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Frankfurt International School

International School in Frankfurt

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Frankfurt International School (FIS), founded in 1961, is the largest IB World School in Germany serving 1,820 students aged 3 to 18 across Oberursel and Wiesbaden campuses. The school is an IB Continuum institution delivering PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma, accredited by IBO and NEASC. Long-established choice for diplomatic, banking, ECB and corporate expat families on Frankfurt assignments seeking IB-track education at scale.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB taught at Frankfurt International School.
  • Tuition: $26,159–$35,570/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Depending on the division, between 8:30 - 8:40..
  • Accreditations: IBO, NEASC listed accreditations.
IBAges 3 to 18English$26,159–$35,570/yr(22570-30690)
Est. all-in: $32,425/yr(+5%, modeled)Premium in FrankfurtCompetitive entry78% data coverage
Students

1,820

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, NEASC

ibcompetitive-admissionsinternationally-mobile

About Frankfurt International School

Our mission is to be the leading, culturally diverse and family-oriented international school with English as the principal language of instruction. We inspire individuals to develop their intellect, creativity and character to become independent, adaptable, socially responsible and internationally minded citizens, by ensuring a dynamic, inquiry-driven education of the highest standard.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

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.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Frankfurt International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$26,159–$35,570
Annual tuition (EUR)22570-30690
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$32,425(+5%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$33,925
Cost position in Frankfurt100th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

IB

External examinations

International Baccalaureate Exam

Exam results

Consistently way above the world average.

Additional languages

German, French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Dutch

Learning support

An application needs to be submitted to learn whether a child qualifies for learning support.

Special needs staff

FIS has limited resources for students with special needs and, by policy, can only assist students with mild disabilities.

ESL / EAL support

Yes, we offer extensive instruction in ESL - English as a Second Language

School hours

Depending on the division, between 8:30 - 8:40. – Depending on the division, between 14:50 and 15:05.

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 78%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Frankfurt

Premium
Median
$3,894$26,159–$35,570$35,570

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSupport
Frankfurt International School

Class size: Not published

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