International School of Hamburg
- IB Career-related
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
- +1
Per yearabout USD 14.9K–29.6K
EUR 13.3K–26.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)
About
English-language international school in Hamburg, founded 1957 and run as an independent non-profit association. Offers IB Primary Years (candidacy), Middle Years and Diploma/Career-related programmes for ages 3 to 18, with about 800 students from over 60 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Career-related · IB Diploma · IB MYP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
800
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 63
- Founded
- 1957
- Ownership
- Non-profit
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 Years 1 (3 years old) | EUR 13,300≈ USD 14.9K |
| Early Years 2 (4 years old) | EUR 14,340≈ USD 16.1K |
| Early Years 3 (5 years old) | EUR 16,310≈ USD 18.3K |
| Grade 1-2 (6-7 years old) | EUR 20,850≈ USD 23.3K |
| Grade 3-5 (8-10 years old) | EUR 22,090≈ USD 24.7K |
| Grade 6-8 (11-13 years old) | EUR 23,670≈ USD 26.5K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years 1 (3 years old) | EUR 13,300 (about USD 14.9K) |
| Early Years 2 (4 years old) | EUR 14,340 (about USD 16.1K) |
| Early Years 3 (5 years old) | EUR 16,310 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Grade 1-2 (6-7 years old) | EUR 20,850 (about USD 23.3K) |
| Grade 3-5 (8-10 years old) | EUR 22,090 (about USD 24.7K) |
| Grade 6-8 (11-13 years old) | EUR 23,670 (about USD 26.5K) |
| Grade 9 (14-15 years old) | EUR 25,200 (about USD 28.2K) |
| Grade 10 (15-16 years old) | EUR 25,440 (about USD 28.5K) |
| Grade 11-12 (16-18 years old) | EUR 26,450 (about USD 29.6K) |
Source: school website (ishamburg.org) · checked 2026-10-30 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 500
- Capital levy
- EUR 6,500
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Open days
- 2026-12-04
- Sibling discount
- 10% off tuition for third child; 15% for fourth and any additional children (lowest grade levels)
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
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)Offered
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
IPC
Primary · Ages 5–11
The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Students per teacher
- 6.5 : 1
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 31.9
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Lab
- Makerspace
- Theatre
- Art studio
- Garden
- Playground
Sports
- Athletics
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Visual art
- Theatre
After-school activities
- After School Care
- Music
- Athletics
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Model UN
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS, ECIS
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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