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Leibniz Gymnasium Dortmund International School

Germany, Dortmund

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 10 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages German, English, French, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Leibniz Gymnasium Dortmund International School is a German Gymnasium offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the upper secondary level and has been an IB World School since 2009. English begins in Grade 5, with a second foreign language (French or Latin) in Grade 7; from Grade 9, additional languages such as Chinese and Spanish are available, with English continuing as a core language. The curriculum includes bilingual teaching in selected subjects and uses Green Line G9 textbooks in the upper years. The school emphasizes intercultural competence, international exchanges, Model United Nations and multilingual, project‑based learning, including immersion and language projects. The campus comprises two buildings (an older block and a Neubau) organized on a Raumplan across basement, ground and first floors. Renovated in 2009, facilities include an after‑school care room and a cafeteria with a kiosk, supported by the Elternpflegschaft and Förderverein. Sports offerings include football, handball, basketball, badminton and windsurfing, with a Basketball AG. The natural sciences are strong—Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Informatics, Robotics and bilingual/MINT modules. Extracurriculars include AGs in music, theatre and art, a Chess AG, a Big Band and an active Model United Nations, with exchanges to China, Ireland, France, India and the Netherlands, language trips to Paris and Málaga, and Zaragoza exchanges, plus Berufsorientierung and broad student life.

Kreuzstraße 163, 44137 Dortmund, Germany

The Essentials

Leibniz Gymnasium Dortmund International School has instruction in German, English.

Location
The Leibniz Gymnasium Dortmund International School is located at Kreuzstraße 163, 44137 Dortmund. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the upper secondary level and provides bilingual instruction in German and English. Foreign languages include English, French, Latin, Chinese, and Spanish.

Stages
IB Diploma Programme is offered in the upper secondary level. The curriculum includes bilingual German-English instruction.

Type
Gymnasium with IB World School status

Country affiliation
Germany
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires appropriate clothing. Clothing must not feature prints that could be interpreted as disrespectful, intolerant, or promoting violence.

Food Options
There is a Cafeteria and a Kiosk. The Cafeteria and Kiosk may be entered during breaks only to purchase food and drinks and must be left afterwards.

Governance and Ownership
A Schulkonferenz (school conference) governs the Leibniz Gymnasium Dortmund International School.
Fees
Application fees

- No one‑time application or admissions fee is charged for general enrolment at Leibniz‑Gymnasium Dortmund | International School. The school is a state (public) gymnasium and does not levy tuition or standard application charges for attendance.

Tuition fees by year group

- There is no tuition charged by year group. Attendance at the Leibniz‑Gymnasium (state school) is not subject to annual or termly tuition payments.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- For regular schooling (classroom instruction and participation in the state curriculum) there is no billing schedule because no tuition is charged.

- For the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: students who choose to register for IB examinations are registered by the school at a defined point in the course cycle (the school's IB coordinator makes the formal candidate registration in October of the second year of the Diploma cycle). Schools and the IB charge assessment/registration fees for IB candidature and for individual assessed subjects; those assessment fees are billed according to the IB's and the school's procedure at the time of registration. Expect IB assessment/registration billing to occur during the Diploma registration period in the second year (Q2).

- After‑school supervision/childcare run by the school's Förderverein (see “Other costs”) is billed as a monthly contribution for the full school year under a Betreuung (care) contract; that contract specifies the payment schedule and contract duration. The standard contribution amounts published for the Förderverein's Übermittagsbetreuung are: EUR 50 per month for full weekly coverage (daily from about 12:30 to 15:30) or EUR 30 per month for a three‑day‑per‑week model; reduced concession rates (EUR 15 / EUR 10 per month) are shown for families receiving certain social benefits. The Betreuung contract covers the full school year and sets the notice/termination conditions.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding fees: not applicable. The IB database and the school record the Leibniz‑Gymnasium as a day school (no boarding facilities).

Other costs and typical incidental charges

- School‑supplies and consumables: parents normally pay for personal learning materials such as exercise books, pens, stationery, calculators, and classroom-specific consumables when required; these are routine, variable household school costs rather than school tuition.

- Class trips, excursions and project costs: costs for school trips and off‑site projects are typically charged to participating families (amounts vary by trip). The school lists school trips and related activities among normal school life items.

- Cafeteria / small purchases: the school's Förderverein operates the cafeteria / kiosk where students may purchase snacks; these purchases are paid by families as consumed. The Förderverein also administers the after‑school supervision described above.

- IB Diploma related costs: schools and the IB charge assessment/subject and registration fees for IB Diploma candidates (the IB publishes candidate/subject and other assessment fees). In comparable German state IB schools, families commonly meet a one‑time or per‑session IB examination charge for a full Diploma cohort; examples at other state gymnasia have shown total IB examination costs in the approximate range of EUR 600–EUR 650 per full Diploma candidate in past practice (amounts and collection practice vary by school and fiscal year). Expect a billed IB assessment obligation at or before the formal IB registration for examination.

- Voluntary contributions and Förderverein membership: voluntary donations, membership contributions to the Förderverein, or fundraising participation are separate from formal fees; such contributions support materials, projects and supervised services. The Förderverein is the operator of several school services and publishes the conditions and contribution amounts for its care services.

Refund information

- Tuition refund: not applicable (no tuition charged).

- After‑school care (Förderverein) contract: the Betreuung contract runs for the school year; the published terms state that the contract normally ends at the last day of the school year and that a general early termination is not provided for, though extraordinary termination dates and conditions are specified in the contract (the contract and digital registration describe the notice windows and exceptional termination rules). Refunds or partial refunds of already‑paid monthly contributions depend on the Betreuung contract terms.

- IB assessment and examination fees: refunds or adjustments for paid IB assessment fees follow IB and school rules. The IB publishes assessment fee types (candidate registration and per‑subject assessment fees) and schools manage registration and payment; whether any part of an IB assessment payment is refundable (and the timing/conditions) is determined by the IB's assessment rules and by the school's invoicing/collection practice. Families should expect IB assessment fees to be treated according to IB and school policy and to be invoiced at registration.

Fee payment options

- For the components that do carry charges at Leibniz‑Gymnasium (for example: the Förderverein's after‑school supervision contribution, cafeteria purchases, IB assessment fees where applicable), billing and payment are handled through the responsible body (the Förderverein for after‑school care; the school IB coordination/accounting for IB registration/assessment billing). The Förderverein uses a digital registration and a Betreuung contract process for after‑school services; the contract sets the payment terms. Expect standard German payment methods (bank transfer/SEPA and similar electronic payment arrangements) to be used for recurring programme contributions; one‑off purchases at the cafeteria are typically paid at point of sale. Exact accepted payment methods for any billed item are specified in the relevant contract or invoice.
Academics

Leibniz Gymnasium Dortmund International School teaches German Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 10 to 18.

Curriculum
The Leibniz Gymnasium Dortmund International School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the upper secondary level and operates as an IB World School since 2009. English is taught from Grade 5, with a second foreign language beginning in Grade 7 (French or Latin). From Grade 9 (and in the EF/11 phase), additional languages are available, including Chinese, Spanish, and/or French/Latin, with English continuing as a core language. The school uses bilingual teaching (German–English) in selected subjects and employs Green Line G9 textbooks for English in the upper secondary years. The curriculum emphasizes intercultural competence, international exchanges, Model United Nations (MUN), and a range of multilingual and project-based learning opportunities. The school also offers immersion and language projects through an internationally oriented program, including language and culture exchanges.

Higher Education Progression
Career and study orientation is provided from Grade 7 through Grade 12, giving students continuous access to information about options after school. The school maintains a dedicated career guidance office and supports participation in events such as Vocatium and Jugendberufsagentur to assist planning for university study or vocational training. Collaboration with universities and programs such as Schüleruni is noted as part of the college-preparatory pathway.

Gifted and Talented
Begabtenförderung is implemented with participation in Enrichment courses and extended opportunities beyond the regular curriculum. The school offers a variety of competitions and enrichment activities (e.g., Jugend forscht, Känguru, Pangea) and provides targeted support through learning-coach structures and other advancement programs. The school also provides DELF language certification opportunities (French) and shares access to iPad projects and learning-enhancement activities to cultivate gifted learners.
Parent Experience

Community
Schulleben is active and internationally oriented, with clubs such as the Big Band and Model United Nations. Open days (Tag der offenen Tür) and parent information evenings engage families in the school's activities. Students participate in international exchanges with China, France, India, Ireland, and the Netherlands. The school has hosted a Sichuan University visit and maintains a renewed partnership with Yunnan University in China to deepen international collaboration.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Förderverein des Leibniz Gymnasiums Dortmund e.V. was founded on 17 February 1994. It is a registered, non-profit association that supports the school by funding teaching materials and by running the after‑school care (Übermittagsbetreuung) for grades 5 and 6, as well as operating the Cafeteria and Kiosk and contributing to digitization (including early iPad deployment). The association also supports the school's various clubs (AGs) and, with the Wilo Foundation, funds the Science AG. It promotes integration of foreign students and the school's international partnerships. Its leadership team includes a President, Deputy President, Secretary, Treasurer, and other roles; membership is open and a joining form is available. There have been regular member meetings, such as the 2023 invitation to a Förderverein meeting, and the association coordinates with the school on sponsorship and donations.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Two building blocks form the Leibniz Gymnasium Dortmund International School: an older structure and a Neubau (new building). The Raumplan shows three levels—the basement, ground floor, and first floor—with Neubau sections beginning with room numbers in the 3xx range. The foyer was renovated in 2009, giving the entrance a brighter, more welcoming space. A room is available for after-school care (Übermittagbetreuung). The Cafeteria appears in new splendor and serves lunch, with a Kiosk beside it; both are run with the support of the Elternpflegschaft (parents' council) and the Förderverein (booster club).

Sports Facilities
The school offers a broad sports program, including football, handball, basketball, badminton, and windsurfing. Basketball is featured as an activity within the sport offerings, such as a Basketball AG.

Academic Facilities
Natural sciences are a focus; the school offers Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Informatics, Robotics, and Natural Sciences. In the Erprobungsstufe, there are science modules and bilingual or modulare elements in subjects like geography, biology and others; in the Oberstufe, students can select core and advanced courses in Biology, Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics and Physics. Bili plus MINT combines bilingual instruction with a strong MINT foundation, using English-language modules in various subjects and a mathematics/tech focus. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered as part of the school's profile. ∙ MINT stands for Mathematics, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften, Technik.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Schulleben includes a wide range of clubs and activities such as AGs in music, theatre, and art, as well as a Chess AG and a Big Band. Model United Nations is regularly active, and there are student exchanges with China, Ireland, France, India and the Netherlands. The Schleulerbibliothek (student library), Student Council, Yearbook, trips, and the Selbstlernzentrum (self-study center) are part of everyday life, alongside Sporthelfer and Theater activities. The school hosts a variety of cultural and language-related activities, including an English-language Drama Group and other international projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a range of academically oriented extracurricular projects beyond regular classes. Examples include a Zaragoza student exchange (Year 10), a geography-based city development project (Year 11), and the Neurolabor Campus Berlin-Buch (Biology). The curriculum also includes Wissenschaftstag, Studientag and Berufsorientierung, and a Seminarkurs that focuses on either scientific topics or career orientation. Additional activities include Gentechnisches Labor Campus Berlin-Buch and Schülerlabor Golm, as well as cross-year projects and a choir/big-band camp.

Arts & Creative
Arts and performing opportunities include theater performances and a choir/big-band program, with a cross-year choir/big-band camp. A Tanzwerkstatt (dance workshop) with the Linksfüßern is offered as well.

Cultural & Language
Language and culture are promoted through Sprachreisen to Paris and Málaga, and there is an individual exchange with Zaragoza, Spain for Year 10 (with a return visit later). The school also supports French and Spanish exchanges, with possibilities such as Brigitte Sauzay and Voltaire programs for French exchanges, including DFJW funding where applicable. The language trips to Málaga and the Zaragoza exchange are part of regular language-learning experiences.

Social & Hobbies
Independent student groups include an autonomous LGBTIQ* group, guided by the school social worker and a trusted teacher. There are also Sek I/II activities such as choir/big-band camps and a theater program (Theatervorstellungen). A dance workshop (Tanzwerkstatt) with the Linksfüßern is offered, and there are additional opportunities for performance and creative expression.

Community & Service
Community service and social responsibility are integrated through activities such as Aktion Tagwerk – Ein Tag für Afrika, and through various cross-year projects and events that engage students with the wider community.

Leadership & Professional
Career and study orientation is a central feature, with a dedicated Berufsorientierungsbüro and professional advisers. Students can take part in Potentialanalyse, Komm auf Tour – meine Stärken, meine Zukunft; Berufsvorbereitungstraining, visits to BIZ and other career services, student internships, and events like Wissenschafts- und Studientage as part of guidance toward further education and careers, including the Vocatium college fair.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Ganztag (full-day) provisions expand learning beyond the classroom, including a range of after-school activities and health-related programs. The school supports inclusive culture through the LGBTIQ* Community and offers activities such as a One Week for Future project and a Dance Workshop, as well as anti-bullying and inclusivity initiatives as part of its climate and well-being efforts.
Languages

Language Provision
IB subjects offered include German A: literature HL, English A: language & literature HL, English B HL, French B SL, German B SL, Spanish ab initio SL, History SL or HL, Geography SL or HL, Biology SL or HL, Physics SL, and Mathematics: analysis & approaches SL or HL. Most IB courses are taught in English, with German A taught in German, Spanish in Spanish, and French in French. Spanish ab initio begins in the EF. The school is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme with six subjects across groups, plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS.

Bilingual Teaching
German-English bilingual classes are offered in grades 9 and 10. The bili plus program provides bilingual modules in Music, Geography, Biology, and History. English is taught from Grade 5, with bilingual modules in other subjects. Abitur with bilingual designation.
Admissions

Admissions
Class 5 applications (school year 2025/2026)
The application window for our school is from 24 February to 28 February 2025. Applicants may arrive alone or together with their child for the admission interview at the school. Applications are possible at the following times:
- Monday, 24 February: 8:00–9:30, 10:30–12:00, 15:00–18:00
- Tuesday, 25 February: 8:00–9:30, 10:30–12:00
- Wednesday, 26 February: 8:00–9:30
- Thursday, 27 February: 8:00–9:30, 10:30–12:00, 14:00–15:00
- Friday, 28 February: 8:00–12:00

To minimize waiting times, please schedule an appointment at www.otis-elternsprechtag.de. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact us by phone to arrange an appointment.

Documents required:
- the registration form you received from the primary school, in original
- the child's half-year report in original
- the child's half-year report in copy
- our school's registration attachment:

After completing the registration procedure, you will receive by post a notice of your child's admission. Because admissions are coordinated city-wide, this will be in March.

In recent years, all children who applied could be admitted. If more children apply than places available, priority is given to siblings, then the distance from the last attended primary school determines. If there are verifiable circumstances that justify admission under hardship rules, please note this on the registration form and attach corresponding evidence.

Applications for the upper secondary level (gymnasial Oberstufe) (school year 2025/2026)
For the 2025/2026 school year, students may apply for admission to the gymnasial upper secondary level at Dortmund high schools via the centralized application system “Schüler Online” at www.schueleranmeldung.de. For a successful application, timely online registration in the period 07 February 2025–28 February 2025 is essential.

As application documents, please submit by 28 February 2025 in person at our secretary's office the following:
- signed application form from Schüler Online (with signatures of guardians)
- complete copies of all pages of the last two certificates with the issuing school's stamp
- curriculum vitae (typed or handwritten) with a photo, including the parents' phone number
- copy of the ID card (front and back)
- You can check the status of your application at any time via “Schüler Online”.

As a student of a Dortmund school, you will have received a password from your school. Please log in to our school's online system with this password. Important: Use the spelling of your name exactly as it appears on the password form issued by the school.

If you are not from a school participating in the “Schüler Online” system, you can also register without a password via www.schueleranmeldung.de by entering your name, first name, and date of birth and completing your data. You will be assigned a password by “Schüler Online” and can register online within the deadline at our gymnasium.

You can check the status of your application via “Schüler Online”.

Applications outside standard enrollment periods
If you wish to enroll your child outside the usual enrollment periods for new Class 5 or the gymnasial upper level, e.g., because you are moving, please contact our secretariat.

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