International School Ruhr
International School in Dusseldorf - Cologne - Bonn
Quick answer
International School Ruhr (ISR) serves 160 students from 25 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in Germany's Rhine-Ruhr industrial heartland. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma, accredited by IBO, ECIS and CIE. Tuition $12,250-$19,000 per year. Strong fit for industrial-corridor expat families on Düsseldorf, Cologne, Bonn and Essen corporate assignments seeking British/IB-track education in Germany's largest urban region.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma and Abitur.
- Tuition: $12,250–$19,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- 25 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, ECIS, CIE verified.
160
25
Rolling
IBO, ECIS, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma and Abitur
About International School Ruhr
The International School Ruhr is an English-speaking private day school that has been based in the heart of Essen for 11 years, in the Ruhr area. It follows the school concept of SBW Haus des Lernens Holding AG, a leading Swiss private educational institution.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,250 – $19,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 12250-19000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $16,945(+8%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $18,445 |
| Cost position in Dusseldorf - Cologne - Bonn | 33th percentile(mid-range) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma and Abitur
IGCSE, IB Diploma Abitur
German, Spanish
Yes
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Fee Position in Dusseldorf - Cologne - Bonn
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Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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