International School of Hamburg
International School in Hamburg
Quick answer
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. Tuition $13,300-$26,450 per year. 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: $13,300–$26,450/yr published in EUR, US$ 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 verified.
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68 (English)
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IBO, CIS, NEASC
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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $13,300 – $26,450 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 13300-26450 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $21,195(+7%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $22,695 |
| Cost position in Hamburg | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
Average IB Diploma score in 2025: 32
German, French, Spanish,
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Our Student Support Service Team is available for students with mild to moderate learning needs.
English as an Additional Language
ECC and Junior School: 8:30 Secondary School: 8:15 – 3 pm
Yes
Vegan, vegetrarian
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Student Diversity
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Common: English
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