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Saxony International School - Elsterberg Grammar School

Germany, Elsterberg

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

Saxony International School – Elsterberg Grammar School is an international grammar school in Germany within the TRIAS Schools Elsterberg network. The curriculum emphasizes openness to the world, core values, a solid general education, strong foreign language skills, and media and economic competence. Bilingual teaching occurs in many subjects, and TELC certificates are available in English (A1–C1) and Spanish (A1–B1). The IB Diploma is offered at Reinsdorf and Geithain grammar schools, with an International Abitur option. A digital infrastructure and personal notebooks support learning, guided by an 80+10 model for independent study. The school provides a broad arts program, including a musical, theatre, and drawing, with extensive after‑school clubs such as programming, journalism, beekeeping, space exploration, mindfulness, gardening and chess. Intercultural exchanges and worldwide partnerships strengthen language skills and global understanding, supported by an all‑day program and community‑service initiatives. The school welcomes international families with a focus on real-world learning opportunities.

The Essentials

Location
TRIAS Oberschule Elsterberg is located at Wallstraße 16, 07985 Elsterberg. It is part of the Saxony International School network and is listed among the International grammar schools in Elsterberg.

Stages
International grammar school

Type
International grammar school

Country affiliation
Germany

Bus service
Schülerbeförderung is well organized by the Vogtlandkreis; the Zweckverband Öffentlicher Personennahverkehr Vogtland handles applications, transport organization, school-route safety, and coordination with authorities. A second transport provider, PRG Personen- und Reiseverkehr Greiz, supplements the service, and SIS operates its own buses. The carrier operates eight modern minibuses within roughly 25 kilometers to enable students to attend the school.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
SIS school clothing is worn at SIS schools, including TRIAS Gymnasium Elsterberg. It strengthens unity and makes the school community visible externally. A broad selection of high-quality, modern and functional clothing is available. Online ordering is available from Edelwäsche Fischer and INTERSPORT GÜ-Sport.

Food Options
School meals are provided by Elli Spirelli; a balanced diet is prioritized.

Governance and Ownership
TRIAS Gymnasium Elsterberg is part of Saxony International School – Carl Hahn gGmbH; the network is owned by Carl Hahn gGmbH, a non-profit GmbH.
Fees
Application fees

- No fixed, publicly listed one‑off application fee amount is published for TRIAS Gymnasium Elsterberg. Parents begin the enrolment process by completing and submitting the school's registration form and required documents; the school confirms the next steps after receipt.

Tuition / school contribution (by year group and term)

- Tuition is collected as a recurring school contribution rather than as a single annual lump sum. The school charges a monthly school contribution; the specific monthly amount (and any variation by year group) is provided directly by the school at registration. There are no publicly posted per‑year or per‑term numeric rates for the TRIAS Gymnasium Elsterberg.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school bills a recurring school contribution; parents are given the exact payment amount and billing arrangement by the school during the registration and contracting process. Payment timing and deadlines are managed by the school and communicated to families when the enrolment is confirmed.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- There is no boarding provision listed for TRIAS Gymnasium Elsterberg; no boarding fees apply for this campus. Residential/boarding services are not part of the school's published offering.

Other costs and fees (uniform, meals, materials, trips, exams, transport)

- School clothing: School clothing is part of the SIS programme and may be purchased through the network's official suppliers; parents are expected to purchase required items from the identified partners. Exact costs depend on items ordered.

- Meals (midday catering): School meals are provided through the school's catering partner (Elli Spirelli); meal costs are charged separately according to the catering provider's prices and the family's meal order.

- Learning materials, class trips, exam or assessment fees, and any optional extracurricular programme fees may be charged in addition to the school contribution; amounts and billing for these items are communicated by the school when applicable.

Refund information and cancellations

- Refunds, cancellation rules and any refundable vs non‑refundable upfront charges are determined by the enrolment contract agreed with the school at registration. Parents receive the applicable contractual terms and conditions from the school when a place is offered and the enrolment process proceeds.

Fee payment options

- The school handles fee administration directly and provides families with the accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer and other options) as part of the enrolment and billing instructions; specific payment instruments accepted are provided with the school's billing paperwork. Contact and administrative channels are available through the school office.

Contacts for fee details and payment arrangements

- TRIAS Gymnasium Elsterberg administration handles all fee information and billing questions. Phone and email contacts for the school are published for direct enquiries.
Academics

Curriculum
The school emphasizes world openness, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language skills, and media and economic competence.
Parent Experience

Community
Open Day on November 20, 2026. Biology is taught outdoors for ninth grade, focusing on the lake ecosystem. Students participate in Youth Press Day and experience politics first-hand at the state parliament. Goethe's Faust is taught in a rock-and-roll style, giving class 10a a distinctive learning experience.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Schulförderverein Elsterberg e.V. helps ensure that your children receive the best possible education and upbringing. It funds additional projects and supports families who cannot bear the financial burden for our private school alone. Become a member of Schulförderverein Elsterberg e.V. Membership helps not only your child but also your future company, our economy, and thus every individual. Please help so that our youngsters meet the future requirements. Every support and donation helps the students. Contact: Schulförderverein Elsterberg e.V., Wallstraße 16, 07985 Elsterberg. Email: sfv@elsterberg.schule. Chairman: Mr. Sammt.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Global-mindedness, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language skills, and not least media and economic competence: For us, the TRIAS Schools Elsterberg, these are not merely empty words in an era of increasing globalization. For us, holistic education means learning with head, heart and hand.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Bilingual teaching in many subjects. TELC language certificates are available in English (A1–C1) and Spanish (A1–B1). The IB Diploma is offered at the Reinsdorf and Geithain grammar schools, with the International Abitur as an option. Digital infrastructure and personal notebooks support learning, and independent learning time follows the 80+10 model.

Arts & Creative
A musical, artistic and cultural education runs across all grades. A wide range of after‑school clubs includes the school band, theatre, drawing, yoga, debating club, beekeeping, programming, journalism, space exploration, mindfulness, gardening and chess.

Cultural & Language
Intercultural and foreign language skills are a focus. International student exchanges are offered. Worldwide school partnerships support collaboration. TELC language certificates are available, with English certificates from A1 to C1 and Spanish certificates from A1 to B1.

Social & Hobbies
Diverse activities in everyday school life include reading competitions, language camps and sports competitions. The all‑day program offers a wide range of activities and includes freshly prepared lunches from the school kitchen. Excursions and exciting projects are part of daily life.

Community & Service
Seasonal and regional performances showcase social commitment in the region. Genial Sozial and other social projects are embedded in school life. The school engages in community outreach and social responsibility initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
There is early career orientation with three‑day company tasters and internships. Internships or comparable career orientation projects are offered. Job application training and job interviews are provided, and career fairs are held. Liaison teachers and liaison students support students in navigating career paths.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school promotes a healthy lifestyle with the motto ‘fit body – fit mind'. A wide range of sports activities is offered, with regular participation in competitions. Mindfulness and relaxation activities are available through clubs and programs.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are taught; SIS schools are recognized TELC centers providing TELC certificates. TELC exams are offered in English from A1 to C1 and in Spanish from A1 to B1. Intercultural and foreign language skills are integral to the educational concept.

Bilingual Teaching
The school places special emphasis on bilingual education with native speakers from around 50 nations. Bilingual teaching is offered in many subjects. Students have the opportunity to obtain internationally recognized language certificates (TELC).
School Events
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