzerland and English-speaking countries. The staff assist in English and German.

Exam Results
Recent graduates have scored well in their examinations and gained entrance to universities in Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, China and Switzerland, as well as many English-speaking countries.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme is recognized internationally by universities around the world and by the German government, enabling access to prestigious universities and, where KMK requirements are met, the Allgemeine Hochschulreife. Graduates have gained entrance to universities in Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, China, Switzerland and English-speaking countries.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The curriculum addresses social, physical, emotional and cultural needs, and fosters a positive learning environment across ages 4 to 18.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as a Second Language (ESL) and German as a Second Language (GSL) are provided; younger children receive ESL/GSL support, there is always a German-speaking teacher or assistant in Early Primary, and day-to-day communication from teachers is in English with bilingual office staff.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by addressing emotional needs as part of the curriculum's focus on the heart as well as the mind.
Parent Experience

History
The school has served the international and internationally minded community in Weimar, Jena, Erfurt and the wider state of Thuringia since 2000. It is a member of the Association of German International Schools (AGIS) and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). The school is authorized to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) and Diploma Programme (IB DP). It is the only private international school in Thuringia accredited by CIS and a member of AGIS.

Community
The school is a diverse and welcoming community of students, staff and parents that promotes positive change in the world through collaborative action and compassionate inquiry. The school offers an IB-based, globally minded education and prepares graduates for study at German universities and programs worldwide. The community includes a Student Council, Alumni, Parents, Teachers, a PTO and a Sponsor Association.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parent Teacher Organisation (PTO). The PTO runs volunteer services and coordinates a wide variety of social events. The committee meets regularly. Parents are encouraged to participate in school life. Parents may attend PTO meetings by contacting the school office.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a modern, purpose-built campus building. Visitors are invited to Open Campus to explore the campus and see the work of its international teaching staff. The campus supports IB programmes and a range of school life and learning spaces. The campus facilities are designed to support contemporary international education and collaboration. The campus is located at Belvederer Allee 40, 99425 Weimar, Germany.

Academic Facilities
Technically well-equipped classrooms throughout the school buildings, with teacher and student tablets and laptops, a high-performance IT lab and a robust WIFI network. IT facilities are supported by internal and external experts and are part of ongoing program development. Older students can study Digital Design in the IB Middle Years Programme and take a technology-rich Film course in the IB Diploma Programme. The School Library offers a wide selection of English and German literature, current non-fiction, journals and magazines, DVDs and internet resources, plus books in French, Spanish, Russian and Arabic; the library catalogue is accessible online and the library has a dedicated library website. Library opening times are 08:15-12:30 and 13:00-16:15 on school days (Fridays until 15:30).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Day Care is provided before and after school (07:30–08:15 and 15:15–17:00). Additional day care is offered on professional development days and during major holidays (first week of fall break, first week of spring break, three weeks during summer break), subject to registration and demand. In-School Activities provide recreational and educational options led by teaching staff, generally free of charge except for a nominal materials' fee, with details and times announced at the start of each school year. The school also offers space for music lessons with director approval. Field trips are offered for all students (EP–12), including local half-day trips and trips abroad such as Model United Nations (MUN).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a range of recreational and educational In-School Activities led by the teaching staff. They are designed for students to acquire skills, discover new talents and make new friends. Participation is on a first come, first served basis and these activities are generally free of charge except for a nominal materials' fee. Details, times and dates are announced at the beginning of each school year; the school also provides space for music lessons from external providers.

Arts & Creative
Arts-related activities include Ukulele Club, Portrait Drawing, Sewing Club, Origami Club, 2D and 3D Art, Photography, School Choir and Ballet Club. Students prepare works for school exhibitions and for events such as the Winter Arts and Music Festival.

Cultural & Language
Mandarin basics are introduced through language activities, and German is taught to lower-level students to support language development.

Social & Hobbies
Sports and games include Ultimate Frisbee, Rock Climbing, Soccer, 3-on-3 Basketball and Basketball.

Community & Service
There is a Student Council and school-wide activities to engage with the community.

Leadership & Professional
Upper School produces a Shakespeare parody; a student-run club program develops organizational and leadership skills; students can represent the school at the ISMTF competition.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Active clubs include Ultimate Frisbee, Rock Climbing, Soccer and Basketball, providing opportunities for physical activity and teamwork.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction; staff can assist in English and German.
Admissions

Admissions
1. First Contact Form: Interested parents complete the 'first contact form' so ThIS has enough information about the prospective student(s) to invite them to an on-site appointment at the school; meeting online is possible if circumstances require it. 2. On Site Appointment: Both parents and children are invited to visit to get to know the facilities, the academic programme, the Principal, and current students. During the visit, families receive all the academic information about the school, the admission process and costs, and there is an opportunity to ask questions. Staff can assist in English, German and Spanish, and the school teaches in English. 3. Trial Day: Prospective students spend one full day for Lower School and three full days for Upper School, as ThIS students, to experience daily life, meet peers and gain an understanding of the ThIS approach to teaching and learning. 4. Evaluation and Decision Making: The Principals and the Director make the final admission decision following the trial day(s) and feedback from the teachers. 5. Conclusion of Contract: Once the contract is signed by both parties, the applicant officially becomes a ThIS student. ThIS is not a boarding school, admission does not confer the right to a student visa or visa advice, and applications are welcome throughout the school year.

Scholarships
There is a limited number of scholarships available in each class. Details and availability are provided upon inquiry.
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