Frankfurt International School
International School in Frankfurt
Quick answer
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. Tuition $22,570-$30,690 per year. 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: $22,570–$30,690/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Depending on the division, between 8:30 - 8:40..
- Accreditations: IBO, NEASC verified.
1,820
Rolling
IBO, NEASC
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)
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
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $22,570 – $30,690 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 22570-30690 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $27,950(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $29,450 |
| Cost position in Frankfurt | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
International Baccalaureate Exam
Consistently way above the world average.
German, French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Dutch
An application needs to be submitted to learn whether a child qualifies for learning support.
FIS has limited resources for students with special needs and, by policy, can only assist students with mild disabilities.
Yes, we offer extensive instruction in ESL - English as a Second Language
Depending on the division, between 8:30 - 8:40. – Depending on the division, between 14:50 and 15:05.
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