Franconian International School
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 16.1K–22.7K
EUR 14.4K–20.3K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Franconian International School (FIS) in Erlangen is an IB World School with an inquiry-based curriculum from Early Years (age three) through Grade 12. Students can graduate with the IB Diploma and the FIS High School Diploma. The school is accredited by CIS and NEASC and has about 750 students from over 40 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-2027
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Students
750
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 40
- Founded
- 1998
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Years Program (all groups) | EUR 14,425≈ USD 16.1K |
| Grades 1 - 2 | EUR 15,145≈ USD 16.9K |
| Grades 3 - 4 | EUR 15,865≈ USD 17.7K |
| Grade 5 | EUR 16,585≈ USD 18.5K |
| Grade 6 | EUR 17,280≈ USD 19.3K |
| Grades 7 - 8 | EUR 18,000≈ USD 20.1K |
| Grade 9 | EUR 18,720≈ USD 20.9K |
| Grade 10 | EUR 19,440≈ USD 21.7K |
| Grades 11 - 12 | EUR 20,295≈ USD 22.7K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years Program (all groups) | EUR 14,425 (about USD 16.1K) |
| Grades 1 - 2 | EUR 15,145 (about USD 16.9K) |
| Grades 3 - 4 | EUR 15,865 (about USD 17.7K) |
| Grade 5 | EUR 16,585 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Grade 6 | EUR 17,280 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Grades 7 - 8 | EUR 18,000 (about USD 20.1K) |
| Grade 9 | EUR 18,720 (about USD 20.9K) |
| Grade 10 | EUR 19,440 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Grades 11 - 12 | EUR 20,295 (about USD 22.7K) |
Source: school website (the-fis.de) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 340
- Capital levy
- EUR 4,200
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- After School Activity Program
- Instrumental Program
- Sports
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
Updated 2026-11-06
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