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Heidelberg International School

Germany, Heidelberg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €14,240 - 19,400
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages German, Spanish, English
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Heidelberg International School (HIS) is an IB World School in Germany offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme on a campus. The school serves students from age 4 to 18, with English as the language of instruction, German lessons at all levels, and Spanish offered in grades 6–10. The school day runs 08:15–15:10, with DP extending to 16:00; lunch is provided by a caterer. Class sizes are around 23, with 250–300 students on campus. The IB curriculum guides learning from inquiry‑based PYP through MYP with Language Acquisition in English, German and Spanish, to the Diploma Programme, including Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. The school promotes service and community involvement through projects, supported by MaiaLearning for university guidance. In 2025, DP results showed a high of 44, an average of 34 and 100% pass; graduates pursue universities in Europe, the USA, Canada and the UK.

www.hischool.de

Wieblinger Weg 7, 69123 Heidelberg, Germany

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The Essentials

Heidelberg International School has instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Wieblinger Weg 7, 69123 Heidelberg, Germany. It serves students aged 4–18 and operates as a single‑stream IB World School.

Stages
The school offers three International Baccalaureate programmes for students aged 4 to 18: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).

Type
K-12, non-profit, IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP. All courses are taught in English, with language-specific courses as required.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Nationalities represented: 37.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
School opens 08:15; there are morning and lunch breaks; dismissal at 15:10.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Heidelberg International School ranges from EUR 14,240 to EUR 19,400 for 2026/27.

Application & Entrance Fees

- Administration (application / re-enrolment) fee: EUR 395. Payment is required with an Application for Admission and on each re‑enrolment.
- Entrance Fee (new students, charged for the first two years of enrolment): First year EUR 3,200; Second year EUR 3,000. The first instalment is due on acceptance of an offer; the second instalment is due when re‑enrolling for the second year. Prior Entrance Fee payments are credited for students returning within five years.

Tuition fees by year group (annual, 10‑monthly instalment shown where published)

- Early Primary 1 or Early Primary 2: Annual EUR 16,870 · 10 monthly instalments EUR 1,750. Per‑term equivalent (annual ÷ 3) — EUR 5,623 (calculated).
- Grade 1, 2, 3 or 4: Annual EUR 19,100 · 10 monthly instalments EUR 1,980. Per‑term equivalent (annual ÷ 3) — EUR 6,367 (calculated).
- Grade 5, 6, 7 or 8: Annual EUR 21,300 · 10 monthly instalments EUR 2,210. Per‑term equivalent (annual ÷ 3) — EUR 7,100 (calculated).
- Grade 9 or 10: Annual EUR 23,200 · 10 monthly instalments EUR 2,400. Per‑term equivalent (annual ÷ 3) — EUR 7,733 (calculated).
- Grade 11 or 12: Annual EUR 23,400 · 10 monthly instalments EUR 2,430. Per‑term equivalent (annual ÷ 3) — EUR 7,800 (calculated).

Note: Tuition fees are charged as an annual amount; the school publishes the option to pay the annual fee up‑front or in 10 monthly instalments. The per‑term figures above are provided as simple annual ÷ 3 calculations for database display; the school does not publish separate per‑term billing amounts.

Technology and other recurring fees

- Technology Fee (Grades 8–12): EUR 300 per year (covers provision of an H.I.S. computer for student use while enrolled).

Costs explicitly not included in Tuition (charged separately)

- School lunches / catering.
- After School Care and After School Activities.
- Local or additional extended field trips beyond the one included trip where specified.
- Graphic calculators, non‑standard art supplies, IB DP Pamoja online course fees and DP examination fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing: The invoice for tuition and Entrance Fee is issued upon enrolment; the Tuition Fee is an annual fee payable in advance. Unless agreed otherwise, all invoices must be settled within three weeks of the invoice date. Payment is required before the student may attend.
- Instalments and monthly payments: The school offers payment in 10 monthly instalments (published instalment amounts shown above). When monthly payments are used, payment of monthly fees is due on the first day of each month; instalment plans require a separate written agreement. SEPA direct debit is used for instalment/ monthly payment collection when a mandate is granted.
- Late payment and fees: The school may charge a reminder fee of EUR 2.50 per reminder and invoice parents for returned direct debits. If parents fall behind with three monthly payments, the school may demand immediate payment of all fees due; default interest is 5 percentage points above the applicable European Central Bank base rate. The school may exclude a student from classes for unpaid fees and withhold reports until arrears are cleared.

Boarding

- Heidelberg International School is a day school; boarding provision is not applicable.

Other one‑off or incidental costs

- School uniforms, special art supplies, calculators, exam registration fees (IB DP examination fees) and additional course fees are charged separately as applicable. School lunches, after‑school programmes and extra trips are billed in addition to tuition. The Technology Fee for Grades 8–12 is charged annually as noted above.

Refunds and contract termination (summary)

- Administration Fee refund on rejected application: If the school rejects an Application for Admission, EUR 100 is refunded from the Administration Fee; the remainder is not refunded.
- Entrance Fee: The Entrance Fee is not refunded if parents terminate the contract for reasons for which the school is not responsible or if termination is for reasons attributable to the student or parents. Prior Entrance Fee payments are credited for re‑enrolment within five years.
- Termination and Tuition refunds: If the contract is terminated with the required notice to the end of the first half of the school year (see contract notice provisions), tuition for the second half of the school year will be refunded; Administration, Technology and Entrance Fees are not refunded in that case. For an extraordinary valid termination by the parents, tuition is refundable pro rata to the end of the month in which the contract is terminated according to a published sliding scale (example refund schedule for extraordinary termination: Sep 70% refunded, Oct 60%, Nov 50%, Dec 40%, Jan 30%, Feb 20%, Mar 10%, Apr/May/Jun 0%).

Payment methods and bank details

- Currency and method: All school fees are payable in euros and are payable by bank transfer; SEPA direct debit may be used where a mandate is granted. Invoices are sent by email and must be paid without deduction of bank charges.
- Bank details published for fee payment (bank transfer): Account holder H.I.S. gGmbH; Bank: Deutsche Bank AG; IBAN: DE94 1007 0000 0745 7005 00; SWIFT/BIC: DEUTDEBBXXX. Use the student name and invoice number as payment reference.

Notes on discounts and reductions

- Sibling reductions (applies to tuition only, for families paying privately): 10% reduction for the third child; 15% reduction for the fourth child. Long‑term enrolment reduction: a 10% tuition reduction may apply for students enrolled at H.I.S. for at least four full consecutive years. Financial assistance for tuition reductions may be available to a limited number of privately paying families; applications are handled confidentially.
Academics

Heidelberg International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers three IB Programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 4 to 19. PYP provides inquiry‑based learning for ages 4 to 10. MYP (ages 11–16) covers a broad range of subjects, with Language Acquisition offered in English, German, and Spanish, and includes Arts, Design, Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical and Health Education. DP (ages 16–19) comprises six subject groups plus core components: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. Examinations occur in May; in 2025, DP results showed a highest score of 44, an average of 34, and a 100% pass rate. Graduates go on to universities in the Netherlands, Germany, the USA, Canada and the UK.

Student Teacher Ratio
Total enrolment is 223 students with 45 teaching staff, giving an approximate student‑to‑teacher ratio of about 5:1. Class size is 23.

Exam Results
Diploma Programme examinations are conducted in May in the final year. In 2025, the highest DP score was 44, the average was 34, and the pass rate was 100%. College counselling supports university admissions around the world.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go to universities in the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. DP results show destinations across these countries, including institutions such as the University of Amsterdam, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh.

Gifted and Talented
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Admissions

Admissions
Submit the online application form on the H.I.S. website. A confirmation email from Open Apply provides access to the admissions checklist. The checklist lists the required documents and the bank details for paying the Administration Fee.

Use the Open Apply checklist to upload supporting documents and to transfer the Administration Fee. The checklist includes the list of required documents and the school's bank details. Completing this step moves your application forward to review.

Wait for the result of the application review. Optional interviews can be organised. Enrolment is offered by email.

Fill in, sign and return the Enrolment Contract. Payment of the school fees is due upon receipt of the school fee invoice. For admissions to the Middle Years or Diploma Programme additional English language and academic prerequisites may apply.

Scholarships
A reduction of the Tuition Fees may be possible to encourage social diversity within the school. All applications and related financial information are dealt with on a strictly confidential basis within the school management. For information or to apply for financial assistance, contact the Admissions & Marketing Manager. The form “Application for Tuition Fee Reduction” must be submitted together with documentation of the family's total income, and must be submitted when applying for admission to H.I.S. and annually thereafter when students are re-enrolled.

Waitlist
Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year and will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Availability of space in a classroom may be a limiting factor at any time of the year.
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