WABE International School
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 9.31K–21.7K
EUR 8.34K–19.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
English-medium international school in Pinneberg, Schleswig-Holstein, founded in 2016 by WABE e.V. Offers an approved Ersatzschule programme for grades 1-10 and the IB Diploma Programme for grades 11-12. Morning core programme 08:00-13:00 with an afternoon programme to 15:15 and optional study hall to 16:00. Describes its approach as progressive, with a focus on fun, safety, relationships and learning from mistakes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-01 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 6–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2016
- School day
- 08:00-15:15
- Entry process
- Admissions evaluation exam, Ib admissions exam, English skills evaluation
- Accreditations
- IB, NEASC
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 |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-10 – Private Families, When Com | EUR 8,340≈ USD 9.31K |
| Grades 11-12 – IB Diploma Programme, New | EUR 19,464≈ USD 21.7K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-10 – Private Families, When Com | EUR 8,340 (about USD 9.31K) |
| Grades 11-12 – IB Diploma Programme, New | EUR 19,464 (about USD 21.7K) |
Source: school website (wabeinternationalschool.de) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 767
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 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, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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
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