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International School of Hamburg

International School in Hamburg

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International School of Hamburg (ISH) serves 806 students from 68 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school is an IB Continuum World School, accredited by IBO, CIS and NEASC. Strong fit for shipping-industry, media (publishing-house corridor), and corporate expat families on Hamburg assignments seeking IB-track education in Germany's largest port-city, with exceptional 68-nationality diversity.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB taught at International School of Hamburg.
  • Tuition: $15,415–$30,656/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • 68 nationalities top: English.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at ECC and Junior School: 8:30 Secondary School: 8:15.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC listed accreditations.
IBAges 3 to 18English$15,415–$30,656/yr(13300-26450)
Est. all-in: $24,356/yr(+6%, modeled)Premium in HamburgModerate admissions78% data coverage
Students

806

Nationalities

68 (English)

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, CIS, NEASC

ibhighly-diverseinternationally-mobile

About International School of Hamburg

The International School of Hamburg was Germany’s very first international school. For more than half a century it delivers excellent international education. ISH offers the International Primary Curriculum, the IB Middle Years Programm and the IB Diploma Programme - three globally recognized curricular models that foster critical thinking, creativity and international-mindedness.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

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

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

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.

  • 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 International School of Hamburg
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$15,415–$30,656
Annual tuition (EUR)13300-26450
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$24,356(+6%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$25,856
Cost position in Hamburg100th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

IB

External examinations

IB Diploma

Exam results

Average IB Diploma score in 2025: 32

Additional languages

German, French, Spanish,

Learning support

unknown

Special needs staff

Our Student Support Service Team is available for students with mild to moderate learning needs.

ESL / EAL support

English as an Additional Language

School hours

ECC and Junior School: 8:30 Secondary School: 8:15 – 3 pm

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Vegan, vegetrarian

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 Hamburg

Premium
Median
$2,898$15,415–$30,656$30,656

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeDiversity
International School of Hamburg

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

68nationalities806 students

Very diverse

Common: English

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