International School Westpfalz

IS Westpfalz is based in Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, in the West Palatine region. The school operates a campus in Ramstein-Miesenbach for its Early Years and Primary sections, with the Lower Secondary and later years located in Landstuhl. The Landstuhl campus is housed in a historic former nunnery dating from 1852, renovated to provide modern learning spaces, including a new chemistry lab and digital learning facilities. The address is Nikolaus-von-Weis-Straße 10, 66849 Landstuhl.

Early Years (ages 4-5); Cambridge Primary Years (ages 5-12); Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 12-14); Cambridge Upper Secondary (ages 14-16); Cambridge Advanced (ages 16-18).

IS Westpfalz is a coeducational, full-day international school offering Cambridge Pathway (Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary, and Cambridge Advanced) and is an accredited Cambridge International Examinations center.

Additional support for non-English and non-German speaking students.

Founded by SBW Haus des Lernens, Switzerland.

Lessons run from 08:30 to 15:45. Before- and After-School Programmes run from 07:00 to 08:30 and 15:45 to 17:00, including breakfast club, music, drama, art and sports. English is the language of instruction with daily German classes.

IS Westpfalz is a private international, English-language day school in Landstuhl. It combines Cambridge International programmes with SBW Haus des Lernens for a holistic approach to education. The school offers Early Years (ages 4-5), Cambridge Primary Years Programme (ages 5-12), Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (ages 12-14), Cambridge Upper Secondary Programme leading to IGCSE (ages 14-16) and Cambridge Advanced Programme (AS & A Levels; ages 16-18). The language of instruction is English, with German taught as a strong host language and support for non-English speakers. A Personal Development Programme for ages 12-18 complements the academic programme, and ISW emphasizes small class sizes and differentiated teaching. ISW is Cambridge International certified and part of the SBW education network.

Small class sizes.

Cambridge assessments are used across ISW, including Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE) and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Levels). The first cohorts in Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced programmes completed their final IGCSE and A/AS-level examinations. Cambridge examination sessions occur twice a year, in June and November, with results issued in August and January.

Cambridge qualifications are recognized by universities worldwide; Cambridge Advanced qualifications are recognized by many universities, including over 880 US universities.

The school focuses on the individual potential and holistic development of each child. It provides a caring, family-oriented atmosphere with learners from over 30 nations. ISW combines Cambridge programs with SBW Haus des Lernens to follow learners' passions. The environment is safe, inspiring and enriching, enabling everyone to flourish. Life-skills such as respect, resilience, courage, empathy and self-confidence are emphasised to prepare students for the future.

ISW has a Learning Support Policy. Learning Support Needs include learning difficulties, physical difficulties, medical issues, emotional difficulties, behavioural difficulties, communication difficulties, sensory problems, Gifted and Talented, and Language support needs. A Learning Support Coordinator is employed full‑time to support learners in the Primary school, with additional support meetings between students and mentors in the Middle School. The school recognises that, as a small English-speaking school with limited staffing resources on site, it cannot support every Learning Support Need and cannot admit students with serious learning difficulties or emotional difficulties. The school collaborates with parents/guardians and external professionals, and some external services may incur fees.

English is the language of instruction at ISW, and English is offered both as a native language and as ESL. ESL support is provided for learners whose English is not their first language, with language assessments and a language profile guiding support. German is taught as a foreign language, with compulsory German in Primary and separate German language instruction. Mother tongue support is encouraged, with resources and potential after‑school mother tongue activities where there is interest.

Health care is provided by certified first-aiders who care for the physical and mental wellbeing of students. The school offers Early Morning and After School Care to support a balanced daily routine. After School Activities, including Art Club, Music Club and Yoga, promote wellbeing and holistic development.

1. Making the first contact with the school via email or phone.
You receive all the required documents to complete and submit to progress to the first interview. The school is available by phone and email to answer any further questions at this point.

2. Initial interview.
After the first contact you are invited to meet in person or virtually to get to know each other. The focus is on personal exchange and questions regarding the total development of the child and the resources the International School Westpfalz can provide. If attending in person, this interview is followed by a tour around the school in the company of the School Principal.

3. Admissions — Early Years – Primary Years (ages 4-12).
Admissions to our pre-school or Primary Years is possible at any time depending on capacity. Prior to starting, the child must participate in a trial week to familiarize with the school and environment. Before the final stage, the school must receive all documents (e.g., last two report cards and confidential report).

4. Admissions — Secondary Years (ages 12-18).
Starting at secondary is possible at any time depending on the availability of places and the grade (Years 10 and 12 are exceptional due to the two-year programme). Prior to starting, all students must participate in a trial week. A final interview with the School Principal and head of secondary finalizes this process.

5. Final stage and start date.
This is the final stage where signing the Enrolment Contract informs you of the start date. Staff will welcome your child on arrival. The minimum contract period is 1 school year. The school year runs from August 1 to July 31; however, students can join at any stage. If the Enrolment Contract is signed after the start of the school year, the duration extends to the end of that school year.