Compare International Schools in Hannover, Germany

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees €11,540 - 21,430

Pupils 600

Type Co-educational

International School Hannover Region (ISHR) is an independent, non‑profit IB school serving ages 3–18. It offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum from Kindergarten through Grade 12, including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Instruction is in English, with German language and other subjects integrated as appropriate. ISHR is accredited by CIS and NEASC and is a member of AGIS. The campus sits on a green site near central Hanover, with a main administration building, four wings of classrooms, a well‑stocked library, science laboratories, ICT infrastructure, a dedicated Kindergarten, a dining hall with a professional kitchen, and music, drama rooms and an auditorium; plus on‑site sports facilities. In 2013 a new secondary centre opened and a gym and visitors' gallery were added to the PE Wing, with the main sports hall renovated. The school emphasizes Creativity, Activity and Service; clubs include MUN, Strategy Game Club, Robotics, Drama, and Yearbook. Around 600 students from more than 65 nations study here, with graduates going to universities worldwide. In 2022 ISHR attained carbon neutrality and was named Digital Place Lower Saxony.

Location

Bruchmeisterallee 6, 30169 Hannover, Germany. ISHR is located on a beautiful city campus in Hannover.

Stages

Kindergarten through Grade 12. ISHR provides the IB Continuum from 3-year-olds in Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Type

International school offering the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum.

Additional learning support

Learning Enrichment; Counselling Services; Educational Psychologist; University and Careers Counselling; EAL; Home Language.

School day structure

Kindergarten: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 (core times: Mon–Thu 08:25–15:00; Fri 08:25–13:30). Grades 1–5: Monday–Thursday 08:25–15:10; Friday 08:25–13:35. Secondary: Monday–Friday 08:25–15:10.

Food Options

ISHR offers a hot lunch programme provided by Katerine GmbH. The daily menu includes up to three freshly cooked main courses, salads from the buffet, a soup of the day, and a dessert. Students may also bring lunch from home.

Governance and Ownership

ISHR is an independent school accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and a member of the Association of German International Schools (AGIS). It is authorised to teach all three IB programs (PYP, MYP and Diploma) and is officially recognised as an Ergänzungsschule by the state of Lower Saxony. The school is run by a GmbH whose shareholders include Bahlsen GmbH & Co. KG, Continental Aktiengesellschaft, Deutsche Messe Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, Förderverein Internationale Schule Hannover Region e.V., GETEC Gruppe, Hannover Rückversicherung AG, Hermann Wegener GmbH & Co. KG, Institut der Norddeutschen Wirtschaft e.V., Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (NORD/LB), SOLVAY GmbH, Talanx Aktiengesellschaft, TUI AG and Volkswagen AG.

Application / Admission fees
- Admission Fee: EUR 4,500 per child, payable on initial registration and non‑refundable for Kindergarten through Grade 10.
- Capital Development Fee: EUR 500 per child, payable annually.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and available payment-plan breakdowns)
- Pre & Junior Kindergarten
- Annual tuition: EUR 11,970.
- One-installment option (Plan 1): 2% reduction → EUR 11,730.60.
- Two-installment option (Plan 2): 70% on or before August 10 = EUR 8,379.00; 30% on or before February 10 = EUR 3,591.00.
- Monthly option (Plan 3): 9 monthly instalments (August–April) with an administration charge (total EUR 90) → monthly payment EUR 1,340.00 (Plan 3 requires the school to debit the family's bank account).

- Senior Kindergarten
- Annual tuition: EUR 14,300.
- Plan 1 (one payment): net after 2% = EUR 14,014.00.
- Plan 2 (70% / 30%): EUR 10,010.00 / EUR 4,290.00.
- Plan 3 (9 months): monthly EUR 1,598.89; admin fee total EUR 90.

- Primary (Grade 1–2)
- Annual tuition: EUR 17,060.
- Plan 1 net after 2% = EUR 16,718.80.
- Plan 2 (70% / 30%): EUR 11,942.00 / EUR 5,118.00.
- Plan 3 (9 months): monthly EUR 1,905.56; admin fee total EUR 90.

- Primary (Grade 3–5)
- Annual tuition: EUR 17,230.
- Plan 1 net after 2% = EUR 16,885.40.
- Plan 2 (70% / 30%): EUR 12,061.00 / EUR 5,169.00.
- Plan 3 (9 months): monthly EUR 1,924.44; admin fee total EUR 90.

- Secondary (Grade 6–8)
- Annual tuition: EUR 18,900.
- Plan 1 net after 2% = EUR 18,522.00.
- Plan 2 (70% / 30%): EUR 13,230.00 / EUR 5,670.00.
- Plan 3 (9 months): monthly EUR 2,110.00; admin fee total EUR 90.

- Secondary (Grade 9)
- Annual tuition: EUR 19,260.
- Plan 1 net after 2% = EUR 18,874.80.
- Plan 2 (70% / 30%): EUR 13,482.00 / EUR 5,778.00.
- Plan 3 (9 months): monthly EUR 2,150.00; admin fee total EUR 90.

- Secondary (Grade 10)
- Annual tuition: EUR 19,660.
- Plan 1 net after 2% = EUR 19,266.80.
- Plan 2 (70% / 30%): EUR 13,762.00 / EUR 5,898.00.
- Plan 3 (9 months): monthly EUR 2,194.44; admin fee total EUR 90.

- IB Diploma (Grade 11–12)
- Annual tuition: EUR 20,850.
- Examination and Graduation fee (Grade 11 & 12): EUR 2,000, payable in two instalments.
- Plan 1 net after 2% = EUR 20,433.00.
- Plan 2 (70% / 30%): EUR 14,595.00 / EUR 6,255.00.
- Plan 3 (9 months): monthly EUR 2,326.67; admin fee total EUR 90.

(Each bullet above shows the annual tuition for the school year and the exact payment amounts under the three payment-plan options offered.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Plan 1 (single payment): full annual payment due by August 10; a 2% reduction applies when paid by that date.
- Plan 2 (two instalments): 70% due by August 10 and 30% due by February 10.
- Plan 3 (monthly): nine monthly instalments payable from August through April; payments are due on the 10th of each month. Parents who choose Plan 3 must allow the school to debit their bank accounts directly; an administration fee of EUR 10 per month (EUR 90 total) applies.
- Pro‑rated charges apply for late enrolments and early departures according to the published monthly percentage schedule (examples: students enrolling in October pay 95% of the annual fee; students enrolling in January pay 65%; students leaving in September/October may be charged 50% etc.). Two months' notice is required for withdrawals during the school year. Notice given after May 31 for students leaving at the end of the school year will result in a charge equal to 25% of next year's school fees.
- Non‑payment consequences: accounts in arrears may lead to withdrawal of school attendance privileges and withholding of records until the account is brought to a satisfactory condition.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- ISHR is a co‑educational day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees apply.

Other costs and incidental fees
- Examination & Graduation fee for Grades 11–12: EUR 2,000 (payable in two instalments).
- Sabbatical (leave of absence): for an absence of more than three months, a fee of EUR 1,000 per school year per student is charged to retain the student's place. An admission fee will not be charged on return.
- Hot lunch: an external hot-lunch programme is available by advance arrangement; the cost is charged separately under the hot-lunch agreement.
- Books and materials: most charges, including most books, are included in the school fees; exceptions apply in the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12), where students are asked to provide their own consumable materials.
- Administration fee for the monthly plan: EUR 10 per month (EUR 90 total) for Plan 3.
- Uniforms: no mandatory uniform fee or compulsory uniform charge is listed among the school's published fees.

Refund information and adjustments
- The Admission Fee (EUR 4,500) is non‑refundable for Kindergarten through Grade 10.
- Pro‑rations are applied for late entry and early departure according to the monthly percentage schedule; two months' notice is required for in‑year withdrawals. A late notice given after May 31 for end‑of‑year withdrawal triggers a charge equal to 25% of the next academic year's fees.
- No records will be released while an account remains in an unsatisfactory condition.

Curriculum

ISHR provides the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from Kindergarten through Grade 12, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IB framework develops skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, independence, inquiry and valuing diversity across all subjects. Education is delivered in English, with German language and other subject offerings integrated as appropriate. The school offers extensive extras and cocurricular activities to complement the academic program. Graduates commonly go on to top universities around the world.

Student Teacher Ratio

Teacher to student ratio is about 1:7.

Exam Results

Average IB Diploma score is 33.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates attend top universities around the world.

Gifted and Talented

Unparalleled support; ISHR's team supports students with learning differences.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

ISHR has counsellors who work closely with teachers and parents to support students. Students may approach counsellors during the school day or contact them to make an appointment. Counselling provides a non-judgmental, caring environment to help students work through concerns. Counselling also offers preventative programs to address school-wide needs across the sections.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Learning Enrichment (LE) provides targeted support for students with mild learning needs. Three LE teachers work with teachers, counselors, and parents to ensure academic needs are supported. The program offers consultation, evaluations, observations, in-class support, and small-group instruction. Students enter LE through referrals from a previous school, an IEP, or a teacher referral. Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure the level of support remains appropriate.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school assesses language capabilities and, where necessary, teachers and EAL specialists collaborate to formulate a plan for student success. WIDA MODEL is used annually to track English language proficiency from Grade 1 upwards, alongside classroom observation and teacher collaboration across the school. When proficiency is reached, students exit the program and are typically monitored for a year. EAL support is provided in the Early Years, Primary School, and Secondary School, with small-group instruction and sometimes 1:1 sessions, and the EAL team collaborates with homeroom teachers to support learning.

Mental Wellbeing

ISHR provides mental wellbeing support through counselling services. Two counsellors work with students in a listening, confidential environment and collaborate with teachers and parents to support individual needs. The counselling provided is short-term and not licensed psychological therapy; longer-term support may be referred to external services as needed. Students can access counselling during the school day or by appointment, and what is shared remains confidential except where safety concerns require disclosure.

Safeguarding

The school has a Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy based on international law and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. ISHR fosters a culture of transparency and speaking out against unsafe practices; safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, with staff, volunteers and visitors expected to uphold this. The school provides annual age-appropriate safeguarding lessons for all grades, as well as staff and parent training, and parent information sessions.

Admissions

1. Submit completed application form with copies of the student's previous report cards and any other requested information. The submission initiates the admissions process and is considered for feasibility. 2. If the application is considered feasible, the family will be invited for an interview with the Head of Section and other pertinent members of the team. The interview assesses the fit with ISHR's programs and culture. 3. Where applicable, the student will be invited to school to complete the placement tests. In overseas cases, placement tests will be sent to the student's present school for completion. 4. If the application is successful, parents will receive a letter of confirmation, a school contract, and an invoice for the admission fee. 5. A place only becomes guaranteed after the admission fee has been paid and the school contract has been signed and sent back. 6. Placement: Students will be placed in their age appropriate class with the orientation cut-off date for placement being September 30th. In very rare cases where a placement test or the probation period reveals that a student would be better placed in another grade level to best serve their emotional or academical welfare then ISHR reserves the right to make a more appropriate placement in an adjacent grade level. All new students have a 6-month probationary period. 7. Conditions of Acceptance: ISHR is actively committed to admitting and supporting a diverse student body. We practice a non-discriminatory policy in all school-administered programs and will not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or gender preference in any of its admissions and educational policies, programs, and practices. We accept students whom ISHR can support emotionally and academically in our curricular context; exceptions can be made for overseas students where fitting criteria exist. 8. IB Diploma Programme (11th and 12th Grade): The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous prescribed academic curriculum. Although non-selective in admissions, ISHR reserves the right to not admit a student into the Diploma Programme if the school cannot adequately support their emotional and academic welfare; some subject combinations may not be offered if not in demand. 9. Application: ISHR offers the full IB continuum for students from 3-year-old Kindergarten through Grade 12; click Apply here to begin the process. 10. Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid: Fees vary by grade; for detailed information on school fees, payment plans, financial aid, and more, please see the Tuition and Fees page.

Scholarships

Financial aid is available upon written request, accompanied by the appropriate financial documentation. Applications for financial aid can be downloaded from the Tuition and Fees page and submitted to ISHR Accounting.

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Kammer International Bilingual School

Instructs in English, German

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees €2,940 - 9,180

Pupils 550

Type Co-educational

Kammer International Bilingual School gGmbH in Hannover follows German law and curricula and offers a bilingual German-English programme with English as the target language. The school uses an immersion language bath, where pupils hear, speak and learn in English and German in authentic daily contexts, with language distribution by year varying from Nursery (60/40) to Secondary (50/50). From Year 5 English remains core, with Spanish added, and from Year 7 students choose between French, Latin and Chinese. The curriculum integrates Cambridge exams at Young Learners in primary and KET, PET, FCE and CAE in secondary, aligned to CEFR. Facilities include large bright classrooms, a dedicated KiTa area, music room, sports hall, and digital learning tools such as interactive whiteboards, Apple TV, iPads and robotics equipment (Sphero, Lego). A House System, student council and iHero leadership program enrich social development, while musical events and BBC filmmaking activities enhance arts and culture.

Location

KIBS Hannover is located at Paderborner Straße 1, 30539 Hannover, Germany. It operates under German law and follows German curricula, with English as the target language for bilingual education. The school comprises KiTa (Kindergarten), Primary, and Secondary levels.

Stages

Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary.

Type

Kammer International Bilingual School gGmbH; a school under German law and German curricula; bilingual with English as the target language.

Additional learning support

Special immersion lessons in small groups for newcomers to primary and secondary; German immersion classes for newcomers from abroad; progress and other changes are monitored and communicated to parents regarding additional support measures.

Country affiliation

Germany.

Application & admission fees

- Trial days / application processing fee: EUR 50.00 (charged to cover costs for organising trial days). Payments for the trial-day fee are taken by direct debit.
- Admission fee for Nursery/Kindergarten (one-time): EUR 1,000.00. For these early-years places families choose between a refundable liquidity deposit or a non-refundable donation; the liquidity deposit is refunded on leaving or may be credited towards primary-school admission fees, while the donation is not refundable but may be credited towards primary-school admission fees.
- Admission fee for Primary and Secondary: calculated as 2.5 times the income-based monthly school fee, capped at a maximum of EUR 1,800.00 (one-time).

Nursery and Kindergarten (fees by place type)

- Nursery (private spot):
- Admission fee (one-time): EUR 1,000.00.
- Monthly tuition: EUR 765.00.
- Booster club (monthly): EUR 5.00.
- Lunch fee: EUR 4.03 per day (approx. EUR 85.00 per month).
- State-subsidised nursery spots: Admission fee EUR 1,000.00; monthly parental contribution based on the city funding table from EUR 0.00 up to EUR 480.00; booster club EUR 5.00; lunch flat-rate (monthly) EUR 30.00.

- Kindergarten (private spot):
- Admission fee (one-time): EUR 1,000.00.
- Monthly tuition: EUR 625.00.
- Booster club (monthly): EUR 15.00.
- Lunch fee: EUR 4.03 per day (approx. EUR 85.00 per month).
- State-subsidised kindergarten spots: Admission fee EUR 1,000.00; monthly parental contribution may be EUR 0.00 (for children over age three there are no fees in some subsidised cases) with booster club EUR 15.00 and a monthly lunch flat-rate (example shown EUR 40.00 for subsidised spots). Sibling discounts for KiTa: 30% for the second child, 50% for the third child (applied to the next-oldest child after the most care-intensive spot is charged in full).

School tuition fees (Primary and Secondary) — monthly and per-year items

- Primary (Years 1–4):
- Monthly school fee (income-based): between EUR 245.00 and EUR 1,042.00 per month.
- One-time admission fee: 2.5 × the income‑based monthly fee, up to a maximum of EUR 1,800.00.
- Lunch: approx. EUR 4.51 per meal (approx. EUR 95.00 per month).
- Examples of additional annual or monthly charges by year group: locker (per year) EUR 21.60–26.40 depending on year; material and licence costs EUR 30.00 per year; art materials EUR 20.00 per year; early morning/late care (one hour care daily) approx. EUR 33.40 per month; KIBS school bus EUR 65.00 per month (if space available); afternoon activities (clubs) typically between EUR 100.00 and EUR 150.00 per term; Cambridge exam fees where applicable approx. EUR 75.00–100.00 per year; digital classroom (iPad) option approx. EUR 25.00 per month.
- Standard annual membership of the KIBS booster club: EUR 10.00.

- Secondary (Years 5–13):
- Monthly school fee (income-based): between EUR 371.00 and EUR 1,203.00 per month.
- One-time admission fee: 2.5 × the income‑based monthly fee, up to a maximum of EUR 1,800.00.
- Lunch: approx. EUR 4.51 per meal (approx. EUR 95.00 per month).
- Additional typical annual costs: locker EUR 26.40 per year; material costs Year 5–10 between EUR 12.00 and EUR 44.00 per year and Year 11–13 between EUR 24.00 and EUR 59.00 per year; art materials EUR 20.00 per year; KIBS school bus (up to Year 8) EUR 65.00 per month if space is available; afternoon activities (clubs) EUR 100.00–150.00 per term; Cambridge exam fees (according to level) approx. EUR 125.00–235.00 per year; digital classroom (iPad) approx. EUR 39.00 per month in upper years.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular tuition is billed as monthly parental fees; the school uses income-based monthly fee levels for calculating parental contributions in the school section. One-time admission fees are charged at registration as described above.
- Payments and registration-related charges (including the trial-day fee) are processed via direct debit / bank mandate; families provide IBAN/BIC and payments are collected by automated debit. Cancellation charges for trial-day bookings: EUR 10.00 if cancelled 1 week before the scheduled date, EUR 25.00 if cancelled 3 days before, EUR 50.00 if cancelled 1 day before; no cancellation fee is charged for verifiable illness or postponement.

Boarding

- There is no boarding provision listed for KIBS; boarding fees are not applicable.

Other fees and typical additional costs

- Lunch / catering: approx. EUR 4.03–4.51 per meal, monthly lunch totals shown as approx. EUR 85.00–95.00 depending on age and whether a flat-rate applies.
- Booster club: monthly (KiTa) or annual membership fee for the school booster club (annual EUR 10.00).
- School clothing / uniform: costs vary according to items ordered through KIBS cooperation partners (parents pay for purchased school clothing).
- Transport: KIBS school bus where available EUR 65.00 per month (space dependent).
- Clubs and extracurricular activities: typically EUR 100.00–150.00 per term depending on offering.
- Lockers, materials, art supplies and exam fees: see the year-specific items listed under Primary and Secondary above.

Sibling discounts

- School: oldest child pays full fees; second child receives 30% discount on the monthly school fee; third child receives 50% discount on the monthly school fee; additional children handled by individual contractual agreement.
- KiTa sibling discounts: 30% discount for a second child, 50% discount for a third child; the most care‑intensive spot is charged in full and the next‑oldest child receives the discount.

Refunds and cancellation terms

- Liquidity deposit option for admission fees: refundable upon leaving the institution or may be credited towards primary-school admission fees. Donation option for admission fees: not refundable, but may be credited towards primary-school admission fees.
- Trial-day cancellation fees are charged as noted above; no cancellation fee applies when a cancellation is verifiably due to illness or postponement.
- Other refunds (for example, refunds of prepaid tuition) are governed by contractual terms in the enrolment agreement and by the direct‑debit/payment terms required at registration.

Fee payment options

- The school collects registration- and tuition-related payments via direct debit / bank mandate (IBAN/BIC). Parents provide bank details for automated debit collection; the trial-day fee and ongoing parental contributions are processed by direct debit. No alternative payment methods are listed in the fee materials provided.

Curriculum

Under German law and according to German curricula, KIBS Hannover is a bilingual school with English as the target language. The immersion (language bath) approach means pupils hear, speak and learn in English and German in authentic daily contexts, without pressure. Language distribution by year is: Nursery 60% English / 40% German; Kindergarten 50% English / 50% German; Primary Years 1–2 90% English / 10% German; Years 3–4 80% English / 20% German; Secondary 50% English / 50% German, with subject teachers teaching in their mother tongue and German instruction increasing from the Sixth Form onward. In the primary school the two core languages are English and German; from Grade 5 English remains a core language and Spanish is added, while Grade 7 offers a choice between French, Latin and Chinese. Project and theme days with international and global topics are anchored in the school culture. Cambridge exams are held annually: Young Learners in primary; KEY/KET, PET, FCE and CAE in secondary, aligned to CEFR.

Exam Results

Cambridge exams are held annually at KIBS Hannover. In primary, Young Learners; in secondary, KEY/KET, PET, FCE and CAE. The exam results are based on the CEFR and are valued and recognised by thousands of organisations worldwide.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school places social-emotional learning on an equal footing with academic learning. It promotes empathy, independent learning, good deeds, constant effort, peer support, courage and commitment to others. The school strengthens community by building relationships between students of different ages. Students move from dependence to independence and participate actively in school life from an early age. The school operates a House System that supports academic development while recognizing social-emotional learning through house points and a student council. Mentoring is provided four times per year to set personal targets addressing academic, emotional and social development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides Special Educational Needs support by specialist teachers and an SEN Coordinator. The primary team includes Melina Oppermann as SEN Coordinator. Specialist teachers cover Special Educational Needs within the programme. The school provides targeted support to help students access the curriculum. The SEN Coordinator oversees SEN provision in the school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches 80–90% of lessons in English by native-English-speaking teachers. Specialist teachers provide Immersion (EAL and DAZ) support. If a child joins after Grade 1 with no English or no German, immersion classes help them catch up. The immersion approach supports bilingual learning and international-mindedness.

Mental Wellbeing

The school has educators who listen to concerns and fears. Open conversations provide an additional level of support for children's development. There is a Mental Health and Wellbeing calendar with monthly topics for teachers and students. The school teaches relaxation techniques, and supports activities such as yoga and meditation. Monthly focus themes are integrated into joint projects.

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