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British Curriculum International Schools in Germany

Compare 32 British Curriculum international schools in Germany. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 15,328), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
32
Curricula
17
Average annual fee
EUR 15,328
Fee range
EUR 1,680 – 39,600
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (25 schools)
Average school size
511 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Leipzig International School
Oldest
Independent Bonn International School (1963)
With boarding
5
About international schools in Germany

British-curriculum international schools in Germany typically follow the English National Curriculum or the Cambridge/Pearson international pathways, with stage-based teaching that leads to IGCSE (age 14 - 16) and often to AS/A Level study (age 16 - 18); some schools pair the British pathway with the IB or German qualifications. Lessons are delivered mainly in English but German language study is routine and many schools run bilingual or dual-language programmes that support integration into local life. Fees vary by city and school size but British-style international schools most commonly sit in the mid-to-high fee band for Germany; published surveys show typical annual tuition for international schools in Germany clustered in the low-to-mid five-figure euro range, with substantial variation by age group and extras such as meals, transport and exam fees. Admissions follow the international-school rhythm: the main intake is for the August/September school year (apply six to twelve months ahead), while many schools operate rolling or mid-year entry subject to availability and waiting lists; assessments, recent school reports and proof of immunisation or identity are commonly requested at application.

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6 international schools in Frankfurt

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6 international schools in Düsseldorf

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5 international schools in Berlin

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3 international schools in Munich

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1 international school in Paderborn

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1 international school in Ramstein

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1 international school in Braunschweig

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1 international school in Augsburg

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1 international school in Bremen

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1 international school in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse

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1 international school in Neu-Ulm

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1 international school in Landstuhl

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1 international school in Hannover

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1 international school in Leipzig

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1 international school in Heidelberg

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1 international school in Hamburg

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FAQs for Germany

What exactly does "British curriculum" mean at an international school in Germany?
A British curriculum school will generally use the frameworks and year groups of the English National Curriculum or Cambridge/Pearson international syllabuses, organised into primary and secondary Key Stages with IGCSEs around age 16 and AS/A Levels (or equivalent qualifications) at 16 - 18. Schools may adapt content for an international cohort and some combine British programmes with the IB or local German qualifications to keep routes to universities in different countries open.
What languages will my child learn and what is the language of instruction?
Instruction in British international schools is predominantly in English, but German is usually taught as a core or additional language and many schools offer bilingual streams or German-language support to help children settle in. If local integration or attendance at a German state school later is likely, choose a school that publishes a clear German language pathway and transition support.
How much should we expect to pay for a British-curriculum place in Germany?
Fees differ by region and age: surveys of international schools in Germany show a wide band of fees so that typical annual tuition falls in the low-to-mid five-figure euro range overall, while some schools and senior-year places sit higher and smaller or bilingual options can be lower. Always check each school’s published fee sheet for tuition plus compulsory extras (registration, capital levy, lunches, transport, exam and activity charges) before budgeting.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
For an August/September start you should begin research and applications about six to twelve months before entry; many schools publish deadlines but also run waiting lists and accept mid-year entry where space exists. Typical application requirements include an online form, recent school reports, passport/ID, immunisation records and, for older children, an entrance assessment or interview and sometimes evidence of English ability.
Will A-Levels or IGCSEs let my child apply to German universities?
A-Levels and Cambridge/Edexcel IGCSEs are internationally recognised, but access to German public universities is assessed case-by-case through the federal recognition tools (Anabin/ZAB) and by individual universities; specific subject combinations and exam boards can affect direct equivalence. Families aiming for German higher education should check the Anabin/ZAB guidance or the target university’s admissions office early, and plan any additional language or subject requirements well before application.