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Saxony International School - Meerane Grammar School

Germany, Meerane

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

Situated in Meerane, Saxony, Saxony International School – Meerane Grammar School is a state-approved substitute school offering bilingual instruction in many subjects. It is located at Pestalozzistraße 25, with a bus stop nearby and a 360° tour available to explore facilities. The school provides opportunities to earn TELC language certificates, participate in international exchanges, and attend language camps. The Ganztagsangebot runs until 16:00, featuring a range of clubs and activities, including instrumental ensemble, choir, school band, and theatre. The campus combines outdoor space with indoor facilities, including a sports field behind the building and the Freibergerhalle for PE, plus spaces for recreation, crafts, and study. Notable programmes include Green School and beekeeping, Jugend forscht (Youth Research), and projects such as 3D printing, robotics, and microscopy. Fresh meals are provided by a partner, and after-school spaces include a fitness room, library, and student kitchen. It supports local and international students alike.

The Essentials

Location
Internationales Gymnasium Meerane is located at Pestalozzistraße 25, 08393 Meerane, Germany. It is part of the Saxony International School – Carl Hahn gGmbH network.

Stages
Gymnasium (upper secondary)

Type
state-approved substitute school

Country affiliation
Germany
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
International Student House provides accommodation for international students at Meerane. Since mid-August 2019, the new Student House of the International Gymnasium Meerane has been inhabited in Meeraner Amtsstraße with 24-hour care, comfortable double rooms, a dining hall, a common room with TV and computer workstations, a dining room, a student kitchen and a garden; the ISH Glauchau apartment building houses the housing for international students.

Uniform Requirement
SIS school uniforms are worn at the schools in our network.

Food Options
A dining hall is available at the International Student House for meals, and ISH Glauchau provides a dining hall and related facilities.

Governance and Ownership
Saxony International School – Carl Hahn gGmbH governs the school as part of a network of independent schools.
Fees
Application fees
- No public, fixed application or registration fee amount is published for Saxony International School – Meerane. The school uses a formal registration form and issues school contracts as part of enrolment, but no specific numeric application fee is listed publicly.

Tuition fees (by school year / term)
- The school charges a recurring school contribution (Schulbeitrag) described as a monthly fee, but specific tuition amounts by year group, per term, or per academic year are not published. No public breakdown of fees by grade level or term is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The standard billing reference used by the school is a monthly school contribution (monthly billing). Detailed payment terms (due dates, instalment options, penalties for late payment, SEPA mandates or similar contract terms) are not published. Contractual payment and billing conditions are handled through the school contract issued at enrolment.

Boarding fees (Internat)
- The International Student House (Internat / Student House) for Meerane exists as a boarding accommodation for international pupils. Specific boarding fees, room types, meal charges or accommodation deposits are not published. Billing for boarding is not listed in any public fee schedule. Contact details for the Internat are provided for direct enquiries.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- School clothing: Saxony International School operates an SIS school clothing programme. Uniforms and school-branded clothing are available through named suppliers (Edelwäsche Fischer and INSPORT GÜ‑Sport). Prices for clothing items are set by those suppliers and are not listed as a central school fee on published materials.
- Meals, after‑school care, extra‑curricular activities, examination fees, transport or other ancillary charges are not listed as central published fees with amounts; such charges, where applicable, are handled locally and may incur additional costs.

Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy, refund amounts, or conditions (for example refunds on withdrawal, illness, or other causes) is published. Refund rules, if any, are part of the school contract and related enrolment documents.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)
- Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer/SEPA, direct debit, cash or online payment portals) are not published in available public materials. Any accepted payment options are specified in contractual documents or communicated directly by the school administration.

Practical next step for parents (for fee figures and contractual terms)
- Fee amounts, the detailed fee schedule by grade, boarding price lists, billing dates and formal payment conditions are not published publicly and are provided directly by the school during enrolment and in the school contract. For precise numeric amounts and formal conditions, contact the Meerane school administration or the relevant school office for the International Primary School, the Internationale Oberschule or the Internationales Gymnasium Meerane as appropriate. Contact details are available from the school's local pages and registration materials.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Global openness, values and norms, a solid general education, foreign language skills, and media and business competence are central. Holistic education means learning with head, heart and hand. The school is guided by the motto of its namesake Carl Hahn, 'Mein Feld ist die Welt' (My field is the world). This orientation prepares students to engage with a globalized, ever-changing world.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Foreign language skills are a focus at International Primary School Meerane. Multilingual competencies are emphasized across the Meerane campuses, including in the International Oberschule Meerane. The International Gymnasium Meerane also highlights language learning as part of its holistic approach. Language learning is integrated with broader educational aims to prepare students for a globalized world.

Mental Wellbeing
A Therapy Center is available to support students' mental wellbeing. References to the Therapy Center appear on the International Primary School Meerane and International Gymnasium Meerane pages as part of student support. This inclusion aligns with Education for Life and a holistic approach across Meerane campuses.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Behind the school building is the schoolyard, the sports field, and a large green outdoor area. For physical education, the Freibergerhalle indoor sports hall is used. The school is located at Pestalozzistraße 25, 08393 Meerane, and a bus stop is near the building. The campus includes outdoor and indoor spaces designed for sport and recreation. A 360° tour is available to explore the facilities.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a sports field behind the building and a large green outdoor area for outdoor activities. The Freibergerhalle indoor sports hall is used for physical education. The campus provides spaces for both outdoor and indoor sport and recreation. A nearby bus stop provides convenient access to the facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Ganztagsangebote include after-school care until 16:00 with a wide range of clubs and activities. LRS support, homework supervision, instrumental ensemble, choir, school band, school radio ON AIR, theatre, and art programs such as Alles Kunst. Additional activities include fashion design, pottery, Green School, beekeeping (Imkern) and bees in the school, crafts in school, Jugend forscht (Youth Research), 3D printing, robotics, microscopy, yoga, cooking and baking, and a variety of sports (beach volleyball, football, tennis, badminton). After class, leisure spaces include a fitness room, library, student kitchen, ball court, workshop and pottery room, and a large green outdoor area with a beach volleyball court and table tennis tables. Notfallsanitäter (first responders) training is also offered.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
After-school care runs until 4:00 pm with a broad range of AGs. LRS support and homework supervision help students consolidate learning after class. Enrichment includes Youth Research (Jugend forscht), 3D printing, robotics, and microscopy, along with other academic clubs.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular offerings include Instrumental Ensemble, School Choir, School Band, and School Radio 'ON AIR'; Theater 'The Incredible Norchis'; All Art; Fashion Design; Pottery/Ceramics; Photography; and more as part of the after-school program.

Cultural & Language
Bilingual teaching in many subjects; opportunities to earn internationally recognized language certificates (TELC); international student exchanges; language camps and language excursions.

Social & Hobbies
After-school offers a wide range of sports and hobbies including beach volleyball, football, tennis, badminton; a School Club and Student Company; theater and other cultural activities; reading contests and language camps.

Community & Service
Green School and Green Classrooms; beekeeping initiatives (Bees in the school); collaboration with the Kreismusikschule for instrument lessons; a School Club/Student Company providing catering and other services.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities include School Club and Student Company, enabling teamwork and project management; participation in Youth Research (Jugend forscht) and AGs fosters initiative and collaborative skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported by a broad all-day program with varied sports (beach volleyball, football, tennis, badminton) and wellness activities such as yoga. After-school facilities include a fitness room, library, and outdoor spaces; freshly prepared lunch is provided by a partner company.
Admissions

Admissions
Registration. 1) Fill out the online registration form on our website, or download and complete the registration form as a PDF. PDF – Registration Orientation Stage Class 5/6; PDF – Registration from Class 7 or Cross-entry Class 6. 2) Submit documents. Send the information about data collection (including the completed PDF registration form if you did not use the online form) by email. Email – Registration Orientation Stage Class 5/6 (orientierungsstufe-meerane@saxony-international-school.de). Email – Registration from Class 7 or Cross-entry Class 6 (igm@saxony-international-school.de). We will contact you after receiving the registration. 3) Interview. After registration, a personal interview is arranged. The documents required for this appointment are listed in the lower section. Important information. We consider the date of registration and the student's academic performance when allocating places. If you have another child at one of our SIS/GGB schools, your registration is given priority. The place is secured when a binding contract with the respective school is signed. For monthly tuition, please inquire by phone with the school. Orientation Stage (grades 5/6) information. Students stay in the same class after primary school and attend the gymnasial orientation stage (grades 5 and 6). According to Saxon School Act §4(3), grades 5/6 form the orientation stage; from grade 7 onward, differentiation by qualification occurs. From the 2024/25 school year, the orientation stage is conducted jointly — parents and students have more time and security when deciding on the appropriate school form with the transition to grade 7. Registration and signing of school contracts are possible at our school at any time, including for subsequent school years. Secure a place early. The number of admitted students is limited. Information on the process of enrollment: The intake of admission applications at the office is possible Monday–Thursday 07:00–16:00; Friday 07:00–14:00. In exceptional cases, additional appointments are possible. When registering, submit the following documents: the original education recommendation; the transition form (admission application) signed by guardians; copies of the year-end certificate for class 3; a copy of the child's birth certificate; proof of sole custody (if applicable); a passport photo. For questions, contact: +49 3764 2331; igm@saxony-international-school.de. Address: Internationales Gymnasium Meerane, Pestalozzistraße 25, 08393 Meerane.
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