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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
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.
Annual tuition at International School Hannover Region ranges from EUR 11,540 to EUR 21,430 for 2026/27.
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.
Academics
International School Hannover Region teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
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.
Wellbeing
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
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.
FAQs
What ages does International School Hannover Region serve?
International School Hannover Region serves students aged 3 to 18.
What curriculum does International School Hannover Region follow?
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.
Where is International School Hannover Region located?
Bruchmeisterallee 6, 30169 Hannover, Germany. ISHR is located on a beautiful city campus in Hannover.
What are the tuition fees?
**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.
How many students attend International School Hannover Region?
The school has approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
Teacher to student ratio is about 1:7.
What languages are taught?
The school provides international education in English across Kindergarten through Grade 12. English as an Additional Language (EAL) supports language development, with the WIDA MODEL assessments used annually from Grade 1 to track progress. The.
How does the admissions process work?
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.
What facilities does the school have?
Located near the centre of Hannover, ISHR occupies purpose-built quarters on a spacious, green campus that includes the main school administration building, four wings of classrooms, a well stocked library, sports facilities, music and drama rooms.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Model United Nations (MUN) provides opportunities to debate international issues, and the Strategy Game Club nurtures strategic thinking. Robotics develops STEM skills and problem solving, while the Drama Club and the Yearbook Team foster.
When was International School Hannover Region founded?
International School Hannover Region was founded in 1996.
What accreditations does the school hold?
CIS; NEASC (Council of International Schools; New England Association of Schools and Colleges).
