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International School Augsburg

Germany, Augsburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €16,098 - 19,704
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 350
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, German, Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

International School Augsburg (ISA) is a K–12, English-speaking day school in Germany offering an IB-based education alongside Cambridge IGCSE in upper grades. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 and uses English as the language of instruction with EAL support. ISA began in 2005 with 65 local students and now welcomes more than 350 learners from 38 nationalities, reflecting a diverse community. The curriculum combines the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the IB Diploma Programme (DP), and Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10, preparing students for global study worldwide. A Gersthofen campus opening in 2027–2028 will house 550 students on an 18,000 m² site featuring flexible learning pods, purpose-built laboratories, a double gym hall, and dedicated spaces for art, music, and performance. The campus aims for carbon-neutral operation with green roofs and solar panels. Extracurriculars include Art, Music, MUN, CAS, ECAP, and service partnerships, emphasizing wellbeing, sustainability, and intercultural understanding.

Wernher-von-Braun-Straße 1a, 86368 Gersthofen, Germany

The Essentials

International School Augsburg has 350 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Gersthofen, Bavaria, Germany. The school is located at Wernher-von-Braun-Straße 1a, 86368 Gersthofen. It is in the Augsburg metropolitan area and is accessible by local trains and buses, including a shuttle from Augsburg Train Station and additional regional bus routes.

Stages
Ages 3 to 5: Early Learning; Ages 6 to 11: Primary School; Ages 12 to 14: Middle School; Ages 15 to 18: High School.

Type
The school is an English-speaking private day school.

Additional learning support
Learning Support includes language support for English, German, and the mother tongue. English is the primary language of instruction with targeted support in lower and upper school, including preparation for IGCSE and IB Diploma programs.

Country affiliation
Germany.

School day structure
Arrival 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM; Departure 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM. The school offers a shuttle from Augsburg Train Station at 8:05 AM and multiple bus routes; public transport options are available.

Bus service
School Bus Service includes a shuttle from Augsburg Train Station at 8:05 AM and separate regional routes; bus service is an add-on expense.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a private English-speaking day school for children aged 3 to 18 in Gersthofen.

Food Options
The school provides a warm, balanced lunch included in the school fees. Meals are prepared by MVV-IGS Catering Service with locally sourced ingredients, and options are available for gluten-free and lactose-free diets.

Governance and Ownership
ISA is a not-for-profit school governed by a supervisory board. It operates as a gemeinnützige AG (non-profit stock corporation). Alumni automatically become shareholders, linking former students to ISA's governance.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School Augsburg ranges from EUR 16,098 to EUR 19,704 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- Application Fee: EUR 150, non-refundable, due on submission of the application.
- Registration Fee: EUR 800 total, non-refundable; split into EUR 400 for the assessment day and EUR 400 due after admission is confirmed.

Annual Tuition Fees (School Year 2025/26)

- Early Learning Centre (ELC1 & ELC2): EUR 15,780 per year.
- Grades 1 – 5: EUR 15,780 per year.
- Grades 6 – 8: EUR 16,854 per year.
- Grade 9: EUR 17,628 per year.
- Grade 10: EUR 18,024 per year.
- Grades 11 – 12: EUR 19,320 per year.

Annual Tuition Fees (School Year 2024/25 — for comparison)

- Early Learning Centre (ELC1 & ELC2): EUR 15,438 per year.
- Grades 1 – 5: EUR 15,438 per year.
- Grades 6 – 8: EUR 16,488 per year.
- Grade 9: EUR 17,244 per year.
- Grade 10: EUR 17,622 per year.
- Grades 11 – 12: EUR 18,882 per year.

One-Time / Capital Fees

- School Investment Fee: EUR 5,000 for ELC to Grade 8; EUR 7,500 for Grade 9 to Grade 12. This fee supports ongoing development of facilities and resources. The School Investment Fee may be split into instalments (first payment in the first school year and the second in the following year).

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms

- Full Payment: One-time payment of the annual tuition due within two weeks of receiving the invoice.
- Instalment Plan: Two equal payments, due on July 15 and January 15 of the school year.
- Mid-year joiners: Tuition fees are prorated based on the month of enrolment.
- Late payments: Interest is charged at a rate of 5% above the European Central Bank base rate, plus any bank charges incurred.

Boarding Fees

- Boarding is not offered; the school is an English-speaking private day school for ages 3–18.

Additional and Optional Costs

- Examination Fees: External exam charges (for example IGCSE and IB Diploma) are billed separately when applicable.
- Educational Resources: Selected textbooks, learning materials, and digital resources may incur additional charges.
- Field Trips and Excursions: Costs for local and international trips are billed separately and vary by trip.
- Transportation: School bus fees apply if the student uses school transport; these are billed separately.
- Extracurricular Activities: Fees for certain clubs, activities or specialist lessons may be charged in addition to tuition.
- Uniform: Specific uniform costs are not itemised on the published fee schedule; parents should expect separate charges for required items where applicable.

Sibling Discounts

- Three children enrolled: 15% discount per child.
- Four children or more enrolled: 20% discount per child.

Refund Information

- Application Fee: non-refundable. Registration Fee: non-refundable. Other refund conditions for tuition, School Investment Fee, or additional charges are not fully detailed in the published fee summary; prorating is applied for families joining mid-year.

Fee Payment Options

- Payment methods and how to remit fees (for example bank transfer or card) are managed via the school finance office; families may choose full payment or the two-installment plan described above. Specific accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer details) are handled through the school's invoicing process.
Academics

International School Augsburg teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ISA provides an IB-based education. ISA has been an IB World School since 2008, starting with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and adding the Diploma Programme (DP) the following year. In High School, Grades 9-10 follow the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme under Cambridge International Examinations. Grades 11-12 pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The IB framework emphasizes Approaches to Learning (ATLs) and the IB Learner Profile. ISA is an English-speaking private day school.

Exam Results
ISA IB Diploma results have historically exceeded the world average. ISA IB Diploma results show ISA average scores versus World Average for graduates: 2015 34 vs 29.8; 2016 33 vs 29.6; 2017 33 vs 30.0; 2018 34 vs 32.0; 2019 32 vs 28.5; 2020 35 vs 31.3; 2021 36 vs 33.0; 2022 33 vs 30.9; 2023 32 vs 30.2; 2024 32 vs 30.3. ISA graduates have gone on to study at top universities in Germany and around the world, including University College London, University of Edinburgh, Erasmus University Rotterdam, LMU Munich, University of Vienna, Concordia University Montreal, and Oxford University.

Higher Education Progression
ISA graduates have gone on to study at top universities in Germany and around the world, including University College London, University of Edinburgh, Erasmus University Rotterdam, LMU Munich, University of Vienna, Concordia University Montreal, and Oxford University.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a globally minded community with a focus on academic, social, and emotional growth through inquiry-based learning and leadership opportunities. The ISA environment emphasizes collaboration, respect, and global citizenship, supported by a governance structure and stakeholder involvement.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Support programme provides language support (including EAL and mother-tongue maintenance), academic guidance, and social-emotional pastoral care to help students access the curriculum and progress, with targeted supports across lower and upper school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the primary language of instruction; intensive EAL support is available for students who are learning English, including small-group instructional support and family language classes for adults.

Mental Wellbeing
A Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program is integrated across grade levels to support resilience, empathy, and well-being, with pastoral care and counsellors available to assist students.

Safeguarding
The school operates under a governance framework with a supervisory board and established safeguarding and child-protection practices as part of its policies and daily operations.
Parent Experience

History
ISA opened its doors in September 2005 with 65 local students. It has grown into a fully established, internationally accredited K-12 school with more than 350 students representing 38 nationalities. Founding members, many of whom remain in leadership and teaching roles, have provided stability and continuity of vision over the years. ISA was initiated by the Schwaben Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and in 18 years the school has built a strong reputation in the region, with more than 265 graduates who have gone on to universities, careers worldwide, or to start their own companies. A new campus is being developed to expand facilities and provide enhanced learning spaces for students and the community.

Community
ISA's community is the heart of the school, with every student, parent, teacher, and staff member feeling connected, supported, and valued. The community includes people from over 40 countries, creating a diverse and inclusive environment that enriches learning. Parents are deeply involved in school life, from supporting classroom activities to participating in our parent-teacher organizations. Beyond the classroom, events, service projects, and extracurricular activities bring the ISA family together, and an alumni network connects graduates worldwide.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of ISA (Freunde der International School Augsburg ISA e.V.) is a not-for-profit association formed to support ISA, its students, parents, and teachers both financially and in spirit. The association contributes to the development of an international school project and to the infrastructure of the local business region. Since its founding in 2006, it has grown and carries out a range of projects. Member contributions and donations fund teaching materials, learning resources, field trips, and building projects to maintain and expand the school. Membership and donations are invited to support ongoing growth and provide a modern learning environment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISA is constructing a new Gersthofen campus that opens in 2027-2028 and will serve up to 550 students. The 18,000 m² site provides flexible learning and outdoor spaces with learning pods to support indoor-outdoor collaboration. State-of-the-art facilities include purpose-built laboratories, a double gym hall, and dedicated spaces for art, music, and performance. The building is designed to be carbon-neutral with green roofs, solar panels, and energy-efficient technologies. Located at Schubertstraße 68, 86368 Gersthofen, the campus offers easy public transport access and bike parking to connect with the wider community and support student well-being and holistic development.

Sports Facilities
A double gym hall supports physical education and indoor sports as part of ISA's holistic education. The campus design includes spaces to support a broad PE program and other indoor sport activities.

Academic Facilities
There are 18,000 m² of flexible learning spaces with learning pods that enable collaboration across indoor and outdoor areas; purpose-built laboratories support science and technology learning; dedicated spaces for art, music, and performance.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Art & Music programs run from the Early Learning Center through Grade 12, with Visual Arts offering a kiln-equipped studio, hands-on media exploration, field trips, collaboration with local art schools, and opportunities to exhibit work; Music provides comprehensive education with a range of instruments and ensembles and regular performances. Extracurricular activities include sports, orchestra, and community service; leadership opportunities include clubs and programs such as Model United Nations and student government.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is an integral part of the IB curriculum for Grades 11 and 12, requiring about 150 hours across creative, physical, and service activities. Middle School students can participate in CAS through the Create, Act, Serve clubs. Model United Nations (MUN) conferences build leadership, global awareness, and diplomacy, with opportunities to collaborate with peers from around the world. The High School prepares students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts and Music are offered across ISA from Early Learning through Grade 12. Visual Arts provides a kiln-equipped room and hands-on experiences in drawing, painting, modeling, and textiles, with technology integration, gallery field trips, and opportunities to exhibit work; Visual Arts is also offered as an IB Diploma subject. Music education introduces singing and instrumental study from the Early Learning Center through Grade 6, with ensembles and regular performances, including concerts and events such as the Christmas Market and International Day celebrations.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations develops intercultural understanding and global awareness through debate and diplomacy. ISA marks multicultural events such as International Day celebrations that bring the community together. The IB framework at ISA emphasizes intercultural understanding, and English is the primary language of instruction with EAL support for learners who need it.

Social & Hobbies
Our Extra-Curricular Programme (ECAP) offers a range of before-school and after-school activities designed to inspire and challenge students, from creative arts to physical fitness, leadership, and academic support. ECAP runs on a trimester basis with new activities each term.

Community & Service
CAS is part of the Leadership & Service offerings for high school; Middle School can participate in CAS through Create, Act, Serve clubs. Model United Nations (MUN) fosters leadership, global awareness, and diplomacy, with opportunities to collaborate with peers from around the world. ISA is looking ahead to expand service opportunities through partnerships such as the Patrizia Foundation.

Leadership & Professional
Students have leadership opportunities including the Voices of ISA student council, the yearbook committee, the Interact Club, and various themed events. Senior athletes mentor younger students, helping to foster a supportive, collaborative community. Leadership experiences are complemented by participation in MUN and CAS activities within the IB framework.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a foundation for success, with holistic wellbeing education across stages from Primary through High School. Primary wellbeing is integrated through the PYP, and Grades 6–10 participate in regular wellbeing lessons. The Eco-School initiative, led by the Green Team, promotes sustainability, gardening, and reducing the school's carbon footprint, while Wellbeing Week highlights mental, emotional, and physical health; parent workshops support families.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of instruction at ISA. All students are expected to learn German, with classes tailored to native speakers and German as an Additional Language (GAL) learners. There is mother tongue support for students whose first language is neither English nor German, including languages such as Japanese, Spanish, and Russian; IB Diploma candidates may study their first language as a Language A course. English language classes for adults are offered to parents.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Cambridge International Examinations Board, Council of International Schools (CIS), and the Bavarian State Ministry for Education, Science, and the Arts. The IB Diploma is a university entrance qualification recognized globally. The school is an IB World School since 2008, starting with the Primary Years Programme and adding the IB Diploma Programme the following year. The school is governed as a gemeinnützige AG (not-for-profit public corporation) with alumni automatically becoming shareholders and a supervisory board overseeing governance.
Admissions

Admissions
1. School Tour: ISA invites prospective families to visit the campus. An in-person visit is available, and a virtual tour can be arranged if an on-site visit is not possible. During the tour, families learn about the international curriculum, the IB Diploma Programme, and the expectations ISA holds for its students. The tour helps families understand if ISA is the right fit for their child.

2. Application Submission: Apply online through OpenApply. The application requires detailed information about the student, educational history, school reports, parent information, and medical records. A non-refundable application fee of 150€ is due upon submission.

3. Assessment Day: If ISA determines that the student is a good fit, the child is invited to an assessment day to experience a typical ISA day and to participate in grade-level assessments in English and mathematics. Feedback from ISA teachers is provided after the assessment day, and a decision is typically made within two weeks.

4. Enrollment: If accepted, the school application must be signed. Once signed, an acceptance letter confirming enrollment at ISA will be issued.

Scholarships
School Fee Reduction Program (SRP): The SRP provides eligible families with a reduction in annual tuition fees and the one-time School Investment Fee. Eligibility is based on the family's financial situation, including income and assets; the SRP is available to all students, but families receiving additional financial support from relatives, employers, or government agencies may not qualify. What's Covered? The SRP reduces annual tuition fees and the one-time School Investment Fee. It does not cover the application fee, registration fee, or other costs such as examination fees, extracurricular activities, transportation, or other incidental expenses. Application Process: Steps to Apply: 1. Complete the Self-Disclosure Form; 2. Submit Required Documentation; 3. Review and Decision; 4. Notification. 1. Complete the Self-Disclosure Form: This form requires detailed information about your family's income, assets, and other financial obligations. 2. Submit Required Documentation: Provide supporting documents such as tax returns, pay stubs, and bank statements; translations may be required if not in German or English. 3. Review and Decision: The finance office reviews submissions; decisions are based on the budget available and demonstrated financial need. 4. Notification: Families are notified of the outcome; if approved, the reduction amount will be communicated and the revised fee structure will be applied. Deadline: The deadline for submitting self-disclosure forms and documents is three months before the next school fee payment is due. Confidentiality: All financial information is treated with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.
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