Accadis International School Bad Homburg vs SIS Swiss International School Frankfurt

	A Accadis International School Bad Homburg Frankfurt, Germany	S SIS Swiss International School Frankfurt Frankfurt, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,500 - 16,230	Fees / year €1,680 - 14,400
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Located in Oberursel, Germany, SIS Frankfurt is at An den Drei Hasen 34-36, 61440 Oberursel. It is a few minutes' drive from the financial metropolis of Frankfurt. The campus features classrooms and special-purpose rooms equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. The school emphasizes international education with local insight.
Stages	Stages Preschool (bilingual), Primary Class (bilingual), Elementary School (bilingual), Secondary School (bilingual), with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme available for Grades 11–12.	Stages Bilingual Reception Programme; Primary School; and Secondary School (7-10) and (11-13). Subjects are taught in German and English; bilingualism is not a prerequisite for admission.
School type	School type Non-profit educational institution (gGmbH) operating as accadis International School Bad Homburg at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg.	School type State-approved Ersatzschule; private day school financed by a combination of school fees and state subsidies.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 53 nationalities represented; 50% international students; 50% German students.	Pupil nationality mix 82 enrolled students; 15+ nationalities.
Additional learning support	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.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany	Country affiliation Switzerland; part of the SIS Swiss International School network.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Day school with supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; exact lesson and supervision times vary between the different school levels.
Bus service details	Bus service details 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.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details 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 1–4: - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 2,000. - Annual tuition: EUR 10,560. - Per term (one-third): EUR 3,520. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000. - Grade 5–10: - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 3,000. - Annual tuition: EUR 12,960. - Per term (one-third): EUR 4,320. - 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.	Fee details Overview of fee structure - SIS Frankfurt charges income-based school fees that cover instruction, study time and supervision from 07:30 to 16:00. Tuition rates and a one-time entrance fee vary by gross family income and by school level (Primary School with Reception Programme and Secondary School, Grade 5). Application / one-time entrance fee - A one-time entrance fee is charged at contract signing and is non-refundable. The amount depends on gross family income and on school level. Examples by income band (entrance fee): - Gross family income up to EUR 20,000: Primary EUR 212; Secondary (Grade 5) EUR 223. - EUR 20,001–30,000: Primary EUR 424; Secondary EUR 445. - EUR 30,001–40,000: Primary EUR 636; Secondary EUR 668. - EUR 40,001–50,000: Primary EUR 795; Secondary EUR 835. - EUR 50,001–60,000: Primary EUR 954; Secondary EUR 1,002. - EUR 60,001–70,000: Primary EUR 1,060; Secondary EUR 1,113. - EUR 70,001–80,000: Primary EUR 1,166; Secondary EUR 1,224. - EUR 80,001–90,000: Primary EUR 1,272; Secondary EUR 1,336. - EUR 90,001–100,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447. - EUR 100,001–110,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447. - EUR 110,001–120,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447. - EUR 120,001–130,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447. - EUR 130,001–140,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447. - EUR 140,001–150,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447. - EUR 150,001–250,000: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447. - EUR 250,001 and above: Primary EUR 1,378; Secondary EUR 1,447. Tuition fees by income band — Primary School (with Reception Programme) - Fees are published as monthly averages. Per-term (semester) amounts are calculated as monthly × 6; annual amounts are monthly × 12. The monthly tuition rates (Primary) by gross family income are: - Up to EUR 20,000: monthly EUR 140 → per semester EUR 840 → per year EUR 1,680. - EUR 20,001–30,000: monthly EUR 281 → per semester EUR 1,686 → per year EUR 3,372. - EUR 30,001–40,000: monthly EUR 424 → per semester EUR 2,544 → per year EUR 5,088. - EUR 40,001–50,000: monthly EUR 566 → per semester EUR 3,396 → per year EUR 6,792. - EUR 50,001–60,000: monthly EUR 641 → per semester EUR 3,846 → per year EUR 7,692. - EUR 60,001–70,000: monthly EUR 736 → per semester EUR 4,416 → per year EUR 8,832. - EUR 70,001–80,000: monthly EUR 826 → per semester EUR 4,956 → per year EUR 9,912. - EUR 80,001–90,000: monthly EUR 895 → per semester EUR 5,370 → per year EUR 10,740. - EUR 90,001–100,000: monthly EUR 963 → per semester EUR 5,778 → per year EUR 11,556. - EUR 100,001–110,000: monthly EUR 1,035 → per semester EUR 6,210 → per year EUR 12,420. - EUR 110,001–120,000: monthly EUR 1,092 → per semester EUR 6,552 → per year EUR 13,104. - EUR 120,001–130,000: monthly EUR 1,114 → per semester EUR 6,684 → per year EUR 13,368. - EUR 130,001–140,000: monthly EUR 1,204 → per semester EUR 7,224 → per year EUR 14,448. - EUR 140,001–150,000: monthly EUR 1,261 → per semester EUR 7,566 → per year EUR 15,132. - EUR 150,001–250,000: monthly EUR 1,348 → per semester EUR 8,088 → per year EUR 16,176. - EUR 250,001 and above: monthly EUR 1,420 → per semester EUR 8,520 → per year EUR 17,040. Tuition fees by income band — Secondary School (Grade 5) - Monthly tuition rates (Secondary, Grade 5) by gross family income and corresponding per-semester and per-year totals: - Up to EUR 20,000: monthly EUR 142 → per semester EUR 852 → per year EUR 1,704. - EUR 20,001–30,000: monthly EUR 289 → per semester EUR 1,734 → per year EUR 3,468. - EUR 30,001–40,000: monthly EUR 434 → per semester EUR 2,604 → per year EUR 5,208. - EUR 40,001–50,000: monthly EUR 577 → per semester EUR 3,462 → per year EUR 6,924. - EUR 50,001–60,000: monthly EUR 651 → per semester EUR 3,906 → per year EUR 7,812. - EUR 60,001–70,000: monthly EUR 752 → per semester EUR 4,512 → per year EUR 9,024. - EUR 70,001–80,000: monthly EUR 844 → per semester EUR 5,064 → per year EUR 10,128. - EUR 80,001–90,000: monthly EUR 909 → per semester EUR 5,454 → per year EUR 10,908. - EUR 90,001–100,000: monthly EUR 984 → per semester EUR 5,904 → per year EUR 11,808. - EUR 100,001–110,000: monthly EUR 1,056 → per semester EUR 6,336 → per year EUR 12,672. - EUR 110,001–120,000: monthly EUR 1,114 → per semester EUR 6,684 → per year EUR 13,368. - EUR 120,001–130,000: monthly EUR 1,169 → per semester EUR 7,014 → per year EUR 14,028. - EUR 130,001–140,000: monthly EUR 1,229 → per semester EUR 7,374 → per year EUR 14,748. - EUR 140,001–150,000: monthly EUR 1,262 → per semester EUR 7,572 → per year EUR 15,144. - EUR 150,001–250,000: monthly EUR 1,373 → per semester EUR 8,238 → per year EUR 16,476. - EUR 250,001 and above: monthly EUR 1,440 → per semester EUR 8,640 → per year EUR 17,280. Optional and additional fees - Hot lunch programme: EUR 109 per month for all grade levels (charged as a lump sum monthly fee). - After School Care (optional, subject to demand): two typical options charged per weekday booked (monthly): EUR 32 for 16:00–17:00; EUR 50 for 16:00–18:00. Booked weekdays are fixed for a semester. - Textbooks: costs for textbooks are included in the tuition fees. - Class trips, excursions and similar activity costs are not covered by the tuition fees and are charged separately. - Administrative fee for changing invoice arrangements: EUR 50 per invoice (or per invoice line within collective invoices). Sibling discount - A sibling discount of 10% is applied to tuition fees for the second or third child enrolled. The one-time entrance fee, hot lunch fees and other additional services are excluded from this discount. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are expressed as monthly average rates based on 12 months per year (or 6 months per semester). Payments are due for 12 months per year, including holidays. Payment of fees must be made one semester in advance. For monthly payment arrangements there is a surcharge of 3% on each payment. Parents who pay in advance for the full school year receive a 2% discount. If the required family income evaluation form and supporting documents are not submitted on time, the maximum entrance fee and school fee will be charged. Boarding - Boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school with supervision and care during the stated daily hours. Refunds and cancellations - The one-time entrance fee is non-refundable. Other refund terms (for partial attendance, early contract termination or other circumstances) are governed by the school contract and related agreements. The fee schedule notes that detailed, legally binding modalities are set out in the school contract. Fee payment options - The school arranges the specific mode of payment with each family; changes to the chosen payment method incur an administrative fee. Accepted payment methods are confirmed directly by the school when setting up fees and invoices. (Values and terms above correspond to the published fee schedule for the school year and to the documented billing and payment rules.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement All pupils wear a school uniform from the Primary level.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch is provided through FPS Catering using the BIOLOGISCH-Catering concept for schools and day care; meals accommodate individual needs with allergy-free menus. Lunch is compulsory up to and including Class 10.	Food options Lunch is offered. The school provides lunch, homework supervision, before and after school care, flexible drop-off and pick-up times, and a variety of after-school activities.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership accadis ISB is a nonprofit school (gGmbH) funded by parental fees. It operates under the accadis Bildung Group umbrella.	Governance and ownership The school is state-approved private school financed by a combination of school fees and state subsidies.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details 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.	Curriculum details SIS Frankfurt delivers a bilingual English–German curriculum from Reception through secondary school. The Reception Programme (ages 5–7) is bilingual and full-day (7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.), with English- and German-speaking teachers alternating. Primary School is based on the Hessian core curriculum, supplemented by SIS bilingual reading and writing, with maths and social studies taught in both languages; two teachers per class rotate instruction to immerse students in a bilingual environment. Primary School provides a full-day concept (7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.) with homework supervision and after-school clubs, and uses varied lessons with tablets and notebooks. The Secondary School (7–10) is bilingual and follows a state curriculum, with the Mittlerer Schulabschluss after Year 10 and regular benchmarking tests in mathematics, German and English. In Years 11–13, SIS Frankfurt offers Abitur and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, including a possible double diploma path, and the IBDP is a globally recognised university entrance qualification for higher education in English-speaking countries; SIS Frankfurt is a state-approved Ersatzschule.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results From Year 3 of primary school, benchmarking tests in mathematics, German and English are taken and results are described as good on a regular basis. Results are communicated transparently to parents and form the basis for individual objectives discussed in parent consultations twice a year.
Higher education progression	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.	Higher education progression The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a globally recognised university entrance qualification and provides preparation for higher education in English-speaking countries. Students can graduate with Abitur or the IB Diploma, or both via a double-diploma path.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning 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.	Social & emotional learning The school provides a safe and supportive atmosphere and a nurturing, open, and multicultural learning environment that supports students' social and emotional development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language 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.	English as an additional language Subjects are taught in German and English; bilingual from day one from Reception through to college, with German- and English-native-speaking educators.
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing The school maintains a safe and supportive environment for student wellbeing.
Safeguarding	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.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview accadis ISB uses four of the six buildings at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg. The Secondary School moved into the new ONEaccadis building in 2023, and the Sports Center is planned to be expanded with a second single-field hall. The campus provides spacious outdoor areas, with Preschool playgrounds, interconnected courtyards for Elementary, and a Calisthenics-equipped area around ONEaccadis for the Secondary School. Classrooms are equipped with digital smartboards, and there are science labs, art rooms and music rooms across the campus. Three libraries, a large cafeteria, and accadium events space support study, meals and gatherings.	Facilities overview The school is located in Oberursel, a few minutes from the financial metropolis of Frankfurt. The classrooms and special-purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. The school fosters a sense of community through cross-class projects and theme weeks. It operates as a day school with a bilingual education model and continuity from kindergarten to college.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has its own sports hall used for PE lessons, athletics and gymnastics, with space for several afternoon courses. The outdoor pitch is used for ball sports and other outdoor activities. In addition, there are plans to expand the Sports Center with a second single-field hall with spectator viewing.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities All classrooms are equipped with digital smartboards. Science labs and art rooms provide spaces for experiments and creative work. Music rooms house instruments for music lessons, rehearsals and performances.	Academic facilities The school provides a bilingual experience with English and German instruction. The classrooms and special-purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. The education emphasizes continuity from kindergarten through to college. Learning is enhanced by technology to support student achievement.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Le Parkour is offered for Grade 3 and external students. The Advance Training Program (ATP) provides twice-weekly training for Grade 5 students to improve overall athletic performance. Dance courses include Hip Hop for Kids, Urban Dance and Social Dance in collaboration with Tanzschule Taktgefühl. After-school sports courses are available in the sports hall.	Extra curricular facilities Lunch, homework supervision, before and after school care, and flexible drop-off and pick-up times are available. A variety of after-school activities and clubs are offered.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History accadis Bildung began with accadis International College (1980) and accadis Hochschule (1991), and accadis ISB operates within the accadis Bildung Group. The Bilingual Preschool was founded in 2004 and the Elementary School in 2006. In the 2010–2011 school year, the Secondary School opened with Grade 5, completing the kindergarten-to-university pathway. As of the 2020 academic year, accadis ISB became a practical partner of accadis Hochschule for dual Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Education.	History —
Community	Community accadis ISB is located at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg and welcomes students from over 50 nations; children learn and play together. Open Houses and a range of school events take place throughout the year. The PTA coordinates activities such as the Sports Day and the Summer Fair. The Library Committee organizes book fairs and invites authors; the Road Safety Committee promotes road safety awareness.	Community SIS Frankfurt fosters a sense of community through projects across class groups and various theme weeks. It is located in Oberursel, a short drive from Frankfurt, with classrooms and spaces equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. The school has 82 enrolled students and more than 15 nationalities, reflecting an international community. Bilingual Experience and a Day School Community are core aspects of the student learning experience, supporting diverse learning needs.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The PTA is a group that brings together the Celebration, Library and Road Safety Committees. Parents volunteer their time to support extra-curricular activities at accadis ISB. The aim is to create a social, friendly environment and strengthen ties between students, parents and teachers. The Library Committee organizes book fairs and invites authors to the school. The Road Safety Committee supports road safety awareness, and the PTA coordinates activities such as the Sports Day and the Summer Fair.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school teaches IT from Grade 1 using project-based learning. Specific IT lessons begin in Grade 5. IT topics are linked across subjects to support practical project work. Lego Robotics is used for programming, and 3D printing and CAD are introduced.	Academic & intellectual The school offers a bilingual English–German curriculum from reception through secondary, with German- and English-speaking teachers alternating to anchor both languages. Primary instruction follows the Hessian core curriculum and is supplemented by elements of the British educational system, with bilingual reading and writing in German and English. The secondary school is bilingual, with equal importance given to English and German; subjects are usually taught in one language per year, while ensuring terminology and learning are developed in both languages. There is continuity from kindergarten to college, and learning is enhanced by technology; benchmarking tests in mathematics, German and English help track progress.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art and Music are taught to all students throughout the year up to Grade 10. Students participate in additional activities such as the Elementary and Secondary School choirs, the band and a theatre club. Creating and rehearsing takes place in well-equipped art and music rooms, and in the accadium students perform in a space seating more than 200 spectators.	Arts & creative Art and sports are integral parts of the school routine. The school provides spaces such as a gymnasium and outdoor areas to support diverse activities. Extracurricular offerings complement daily learning with clubs and activities after school.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Regular excursions are part of school life and broaden horizons. From Grade 3 onwards, students go on overnight school trips to destinations such as Bad Breuberg, Kaub, Büdingen, Cologne, Camp Adventure Walsrode, Valencia, and Weimar. Students may attend taster lectures at accadis Hochschule in degree programmes conducted in German or English. Forest of hearts engages students in climate protection and reforestation with annual tree planting.	Cultural & language English and German are given equal importance as languages of instruction and interaction in the bilingual environment. In the early years, the reception programme is bilingual from day one, with German- and English-speaking teachers alternating. Primary instruction combines the Hessian core curriculum with bilingual reading and writing across subjects, fostering language development in both German and English. The school emphasizes international education with local insight and cross-grade activities to promote cultural awareness and global citizenship.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies There is an extensive afternoon and holiday programme that can be booked flexibly. Cocurricular activities are offered to cultivate talents and interests beyond the core curriculum. Chewie, the school dog, accompanies classes and provides special highlights in the school day. Theatre, choir and band activities provide opportunities for performance and social engagement.	Social & hobbies The school offers lunch, homework supervision, and before- and after-school care, with a full-day concept that includes supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. After 4 p.m., children can participate in after-school clubs, read, play, or rest. Extracurricular activities provide a varied school day and opportunities to socialize across age groups.
Community & service	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is integrated into the Ethics curriculum, with Grade 9 students completing the four areas of Volunteering, Skills, Physical and Expedition. Grade 9 students undertake a two-week internship to gain insight into a work environment and develop professional behaviours. Forest of hearts involves planting trees and environmental learning as part of climate protection efforts.	Community & service The school fosters a sense of community through projects across class groups and theme weeks. Students learn within an international community, with spaces and activities that support cross-grade collaboration and global citizenship. The school regularly collaborates in signature events and activities that involve SIS schools around the globe to broaden community engagement.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award emphasizes teamwork and leadership development; the award is integrated into the school's Ethics curriculum. Grade 9 students complete a two-week internship to develop professional skills and reliability. The school supports university and career planning, offering information about trade fairs and providing references to support applications to universities abroad.	Leadership & professional The SIS Student Exchange Programme offers students unique opportunities to immerse themselves in different cultures and develop independence, adaptability, and communication skills, with exchanges in Brazil, Germany and Switzerland. Participating students gain global awareness and broaden career and university prospects, supported by a global SIS network. The program provides a structured pathway for personal growth and leadership development through international experience.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and physical exercise are integral parts of education from Preschool to Secondary. PE classes and afternoon sports courses take place in the accadis ISB sports hall or outside facilities. Internationally trained teachers guarantee well-structured and high-quality Physical Education.	Lifestyle & wellbeing A full-day concept supports families with care from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with lessons from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and after-school clubs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The school offers well-equipped spaces, including a gymnasium and imaginative outdoor areas, to encourage physical activity. The environment is described as safe and supportive, with emphasis on intellectual and personal development, and sports and arts are integrated into the daily routine.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The languages taught and supported are German and English as working languages; Spanish is taught as a foreign language from Grade 5 onward; language support is provided in German and English in the Elementary School; remedial Spanish courses are offered in the Secondary School.	Language provision German and English are the two school languages taught across all levels. The curriculum supports language development in both German and English with a bilingual reading and writing curriculum in the Primary School. Primary education follows the Hessian core curriculum, and Secondary School leads to the German Abitur and may offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school has bilingual teaching in German and English as working and social languages, with the 'one person - one language' principle guiding interactions in the classroom.	Bilingual teaching From Reception Programme through to Secondary School, SIS Frankfurt offers bilingual education. Subjects are taught in German and English at all levels. From day one, instruction is delivered bilingually by native German and English-speaking teachers. Secondary School prepares students for the German Abitur and, optionally, the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Immersion learning through the immersion method is the core approach. In Bilingual Preschool, each mixed-age group is led by two educators—one English-speaking and one German-speaking—who support language development through immersion. In Secondary School, the immersion method continues to play an important role across subject lessons.	Immersion programs Immersion is central to instruction, with a bilingual Reception Programme where English and German are taught by rotating teachers. In Primary School, each class has a German-speaking and an English-speaking teacher, delivering instruction in both languages daily. Core subjects, including mathematics and social studies, are taught in both languages, reinforcing bilingual fluency.
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
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.	Admissions Registration is accepted all year round. The enrolment process comprises four steps: submitting the Registration Form; a consultation with the school management; trial days; and signing the school contract. If there is no place in the relevant grade, the child's name can be added to the waiting list. Admission is possible all year round and applies to Kindergarten, Reception Programme, Primary School, Secondary School (7-10), Secondary School (11-13), Secondary School and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Most children are enrolled in the spring, between February and April, so they can start the new school year in August or September. There is no entrance examination for admission. Students learn German and English by immersion, with language support available as needed.
Scholarships	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.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	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.	Waitlist If there is currently no place available in the corresponding grade, the child's name can be added to the waiting list.
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