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Internationales Stiftungsgymnasium Magdeburg

Germany, Magdeburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English, French
Fees €1,500 - 3,600
Ages 10 - 19 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 26
Strengths Languages, IB Diploma, Digital Learning
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Internationales Stiftungsgymnasium Magdeburg (ISG) is a private co-educational secondary school in Magdeburg, Germany, operated by the Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe St. Johannis Bernburg foundation. The school offers a trilingual education in German, English, and French, with immersive language acquisition from grade 5. Students can pursue the IB Diploma Programme from age 16. The school follows a digital-first approach with a Bring Your Own Device policy and collaborative digital learning methods. A distinctive feature is the "Happiness" class integrated across all grade levels. An all-day programme runs from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM with holiday care available. ISG is an IB World School and participates in Erasmus+ and eTwinning programmes.

Agnetenstraße 14, 39106 Magdeburg, Germany

The Essentials

Internationales Stiftungsgymnasium Magdeburg has typical class sizes of 26, instruction in German, English, French.

Location
ISG is located at Agnetenstraße 14 in the Neustadt district of Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The school is well connected by public transport, with tram lines 1, 2, 9, and 10 and S-Bahn services nearby.

Stages
The school is a Gymnasium (secondary school) covering grades 5 through 12, serving students from around age 10 to 19. The IB Diploma Programme is available for students aged 16-19 as an alternative to the German Abitur.

Type
ISG is a private co-educational day school (Schule in freier Trägerschaft) run by the Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe St. Johannis Bernburg, an evangelical youth welfare foundation. It operates as an independent Gymnasium.

Country affiliation
The school is German-based but has an international outlook through its trilingual programme, IB Diploma, and participation in Erasmus+ and eTwinning networks.

Religious affiliation
The school is operated by the Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe St. Johannis Bernburg, an evangelical (Protestant) foundation. However, it functions as a secular educational institution with an international ethos.

School day structure
The ISG-Club all-day programme runs from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on school days. A multidisciplinary team provides supervision and support. Holiday programmes are also available.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has an on-site cafeteria, which is operated by a student company as part of the school's entrepreneurship and practical learning programme.

Governance and Ownership
ISG is run by the Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe St. Johannis Bernburg, an evangelical youth welfare foundation based in Bernburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The school operates as an independent school (Schule in freier Trägerschaft) within the German private school system.
Fees

Annual tuition at Internationales Stiftungsgymnasium Magdeburg ranges from EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,600 for 2026/27.

Academics

Internationales Stiftungsgymnasium Magdeburg teaches German Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme for students aged 10 to 19.

Curriculum
The school offers the German Gymnasium curriculum leading to the Abitur, alongside the IB Diploma Programme for students aged 16-19. A key feature is the trilingual immersive approach, with English and French taught alongside German from grade 5. The school also integrates a unique "Happiness" class across all grades. Digital learning is central, with a BYOD policy and collaborative digital methods using Office 365.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The "Happiness" class (Schulfach Glück) is a distinctive feature, taught across all grades. It focuses on positive psychology, life skills, and wellbeing. School social workers (Schulsozialarbeit) provide additional support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers support and accommodation services (Förderung und Ausgleich) for students who need additional help.

Mental Wellbeing
The "Happiness" class promotes mental wellbeing across all grade levels. School social workers are available for individual support. The all-day programme provides a structured and supportive environment.
Parent Experience

History
Internationales Stiftungsgymnasium Magdeburg is an independent Gymnasium run by the Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe St. Johannis Bernburg, a foundation with roots in evangelical youth welfare. The school has developed a distinctive identity around trilingual education, digital learning, and the IB Diploma Programme.

Community
The school has active parent and student councils (Elternrat and Schülerrat) that contribute to school life. A student-run company operates the cafeteria, fostering a sense of ownership and community. European exchanges through Erasmus+ and eTwinning create connections beyond Germany.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
An active parent council (Elternrat) participates in school governance and community life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is housed in a building in Magdeburg-Neustadt with modern digital infrastructure. Facilities include a student study area, on-site cafeteria, and rooms equipped for digital learning with BYOD support.

Academic Facilities
The school uses a digital-first approach with Office 365 cloud-based systems. Students bring their own devices under the BYOD policy. Collaborative digital learning methods are used throughout the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A range of after-school clubs (AGs) are offered. The school runs internship and career orientation programmes. Class and project trips are part of the school's documented travel concept. A student company operates the school cafeteria.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The trilingual immersive programme exposes students to German, English, and French from grade 5. The IB Diploma Programme provides an internationally recognised qualification alongside the German Abitur. Students participate in Erasmus+ exchanges and eTwinning projects.

Cultural & Language
Trilingual education is a cornerstone of the school. Students learn through immersive language acquisition in German, English, and French. International exchanges through Erasmus+ and eTwinning connect students with peers across Europe.

Community & Service
Students run a school company that operates the cafeteria, building entrepreneurial and teamwork skills. Internship programmes connect students with the local community.

Leadership & Professional
Career orientation programmes and internships prepare students for the working world. The student company provides practical leadership experience. An active student council (Schülerrat) gives students a voice in school governance.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The "Happiness" class (Schulfach Glück) is integrated across all grade levels, focusing on wellbeing, mindfulness, and life satisfaction. The all-day programme provides structured supervision and activities from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the primary language of instruction, supplemented by English and French through immersive methods from grade 5. The trilingual approach is central to the school's identity. European exchange programmes through Erasmus+ and eTwinning add real-world language practice.

Bilingual Teaching
The school operates a trilingual model with German, English, and French. Subjects are taught using immersive language acquisition methods rather than traditional foreign language classes alone.

Immersion Programs
Immersive language acquisition (immersiver Spracherwerb) begins in grade 5 for both English and French. This means students learn subjects through the languages rather than just studying the languages in isolation.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School — Authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Lindus Network School — Member of the Lindus digital education network.
Reference School for Digital Education — Recognised as a "Schule in der digitalen Welt".
Erasmus+ — Participant in European exchange and education programmes.
eTwinning — Member of the European schools collaboration network.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application Submission
Parents begin the admission process by completing the online application form available on the school's website between the start of the school year and November 30th. Once the application is submitted, parents must email a copy of the child’s third-grade report cards to the school. For families seeking a mid-year or lateral entry into higher grades, parents can initiate the process by sending an informal email directly to the respective grade coordinators.

2. Trial Lesson Attendance
Formal registration automatically includes a sign-up for a mandatory two-hour trial lesson for prospective fifth graders. This session is held on a Saturday and is taught by subject teachers to give applicants an exact understanding of the school's teaching structure. It allows the students to experience the classroom culture and see if they feel comfortable in the school environment.

3. IB DP Counseling (Grade 10 Applicants)
Students who wish to enroll in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) must attend a specific counseling session during the first semester of tenth grade. Parents register the student for this session through the school website. Enrollment in the IB DP then occurs during the second semester of tenth grade, concurrent with upper-level course selections.

4. Final Decision and Notification
The school forms three fifth-grade classes with 26 students each, making selections based on pedagogical and social considerations, educational backgrounds, and existing sibling enrollments. Families receive a written confirmation regarding the placement decision by mid-February of the application year. If an applicant is not selected for one of the initial spots, they are notified and transition into the waitlist system.

Scholarships
The school does not offer traditional merit-based scholarships, but it provides a financial assistance system to help families manage educational costs. Parents can submit a formal application to the school authority (Schulträger) to request that tuition fees, mandatory parent loans, and after-school care fees be waived, suspended, or deferred. Furthermore, the school applies automatic sibling discounts to the monthly tuition, significantly reducing the standard fee for the second and third child enrolled at the institution.

Waitlist
The school operates an automatic waitlist pool for applicants who do not receive a written offer of admission in February. When a space becomes available, the school fills the open spot by drawing a student by lot from this waitlist pool. The administrative office requests that parents do not call or email for status updates regarding waitlisted applications. Instead, the school will proactively contact families by telephone if a place opens up, provided the family keeps their contact information current.
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