Heidelberg International School
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 19.2K–26.6K
EUR 17.2K–23.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)
About
IB World School in Heidelberg, Germany, serving students aged 4 to 18 with the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Single-stream school with about 250-300 students.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Early Primary 1 – Grade 12
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- School day
- 08:15-15:10
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
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 |
|---|---|
| Early Primary 1 or Early Primary 2 | EUR 17,200≈ USD 19.2K |
| Early Primary 2 | EUR 17,200≈ USD 19.2K |
| Grade 1 | EUR 19,480≈ USD 21.7K |
| Grade 2 | EUR 19,480≈ USD 21.7K |
| Grade 3 | EUR 19,480≈ USD 21.7K |
| Grade 4 | EUR 19,480≈ USD 21.7K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Primary 1 or Early Primary 2 | EUR 17,200 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Early Primary 2 | EUR 17,200 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Grade 1 | EUR 19,480 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Grade 2 | EUR 19,480 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Grade 3 | EUR 19,480 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Grade 4 | EUR 19,480 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Grade 5 | EUR 21,730 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 6 | EUR 21,730 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 7 | EUR 21,730 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 8 | EUR 21,730 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 9 | EUR 23,660 (about USD 26.4K) |
| Grade 10 | EUR 23,660 (about USD 26.4K) |
| Grade 11 | EUR 23,860 (about USD 26.6K) |
| Grade 12 | EUR 23,860 (about USD 26.6K) |
Source: school website (hischool.de) · checked 2026-10-30 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg International School (this school) | EUR 17,200 (about USD 19.2K) | EUR 23,860 (about USD 26.6K) |
| Metropolitan International School | EUR 21,216 (about USD 23.7K) | EUR 21,456 (about USD 24K) |
Source: school website (hischool.de) · checked 2026-10-30 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 395
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 3,200
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 2026-10-30)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Sibling discount
- 10% tuition reduction for third child, 15% for fourth child (privately paid tuition only)
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · 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 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
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
- Average class size
- 23
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts
- Performing arts
- Visual art
After-school activities
- After school care
- After school activities
Upcoming events
- Nov12ThuOpen dayOnline17:00 CET (local time)
H.I.S. Virtual Open Day
Checked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Feb4ThuOpen dayOnline17:00 CET (local time)
H.I.S. Virtual Open Day
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Check on the school's page - Apr29ThuOpen dayOnline17:00 CEST (local time)
H.I.S. Virtual Open Day
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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