SIS Swiss International School Friedrichshafen
International School in Friedrichshafen
Quick answer
SIS Swiss International School Friedrichshafen serves students from 32 nationalities aged 3 to 18 on Lake Constance, southern Germany. Part of the SIS Group of bilingual German-English Swiss-heritage schools, the school combines IB and German pathways, accredited by IBO and KMK — strong German-recognition signal. Tuition $7,692-$14,294 per year. Strong fit for international families on Friedrichshafen-Konstanz tri-border (DE-AT-CH) corporate assignments (ZF, Diehl, Liebherr) seeking bilingual EN/DE education.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, German leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and Abitur.
- Tuition: $7,692–$14,294/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- 32 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, KMK verified.
32
Rolling
IBO, KMK
IB Diploma and Abitur
About SIS Swiss International School Friedrichshafen
SIS Swiss International School Friedrichshafen is state-approved. Lessons in primary school and secondary school follow the curriculum of Baden-Württemberg. Students at SISF graduate with the German Abitur and optionally also the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. This allows our students to study at both German or international universities.
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) | $7,692 – $14,294 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 7692-14294 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,193(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,693 |
IB, German
IB Diploma and Abitur
IB Diploma German Abitur
8:30 – 15:00
Yes
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