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International School of Neustadt

Germany, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 90
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages German, English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

International School of Neustadt (ISN) is a private international, English-language day school for ages 4 to 18 located in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, Germany. The curriculum blends Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and International AS & A Levels with the SBW Lernens approach, providing a coherent path from Early Years through Cambridge Advanced Programmes. All learning partners are taught in English, with a strong emphasis on German language learning and support for non-native speakers. The historic campus is housed in a 19th-century building with two later wings, and includes a library with English and German titles, a modern science laboratory, and a digital suite of iPads and laptops. Small class sizes enable individualized instruction. ISN is an official Cambridge examination centre and is recognised by Rhineland-Palatinate as an accredited supplementary school. The school runs a Personal Development Programme, a Duke of Edinburgh Award, and an International Festival to celebrate identities.

Haardter Str. 1, 67433 Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany

The Essentials

International School of Neustadt has 90 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Haardter Straße 1D, 67433 Neustadt an der Weinstraße.

Stages
ISN serves students aged 4–18 with Early Years (ages 4-5), Cambridge Primary Years (ages 5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 11-14), Cambridge Upper Secondary – IGCSE (ages 14-16), Cambridge Advanced AS/A Level (ages 16-18), and a Personal Development Programme (ages 12-18).

Type
The school is a private international, English-language full-day school organized as a GmbH (Limited liability company).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Learning partners come from 20 nations.

Additional learning support
ISN differentiates learning and provides additional academic, emotional or social support to learning partners as needed.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
Lessons begin at 08:30 and end at 15:30 for Primary and Secondary; on Wednesdays, Primary ends at 12:00 and Secondary at 13:00; morning care starts at 08:00; after-school care runs until 17:00; after-school activities run until 17:00.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
ISN provides daily school meals through an experienced local caterer, Sonneck, with meals prepared from fresh produce and options for vegetarians and gluten-free diets; allergens are identified in advance in accordance with LMIV.

Governance and Ownership
The school is International School Neustadt a. d. Weinstraße GmbH, with Vjeko Kovac as General Manager/School Principal. The address is Haardter Straße 1, 67433 Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany; HRB 42906 (Amtsgericht Ludwigshafen).
Fees
Application & one‑off fees

- Registration fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): EUR 500.
- School Development Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): EUR 2,200.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per quarter)

- Primary Section (Early Years – Year 6): EUR 14,000 per year; equivalent to EUR 3,500 per quarter.
- Middle School Years 7–8: EUR 14,800 per year; equivalent to EUR 3,700 per quarter.
- Middle School Years 9–10: EUR 15,600 per year; equivalent to EUR 3,900 per quarter.
- IB Diploma Years (DP1 and DP2): EUR 16,700 per year; equivalent to EUR 4,175 per quarter.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic year period: 1 August to 31 July. Quarterly payment due dates are: 15 August, 1 November, 1 February and 1 May.
- Payment frequency options: annual (single payment) or quarterly. An annual single payment received by 15 August attracts a 2% discount; if the annual payment is not received by 15 August, payment will revert automatically to quarterly and the 2% discount will be revoked.
- Changes to the mode of payment are only permitted at the start of a new academic year; other mid‑year changes incur an administrative charge of EUR 20.
- Late enrolment (after 1 August): the tuition fee is due for the whole school quarter. The end dates for quarters are: 31 October, 31 January, 30 April and 31 July.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not provided; ISN operates as an all‑day day school with supervised morning care and after‑school care. After‑school activities are fee‑based and require separate registration.

Other costs and fee‑based items

- The tuition fee does not cover the cost of textbooks and external examinations; these are charged separately.
- Costs incurred by third parties are charged separately (examples include: school lunch, after‑school activities, excursions and class trips, sports uniform, specialist exam fees and any optional services).
- Morning care and general after‑school supervision are provided; the organised After School Activities Programme is fee‑based and requires separate registration.

Refunds, cancellations and termination

- The Registration Fee (EUR 500) and the School Development Fee (EUR 2,200) are non‑refundable.
- If an application is cancelled after 1 July, the tuition fee for one month's instruction will be charged.
- In case of extraordinary termination by the school, tuition is payable up to the date of termination. Ordinary termination follows the contract notice provisions; even with ordinary termination the school fees for the current school year remain payable in full.

Discounts

- Sibling discount: school fees for siblings are reduced by 10% (applies to tuition fee only).
Academics

International School of Neustadt teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
ISN's educational offer combines the Cambridge Programmes (Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and International AS & A Levels) with elements from SBW Haus des Lernens, summarized by the motto 'Curriculum Follows Passion.' The Curriculum includes Early Years (age 4), Cambridge Primary Years (ages 5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 12–14), Cambridge Upper Secondary – IGCSE (ages 15–16), and Cambridge Advanced Programme – AS & A Levels (ages 17–18). All learning partners are taught in English, with a strong emphasis on German language learning and support for non-English speakers. Global Perspectives connects English, Mathematics, Science and IT/digital literacy. In Secondary Years, learners participate in ISN's Personal Development Programme, supported by coaching and the SBW Lernens approach together with Creativa. ISN is an official Cambridge examination centre for Cambridge Primary, IGCSE and A Levels.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes and individualisation of learning are part of ISN's approach.

Higher Education Progression
There is a pathway to university entry.

Gifted and Talented
The Personal Development Programme supports learners' talents with coaching. SBW Future Skills focuses on six competencies: Passion, Resilience, Global Identity, Sustainability, Acting Outside the Box and Entrepreneurship.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school recognises the importance of social and emotional development as part of personal growth. The school values the talents and passions of each learner equally and supports them to pursue what they dream. ISN adopts a holistic approach that recognises academic, social and emotional development as crucial to personal development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ISN focuses on differentiated learning and acknowledges that some learners may require further academic, emotional or social support. Small class sizes and an individualised approach help tailor education to each learner.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language of instruction is English. German language support is available for native and non-native German speakers, and non-native English speakers have an English as a Second Language (ESL) programme within Primary Years.

Mental Wellbeing
Health care includes certified first-aiders who care for the physical and mental wellbeing of children.

Safeguarding
ISN provides a safe and caring learning environment.
Parent Experience

History
ISN was founded in 2005 by the Verband der Holz- und Kunststoffverarbeitenden Industrie Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. together with the financial support of SBW Haus des Lernens. ISN is a coeducational, full-day international school for children aged 4–18. It is housed in a 19th-century historic landmark building close to the city centre of Neustadt an der Weinstrasse. ISN offers Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and A-level programmes and is an accredited Cambridge examination centre. ISN is recognised by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate as an accredited supplementary school and all Cambridge programmes offered including the A-levels are recognised and welcomed throughout Germany and around the world.

Community
The ISN community includes learning partners, parents, staff and other stakeholders from more than 20 countries and five continents. Expatriate families benefit from the social network at ISN that eases integration, while local German parents value the English-language instruction. The school fosters a diverse, open-minded and caring community and encourages participation in projects and initiatives that support the holistic development of each child. ISN hosts an International Festival celebrating global identity, offering a day where attendees can visit ten countries in a single day with authentic food and cultural highlights, with the 2026 festival scheduled for May 7.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents & Friends (P&F) committee is an active and committed parents' organisation that exchanges information and meets on a regular basis. The main focus is to welcome new families to ISN and plan various school activities and social events to enrich learning partners' school life and strengthen the school community. ISN's current P&F committee members come from almost every year group. Committee members include Kati Bätzel, Danielle Blackwell, David Buchholz-Sanchez, Norma Dahlke, Michelle Erdner, Katerina Palarchi, Corey Soennecken and Peggy Wenderoth.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The ISN campus is housed in a historic building dating back to 1890. Two wings were added in 1909 and 1927. The building forms a U shape around a courtyard surrounded by trees and greenery, and a grassy football field and a playground sit at the side. The campus includes a welcoming library with English- and German-language books, a modern science laboratory used from Year 4, and iPads and laptops with a wide range of learning platforms and resources. The environment blends historic architecture with modern amenities and technology to support small-group learning.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a grassy football field beside the building. There is a playground area at the side of the building. The building's U-shape creates a courtyard surrounded by trees and greenery. These spaces offer children ample room to move and play.

Academic Facilities
The library has a large selection of books in English and German. A modern science laboratory is available for learning partners from Year 4. All learning partners have access to iPads and laptops and to a wide range of learning platforms and resources. The campus combines a historic architectural environment with modern amenities and technology to support an individualized educational approach. Small group sizes underpin the learning environment across age ranges.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ISN offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award program, run in over 140 countries. Bronze level lasts a minimum of 6 months and includes Service, Skills, Fitness, and Expedition sections. Each section requires 4 hours per month of activities, completed for a minimum of 3 months (13 hours) and 6 months (26 hours) for the major section. The Personal Development Programme for Secondary Years includes Approaches to Learning, career development, Creativa, Learn Atelier periods, and coaching sessions, with Learn Atelier periods supporting autonomous learning. ISN hosts an International Festival to celebrate global identity, with the 2026 event planned for May 7, featuring a day where attendees can visit 10 countries and enjoy authentic food and cultural highlights.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Every Wednesday, learning partners in Secondary Years spend the morning on personal development, focusing on Approaches to Learning, career development, Creativa, Learn Atelier periods and coaching sessions. Learners work with a personal coach to explore dreams, passions and talents and set personal goals. Learn Atelier periods provide structured time for independent work in a university-like environment, with coaching to support autonomous learning. The approach integrates social and emotional development with academic progress.

Arts & Creative
Creativa is part of the Personal Development Programme, supporting creative work during secondary-year activities. Learn Atelier periods provide time for independent, creative work. Coaching helps learners develop their creative talents.

Cultural & Language
English is the language of instruction. The German language programme serves both native and non-native German speakers. An English as a Second Language programme (ESL) is offered within Primary Years to support non-native English speakers.

Social & Hobbies
The ISN Community includes learning partners and staff from more than 20 countries and five continents. Expatriate families benefit from a social network that eases integration into a new location. The school offers an After-School Activities Programme with a wide range of activities. The community is described as diverse, open-minded and caring, with a focus on the holistic development of each learner.

Community & Service
ISN offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award program. The bronze level lasts a minimum of six months and includes four sections: Service, Skills, Fitness and Expedition. Each section requires about four hours of activities per month, with a minimum of 13 hours for the bronze and 26 hours for the major section. The programme challenges learners to set personal goals and develop social responsibility, self-confidence, fitness and teamwork.

Leadership & Professional
ISN's Personal Development Programme includes a personal coach for each learning partner to help explore dreams, passions and personal goals. Educators act as coaches within a coaching culture rather than traditional teachers. Learn Atelier periods provide structured time for independent work and autonomous learning, supported by a personal coaching system. Approaches to Learning and career development are integrated throughout the week to prepare learners for lifelong learning and future careers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ISN emphasizes social and emotional development as part of its educational approach. The Duke of Edinburgh Award includes Fitness and Expedition components that promote physical activity and outdoor challenges. The school also runs an After-School Activities Programme with a wide range of activities. Coaching and Learn Atelier periods support learners in developing independent study and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. The German language programme caters to both native and non-native German speakers. An English as a Second Language (ESL) programme is offered within the Primary Years for non-native English speakers. Additional support for non-English and non-German speaking learning partners.
Reputation

Awards
ISN has been recognised in the Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) survey among the happiest schools nationwide in GL Education's PASS results for primary learners.

Accreditations
ISN is a state-recognised Cambridge International School for ages 4–18 and is accredited by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate as an accredited supplementary school. Cambridge programmes offered are recognised by Cambridge International Education. The school offers Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and Cambridge Advanced (AS/A Levels).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact ISN via email or phone. You will receive all the required documents needed to enrol your child(ren) at ISN. ISN staff are available to answer questions you may have about the school and admissions process.

2. Getting to know each other. ISN invites you to a meeting, either in person or online. This is a chance to learn about ISN's approach and caring school culture. Following the meeting, you will be taken on a tour around the school by our Marketing Manager or School Principal.

3. Enrolment
Early Years – Primary Years (ages 4-11). Admissions are possible at any time during the school year, depending on capacity. Before enrolment, students (learning partners) participate in a trial period of a week to experience the learning environment and to get to know the educational approach. After the trial, a final meeting with the Marketing Manager and/or School Principal shares feedback, and all relevant documents (previous report cards, confidential reports, etc.) should be sent before this meeting.

Secondary Years (ages 11-18). Joining ISN is possible at any time during the school year, depending on the availability of places. Before enrolment, students (learning partners) participate in a trial period of a week. After the trial, a final meeting is scheduled with the Marketing Manager and/or School Principal to share feedback, and all relevant documents should be sent before this meeting.

4. Joining the ISN Community. After signing the enrolment contract, your child(ren) may begin their first day at ISN. The school welcomes new learning partners with a warm ISN welcome during their first days at school, and the team provides ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition.
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