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Dusseldorf is home to 8 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 10 international schools in Dusseldorf, Germany. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 17,156), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Cologne International School (CIS) provides the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) on a campus in Cologne, Germany, with on-site boarding for up to 20 international students. The school opened its campus in Butzweilerhof in 2022 on a 19,000 m² site, featuring bright classrooms, dedicated PYP, MYP and DP spaces, science labs, art rooms and maker spaces, plus an indoor gym and outdoor play areas. The primary program is bilingual (German-English); from Grade 6 onward instruction is mainly in English to support IB preparation and international qualifications. CIS offers Cambridge Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE in addition to the IB. The school hosts a broad extracurricular program: sports (tennis, athletics, football, basketball), performing and creative arts (theatre, art, video production, choir, big band, music theatre), language clubs (Spanish, French, German, English) and clubs such as Model United Nations and an Honors Program. Community service and exchange projects extend learning beyond campus.
IS Ruhr is a private international English-language day school in Essen, Germany, offering an IB World School curriculum from early years to the IB Diploma Programme. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs for ages 3–11 in English, with inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning. Grades 6–10 are a Middle Years Programme candidate school, Cambridge IGCSE is offered in Grades 9–10, followed by the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12. Mittlere Reife after grade 10 via IGCSE and Internationales Abitur after grade 12 are recognised. The campus began in 2010 at Villa Koppers and moved to Moltkeplatz 1 in 2012; the Learn Atelier opened in 2017. IS Ruhr joined ECIS in 2024 and graduated its first cohort in 2024, with MYP candidacy progressing in 2025. English is the language of instruction in primary years. After-school care runs 7:30–8:15 and 16:00/17:00; activities include Drama Club, EY3 piano, and Choir. The Parents' Association supports the school.
International School of Düsseldorf (ISD) is an independent, co-educational day school founded in 1968, located in Kaiserswerth, in Germany's international community. The school offers an IB Continuum curriculum, with the Primary Years Programme in the Elementary School, the Middle Years Programme in the Senior School, and the Diploma Programme in the Senior School. This structure is supported by about 54 DP courses, and more than 90% of Grades 11–12 students are enrolled in the Diploma Programme. ISD serves students aged 3 to 17 and places well-being at the foundation of learning. 10-acre campus houses multiple buildings, three libraries, seven science laboratories, five computer rooms, a design technology room, and dedicated centres for visual and performing arts, plus 350-seat theatre and three cafeterias. The Senior School Sports and Community Centre supports NECIS competition sports, and the school offers a broad co-curricular program, including robotics, performing arts, and a Mother Tongue Programme.
ISR International School on the Rhine is a private English-speaking international school for students aged 3 to 18, located in the Düsseldorf–Neuss–Meerbusch region and affiliated with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The school offers an international college-preparatory curriculum that combines the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge IGCSE, with a German Curriculum component. English and German are core languages, and from Grade 6 a third language option (French, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese) is available. In Grades 9–10 students pursue IGCSE courses; Grades 11–12 favor the two-year IB Diploma Programme. To graduate, students earn 26 credits (Grades 9–12) to obtain the ISR High School Diploma, with the Cambridge Pathway guiding upper-school preparation. The Neuss campus comprises about 150,000 square metres, a state-of-the-art building, a three-court sports hall, extensive outdoor facilities, and a High Tech Campus with digital tools, VR, and 3D printers. The school was founded in 2003 and is tuition-funded entirely.
Independent Bonn International School (IBIS) is an Ersatzschule in Bonn, serving ages 3-12. It follows EYFS and the British Curriculum, with Cambridge Primary and Secondary, and integrates English and German. Key Stage 1 is based on the English National Curriculum, adapted by IBIS teachers to reflect Bonn's local culture and international community. Cambridge Curriculum supplements Maths, English and Science at Key Stage 3. IBIS offers a route to German secondary schools and international programs. Since 1963 the school has welcomed more than 38 nations, fostering a stable international community. The Heiderhof campus in Bonn-Bad Godesberg sits in rural surroundings with easy access to Bonn and Rhine. Facilities include a classroom for each year, EAL and Learning Development spaces, a music room, a library with 5,000+ books, a kitchen and interactive whiteboards. Its wellbeing programme is award-winning; IBIS was the first German school to receive Carnegie Bronze Award and COBIS Beacon status.
BilinGO Primary School is a privately owned Ersatzschule located in the Braunsfeld district of Cologne. The school teaches the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) curriculum using an immersive 50/50 bilingual model, instructing students equally in German and English. Class teachers deliver lessons alongside English native speakers and teaching assistants to ensure daily language exposure. Serving children between the ages of five and ten, classes are capped at 22 students to facilitate focused attention and weekly learning support groups. The daily schedule runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., integrating mandatory lunch periods and optional afternoon clubs, such as guitar and piano. A distinct feature of BilinGO Primary is its seamless connection to the broader BilinGO network, sharing a location with the BilinGOlinos Kindergarten and offering a direct pathway to the BilinGO Campus for secondary education. This structure allows students to pursue continuous bilingual instruction from early childhood through to the Abitur.
St. George's Cologne educates pupils from Pre-nursery to Year 13, offering a British international programme that blends the UK framework with the IB. The school delivers EYFS, Key Stages, Cambridge IGCSE, the IB Diploma, the IB Career- related Programme and BTEC qualifications, while welcoming students aged 2 to 18. Learning is personalised: teachers tailor work to each pupil's strengths, challenging high achievers and providing targeted support where needed. The campus is purpose-built and designed to reflect local culture, with dedicated Early Years, Primary and Secondary spaces, science laboratories, a modern library, art studios, music rooms and a performing arts theatre. Outdoor spaces, a school garden and multiple playgrounds anchor physical and outdoor education. Extensive facilities support STEM, arts and languages, and a broad range of co-curriculars, from maker spaces and robotics to choirs, drama and Model United Nations. Strong community links, service projects and leadership opportunities enrich the student experience.
Bonn International School is an International Baccalaureate World School in Bonn, Germany, serving students ages 3 to 18 with full IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school opened in 1997 and has grown to about 800 students. The campus comprises three linked buildings—Waves for Primary, Agora for Secondary humanities and arts, and Crest for Secondary sciences and languages—on a riverside site of 32,470 square meters. Facilities include a 40,000-volume Media Centre, five science laboratories, Design and Product workshops, a senior lounge, a Learning Support Suite, and a campus-wide IT infrastructure. Over 20% of electricity is generated by solar panels, and the grounds are next to Bonn's largest park with the Rhine nearby. The Co-Curricular Programme features activities in arts, sports, languages and political debating; Model United Nations is a flagship activity. After-school hours extend to 21:00 to support sport and other programmes today.
Lycée Français International Simone Veil is a French international school in Düsseldorf, part of the AEFE network, serving ages 3–18 across four sections: Maternelle, Élementaire, Collège and Lycée. Instruction is in French, with German as the host-country language from early years and English introduced from Moyenne Section. The AbiBac binational section links the French bac with the German Abitur, and the European English and American International Sections offer additional bac paths. The curriculum centers on the French Baccalauréat, with Abibac and BFI options and a shared core including science, philosophy, history-geography, languages, EMC and EPS; DNL is taught in a foreign language for enrichment. The school provides a secondary and primary library network (CDI/BCD), seven computer stations, and strong language provision. Sports feature prominently, with a Sports Week and UNSS participation, plus after‑school activities (APS). In 2024, the school reported a 100% pass rate at the Baccalauréat; about 46 nationalities are represented.
St. George's School Düsseldorf Rhein-Ruhr provides an educational pathway starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage, transitioning into the British curriculum, and culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme. Located in Duisburg with ample green outdoor areas, the campus incorporates traditional classrooms alongside flexible makerspaces, modern science laboratories, and a dedicated performing arts theatre. Pupils benefit from specific instructional methods, including a flipped classroom model that moves lecture material online to prioritize interactive problem-solving during class hours. A distinctive feature of the school community is the St. George's Dragons, the official sports club, which unites pupils, families, and staff in competitive and recreational athletics, spanning local to international tournaments. The school also integrates the Duke of Edinburgh award and Model United Nations into its co-curricular offerings, encouraging active leadership and civic participation among the student body.
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