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International Schools in Frankfurt, Germany

Compare 13 international schools in Frankfurt, Germany. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 13,054), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
13
Curricula
12
Average annual fee
EUR 13,054
Fee range
EUR 1,680 – 31,365
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (7 schools)
Average school size
875 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The European School - RheinMain
Oldest
Lycée Français Victor Hugo (1949)
About international schools in Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt and the surrounding Rhein-Main area host a dense, international school ecosystem that serves many finance, diplomatic and corporate expatriate families and also includes bilingual and national community schools. Parents will commonly find International Baccalaureate, British (IGCSE/A-level), American (AP/high-school diploma) and bilingual German - English pathways, plus national curricula (for example French or Japanese) and the European Baccalaureate at the European School. Fees vary widely by school and by age: typical published annual tuition sits in the mid-thousands of euros, most schools charge in the low-to-high-thousands and a few full K - 12 schools run into the tens of thousands; additional costs such as enrolment fees, meals, transport and examination charges are common. Many schools advise families to start applications in late winter or early spring for a September intake, while some schools operate rolling admissions - popular entry points (early years, Year 1, Year 6 and Year 11) can have waiting lists and fill many months ahead, so begin enquiries as soon as you know your moving window.

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What kinds of curricula and qualifications can I expect to find in Frankfurt’s international schools?
You will find a mix of internationally recognised programmes: the International Baccalaureate across age ranges, British curricula leading to IGCSEs and A-levels, American programmes with AP options or an American high-school diploma, and the European Baccalaureate at the European School. Several schools also run bilingual German - English routes and maintain national-community schools that deliver French, Japanese or other national curricula for families wanting continuity with their home system.
How much does international school typically cost in Frankfurt?
Published tuition varies substantially by school, age and programme; a recent city-wide summary gives a typical annual tuition around the mid-thousands of euros with many schools charging between roughly €3,000 and €18,000 a year, while a small number of full K - 12 schools publish fees that can reach into the €20,000 - €30,000 range. Expect additional one-off or recurring charges for registration/enrolment, school lunches, transport, activity trips and external examination fees.
When should we apply and how far ahead do places fill?
Most international schools in the Frankfurt area recommend starting the application process well before your intended September start, often in late winter or early spring, and some suggest submitting applications as soon as January for the following school year. While many schools accept applications year-round, popular entry years and Diploma-programme places can fill six to twelve months ahead and some schools use waiting lists, so begin enquiries as soon as your move is confirmed and be ready to supply recent school reports, proof of identity and vaccination records.
What languages are used and what language support can we expect for non-German speakers?
English is the principal language of instruction at most international schools, with German taught as a second language and many schools offering bilingual German - English programmes or enhanced German acquisition classes. Larger schools often provide mother-tongue or world-language lessons (French, Spanish, Mandarin and others) and a range of English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) support; ask schools for their specific language-support model and how they monitor progress in German.
What should we prioritise when comparing schools for our family?
Match curriculum and assessment style to your child’s long-term plans (for example eligibility for German university routes, English-language university applications or return to a home-country system), check language-support and the availability of specialist support for additional learning needs, and factor in the practicalities of commute time, daily hours and extra costs. Also review inspection or accreditation status, the school’s published admissions policies and waiting-list practice, and ask for recent school reports or references so you can compare outcomes and pastoral provision rather than rely on reputation alone.