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HPC International School

Germany, Heidelberg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €11,700 - 37,200
Ages 6 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages German, Spanish, Mandarin
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in Heidelberg as part of Heidelberger Privatschulcentrum (HPC) within the F+U Group, HPC International School serves students aged 6 to 18 with the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Instruction is primarily in English, with a bilingual concept that includes a German Language and Literature course enabling native German speakers to pursue the bilingual IB Diploma; German as a foreign language is offered, along with Spanish and Chinese at differentiated levels. The campus at Slevogtstraße 3-5, 69126 Heidelberg, has classrooms, laboratories, a library and a film studio to support inquiry-based, hands-on learning. The school welcomes students from more than 20 nations and is led by Dr. Elke Heinicke. Signature features include CLIL-based teaching across subjects, Deeper Learning in the elementary program, and real-world opportunities through internships, student-run companies and Zukunftscoaches. The school offers an exchange program and after-school activities that enrich learning beyond regular classes.

Slevogtstraße 3-5, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany

The Essentials

HPC International School has instruction in English.

Location
Slevogtstraße 3-5, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany (HPC International School on the F+U Bildungscampus, opposite Heidelberg's main train station).

Stages
IB school, grades 1 to 12; English-language instruction; International School Diploma Programme.

Type
Private, international school; part of Heidelberger Privatschulcentrum (HPC) within the F+U Group.

Additional learning support
Intensive support and counseling; language support; socio-pedagogical supervision.

Country affiliation
Germany
Fees

Annual tuition at HPC International School ranges from EUR 11,700 to EUR 37,200 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- One-time registration (admission) fee: EUR 750 (payable once when first applying and upon admission).

Tuition fees by programme / year groups (amounts and per-term conversions)
- IB Diploma Programme (DP1–DP2, grades 11–12):
- Monthly tuition: EUR 1,700 per month.
- Annual equivalent (12 months): EUR 20,400 per year (EUR 1,700 × 12).
- Per-semester (half-year) equivalent (assuming two half-year terms per academic year): EUR 10,200 per semester.
- Full 2‑year programme total (stated): EUR 40,800 (24 × EUR 1,700).

- IB Middle Years Programme (MYP0–MYP5, grades 5–10):
- Monthly tuition: EUR 975 per month.
- Annual tuition (12 months): EUR 11,700 per year (EUR 975 × 12).
- Per-semester (half-year) equivalent: EUR 5,850 per semester.

- IB Primary Years Programme (PYP, grades 1–4):
- No explicit PYP tuition amount is published on the international programme pages accessible through the school's admissions materials; separate primary-school fee information appears to be managed under a different HPC primary-school listing. (See closing note for limited public details.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing: an invoice for the school year is issued at the start of each school year; if a student starts during the year a pro‑rata invoice from the commencement date until the end of the school year will be issued. Payments collected by SEPA direct debit are due on the first of each month.
- Accepted billing frequencies: school fees can be paid annually, half‑yearly (per semester) or quarterly; monthly payment is permitted only in exceptional situations and, according to the school T&C, only for parents holding a German bank account using SEPA direct debit (monthly SEPA payments are collected on the 1st of each month). OpenApply notes that on request payments can also be arranged monthly, per semester, per quarter or annually; the formal terms in the school T&C set the invoicing and SEPA details.
- Deadlines and conditional acceptance:
- For MYP: the fees for an academic year must be completely covered by June 30; if unpaid by that date a student will not be accepted for the next academic year.
- For DP (final year DP2): the complete course fees must be covered by April 15 in DP2; if total fees are not covered by that date the student will not be accepted to the final IB exams. If DP2 fees and any outstanding invoices are not credited by April 15 in the final year, the student will be de-registered from the final exam and no reimbursement will be made.
- Late payment consequences: reminder fee EUR 10 per reminder and statutory default interest (specified as 5 percentage points above the applicable German base rate) may be charged for late or returned payments.

Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Boarding is available under a separate boarding agreement for students who require a visa and a boarding contract. At the point of issuing the provisional school and boarding agreements, the school issues an initial invoice for at least three months of school fees and at least three months of boarding fees; that combined amount must be paid in full within 14 days of invoicing as part of the visa/boarding process. The T&C require full payment of the initial invoiced months but do not publish a public per‑month boarding fee amount in the boarding terms available in the admissions materials.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Textbooks and learning materials (paper and digital), scientific calculator and laptop/tablet are additional costs to be covered by families.
- Field trips: one mandatory field trip per academic year for MYP0–DP1 is listed at approximately EUR 300; additional smaller trips (museums, exchanges, etc.) are extra. Optional participation in activities such as Model United Nations may incur separate costs.
- IB examination fees (charged in addition to tuition and invoiced by the school on behalf of the IBO):
- Subject fee (per DP subject): EUR 110.00. Total for all 6 DP subjects: EUR 660.00. Core component fees where applicable: Extended Essay EUR 75.00, CAS EUR 10.00, Theory of Knowledge EUR 40.00. Late‑registration and other exam‑related administrative fees apply as stated in the school exam fee table. Course‑student and retake fees also apply (course student fee: EUR 250 per subject per month; retake organization fee: EUR 650 for students from the school, EUR 1,200 for students from other schools). The school publishes an IB exam fee schedule that is updated annually.
- Miscellaneous administration: the school may charge for optional online university service registrations, special event fees, replacement diplomas/legalization, and other by‑request services (examples and amounts are listed in the exam‑fee schedule and T&C).

Refunds, cancellation and termination
- Termination by parents: the School Agreement can be terminated in writing by parents with three months' written notice before the end of the respective half‑year (i.e. by 30 May or 30 October). If notice deadlines are not met, termination becomes valid at the end of the next half‑year and payment obligations remain until that date. Outstanding payment obligations survive termination until settled.
- Refunds and exam registration consequences: in the final year (DP2) all school fees and any other outstanding invoices (including boarding-related invoices) must be credited by April 15; failure to do so leads to de‑registration from the final exam and the school states explicitly that no reimbursement of any kind will be made in that situation. The T&C do not set out a general automatic refund policy for other circumstances in the publicly available terms; payment obligations and the effects of cancellation are governed by the termination and invoicing clauses in the school T&C.

Fee payment options and practical payment mechanics
- Admission fee: required to be transferred to the school's bank account and a copy of the transfer must be uploaded as part of the enrolment process.
- Regular tuition payments: invoiced at the start of the school year with options to pay annually, half‑yearly or quarterly; monthly payment is available under SEPA direct‑debit for parents with a German bank account (SEPA direct debit collections are due on the 1st of each month). Families should expect bank transfers or SEPA debit as standard settlement methods; the school's enrolment steps require proof of bank payment for the admission fee. Reminder fees and returned‑payment charges apply as set out in the T&C.

Summary of items not published in the admissions material
- No single public line‑item amount for PYP (primary) tuition for the international PYP stream was found in the international admissions materials; the primary‑school fee listing for HPC bilingual primary provision appears separately in the broader HPC primary pages. No explicit per‑month or per‑term boarding fee amount is published in the boarding terms available in the admissions documents; the boarding T&C state the initial requirement to pre‑pay at least three months' boarding and school fees but do not publish the boarding monthly rate in the publicly available boarding/AGB documents. For IB exam fees and detailed exam charges per service, see the school's IB exam fee schedule.
Academics

HPC International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
HPC International School is an IB World School offering the complete IB programme (PYP, MYP, DP). The Diploma Programme is recognized worldwide and is equivalent to the German Abitur. The school follows a bilingual concept, with classes also held in English; the German Language and Literature course qualifies native German speakers for the bilingual IB Diploma. In addition to German as a foreign language, students can learn Spanish and Chinese at differentiated levels. The campus is located in the south of Heidelberg, close to the city centre, with good public transportation connections. The school promotes international-mindedness and intercultural learning, with students from over 20 nations and worldwide university recognition.

Higher Education Progression
The school accompanies students on the life journey and during the transition to university with career counselling. There is worldwide university recognition for the IB programme.
Parent Experience

History
The HPC International School is part of Heidelberger Privatschulcentrum (HPC) in Heidelberg, which is part of the F+U Group of private educational institutions founded in 1980. The International School site is located at Slevogtstraße 3-5, 69126 Heidelberg. The campus network is part of the F+U Bildungscampus, which opened in March 2016. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and operates as an IB World School with an English-language education for grades 1–12. The principal of HPC International School is Dr. Elke Heinicke.

Community
The HPC community centers on a family atmosphere with small learning groups and dedicated teachers. Bilingual teaching begins in the first grade, with international teachers, exchange programs, and an international atmosphere supporting an IB school for grades 1–12. The school offers future projects, internships, and student-run companies, complemented by life-skills education and close partnerships with companies. Monthly online information events support families, and the Zukunftsschule e.V. association provides scholarships to talented students.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Modern campus in Heidelberg at Slevogtstraße 3-5 with good transport connections. The facilities include classrooms, corridors and laboratories, plus a library and a film studio. Learning happens across all spaces—classrooms, corridors, labs, the library and the film studio. The school fosters a welcoming environment and international-mindedness across the community.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include well-equipped classrooms, laboratories and a library that support independent study and research. A film studio enables media-arts coursework and student productions. The campus operates as an IB World School offering the full PYP, MYP and DP programmes, enabling a continuous, internationally oriented curriculum. The spaces are designed to encourage collaboration, inquiry and hands-on learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses Deeper Learning as a core profile for the international elementary program, emphasizing project-based work in small groups. English instruction starts in Class 1, with afternoon sessions available as part of the program. CLIL-based teaching covers subjects such as geography, history, biology, BNT, music, and art, integrating language learning with core content. The International School offers IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in grades 5–10 and IB Diploma Programme (DP) in grades 11–12, with instruction conducted exclusively in English.

Arts & Creative
Music and art are taught within CLIL-based subjects as part of the international curriculum, complemented by native-speaking teachers to support authentic language immersion. The curriculum includes artistic content such as music and art within bilingual classes. Visual and performing arts are integrated into the broader CLIL framework to foster creative expression.

Cultural & Language
The International School provides IB programmes with English-only instruction, including MYP in grades 5–10 and DP in grades 11–12. Exchange programs enhance international exposure, and a Chinese Club serves as a third-language option. Native-speaking teachers deliver immersive language experiences, including after-school extension of the language immersion.

Social & Hobbies
KiCo Kindercoaching guides children toward self-confidence and personality development, integrating talent development, resource-finding, and resilience promotion with coordinated communication among teachers, parents, and children. The after-school program extends these supports beyond regular classes. The school emphasizes social learning through structured projects and social-skills workshops, and a dedicated school social-work team is available daily from 08:00 to 16:30.

Community & Service
Future projects are a fixed component, featuring student companies that develop, produce, and market a product with guidance from Zukunftscoaches and industry partners, alongside multiple internships. Life-world orientation includes intensive corporate partnerships, an internship marketplace, and student enterprises. Education partnerships and scholarship opportunities are in place to support student involvement and access.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is fostered through student-run companies and Zukunftscoaches who mentor learners on real-world projects and entrepreneurship. Soft-skill courses and career-related guidance are integrated into the life-world orientation, with strong links to industry through internships and partnerships.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes a familial atmosphere with small class sizes and attentive staff. School social work provides daily support, crisis intervention, and ongoing counseling for students and families. Social learning includes projects and workshops that develop social skills, with active parental involvement and projects that encourage community engagement.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. German is offered as a mother language or foreign language option. Spanish and Chinese are available as additional language options.
School Events
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