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International schools in Germany

Updated on Aug 25, 2026

Looking for an international school in Germany for your child or children? We’ve put together a list of the best-known schools for expats.

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International Montessori School

International Montessori School

At the International Montessori School Berlin, 110 children in grades 1–10 learn through Maria Montessori’s approach in a bilingual German-English environment. Students in grades 7–10 attend our “Gemeinschaftsschule,” with Spanish offered as a second foreign language from grade 7. Our open all-day school provides education and care from 7:30 am to 6 pm.

Berlin
BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School

BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School

BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is a leading international day and boarding school offering three IB programmes in the Primary, Middle and Diploma years of schooling to students from over 60 countries. We inspire a lifelong love of learning and actively develop global citizenship in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Potsdam, Berlin
St. George´s – The British International School

St. George´s – The British International School

With campuses in Cologne, Düsseldorf Rhein-Ruhr, and Munich, St. George’s welcomes international students aged 2–18 from over 50 nationalities, with boarding available from age 14. As the only British schools in their regions offering both Cambridge IGCSE and IB programmes (average IB scores up to 39), we empower children to lead lives that make a difference.

Dusseldorf, Munich
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ISF International School Frankfurt-Rhein-Main

ISF International School Frankfurt-Rhein-Main

ISF International School Frankfurt Rhein-Main (ISF) is a member of the global SABIS® Network. Founded in 1995, ISF is a private school providing a world-class education to over 800 students, Kindergarten through Grade 12, from 50 countries around the world. Our students enjoy a robust and highly digitalized academic curriculum as well as a rich extracurricular and sports program.

Frankfurt
Leipzig International School

Leipzig International School

LIS - a fully accredited IB World School - is a non-profit co-educational day school for students from age 1 to age 18, who are part of Leipzig’s diverse international community. Founded in 1992 we now welcome more than 1000 students from 70 countries. As a learning community LIS offers a unique educational experience, supporting the holistic development of every learner and their diverse needs.

Leipzig
Munich International School

Munich International School

MIS is a dreamy 55-acre ‘campus wonderland' near Munich. We inspire & realize bold dreams by supporting every learner on their individual pathway. Join our vibrant village of 60+ nations and start your child’s unique M Story. Inquire now for a tour!

Munich

Berlin British School

The first British school in Berlin was opened in September 1994 with 84 children from 23 different countries. Initially only offering primary education, it now offers secondary education including both the IGCSE and the IB.

Berlin Cosmopolitan School

The BCS is a non-profit international school with a focus on the sciences, music and dance. Founded in 2004, the school 2004 boasts two campuses and about 700 students from over 45 different countries.

Berlin International School

Berlin International School offers both nationally- and internationally-recognized educational opportunities from first grade through to the end of secondary school.

Berlin Metropolitan School

The oldest international school in the centre of Berlin, the Berlin Metropolitan School teaches 1.000 students from 52 countries, using the best international and national curriculum programmes.

Charles Dickens Primary School Berlin

The Charles Dickens Primary School was opened in 1971. In 1992 the school added a Europe Branch, with the aim of teaching German- and English-speaking children together.

John F. Kennedy School Berlin

Founded in 1960, the JFK School welcomes up to 700 children from all over the world every year. Sports, music, drama and art all play an important role in all levels of school life. 

Quentin Blake Europe School

The QBES is a public primary school with a special focus on billingual education. The school is named after Quentin Blake, best known as the illustrator of Roald Dahl's books.

Planatus Schule Berlin

Providing optimal learning conditions, Planatus has two kindergartens, as well as a primary and a secondary school, with a focus on mathematics and science. 

Berlin Bilingual School

Berlin Bilingual School offers high-quality, affordable education for English-German and other multi-lingual children. The school provides a challenging curriculum for children whose families have settled in Berlin.

Freie Schule Anne-Sophie

The Freie Schule Anne-Sophie does not decribe itself as a traditional school. Its central focus is providing childen with comprehensive support in a modern environment, helping them to acquire both social and academic skills.

Nelson Mandela School

Defining itself as a "miniature United Nations", the Nelson Mandela School provides quality bilingual education to children from over 60 different countries. 

International School Braunschweig-Wolfsburg

The IS BS-WOB is a Cambridge certified school that offers a rigorous curriculum and checkpoint tests to ensure students learn at a high international standard. 

Cologne International School

Excellent education, tailored to each student every day. The CIS offers children truly billingual learning, from elementary school right through to the end of their secondary studies.

BilinGO Primary School

A bilingual private school, BilinGO teaches German and English as native languages while following the official curriculum of North Rhine-Westphalia.

International Montessori School Dortmund

Founded in 1907 by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian doctor and pedagogue, the IMSD uses "Montessori material" to build mental and manual skills as well as develop self-esteem, order and respect. 

Dresden International School

Dresden International School is a premier IB World School in Saxony. The school has a diverse community of students and teachers that practice the highest standards of rigour in teaching and learning.

International School of Düsseldorf

A world-class education, for whatever your child may do. Founded in 1968, the International School of Düsseldorf is a not-for-profit, independent, co-educational day school located in Kaiserswerth. We support young people to pursue their dreams and ambitions. Here are some virtual guided tours of our different programs; ISD Elementary SchoolISD Senior School.

ISR International School on the Rhine

The ISR utilizes the SABIS Educational System, which offers many unique features not often found at other schools, to prepare all students to enter the best colleges and universities.

Franconian International School

The Franconian International School is an IB World School with high expectations and rigorous educational standards. The FIS aims to inspire students to become well-rounded citizens commited to the service of humanity.

Josef-Schwarz Schule Phorms Education

At this Phorms campus, students are encouraged to be enthusiastic and open-minded, and are provided an excellent bilingual education. 

International School Ruhr

The ISR aims to provide a high quality of education by focusing on individual potential and the holistic development of your child. 

Goethe Schule Essen

The Goethe Schule introduces children to a multilingual concept, which includes Latin. The school applies the Latin phrase "mens sana in corpore sano" (a healthy mind in a healthy body) to every aspect of learning. 

Metropolitan School Frankfurt

Metropolitan School Frankfurt is an IB World School with a clear international profile, offering an outstanding and inspirational education.

Taunus International Montessori School

TIMS is an English school with two age groups: 3-6 years and 1-3 years. TIMS follows the philosophy and methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.

Accadis International School Bad Homburg

At Accadis International School, internationality, foreign languages, scientific foundation, practice-orientation and personality development thread their way into all areas of learning. 

International School Mainfranken

ISM strives to provide a high quality education for its international learning community. The focus at ISM is to foster critical thinking skills, subject specific knowledge and personal development. 

European School RheinMain

The ESRM pursues the "Basic Principles and Objectives" expressed by the Secretary General of European Schools. This includes proficiency in foreign languages, confidence in cultural identity, and a well-rounded education. 

Obermayr International School

Teaching 500 pupils, the Obermayr school provides a billingual education throughout all stages of school, from secondary modern to grammar to upper secondary.

Erasmus School Frankfurt

The Erasmus School in Frankfurt offers highly-effective trilingual and progressive learning. The programme is not only engaging for children but also allows parents to balance their careers and family lives. 

International Bilingual Montessori School

IBMS supports children within the Montessori ethos, providing individual support and a holistic education, instilling the values of respect and responsibility and helping to acquire social competence and self-esteem.

European School Frankfurt

The European Schools are official educational establishments controlled jointly by the governments of the Member States of the European Union. 

SiS Swiss International School Friedrichshafen

SIS is a private day school commited to consistent and genuine bilingual classroom instruction. The teaching philosophy is founded on clearly-defined core values such as honesty, integrity and personal responsibility. 

International School Augsburg

The International School Augsburg (ISA) is a private all-day school situated in Gersthofen, a town near Augsburg. Established in 2005, the ISA currently teaches 350 students.

International School of Hamburg

At ISH, programmes, policies and purpose are all united in the shared values that make the development of the students the most important concept to the school.

Heidelberg International School

HIS believes that education is the key to individuals becoming responsible global citizens. Respect is a fundamental aspect of this and the school strives to make students knowledgeable, balanced, reflective and principled. 

SIS Swiss International School Ingolstadt

SIS Ingolstadt provides a stimulating billingual education in modern surroundings. Here, team spirit and a positive learning atmosphere are key to student success.

Black Forest Academy

A Cambridge-accredited school, the BFA is a international Christian boarding school situated on the southwestern edge of the Black Forest. 

SIS Swiss International School Kassel

SIS Kassel is committed to instilling clear conceptual, economic, organisational and social principles in their students, in order to prepare them to meet the challenges of today's world. 

Jan Amos Comenius Grundschule

An elementry school that follows the Bavarian Education Plan, this school teaches in both German and English, using the immersion method. 

International Bilingual School Munich

The IBSM provides an inspiring, bilingual learning environment to give its students a first-class international education. 

European School Munich

Founded in 1977 when European integration was a desirable goal and shared dream, the ESM represents an educational system which guarantees European languages and cultural diversity for all.

Jules Verne Campus

At the Jules Verne Campus the philosophy is for children to enjoy learning every day. Their principles have been developed to ensure that this philosophy can be upheld throughout the school. 

Obermenzinger Gymnasium

The Obermanzinger Gymnasium focuses on holistic personality development and offers a rhythmic daily routine that alternates between classroom instruction, independent learning and creative activities.

QSI International School of Münster

QSI Munster bases its rigorous academics on US standards. Performance-based assessments ensure that all students are taught at a level that is challenging yet attainable. 

Neustadt International School

The ISN is a house of learning, where teachers, students and parents work together to engage children in commited and active learning, focusing on individual potential and holistic development.

International School of Ulm/Neu-Ulm

ISU offers an accredited, internationally-recognised and robust academic programme. It delivers an inclusive education that seeks to meet the needs of the whole child. 

SBW International School Westpfalz

The aim at ISW is to provide children with a high-quality education and help them build life skills such as respect, resilience, courage, empathy and self-confidence.

SIS Swiss International School Regensburg

At SIS Regensburg, children from pre-school through primary and secondary school are taught according to the principles of the school's bilingual model. Commitment and repect are core values of the school community. 

International School of Stuttgart

ISS offers a diverse, experiential and student-centred curriculum to a co-educational, multi-cultural student body. At the ISS subject rigor and character development are fostered, tradition is valued and innovation is embraced. 

Schule Schloss Salem

Schule Schloss Salem draws upon the rich Judeao-Christian and humanistic traditions of Europe and aspires to build characters who are able and willing to take on responsibility for themselves and others.

SIS Swiss International School Stuttgart-Fellbach

SIS Stuttgart-Fellbach is the oldest of the six German SIS schools. Here, an international team of native-speaking teachers cater for an international education with local insight. 

Christian Life Academy Stuttgart

The Christian Life Acadamy pledges to be fully responsible for helping all students to develop cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. 

Thuringia International School

ThIS is the only international school in the State of Thuringia. It is dedicated to offering students a rigorous training programme that is intended to prepare students for a changing world and a demanding future. 

International School Hannover Region

For over 25 years, ISHR has been providing an international education to students from kindergarten through Grade 12 within a creative and caring environment. We are very proud of our beautiful city campus and our relentless focus on inspiring students to become lifelong-learners within a global context. We hope you enjoy learning more about our incredible school >> is-hr.de.

Kämmer International Bilingual School

KIBS have developed a different form of education that meets the educational demands of the future; a bilingual school under German law, teaching the German curricula, but with English as the target language.

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