The European School
International School in Frankfurt
Quick answer
The European School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 62 nationalities. Well-suited to internationally mobile families. Tuition of $9,000–$11,000/year is in line with Frankfurt averages. Graduates leave with IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $9,000–$11,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 24) Frankfurt international school · 1,600 students total.
- 62 nationalities top: German and English.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at Primary 8:10; Secondary 8:40..
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
1,600
62 (German and English)
18 avg / 24 max
Rolling
IBO
IB Diploma
About The European School
The European School is a fully accredited European School, offering the full range of services as foreseen in the curriculum of the European Schools. ESRM is a high quality school with the ambition to be outstanding and proving that in the success of our students in the most prominent Universities. ESRM is also a caring school where the students always find a competent person to speak to and to be advised by.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $9,000 – $11,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 9000-11000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,800(+8%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,300 |
| Cost position in Frankfurt | 30th percentile(mid-range) |
IB
IB Diploma
European Baccalaureate IB Diploma
Average 95% passing rate; average mark 8 out of 10
French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
Available on request
Yes
Yes
Primary 8:10; Secondary 8:40. – P. 15:10; Sec. 16:05
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Frankfurt
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: German and English
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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