Accadis International School Bad Homburg vs The European School - RheinMain

	A Accadis International School Bad Homburg Frankfurt, Germany	T The European School - RheinMain Frankfurt, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,500 - 16,230	Fees / year €11,703 - 25,487
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 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 (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language German, English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened 2012
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
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 Bad Vilbel, Germany (Theodor-Heuss-Straße 65, 61118 Bad Vilbel)
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 Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary
School type	School type Non-profit educational institution (gGmbH) operating as accadis International School Bad Homburg at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg.	School type Private European School within the European Schools system
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 53 nationalities represented; 50% international students; 50% German students.	Pupil nationality mix Approximately 1,800 students from 70 nations; school community includes pupils from many nationalities; two language sections (German and English).
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 Educational support is provided at three levels (general, moderate, intensive) and includes study skills classes, extra lessons in core subjects (L1, L2, Math) for catch-up, dedicated individual support for diagnosed learning difficulties, and programs for gifted students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany	Country affiliation Germany
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Pre-Primary school hours: Mon–Wed 8:15–15:00; Thu–Fri 8:15–13:00; childminding from 7:00 until school starts and after-school hours until 18:00. Afternoon childminding is an additional paid service; Primary and Secondary offer after-school activities as an optional paid service.
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 Application fees - No non‑refundable application or upfront registration fee is published in the school's admissions and fee information materials. Tuition fees by year group (monthly / per term information) - The school bills a "monthly parental contribution (in Euros)" for Primary and Secondary pupils; a detailed month‑by‑month tuition table is maintained by the school as the formal fee schedule. Exact monthly amounts for each year group (Primary P1–P5, Secondary S1–S7) and the IB track are shown in the school's parental contribution table. Pre‑Primary (Kindergarten) fees and state reduction - Pre‑Primary parental contributions are reduced automatically by state funding of EUR 149.16 per month; families resident outside the State of Hesse receive only the sibling discount. Sibling discounts and fee reductions - Sibling discounts (based on household income thresholds) apply as follows: - 2nd child: 25% discount where household income is up to EUR 180,000. - 3rd child: 50% discount where household income is up to EUR 230,000. - 4th child: 50% discount where household income is up to EUR 280,000. - The sibling discount requires an application; the school relies on parental self‑assessment (no routine income verification for sibling discount). A separate tuition reduction (means tested) process exists and may require submission of income documents (e.g., tax assessment) for consideration; reductions are granted for one school year and reviewed annually. After‑school childminding / extracurricular care costs - External childminding (afternoon care) fees are income‑graded. Examples from the published schedule: - Kindergarten (4–6 year olds): EUR 450 (annual income band €40,000) up to EUR 900 (annual income €80,000 and more). - Classes 1–4: between EUR 300 and EUR 800 depending on income band. - Classes 5–10: between EUR 300 and EUR 800 depending on income band. - Classes 11–12: between EUR 400 and EUR 1,100 depending on income band. - These amounts are shown as standard rates tied to household annual income bands. IB (International Baccalaureate) fees - The school operates an IB track (MYP and DP) and lists separate fees for the IB programme within its fee structure; the IB provision is operated as a day programme (no boarding). Exact IB monthly parental contribution amounts are included in the school's fee table. Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school; no boarding provision is offered (boarding status: DAY). There are therefore no boarding fees. Other costs and compulsory items (uniforms, books, materials, examinations) - Parents are responsible for purchasing routine books, stationery and materials listed on class material lists. Certain books and materials are ordered centrally by the school and invoiced to parents (example: some book orders are invoiced in September). Expect periodic invoices for school‑ordered books and specific classroom materials. - Examination or exam‑related fees (for example, fees associated with end‑of‑programme examinations) are handled separately and appear as part of invoicing or administrative charges when applicable; specific amounts are set per exam and school year. Refunds and withdrawal / fee‑reduction mechanics - The school offers means‑tested tuition reductions and, in exceptional hardship cases, full tuition exemption (stipend) normally limited to one child per family; these concessions are granted for a single school year and reviewed annually. The school's policy requires cooperation and documentary proof where reductions are applied for. No separate, general published refund schedule for term‑time withdrawal of tuition is published in the school's publicly available admissions and fee materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published materials refer to the parental contribution as a monthly charge (i.e., a monthly parental contribution schedule). Specific billing dates, invoice frequency (monthly/termly/annual), payment deadlines and formal payment terms are presented to parents through the school's official fee schedule and invoices. Some school‑ordered materials are invoiced in September. Fee payment options - Standard practice uses invoicing to parents; the school's account and billing contacts (including the bursar) are provided for families to arrange payment. The public admissions and fee materials do not publish a detailed, itemised list of accepted payment methods (e.g., specific card processors or IBAN/BIC strings) in the publicly posted fee summaries. For account‑level or invoice‑level payment options and bank details, the school provides direct billing information on invoices and through its accounts office. Summary of what was obtained and what remains to be confirmed - Confirmed and included above: Pre‑Primary state deduction (EUR 149.16/month), sibling discount bands and percentages, income‑based after‑school childminding fee bands, that the IB is offered and the school is a day school, that some school‑ordered books are invoiced in September, and the existence of means‑tested tuition reductions. - Not all line‑by‑line tuition amounts (the detailed monthly parental contribution figures per individual year group / class and per term billing totals) were extractable from the publicly posted admissions and brochure materials available at the time of checking; the school's formal fee table is the definitive schedule for exact monthly/term amounts and payment dates. For clarity and for use in an external database, consult the school's official fee schedule or the invoicing documents provided by the school's accounts office to obtain the complete per‑class monthly and per‑term numeric values.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
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 The ESRM provides an on-site school restaurant operated by melomi, with meals prepared fresh on site in ESRM's kitchen. There are three daily menus (fish/meat, vegetarian, and allergen-friendly) with a salad buffet and dessert, and water is provided; meals for Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary are available in 4- or 5-day monthly packages, with orders pre-ordered and linked to the student ID. A melomi bistro offers snacks and beverages during breaks.
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 ESRM is a private school that is open to all interested students regardless of the employer of their parents. It is part of the European Schools System.
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 The European School RheinMain offers the European Schools curriculum leading to the European Baccalaureate. The school also offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum on the same site. The ESRM IB Curriculum commenced in September 2021 with MYP 1-5 and expanded to the Diploma Programme (DP) with the DP commencing in September 2024. The IB curriculum conducts all subjects—except the second language—in English.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Total students: 1,684; Teaching staff: 156; approximate student-to-teacher ratio: about 10.8:1. Classes are around 24 students on average.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
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 Guidance and counselling for higher education is provided by dedicated staff. Career/Guidance Counsellors assist with university applications in English and German.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school offers dedicated support for students who are gifted or exceptionally 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 —
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 —
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 —
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 European School RheinMain sits on a brand new campus near Frankfurt with modern facilities. The secondary school building opened in 2012 and the primary school building in 2014, and the primary building includes its own canteen. The campus features a four-court sports hall, described as one of the largest in Germany, and a spacious schoolyard with a basketball and football field. The school runs sustainability initiatives including a Tiny Forest project, with plans to plant over 500 trees and shrubs and create an educational outdoor space. The ESRM has two libraries—one for Primary and one for Secondary—with access to an electronic library 24/7 via the Sora app.
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 A four-court sports hall is on site, one of the largest in Germany, and there is a spacious campus with a basketball and football field.
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 It is an IB World School with a Middle Years Programme for Grades 1-5 and a Diploma Programme that commenced in September 2024. The school has two libraries (Primary and Secondary) with 24/7 access to the electronic library via the Sora app.
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 The Tiny Forest sustainability project is an on-campus outdoor learning space involving planting over 500 trees and shrubs and a biological pond; open days for groups of parents and the community are organized to engage with the project.
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 The European School RheinMain is part of the European Schools system and is one of 33 European Schools. ESRM opened in September 2012 on a brand-new campus near Frankfurt with modern facilities including a four-field sports hall. It is open to all interested students regardless of the employer of their parents. In September 2021, ESRM expanded by opening an International Baccalaureate branch within its Secondary School; the Middle Years Programme is offered for Grades 1-5 and the Diploma Programme began in September 2024. The European School curriculum leads to the European Baccalaureate, while the IB curriculum is taught in English for most subjects (except the second language).
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 ESRM positions itself as a school and a community, with traditional European values underpinning respectful living and working together. Daily life is designed to be comfortable, varied, and free of tension. Visitors to ESRM are reportedly attracted by the atmosphere of mutual respect and support, and the aim to help each student realise their ambitions.
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 The ESRM Parents' Association welcomes parents and offers information and help about school life and parent activities, with a goal to involve parents in a lively, strong parent community. The ESRM-Freunde (Friends and Sponsors) work with the school leadership, teachers, students, and the Parents' Association to fund exciting projects, create new learning and leisure opportunities, and strengthen the school community. The association is led by Tim Uhle (1st Chairman) and Janina Wiebols (2nd Chair, Events & Coordination). Regular activities include a virtual ordinary members' meeting in 2025 and projects such as redesigning the S6/S7 lounge, additional support for student initiatives, and donations such as books for the secondary and backpacks for the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The ESRM-Freunde also runs membership and fundraising options to support school projects.
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 wide-ranging programme of extracurricular activities and clubs in sport, music, languages, science and culture. School teams include Golf, Football, Tennis and Cricket. An active Parents' Association offers a broad range of activities for the school community.
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 Music is included among the extracurricular offerings. Cultural activities are part of the clubs. Clubs extend to languages, science and culture, providing opportunities for creative and expressive engagement beyond the classroom.
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 Language clubs are part of the extracurricular program. Cultural activities are included among the clubs. These clubs supplement classroom learning with language and cultural engagement.
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 An active Parents' Association offers a broad range of activities for the school community. The extracurricular program covers sport, music, languages, science and culture. School teams include Golf, Football, Tennis and Cricket.
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 —
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 —
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 Pastoral care is a strong focus, provided by a dedicated team. The environment is open and green with inviting, modern buildings and facilities. Childminding is available from 7:00 until school starts and after school hours until 18:00.
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 The European School RheinMain offers a multilingual education with two language sections (German, English). A first foreign language LII (German, English or French) is compulsory from the first grade of primary school up to the Baccalaureate. All students must learn a second foreign language LIII at the beginning of secondary school; any of the languages offered may be chosen. From the fourth year of secondary school onwards, students can learn a third foreign language LIV. Language classes are taught by teachers who, if possible, speak the language as their native language. From the third grade of secondary school, students can learn an ancient language as a language of the common European tradition. History and geography are taught in the student's first foreign language, and Economics is taught in one of these languages. The curricula of all European Schools are harmonized. ESRM will offer the entire range of the European Schools curriculum and also hosts an International Baccalaureate (IB) branch in its Secondary School, where all subjects—except the second language—are taught in English.
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 Two language sections (German and English) provide bilingual teaching. The main subjects are taught in the languages of the sections, and the subject distribution and curricula are identical in both sections (except for the mother tongue).
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 —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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 1. Eligibility and initial interview: All students promoted at a state or comparable Gymnasium in a member state can enroll with no further admission conditions. An interview with the student and the parents is part of the enrollment process. If the student does not meet these conditions or comes from a non-European country, they are invited to an interview and a decision is made about admission or whether further assessment is needed. 2. Non‑selective admission and intent: The European School RheinMain follows a non‑selective principle and aims to integrate all students quickly and thoroughly into the European School system, with the goal of enabling every student to pursue the European Baccalaureate. 3. Application forms and language tracks: English-language application forms exist for Pre-Primary, Primary School, Secondary School, and an IB Curriculum track; German-language forms exist for Registration (Kindergarten), Registration Primary School, and Registration Secondary School. 4. Fees and financial information: Pre-Primary fees are €149.16 per month and automatically reduced by state funding; families outside Hessen receive only the sibling reduction. 5. Making it official: The bursar can be contacted for fee reductions (Mr. 6. Enrollment materials: Applications for the IB track and for standard tracks are available as English and German forms, with separate links for Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, and IB Curriculum. 7. Ongoing financial support and discounts: A tuition‑fee reduction can be granted based on need, with specific conditions and annual reviews; a full tuition exemption (scholarship) may be granted for a maximum of one child per family to broaden distribution; the entire household income and assets are considered as the basis for reductions. 8. Sibling and income thresholds: Sibling discounts apply—2nd child up to €180,000 annual income with 25% reduction; 3rd child up to €230,000 with 50% reduction; 4th child up to €280,000 with 50% reduction. 9. Other notes: The school relies on an application and confidentiality for reductions, and reductions are generally reviewed annually.
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 Scholarships take the form of tuition reductions. Full tuition exemption (scholarship) can generally be granted for a maximum of one child per family to ensure broader distribution of this highest level of reduction. Reductions are not guaranteed and depend on need; an application is required and income/assets must be disclosed, with the entire household considered. A tuition‑fee reduction can be granted if no other financial support is available and there is financial hardship; reductions are reviewed annually and apply for one school year at a time. The school is non‑profit, and proofs are kept confidential. Sibling discounts are also available: a 2nd child discount of 25% up to €180,000 annual income; a 3rd child discount of 50% up to €230,000; a 4th child discount of 50% up to €280,000.
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 —
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