Overview
The International School of Hamburg offers English-language international education in Hamburg to over 730 students from over 55 nationalities. Founded in 1957, it is the oldest international school in Germany and has decades of experience in the International Baccalaureat curriculum. It delivers the International Primary Curriculum, the IB Middle Years Program, IB Career-related program and the International Baccalaureat.
The school’s strong students’ strong performance on the International Baccalaureate Exams have opened doors to some of the most prestigious universities in Europe, United Kingdom, Asia, and Canada. Over the past four years, ISH graduates have been accepted to one of the top three universities in ten different countries, as well as, 13 schools in the top 2% of U.S. universities.
Since 2022, it offers holiday camps and afternoon care from 15:00 to 18:00 in English keen to follow sport, art or social activities in English. The International School of Hamburg is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Associations of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) for which it regularly undergoes throughout evaluation of all its programmes, facilities, policies and personnel in order to deliver global best practices in international education. The International School of Hamburg is a member of the Safeguarding Alliance and follows international best practices to ensure child safety as well as being in strict compliance with German child safeguarding laws.
Learn more about the school on our website and our blog “Kids Gone Global” dedicated to modern international education.
- from 3
- to 19 years old
Co-Education
from 3 to 23 EUR
Founded in 1957
55 different nationalities
740 students
Academics
The language of instruction at ISH is English. The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is the framework for our curriculum in Grades 6 to 10. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the IB Career Related Programme (IBCP) are offered in Grades 11 and 12. The majority of students take the full diploma, with a smaller cohort enrolled in the IBCP & courses (certificate) option. The International School of Hamburg has been an IB world school since the 1970s and we have an experienced faculty which includes IB examiners and workshop leaders. The MYP, CP and DP are led by Coordinators who assist the faculty in ensuring the best possible delivery of subject knowledge and skills to our students.
IBDP SUBJECTS CURRENTLY OFFERED
Biology (HL/SL)
Chemistry (HL/SL)
Design (SL)
Economics (HL/SL)
English A Language & Literature, Literature (HL/SL)
English B (HL/SL)
Environmental Systems & Societies (SL)
French B (HL/SL)
Geography (HL/SL)
German A Literature, Language & Literature (HL/SL)
German B (HL/SL)
German ab initio (SL)
History (HL/SL)
Mathematics AA (HL/SL)
Mathematics AI (HL/SL)
Physics (HL/SL)
Psychology (SL)
Spanish B (HL/SL)
Theatre (HL/SL)
Visual Arts (HL/SL)
IB CAREER-RELATED PROGRAMME (CP)
BTEC Level 3 Certificate Business
BTEC Level 3 Certificate Sport
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Music
In addition to this, three, four or five diploma courses are taken, with at least one of these at a higher level. The CP core consists of personal and professional skills classes 2 times a week, 50 hours of service learning and 50 hours of language development over the two years. All students complete a 3000 word reflective project exploring an ethical dilemma related to their career-related study.
Tuition Fees for 2025
Learn more about International School of Hamburg tuition fees for 2025, including general fee details, day school tuition, and available scholarships.
Annual tuition fees
Annual tuition fees at International School of Hamburg range from EUR 3 to EUR 23, depending on the student's grade level and program.
Day school tuition
The following services are included in the tuition fees:
- English language development (EAL programme) as well as mild and moderate learning support
- All curricular activities, including class field trips (including overnight trips) for whole-grade trips and 40% for subject-specific trips (geography, visual arts)
- Access to 6 science labs, a design workshop, 2 theatre studios, 2 visual art studios and a pottery oven.
- Access to all services within the school's counselling, college and career programme
- Lifelong membership to our global alumni community
- Use of specialised equipment for physical education and outdoor activities
- Access to state-of-the-art playground and student pedagogical garden one copy of the yearbook per child
Additional fees:
- Application Fee per Child : 500 EUR
- Campus Development Fee: Year 1: 6.000 EUR; Year 2: 2.500 EUR
Scholarships
Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.
Extra curricular
Things to know
Enrollment phase
All year round
Minimum Enrollment Duration
This school requires a minimum enrollment of 12 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.
Student Community
International School of Hamburg welcomes a vibrant community of 740 students representing 55 different nationalities.
Health & safety
The school employs a full-time qualified nurse. There is a Nurse’s Office where, in case of illness or accidents, students are administered basic care.
Child Safeguarding
ISH is committed to ensuring the physical and emotional health of every student, and we take seriously our duty to safeguard the welfare of all children under our care. It is important for our parent community to be fully informed of the legalities surrounding child welfare in Germany, most notably:
- the German Social Code and Youth Protection Act 8KJHG – SGB8§ (Kinder Jugend Hilfe Gesezt) mandates our duty to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect.
- German Civil Code Section 1631 (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch § 1631 Inhalt und Grenzen 47 der Personensorge) states that children have a right to an upbringing without violence. Corporal punishment, psychological injuries and other degrading measures are prohibited everywhere in Germany. A child discloses any form of abuse or neglect, we are bound by law to report this to the Youth Welfare Offices (Jugendamt). Although we do not take on the role of investigating disclosures, our counselors do meet with children who disclose in order to understand the context and to assess any possible risk to their immediate well-being.
Yin Yoga and Mindfulness
At the International School of Hamburg we are passionate about supporting our community not just in academic learning, but also emotional wellbeing and social success too. Our Mission Statement says, “As an international community of learners we nurture inquiring minds, compassionate hearts and balanced lives.” As part of our whole school mission, we are committed to ensuring our students, staff and parents are supported. One of the ways we are doing this is by incorporating mindfulness and yin yoga practice into our school community.
In schools, mindfulness can support students to regulate their emotions, increase focus and concentration and to develop deeper understanding of their emotional states and the states of others. The practices of mindfulness and yin yoga link deeply with our mission statement of inquiring minds, balanced lives and compassionate hearts because both mindfulness and yin yoga cultivate a deeper connection to all of these
Uniform
Students are not required to wear school uniforms.
Student-teacher ratio
6.5 : 1
Special needs
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Location
- Address: International School of Hamburg (ISH), Hemmingstedter Weg 130, 22609 Hamburg, Germany
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