Frankfurt International School
- IB Diploma
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 12.9K–35K
EUR 11.6K–31.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Not-for-profit International Baccalaureate school founded in 1961 in the Taunus area near Frankfurt, Germany. Two campuses (Oberursel and Wiesbaden) serve about 1,800 students from age 3 to Grade 12 from more than 60 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,800
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1961
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| First Steps (age 3 before 1 Sept, half d | EUR 11,590≈ USD 12.9K |
| First Steps, Pre-Primary | EUR 22,570≈ USD 25.2K |
| Primary | EUR 25,305≈ USD 28.3K |
| Grades 1-4 | EUR 25,815≈ USD 28.8K |
| Grade 5 | EUR 26,060≈ USD 29.1K |
| Grades 6-8 | EUR 29,750≈ USD 33.2K |
| Grades 9-10 | EUR 30,770≈ USD 34.4K |
| Grades 11-12 | EUR 31,365≈ USD 35K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| First Steps (age 3 before 1 Sept, half d | EUR 11,590 (about USD 12.9K) |
| First Steps, Pre-Primary | EUR 22,570 (about USD 25.2K) |
| Primary | EUR 25,305 (about USD 28.3K) |
| Grades 1-4 | EUR 25,815 (about USD 28.8K) |
| Grade 5 | EUR 26,060 (about USD 29.1K) |
| Grades 6-8 | EUR 29,750 (about USD 33.2K) |
| Grades 9-10 | EUR 30,770 (about USD 34.4K) |
| Grades 11-12 | EUR 31,365 (about USD 35K) |
Source: school website (fis.edu) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt International School (this school) | EUR 11,590 (about USD 12.9K) | EUR 31,365 (about USD 35K) |
| European School Frankfurt | EUR 4,458 (about USD 4.98K) | EUR 8,358 (about USD 9.33K) |
| accadis International School Bad Homburg | EUR 9,720 (about USD 10.9K) | EUR 13,320 (about USD 14.9K) |
| Metropolitan School Frankfurt | EUR 15,060 (about USD 16.8K) | EUR 20,952 (about USD 23.4K) |
Source: school website (fis.edu) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 1,500
- Capital levy
- EUR 6,600
- Deposit
- EUR 3,500
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB DP (Diploma)
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 MYPNot here
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
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 36
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Visual arts
- Music
- Theatre
After-school activities
- Arts
- Athletics
- Language learning
- Service and leadership
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS, ECIS
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Elementary/Upper School: An der Waldlust 15, 61440 Oberursel, Germany; Primary School: Alfred-Lechler-Str. 10, 61440 Oberursel, Germany; Wiesbaden Campus: Rudolf-Dietz-Str. 14, 65207 Wiesbaden, Germany
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