International Schools in Germany
Compare 164 international schools in Germany. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 13,414), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 164
- Curricula
- 29
- Average annual fee
- EUR 13,414
- Fee range
- EUR 218 – 85,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- German Curriculum (65 schools)
- Average school size
- 533 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The European School - RheinMain
- Oldest
- Aloisiuskolleg (1900)
- With boarding
- 17
About international schools in Germany
International schools in Germany sit alongside a large bilingual private sector and the German state system, so families can usually choose from English-medium IB, British or American curricula, German-English bilingual tracks and a handful of national schools (French, Japanese, etc.). Many schools teach primarily in English but build German language lessons and integration pathways into their programmes, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma, IGCSE/A-Level and the German Abitur all commonly available depending on the school. Fees vary a lot by type and location - published annual tuition commonly ranges from the mid-thousands of euros at lower-cost bilingual or national schools to well into the tens of thousands for long-established full-fee international schools, and costs normally rise with age and optional extras such as bus services or boarding. The main intake aligns with the German school year (typically starting in late summer), waiting lists are common in popular cities and many families begin applications six to twelve months before their intended start date to allow time for assessments, language testing and paperwork.
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Curricula
There are 164 international schools in Germany covering 29 curricula. The most widely offered are German Curriculum (65), IB (DP) (60), Bespoke Curriculum (48), IB (PYP) (32), Cambridge IGCSE (25). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Germany runs from about EUR 218 to EUR 85,000, averaging roughly EUR 13,414. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Germany run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
17 of the 164 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Germany we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.