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Saxony International School - Geithain Secondary School

Germany, Geithain

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, Russian
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Saxony International School – Geithain Secondary School is a private, independent day school in Geithain, Germany, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus houses the International Business High School Geithain and the International High School Geithain and provides on-site facilities including a gymnasium, a separate sport hall, Mietra lockers, and an in-house kitchen serving freshly prepared lunches. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and digital devices; every pupil from Year 2 receives a personal 2-in-1 device connected to LernSax, the school cloud, supporting the 80+10 self-learning model. The curriculum follows Saxon guidelines alongside international practice, with bilingual teaching in many subjects and TELC language certificates available. From Year 2 English-enabled enrichment grows, and in Years 7–10 two hours per week of in-depth lessons in history, biology and geography are taught in English. Extracurriculars include international exchanges and ERASMUS, reading competitions, language camps and sports competitions, plus early career orientation through internships. The motto Not for school, for life we learn underpins wellbeing and activity.

Internationales Gymnasium Geithain, Friedrich-Fröbel-Straße 1, 04643 Geithain, Germany

The Essentials

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

Location
International Secondary School Geithain is located at Friedrich-Fröbel-Straße 1, 04643 Geithain, Germany. The school is connected to the public transport system by a bus stop directly in front of the building and by Geithain train station about 1 kilometer away. Bus lines serving the area include 264 (Altenburg/Frohburg/Kohren-Salis), 278 and 289 (Bad Lausick), 279 (Borna) and 288 (Narsdorf and surrounding villages). Since December 2018, Frohburg/Geithain public transport has added five new bus lines.

Stages
Secondary education with an international focus; the school is an IB World School, enabling the International Baccalaureate to be completed there; bilingual education and self-learning time (80+10) are part of the program.

Type
Private, independent day school.

Additional learning support
Guidance counselors and LRS support; career guidance and employment support through partnerships with the Employment Agency and regional companies.

Country affiliation
Germany.

School day structure
All-day school with a broad all-day program; bilingual teaching in many subjects; self-learning time (80+10) integrated into the timetable; access to language certificates and a range of activities.

Bus service
Public transport access includes a bus stop in front of the school and Geithain train station about 1 km away; bus lines serving the area include 264, 278, 289, 279 and 288; train access from Chemnitz and Leipzig via Bad Lausick or Borna/Frohburg; Frohburg/Geithain project added five new bus lines since 2018.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform clothing is worn at International Oberschule Geithain to emphasize unity and prevent exclusion.

Governance and Ownership
The Saxony International School – Carl Hahn gGmbH is part of the GGB Gesellschaft zur ganzheitlichen Bildung gGmbH Sachsen network.
Fees
Application fees

- No published application or one‑off admission fee amount is listed for the Geithain secondary schools. The school's registration information directs parents to contact the school for details about the monthly school fee and contract terms.

Tuition fees (by year group / term / annual)

- There are no publicly posted tuition figures for International Secondary School / International Gymnasium Geithain for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) on the school's registration or school pages. The school's registration guidance instructs families to enquire directly about the monthly school fee and to sign a fixed contract to secure a place; no per‑grade, per‑term or per‑year fee schedule for Geithain is published.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A standard, published billing schedule or general tuition payment timetable for Geithain (for example: number of instalments, termly vs monthly billing, penalties for late payment) is not published on the school pages or in the downloadable registration documents. Contracts are used to formalise places and payment obligations.

- For the school's notebook programme, invoices for devices are issued after delivery; the notebook annex to the school contract and related parent letters set out ordering and invoicing procedures for devices. The school's contract annex materials show the school's bank details (IBAN/BIC) used for payments.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Geithain is presented as day‑school provision (International Primary, International Secondary / Gymnasium) and no boarding or internat programme or boarding fees are listed for the Geithain schools. There is no published boarding fee schedule.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- School clothing (uniform): SIS school clothing is required/worn across the school network and is available from the school's partner suppliers (INTERSPORT GÜ‑Sport and Edelwäsche Fischer) via local shops and an online shop. Costs for individual uniform items are set by the supplier and are not published as a central SIS price list on the Geithain pages.

- Notebook / device costs: The school operates a formal Notebookprojekt. Families may purchase recommended school notebooks through the school; the supplier/devices and technical specifications, warranty and ordering process are documented and invoices are issued after delivery. Leih devices (temporary loan units) may be provided against a deposit and a monthly fee where applicable; repairs outside warranty are chargeable.

- Typical additional charges that appear across the network (but without published Geithain price lists) include: meals / catering, school trips and excursions, class materials or printed workbooks, optional after‑school activities, special project fees, examination fees (where applicable) and individual device repair costs. Specific amounts for these items at Geithain are not published.

Refund information

- No published general refund policy for tuition or application fees is available for Geithain. The notebook documentation describes manufacturer warranty coverage and repair procedures for devices (warranty repairs covered; repairs outside warranty chargeable; loan devices issued against a deposit and/or monthly fee). Any tuition‑refund or contract‑cancellation terms would be set out in the school contract to be signed when a place is confirmed; those contractual terms are not published as a public fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- The school's contract materials for the network show bank account details (IBAN/BIC) for payments to the school's legal entity, indicating bank transfer as a standard payment route for items invoiced by the school. For school‑supplied notebooks the order/ invoicing process notes that an invoice will be issued after delivery.

- School clothing is sold via external retail partners (physical branches and an online shop) and so payment methods for clothing are those of the supplier (online checkout or in‑store payment). The network's notebook suppliers and vendors will offer their own payment methods for device purchases.

Concise summary of findings and gaps

- The school's public pages, registration forms and downloadable parent letters provide clear information about required items (school clothing, the Notebookprojekt) and the administrative process for admission and device ordering, but they do not publish fixed tuition amounts, per‑grade fee tables, application fees, termly/annual billing schedules, detailed refund rules or a central tuition payment timetable for International Secondary/Gymnasium Geithain. The registration page explicitly directs parents to enquire about the monthly school fee and confirms that a fixed contract is required to guarantee a place.

If you need exact numeric fee amounts, the network's registration guidance and contract annexes are the places where the school handles fee and invoicing details for individual admissions and for school‑provided items such as notebooks.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social competence is a core part of the school's education concept. A cooperative and fair culture exists among students, teachers, school leadership, and parents. Vertrauenslehrer and Vertrauensschüler provide ongoing support to students. Anti-bullying and conflict-resolution initiatives are in place, including conflict resolution, anti-mobbing, and cyberbullying programs in the lower secondary years. The international mix of students from over 30 nations supports intercultural understanding and language development through exchanges and partnerships. A broad range of extracurricular activities and projects further promote teamwork and community engagement.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Förderangebote and LRS-Förderung are available to support students with reading and spelling difficulties. These supports help affected students access the curriculum and participate in lessons. The program demonstrates the school's commitment to helping diverse learners succeed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From class 5, there is a continuous foreign language program in English and Spanish. Bilingual instruction is offered in many subjects, and some lessons are conducted in English with support from native speakers. Students can pursue internationally recognized language certificates (TELC) as part of the language provision. English is used to teach content in various subjects, enhancing language development across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Fit fürs Leben is a wellbeing and life-skills program that runs across the school. It includes modules such as financial coaching, programming, presenting, crafts, healthy nutrition, and other practical areas that connect learning to life. The school emphasizes physical and mental well-being under the motto Gesund­heit – fitter Körper, fitter Geist and offers diverse sports and cultural activities to support well-being. Not for school, for life—this program underpins a holistic approach to student development.

Safeguarding
Vertrauenslehrer and Vertrauensschüler provide a trusted support system for students. Anti-bullying and conflict-resolution initiatives exist, including conflict management and anti-mobbing efforts in the lower to middle years. International exchanges and excursions are structured experiences that contribute to student safeguarding and personal growth. The school emphasizes a cooperative culture and preventive programs such as Gewalt und Drogen prevention to promote safety and well-being.
Parent Experience

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
IPS Geithain Booster Association (Förderverein IPS Geithain e. V.). Address: Straße der Deutschen Einheit 6, 04643 Geithain, Germany. Chair: Mrs. J. Robel.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International Secondary School Geithain campus houses the International Business High School Geithain and the International High School Geithain. A 360° tour is available to view the campus. The site includes a gymnasium and a separate sport hall for physical education and indoor sports. Mietra lockers are available for students. Freshly prepared lunches are provided from the school's own kitchen.

Sports Facilities
The school has a gymnasium and a sport hall on site for physical education and indoor sporting activities. A broad range of sports activities is offered, and students regularly participate in extracurricular competitions. The campus supports sports development through these dedicated facilities.

Academic Facilities
The school is an IB World School, enabling the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Classrooms feature state-of-the-art equipment, including interactive whiteboards, PCs and tablets for digital teaching. A notebook project provides each pupil from Year 2 with a personal 2-in-1 device connected to LernSax, the school cloud. Self-learning time follows the 80+10 model. Bilingual teaching in many subjects and TELC language certificates are available. In addition, two hours per week of in-depth lessons in history, biology and geography are taught in English in years 7 to 10.

Extra Curricular Facilities
International student exchanges and the ERASMUS program are available for students and teachers. Diverse activities in everyday school life include reading competitions, language camps and sports competitions. Career orientation is supported through internships and projects, including three-day company tasters and career preparation. Students may participate in regional and national competitions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International Oberschule Geithain offers bilingual instruction in many subjects. Students can pursue internationally recognised language certificates (TELC). The school is an IB World School, making the International Baccalaureate diploma possible. Instruction follows Saxon curricula and international guidelines, with digital learning supported by notebooks and related technology.

Arts & Creative
Musical, artistic, and cultural education is integrated across the curriculum. The school supports diverse class projects and engaging class trips to enrich creative experiences.

Cultural & Language
Intercultural competence and foreign-language skills are central, with a continuous foreign-language program from grade 5 in English and Spanish. Language certificates (TELC) are available, and some subjects are taught in English with native-speaker support. The school encourages international exchanges and a global outlook across the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
There are international student exchanges, reading competitions, language camps, and sports competitions as part of everyday school life. Excursions and engaging projects supplement classroom learning. The school participates in regional and cross-regional activities and competitions.

Community & Service
ERASMUS programmes for students and teachers are offered, alongside worldwide school partnerships. These international collaborations support broader educational experiences beyond the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is supported by Vertrauenslehrer and Vertrauensschüler (trusted teachers and student representatives). Career orientation begins early, with practical internships and Berufsorientierung projects from lower grades, plus guidance on applications and job-seeking throughout the upper grades.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school promotes a healthy lifestyle under the motto Not for school, for life we learn. Freshly prepared midday meals are provided in-house, and there is a strong emphasis on sport and wellbeing through a wide range of after-school activities and health-focused programs.
Languages

Language Provision
Open-mindedness and a global outlook, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language skills, and media and economic competence: for us, the International Gymnasium Geithain, these are not just empty words in a time of increasing globalization.
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