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Strothoff International School

Germany, Frankfurt

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees €12,420 - 23,830
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), German Curriculum
Taught languages German, Spanish, French, English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Strothoff International School is an IB World School located on a single campus in Dreieich, near Frankfurt, Germany. It offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) integrated with the Hessian state curriculum (BEP). From Kindergarten through Year 12, instruction is in English and German; the early years are bilingual (60% English, 40% German). The Primary Years Programme is used in the early years, with a bilingual environment, and the MYP runs for Grades 6–10 in English with language instruction in German, Spanish or French. The Diploma Programme begins in MYP4/MYP5 and offers IBDP, HSDP, or Abi-IBDP. The campus houses Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary on one site and holds NEASC and CIS accreditation. Extra-curriculars are robust: sport clubs, arts and music, MUN, and service activities including CAS and Duke of Edinburgh. The school emphasizes project-based and cross-curricular learning with a warm international community. Facilities include a library and extensive STEM support.

Frankfurter Str. 160-166, 63303 Dreieich, Germany

The Essentials

Strothoff International School has instruction in English, German.

Location
The Strothoff International School is located at Frankfurter Str. 160-166, 63303 Dreieich, Germany. Everything is on one campus, from Kindergarten to graduation. The campus is part of the Phorms Education network.

Stages
Kindergarten to Diploma Programme (Reception, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme).

Type
IB World School with integrated Hessian education program

Country affiliation
Germany (Hesse)
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy. White or grey polo shirts or shirts with the school logo are worn with navy chinos, skirts, or shorts; DP wear a red zip-up sweatshirt or fleece with the logo, and MYP wear navy outerwear with the logo. A house-colour sports shirt with the logo is used for PE, with colours Air (white), Water (blue), Earth (green), and Fire (red). Second-hand uniforms are available via the PTO, and uniform items can be purchased through the school uniform shop.

Food Options
Lunch is provided daily for Kindergarten from 12:00 to 13:30; a hot meal with salad and meat options, fruit for dessert, and vegetarian options are available; no pork products are used. Calis Biocatering supplies the meals, focusing on varied, balanced, and healthy options. Lunch costs €6.20 per meal.

House System
A house system exists with four houses: Air (white), Water (blue), Earth (green), Fire (red), which is reflected in house-colour sports shirts.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Phorms Education network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Strothoff International School ranges from EUR 12,420 to EUR 23,830 for 2026/27.

Application fees and registration

- A one-off registration (joining/admission) fee is charged at enrolment. For Secondary (Grades 6–12) this is €3,250. Re-enrolment is charged annually at €300. For Kindergarten, Reception and Grades 1–4 the registration charge is calculated as 2.5 times the applicable monthly parental contribution. Grade 5 entry is handled via the school's contribution calculator (income-based).

Tuition fees by year group (billing frequency shown where specified)

- Kindergarten: income-based monthly parental contribution (fee depends on household income). Lunch is billed separately per meal.

- Reception and Grades 1–4: income-based monthly parental contributions. Published monthly range is €99 to €1,206 (per child); a one-off registration charge equals 2.5 × the monthly contribution. Excursions and other extras are charged in addition.

- Grade 5: fee is determined via the parental contribution calculator (income-based). Published materials note that an IB fee of €150 is included where relevant for Grade 5.

- Grades 6–10: annual tuition is published as €22,550 per year. (Secondary tuition is presented as an annual parental contribution for these grades.)

- Grades 11–12 (Diploma Programme): annual tuition is published as €23,830 per year. (Diploma-level statutory IB charges are additional and invoiced separately.)

Per-term detail and billing frequency

- Secondary tuition (Grades 6–12) is presented as an annual fee. Primary and Kindergarten tuition is presented and calculated as a monthly parental contribution. Lunch charges are billed per meal on a daily basis. Excursions and week-long trips from Year 6 onward are invoiced separately after prior communication. Registration and re-enrolment fees are billed at the times noted above.

Boarding

- The school is a day school (no boarding provision).

Other costs and routine extras

- Lunch: Kindergarten: €5.90 per meal (billed daily). Reception / Grades 1–12: approx. €6.20 per meal (billed daily).

- Excursions / school trips:
- Kindergarten excursions: €85 per year.
- Reception – PYP 5: an annual excursions fee applies (an annual flat fee is stated for Reception and Grades 1–5; for Year 6 and above trips are invoiced separately and vary by destination). Published figures reference an annual flat fee for Reception and Grades 1–5 and separate invoicing thereafter.

- Materials allowance: €50 per year (per pupil).

- School clothing / uniform: initial cost approximately €150 (first year). The school operates a described uniform policy and associated costs.

- Afternoon care (example shown for Kindergarten): €41 per month for Friday 14:00–16:00. Holiday/after-school programme and other optional services may incur additional charges.

- Diploma Programme additional statutory charges: IB exam fees, IB DP Pamoja online course fees and graduation ceremony fees are passed through and invoiced separately to parents.

Refunds and fee adjustments

- The school does not publish a public, itemized refund schedule on the general admissions/fees pages. Registration and re-enrolment charges are applied as described above; additional invoiced items (exam, trip, programme fees) are billed separately. Specific refund or cancellation terms are handled through admissions/contract arrangements and via the school's payment/invoice processes.

Billing schedule and payment terms (how fees are presented and invoiced)

- Secondary tuition is shown as an annual charge; Primary and Kindergarten contributions are presented as monthly parental contributions. Lunch is billed per meal (daily). Excursions and week-long trips (from Year 6) are invoiced separately after prior communication. Registration fees are charged on enrolment and the re-enrolment fee is charged annually.

Fee payment options (how payments are processed)

- Applications and initial fee handling are managed through the school's OpenApply admissions portal. OpenApply supports a range of payment methods that schools may enable, including credit card and bank transfer (and integrations such as Flywire), so application and enrolment payments can be taken through that portal when enabled by the school. Final invoicing and specific payment instructions (bank/IBAN details, card payment options or third-party payment portals) are provided to families via the school's admissions/finance processes and parent portal.

Sibling discounts

- A sibling discount applies for Reception and Grades 1–12: 15% for the second child and 30% for the third and each additional child (the discount applies to the parental contribution; some items such as school clothing, excursions and materials are excluded). No sibling discount is offered in Kindergarten.

Summary of the key numerical items (as presented by the school)

- Registration (Secondary): €3,250 one-off; Re-enrolment: €300 annually.
- Grades 6–10 tuition: €22,550 per year.
- Grades 11–12 tuition: €23,830 per year.
- Reception / Grades 1–4: monthly parental contribution range €99–€1,206 (income-based). One-off registration = 2.5 × monthly contribution.
- Kindergarten extras: lunch €5.90 / meal; afternoon care €41 / month (Friday 14:00–16:00); excursions €85 / year; materials €50 / year.

If you plan to place these details in an external database, use the figures above exactly as published for each grade band and the billing frequencies noted (annual or monthly). The school presents certain year groups (Kindergarten, Reception, Grades 1–5 and Grade 5 entry) as income-based monthly contributions and provides an online parental contribution calculator for those items; other year groups are shown with fixed annual tuition amounts and the additional statutory IB and trip fees are invoiced separately.
Academics

Strothoff International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Strothoff International School is an IB World School offering the IB continuum. Primary Years Programme (PYP) is used in the early years (Reception and PYP) with a bilingual English–German environment; the PYP years are state-approved, combining the Hessen curriculum with IB. Kindergarten to PYP 5 are bilingual (60% English, 40% German). The Middle Years Programme (MYP) runs for Grades 6–10, taught in English with German, Spanish or French language instruction. The Diploma Programme (DP) is offered with three options: IBDP, HSDP, and Abi-IBDP; all three begin in MYP4/MYP5, and students who complete Years 9–12 receive a High School Diploma. The DP is recognised by universities worldwide due to NEASC and CIS accreditation, and the curriculum aligns IB expectations with the Hessen curriculum, emphasizing project‑based and cross‑curricular learning.

Exam Results
Strothoff International School consistently performs well above the world average in IB Diploma examinations.

Higher Education Progression
The diploma is recognised by universities around the world thanks to accreditation by NEASC and the Council for International Schools (CIS).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Strothoff International School is an IB World School that combines the IB with the Hessen curriculum, delivering project-based and collaborative learning on one campus. The school fosters a warm, international community with values and diversity at the center of learning, creating an atmosphere of belonging. The IB Learner Profiles guide students to become inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective, supporting social-emotional development and global citizenship. The school emphasizes personal growth and the development of self-confidence, responsibility and critical thinking alongside an extensive range of extracurricular activities. The school motto, Everyone contributes. Everyone reflects. Everyone grows., underpins interactions among students, teachers and parents and reinforces a community that supports well-being and responsible action.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Support Team provides targeted support to students during class. English is the main language of instruction and the school offers English as a Second Language (EAL) and German as a Second Language (DaZ) support, with additional language courses to help learners participate. German Language Assistance (LA) is available to support German language learning and literacy. There may be additional costs relating to the provision of individual learning support for pupils with additional educational needs. The school explicitly notes targeted language support (EAL/DaZ) to enable participation in lessons, and learning support can be provided within the school fees.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the main language of instruction and all subjects are taught in English, with language courses available as needed. In admissions, the English level of each student is assessed to tailor language support. Teachers are trained to teach English as a second language, and small classes plus additional courses support students who require extra help. The school also offers English language and literature enhancement, with Learning Support Team providing targeted assistance during lessons. English as a Second Language (EAL) support is complemented by German as a second language (DaZ) options to aid bilingual learners.

Mental Wellbeing
The after-school program includes Wellness and Mindfulness as a core focus, with activities designed to support emotional balance. Yoga is offered to promote mindfulness and flexibility within the student body. The school runs a Mental Health Club specifically dedicated to providing space for emotional well-being. IB Learner Profiles emphasize Balanced development, encouraging integration of intellectual, physical and emotional well-being. The overall approach to well-being is reinforced by a caring, supportive learning community and opportunities for social-emotional learning across daily life and extracurricular activities.

Safeguarding
Strothoff International School is committed to protecting and safeguarding students to enable them to fulfil their potential and become responsible members of the community. The safeguarding framework includes protecting students from all forms of harm and abuse and recognizing their right to participate in decisions affecting them. The school implements child protection practices via procedures and a staff and volunteer code of conduct, a social media policy, supervision and training, and safe recruitment with background checks. Information about child protection and good practice is shared with students, parents, staff and volunteers, and concerns are shared with appropriate agencies while involving parents and students as appropriate. The Safeguarding Handbook lists related policies such as the Child Protection Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy, Peer-on-Peer Abuse Policy, Online Safeguarding Policy, Intimate Care Policy, and more, and the policy is reviewed annually. In cases of imminent danger to a child's welfare, the school may contact the relevant authorities without prior parental consultation.
Parent Experience

History
Strothoff International School is part of the Phorms Education network. It operates as an IB World School in the Frankfurt area, combining the International Baccalaureate with the Hessen state curriculum. The school provides a bilingual, internationally oriented education from Kindergarten through the Diploma on a single campus. The campus is located in Dreieich, near Frankfurt. The school emphasizes a warm, international community and project-based learning as core elements.

Community
The school fosters a warm, welcoming international community that values diversity and genuine learning. It emphasizes a mission of supporting students with high academic quality, warmth, clarity and personal closeness. There is a strong emphasis on a family atmosphere where students, teachers, and parents interact respectfully and collaboratively. The campus life includes a diverse range of activities such as crafts, art, percussion, yoga, reading clubs and violin, reflecting a vibrant and inclusive environment. The motto and guiding statements reinforce a culture of contribution, reflection and growth within local and global projects.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that is a dedicated team of parents, teachers and students committed to a vibrant and supportive school life. It organizes events that bring our international community together, strengthen cohesion and are simply fun. Through creative fundraising activities, the PTO raises valuable funds for various projects and activities. The PTO also runs a second-hand store for pre-loved school clothes. For parents, the PTO offers opportunities to get involved, make contacts and shape your child's school. Join!
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a single campus in Dreieich near Frankfurt that houses Kindergarten, Primary School and Secondary School on one site. It is an IB World School that blends the International Baccalaureate with the Hessen state curriculum and offers bilingual German–English instruction. From Kindergarten to graduation, all levels are accommodated on one campus at Frankfurter Str. 160-166, 63303 Dreieich. The IB Diploma Programme is available.

Sports Facilities
The school offers a robust after-school program with a wide range of sports clubs and activities. After-school care runs from 7:45 am to 5:00 pm for Year 1 onward. Sports clubs include soccer, gymnastics, tennis, judo and self-defense, badminton and volleyball, and athletics, with additional ball-skills activities for younger pupils. The school collaborates with local sports clubs and partners to provide coaching and opportunities.

Academic Facilities
The school offers IB programmes across PYP, MYP and DP, combining the IB with the Hessen education plan. The Reception class is aligned with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Hessen Education Plan (BEP) and uses an immersion approach to German and English. The Diploma Programme (IBDP) and a High School Diploma are available, and the school provides a library to support reading and literacy. Academic and STEM support is available as part of the after-school programme.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There is a diverse and vibrant campus life with arts and music activities including crafts and design, art, percussion, violin, reading club, yoga, and rest areas. After-school clubs and activities cover Breakdance & Hip Hop Dance, Jewellery Club, Elements of Art, Lego Club, Origami, Comic Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Math Club, Robot Games, English and German Language & Literature, and German Language Assistance. After-school care and clubs offer sports clubs such as soccer, gymnastics, tennis, judo, badminton, volleyball, athletics, and ball-skill programs. Holiday camps (Fall, Easter, Summer) run alongside clubs and activities, and the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) supports community events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses a project-based, interdisciplinary learning approach across the IB continuum. The Middle Years Programme follows IB standards with eight subject groups and includes project work, a Personal Project with an exhibition, and Service as Action. The Diploma Programme provides university preparation with Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. In 2025, 22 graduates achieved an average IB Diploma score of 33 points, with a top score of 41.

Arts & Creative
Art and design are core subject areas in the MYP and DP. The MYP lists Art and Design among eight subjects, and the DP includes Arts within its six subject groups. CAS and project-based work foster creativity, and libraries provide extensive resources to support arts and research.

Cultural & Language
English is the language of instruction across programs. The school uses an immersive German-English environment in the early years and provides language support for international students. German is taught systematically as a subject, with mother-tongue support for German-speaking students and DaZ for international learners.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities (ASAs) are offered in the Primary School. The school runs English-German holiday camps for ages 5 to 11, offering sports, excursions and language development. Model United Nations is part of student life and fosters debate and intercultural understanding. Extra tutorials and language support are available after school.

Community & Service
Service as Action (CAS) is embedded in the MYP with projects focusing on social, ecological or school environment. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award offers volunteering, physical fitness, talents and expedition. The Diploma Programme also includes CAS and university preparation and guidance.

Leadership & Professional
CARE is the advisory programme in the Secondary School, focusing on Creativity, Agency, Responsibility and Empathy. The Diploma Programme includes university and career guidance and a Colleges and Careers program. The MYP includes a Personal Project and Exhibition to develop leadership and project management.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mindfulness is integrated into daily routines, with a mindful start to the school day. Libby, the school dog, creates a relaxing atmosphere and can help reduce stress and promote well-being. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award supports personal development through volunteering, physical activity, and expeditions.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the main language of instruction. German is taught as a subject, with DaZ support for international students and mother-tongue support for German-speaking students. Language support is provided in small groups inside and outside the regular classroom so that children can participate even if they do not yet speak German or English.

Bilingual Teaching
The Reception class is taught bilingually in German and English. German is taught as a subject and receives mother-tongue support for German-speaking students, while international students attend DaZ lessons. The curriculum follows the Hessen Education and Curriculum Framework and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission procedure and registration process: Thank you for your interest in becoming part of our school community. Here you will find information about the registration process, allocation of places, school fees (as of 1 August 2025) and the next steps. We welcome new students throughout the year, depending on availability. Your child can join us either at the start of the school year or during the year. We carefully consider the age group and available places to ensure a smooth and happy transition into our school community.

Online registration for Kindergarten and School: A step-by-step guide

1. Create account & save the link: Create an account on our OpenApply platform. Save the page as a bookmark and keep your access data safe.

2. Fill in the application form: Please fill in all required fields in the application form.

3. Upload documents and fill out forms: Please upload the following documents: a copy of your child's passport; copies of the parents' passports; a copy of your child's vaccination record; and complete the following forms: Health form; Consent form for photo and video recordings; Parent questionnaire. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.

4. Finalise your application and submit all documents: For Kindergarten: the Kindergarten Questionnaire (Kindergarten Application). Our Admissions Team will send this form to you. For Reception and Year 1: the Kindergarten Questionnaire (Application for Reception and Year 1). Our Admissions Team will send this form to you. For School: the last three school reports (if available) and please forward the Teacher Recommendation directly to your child's class teacher. To proceed with the admissions process, the application form and all documents listed above must be submitted in digital form. If you are applying for more than one child, you will need to create a separate account for each child.

5. Financial information: For your financial information, you can either upload your income tax assessment or fill out the Income Assessment Form.

6. Trial days: As soon as we have received all the documents, we will check them carefully and get back to you. The next step is to invite your child to trial days to get to know our school, teachers and classmates. Your child can experience school life at first hand, and we will learn more about your child's individual characteristics and habits.

7. Parent meeting: Following the trial days, a feedback meeting takes place in which we discuss possible next steps for the admission of your child.

8. Available space: If we offer you a place and you decide to enrol your child at our school, we look forward to concluding a school contract with you.

An overview of the fees and costs to expect: Kindergarten: As a state-recognized kindergarten, we receive subsidies from both the state of Hesse and the municipality of Dreieich. However, due to the additional costs of our comprehensive educational concept, we are still dependent on charging parental contributions. An income-based contribution model is used. Please use the parental contribution calculator below to determine your family contribution.

Additional contributions in Kindergarten: Lunch: €5.90 per meal, billed daily; Afternoon care: €41 per month for Friday 2-4 pm; Excursions: €85 per year; Materials allowance: €50 per year; Costs for school clothing: as described; One-off registration: 2.5 times the monthly fee.

Grades 1 to 4 and Reception: The elementary school at Strothoff International School is a state-recognized alternative school. We offer reduced, income-dependent parental contributions in grades 1-4 and in Reception. Monthly fees range from €99 to €1,206. Please use the parental contribution calculator to determine your contribution. One-off registration: 2.5 times the monthly fee.

Grades 5 to 12: The contributions for grades 5-12 are as follows: Grades 5: Please use the parental contribution calculator to determine your contribution. Grades 6-10: €22,550 / year; Grades 11-12: €23,830 / year. We charge a one-off registration fee of €3,250 upon registration. The re-enrollment fee is €300.

Sibling discount for grades 1 to 12 and Reception: We offer generous sibling discounts of 15% for the second child and 30% for the third and each additional child in a family. The discount applies to the parental contribution per month. Excluded from the discount are costs for school clothing, excursions and material costs. We do not offer a sibling discount in the kindergarten.

Additional contributions for excursions in grades 1 to 12 and in Reception: Please expect an annual flat fee of €220 for excursions and curriculum-related events and visits for pupils in our Reception and in grades 1-5. From Year 6 onwards, the fees for excursions and week-long school trips are invoiced separately after prior communication. Other additional costs in grades 1 to 12 and in Reception: Costs for school clothing as described: approx. €150; Lunch: €6.20 per meal, billed on a daily basis; Materials €50.00 per year. Our learning support for your child is generally included in the school fees. However, additional costs may be incurred for individual learning support for pupils with special educational needs. You as parents will be informed in advance of any additional costs for this support.

Costs in the Diploma Programme: As part of the Diploma Program, you will be charged a number of statutory fees which are set by the IB World Association and passed on to parents via the school. These fees vary according to year level and are invoiced separately: Exam fee; IB DP Pamoja online course; Fees for the graduation ceremony.

Parental contribution calculator for Kindergarten: We want our educational programme to be accessible to as many children as possible. From kindergarten onwards, we are pleased to be able to offer income-based tuition. Tuition is always determined by the gross annual income of all legal guardians from two years prior. This means, for example, that for the 2026/27 school year, the positive gross annual income of the parents/guardians from 2024 will be used. Tuition is recalculated every year. With our tuition calculator, you can estimate your monthly fees.

Parental contribution calculator for Primary: The primary school at Strothoff International School is state-approved. This enables us to offer reduced, income-based parental contributions. The monthly parental contributions are calculated based on your family's total annual income.

Parental contribution calculator for Secondary: Starting in the 2026/2027 school year, we will offer reduced, income-based school fees for secondary level 1 (grades 5-10). As with school fees in primary school, the monthly parental contributions will be calculated based on your family's total annual income. The new fee regulations apply exclusively to new year groups. All existing secondary level 1 classes (grades 6-10 in the 2026/2027 school year) remain subject to the old fee regulations with fixed school fees.

Important questions about Admissions: Is there an entrance exam? No. Instead, a placement interview and various assessments are carried out to determine the level of learning. Is there a waiting list? Yes, there is a waiting list for certain grades and kindergarten. When is the registration deadline / What are the registration deadlines? There are no registration deadlines; registration is possible all year round. What are the costs for the school? The fees are made up of an admission fee, annual school fees in the Secondary and income-related monthly fees in the Primary/Kindergarten and any additional costs (lunch, bus, materials). A detailed overview is available HERE on the website. More than a school - we are family. Strothoff International School is part of the Phorms Education network.

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