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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Spanish, German, English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
accadis International School Bad Homburg is a non-profit gGmbH operating at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg in Germany, serving ages 2 to 18. The school offers curricula including German Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, the British Curriculum and EYFS for early years. In Grades 1–4 students study bilingually using the Hessian framework and Cambridge International Curriculum; Grades 5–10 follow a challenging international program with strong pastoral care; Grades 11–12 prepare for the IB Diploma, a university entrance qualification recognised in Germany and worldwide. The campus includes four of the six SÜDCAMPUS buildings; Secondary School moved to ONEaccadis building in 2023, with plans to expand the Sports Center. Facilities feature digital smartboards, science labs, art and music rooms, three libraries and a large cafeteria. Distinctive elements include a dual Bachelor's/Master's pathway with accadis Hochschule and a co-curricular program including Duke of Edinburgh, IT and robotics, theatre, choirs and sport.
SÜDCAMPUS, Am Weidenring 52 - 54, 61352 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany
The Essentials
Accadis International School Bad Homburg has 600 pupils, instruction in German, English.
Location
accadis International School Bad Homburg is located at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, near Frankfurt am Main. The Welcome Center and Secondary School are at Am Weidenring 2; the Elementary School and Preschool are at Am Weidenring 52-54. Bad Homburg vor der Höhe is part of the Rhein-Main region with good transport connections to Frankfurt and beyond.
Stages
Preschool (bilingual), Primary Class (bilingual), Elementary School (bilingual), Secondary School (bilingual), with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme available for Grades 11–12.
Type
Non-profit educational institution (gGmbH) operating as accadis International School Bad Homburg at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg.
Pupil Nationality Mix
53 nationalities represented; 50% international students; 50% German students.
Additional learning support
We support students according to their potential and needs, with day-to-day differentiation in regular classes, learning support teachers or assistants for specific learning needs, language support in German and English in the Elementary School, remedial courses in Spanish in the Secondary School, and targeted attention for gifted and talented students in collaboration with parents.
Country affiliation
Germany
Bus service
Public Stadtbus access to campus: Stadtbus lines 1 and 11 stop Atzelnest/SÜDCAMPUS; from Bad Homburg station, take Stadtbus 1 or 11; from Frankfurt, take U2 to Ober-Eschbach and walk to Am Grünen Weg.
Fees
Annual tuition at Accadis International School Bad Homburg ranges from EUR 10,500 to EUR 16,230 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fees
- Registration / admission fee (non-recurring): - Primary Class (Eingangsstufe): EUR 2,000. - Grade 1–4: EUR 2,000. - Grade 5–10: EUR 3,000. - Grade 11–12 (IB DP): EUR 3,000. - The admission fee may be reduced for children who have attended the school in a prior stage; the total admission fee is capped per family.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term breakdown)
Note on term amounts: tuition invoices are issued in three equal instalments; the per-term figures below divide the annual tuition by three to match the school's payment schedule.
- Bilingual Preschool (aBP) — full-day program I (Mon–Fri 09:00–15:15): - Annual tuition: EUR 3,600. - Per term (one-third): EUR 1,200. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 1,000.
- Bilingual Preschool (aBP) — full-day program II (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00): - Annual tuition: EUR 4,800. - Per term (one-third): EUR 1,600.
- Primary Class (Eingangsstufe): - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 2,000. - Annual tuition: EUR 9,480. - Per term (one-third): EUR 3,160. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000.
- Grade 11–12 (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme): - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 3,000. - Annual tuition (IB DP): EUR 19,800. - Per term (one-third): EUR 6,600. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000. - Estimated cost for teaching and learning resources (includes a school-specified laptop): EUR 1,200–1,500 (dependent on subject choice). - External IB examination and registration fees are invoiced separately at the rates published by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment schedule for supervision fees and school tuition: three instalments by direct debit—one third by 1 August, one third by 1 December, and one third by 1 April. Enrollment during the school year follows invoice-specific payment dates. A 2% discount applies if the tuition is paid in full; this 2% discount does not apply to reduced income/asset-based fees.
Security fee / deposit
- A security fee is required in the form of an interest-free deposit (Sicherungsgebühr). The security fee amounts are shown above per year group. The deposit is credited against prior stage deposits where applicable and is not payable from the third child onwards.
Boarding fees
- The published fee schedules and school material detail day programmes, class hours and tuition; the school does not publish any boarding fees. No boarding fee line items appear in the school's published tuition schedules.
Other costs and recurring extras
- Catering (hot lunches): annual fee ranges from EUR 714 to EUR 1,643 depending on the child's age. This is charged in addition to tuition. - School uniform: approximate annual cost EUR 200 (worn from Primary Class onwards). - Teaching and learning materials, textbooks, IB exam fees, project fees, excursions and class trips are not included in the tuition and are billed separately where applicable. For Grade 11–12 the purchase of a school-specified laptop is included in the cost estimate noted above. - After-school activity and selected programme fees (examples such as music or clubs) are charged separately and are shown in the school's activity/shop pages.
Discounts and reduced tuition options
- Sibling discount: where two children from one family are enrolled in Elementary or Secondary, a sibling discount of 5% is applied to tuition; for more than two children the discount increases by 5 percentage points per additional child. The admission fee per family has a maximum cap. - Income- and asset-based tuition: families may apply for tuition calculated on income and assets. The published staggered reductions are: - Family income up to EUR 60,000: 50% reduction of tuition. - Family income up to EUR 80,000: 35% reduction of tuition. - Family income up to EUR 100,000: 15% reduction of tuition.
Refund information
- The fee schedules describe the security fee as an interest-free deposit (Sicherungsgebühr) and show how deposits are credited between school stages and across siblings. The published fee documents do not contain an explicit, detailed refund policy for tuition or the security deposit (for example, precise conditions and timing for return of the deposit or refund examples for mid-year withdrawals are not stated in the published fee schedules).
Fee payment options
- The school requires tuition and supervision fees to be paid by direct debit (Einzugsermächtigung) according to the stated instalment dates. Additional charges (IB exam fees, excursions, materials) are invoiced separately and are payable when invoiced. Specific alternative payment methods (credit card, standalone bank transfer details) are not specified in the published tuition schedules; the school's shop/payment pages show transactional options for activities.
Brief note on missing details found while checking the published fee material
- The published fee documents provide the fee amounts, instalment dates, deposit amounts and the items explicitly excluded from tuition. The documents do not publish a formal, item-by-item refund procedure (timing and method for returning the security deposit on leaving, examples of pro‑rata refunds for mid-year withdrawals, or a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods beyond the direct-debit requirement). Where a precise refund clause or a full list of accepted alternative payment channels is required, that information is not present in the publicly posted fee schedules.
Academics
Accadis International School Bad Homburg teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
Grades 1–4: Bilingual learning based on the Hessian framework and the Cambridge International Curriculum. Grades 5–10: Pastoral care and an academically challenging international curriculum. Grades 11–12: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, a university entrance qualification. The Diploma is recognised in Germany and worldwide.
Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for entry to universities worldwide. The Diploma is recognised as a university entrance qualification in Germany and worldwide.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters social and personal development through experiential activities and accadis values in action. Domino Day demonstrated teamwork, collaboration and perseverance as core learning outcomes. The programme highlights values such as Service, Compassion, Ambition and Dedication, with Patience added as a core value. Students learn these values through cross‑grade collaboration and daily school life. Overall, social‑emotional learning is embedded in everyday practice.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses German and English as working languages and employs immersion learning. In Preschool, there are two teachers, one English‑speaking and one German‑speaking, with a 'one face, one language' approach. Children begin language learning from day one and develop their English and German skills through the curriculum and daily activities.
Mental Wellbeing
Emotional and social health develop through real interactions and relationships. The school emphasises a holistic approach where value‑based behaviour supports well‑being. Staff focus on students' well‑being as an integral part of education.
Safeguarding
The safety of the children has top priority. Digital safety is addressed with filters in the school network and SafeSearch for child protection. Parents are encouraged to discuss online safety at home when children use private digital devices.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Admission Preschool: You complete the questionnaire to register your child on our waiting list. This begins the admissions process for the Bilingual Preschool. Our Admissions Team is happy to answer questions; call +49 6172 984141 or use the contact form. Families are welcome to visit on Open Days. 2. Admission Elementary School: We inform you about our concept and answer individual questions. Your child spends a Trial Day in class or meets our teachers for an interview. Depending on the availability of places and the feedback from the teachers, school management decides on the offer of a place. For enquiries from abroad, the admission process usually takes place online. 3. Admission Secondary School: We inform you about our concept and answer your individual questions. You provide your child's school reports from the last two school years. Once we have checked the school reports, we invite interested students to a Trial Day and interview as well as to entrance tests (in Mathematics as well as German and English, according to existing language capabilities). Depending on the availability of places, the results of the entrance tests and interview as well as feedback on the trial day, school management decides on the offer of a place. For enquiries from abroad, the admission process usually takes place online. 4. Admission IB Diploma Programme: We inform you about our concept and answer individual questions. You provide your child's school reports from the last two school years. Once we have checked the school reports, we invite interested students to a taster day and interview as well as to entrance tests (in Mathematics, English, as well as German, depending on existing language capabilities). Depending on the availability of places, the results of the entrance tests and interview as well as feedback on the taster day, school management decides on the offer of a place. For enquiries from abroad, the admission process usually takes place online.
Scholarships
The school is a non-profit organisation funded through tuition and contributions. A sibling discount is available; enquiry is advised. There is an income and asset-based tuition reduction option for ES + SeS (Primary up to Grade 10) with reductions: up to 60,000 EUR = 50%, up to 80,000 EUR = 35%, up to 100,000 EUR = 15% (as of June 2024). Catering and school uniform are listed as additional costs; tuition fees are detailed in the brochure.
Waitlist
The school uses a waiting list for Bilingual Preschool. Register your child by completing the questionnaire to join the waiting list. Depending on availability, an individual appointment is arranged. If everything fits, a place for your child is offered. Open Days are available for visits.
FAQs
What ages does accadis ISB serve?
The school serves students aged 2 to 18, from Early Years through the IB Diploma Programme.
How many students attend?
Approximately 700 students attend accadis ISB.
Where is the school located?
accadis ISB is in Bad Homburg, near Frankfurt, Germany.
