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Saxony International School - Geithain Primary School

Germany, Geithain

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

Geithain Primary School is part of the Saxony International School – Carl Hahn gGmbH network, a group of 17 independent schools serving about 3,100 pupils. The campus offers bilingual instruction, with English taught from the first grade and Spanish beginning in the third grade. The curriculum aligns with Saxon standards and international benchmarks, and students have the option to earn TELC language certificates. Digital learning is embedded across the school, with a 2-in-1 notebook provided from grade 2 as part of the Notebook Project with LernSax access. The school operates as a full-day program with a wide range of after-school activities and modern classroom technology. It offers international exchanges, ERASMUS participation and worldwide partnerships. Facilities include bright classrooms for teaching and after-school care, and PE takes place in the gymnasium at the International Gymnasium Geithain. The Saxony International School network is run by Carl Hahn gGmbH, a longstanding non-profit company.

Straße der Deutschen Einheit 6, 04643 Geithain, Germany

The Essentials

Saxony International School - Geithain Primary School has instruction in English, German.

Location
International Primary School Geithain is located at Straße der Deutschen Einheit 6, 04643 Geithain, Germany.

Stages
Primary school

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
All-day care/after-school program is offered.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
SIS school clothing is worn at International Primary School Geithain; there is a broad selection of clothing and online ordering is available.

Food Options
Lunch is provided by our partner company GGB Gesellschaft zur ganzheitlichen Bildung gGmbH Sachsen. Students can choose daily from at least two hot meals or a vegetarian option. The meals adhere to the DGE quality criteria for Kita- und Schulverpflegung, and the program emphasizes healthier options including more whole grains, more fruit and vegetables, and increasing use of organic products; the offering was designed in collaboration with the Vernetzungsstelle für Kita- und Schulverpflegung der Sächsischen Landesvereinigung für Gesundheitsförderung e.V.

Governance and Ownership
Geithain is part of the Saxony International School network, which includes 17 independent schools with around 3,100 pupils. The network is governed by Saxony International School – Carl Hahn gemeinnützige GmbH, a non-profit GmbH.
Fees
Application fees

- No one‑time application or registration fee amount is published for the International Primary School Geithain. The school's standard enrolment form and online registration do not list a fixed application fee.

Tuition fees (by year group, per term / per year)

- There is no publicly published schedule of tuition fees by year group, term, or academic year for the International Primary School Geithain for 2026/27 or 2025/26. The school refers to a monthly school fee rather than listing term or year totals; specific amounts by grade are not listed in public enrolment documents.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A school place is granted once a fixed contract is signed. The school states that a monthly school fee applies, but specific billing dates, instalment options, invoicing periods (termly/annual), late‑payment penalties, and exact payment deadlines are not published in the available enrolment materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The International Primary School Geithain operates as a day school and provides day‑time services such as full‑day care (Ganztagsangebote / Hort) and meal ordering; it does not operate a boarding (Internat) provision for primary pupils, and therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- After‑school care (Hort / Ganztagsbetreuung): the school offers after‑school care options, but no published fee schedule for these services is available.

- School meals: the school provides meal ordering (Essenbestellung); meal costs are not itemised in the publicly available documents.

- School clothing / uniform: school clothing is listed among partner/parent information but specific prices or compulsory uniform fees are not published for the Geithain primary location.

- Materials / consumables / excursion fees: no fixed amounts for books, materials, school trips, or classroom consumables are published in the publicly available enrollment/download materials.

Refund information

- No public refund or fee‑cancellation policy (for example pro‑rata refunds on withdrawal, reimbursement if a place is declined, or conditions for partial refunds) is published in the enrolment form or downloadable school materials for the International Primary School Geithain.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, SEPA direct debit, credit card, standing order, online payment portal) and the accepted currencies are not specified in the publicly available enrolment and information documents for the Geithain primary school.

Summary statement for database use

- The International Primary School Geithain charges a monthly school fee and provides day‑school services (including full‑day care and meals). Detailed numeric amounts for application fees, tuition by year group (per term or per year), boarding fees, after‑school care charges, refund rules, and accepted payment methods are not published in the school's publicly available enrolment materials. For any numeric fields in your database that must be completed, there are no published figures to supply for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years in the publicly available documents.
Academics

Curriculum
Bilingual instruction is offered in many subjects. English is taught from the first grade and is embedded in daily lessons across subjects; Spanish begins in the third grade. There is the option to earn TELC language certificates. The curriculum is based on Saxon curricula and international standards. Digital learning is supported with notebooks; from grade 2, students receive a personal 2-in-1 notebook as part of the Notebook Project with LernSax access. The school operates as a full-day program with a wide range of after-school activities and modern classroom technology, and offers international exchanges, ERASMUS, and worldwide partnerships.

Student Teacher Ratio
Learning takes place in small classes.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Openness to the world, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language skills, and, not least, media and economic literacy. For International Primary School Geithain, these are not empty words in times of globalization. Holistic education means learning with head, heart and hand.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Foreign language knowledge is a key part of IPS Geithain's program, reflecting openness to the world and multilingual education.

Mental Wellbeing
Holistic education integrates emotional development through learning with head, heart and hand.
Parent Experience

History
Geithain is part of the Saxony International School – Carl Hahn gGmbH network of independent schools. The network includes 17 independent schools. The network serves around 3,100 pupils. The network is run by Carl Hahn gGmbH, a non-profit company.

Community
Open-mindedness to the world, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language skills, and not least media and economic competence are central to International Primary School Geithain. For us, IPS Geithain is more than words in a time of globalization; holistic education means learning with head, heart and hand. We aim to empower young people to meet the challenges of an increasingly global and constantly changing world, in the spirit of our namesake Carl Hahn's motto 'Mein Feld ist die Welt'. Learn here what makes our school special and what offerings we provide.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
In the International Primary School Geithain, bright spaces for teaching and after‑school care were created in the former employment office.

Sports Facilities
Physical education takes place in the gymnasium at the International Gymnasium Geithain.

Academic Facilities
Bright, newly created classrooms for teaching and after‑school care.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ITsis - Programming introduces practical programming, media literacy, and online safety. Book Dragons selects, reads or listens to stories and discusses them, with English-language stories integrated into the book club. Math Foxes supports learners who have difficulties with reading and writing through individualized assessment and targeted practice to strengthen phonemic awareness, perception, rhythm, and comprehension.

Arts & Creative
Young Musicians develops a song repertoire and performs in musical programs. Dance Academy emphasizes movement and various dance styles, improving balance and rhythm. Stage Kids explores performing arts, including theatre, stage design, and costume development. DIY and Create It offer creative activities in arts and crafts, sewing, and building, with English language learning woven in.

Cultural & Language
Book Dragons integrates English-language stories into the book club, with discussions and related projects. Mathe Füchse introduces Spanish through playful activities. Stage Kids uses theatre to practice speaking and listening in a social context. These programs provide multilingual exposure and collaborative communication.

Social & Hobbies
Streitschlichter trains students as conflict mediators to help peers resolve disputes peacefully. Book Dragons and Stage Kids foster social interaction through storytelling and theatre, encouraging collaboration and peer learning. These activities promote teamwork, empathy, and social engagement.

Community & Service
First Aid for Children teaches basic first-aid knowledge in an engaging way, including emergency steps and wound care. Health Nature promotes healthy living and environmental responsibility with gardening, cooking, and crafts. I Love Food teaches responsible food handling and seasonal cooking, including growing vegetables and preparing meals.

Leadership & Professional
Young Technicians builds teamwork and problem-solving through building and programming robots and models. ITsis - Programming introduces programming and media literacy, and discusses safe online behavior and data protection. Streitschlichter develops leadership and conflict resolution skills through mediator training.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sporty Ipsis emphasizes physical fitness through aerobics, endurance, ball sports, and athletics. Health Nature strengthens health and environmental stewardship through relaxation techniques, gardening, cooking, and sewing. Dance Academy supports movement and rhythm, while Stage Kids fosters concentration and creativity through theatre.
Languages

Language Provision
International Primary School Geithain offers a modern, multilingual education. Open-mindedness, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language skills, and not least media and economic competence are central to the school's approach. For us, these are not empty words in times of increasing globalization. Holistic education means learning with head, heart and hand, and the school aims to empower pupils for the ever-growing, constantly changing world, guided by our namesake Carl Hahn's motto, 'Mein Feld ist die Welt' (My field is the world).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Fill out the online registration form on our website or download the registration form as a PDF and fill it out. 2. Send documents: include information for the processing of personal data (including the completed registration form in PDF form if you did not use the online form) by email to ips-geithain@saxony-international-school.de. We will contact you after the registration is received. 3. Getting to know you: on the day of registration, where possible, conversations with the school leadership will be held or individual appointments arranged. Which documents we require in addition for this appointment are listed in the lower section. Important information: Dear parents! We consider the date of registration and your child's academic performance when allocating places. If you have another child at one of our facilities, your registration will be given priority. The place at your preferred school is secured once you have signed a firm contract with the respective school. For the monthly school fee, please inquire by phone directly at the respective school. For questions or suggestions, please contact ips-geithain@saxony-international-school.de or +49 34341 339230.
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