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Hamburg is home to 6 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 7 international schools in Hamburg, Germany. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 13,691), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Phorms Bilingual School Hamburg is privately funded in central Hamburg serving ages 1 to 18 across Day Care, Primary and Secondary Campuses. It offers bilingual instruction in German and English from nursery onward, supported by native-speaking staff within a cosmopolitan community from 45 nations. The Secondary follows the Cambridge framework with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, and prepares students for Cambridge certificates from year 10. The curriculum emphasises Bilingual Education, Self-Organised Learning, Talent Development, Media Education, Qualifications and Career Orientation. From year 6, students learn Spanish and/or French as additional languages, with many bringing other languages from home. Classrooms are equipped with interactive Smart Boards and personal laptops; an in-house IT team supports digital learning and media literacy. Facilities cover science, sports, and music, and all-day care operates 7:30 to 18:00. The school participates in initiatives such as School without Racism, School with Courage, underscoring its commitment to education today.
International School of Hamburg (ISH) is a private, independent, non-profit international school in Hamburg, Germany, serving around 730 students from over 55 nationalities. The school offers a continuous international curriculum from Early Years to Grade 12. The Early Years follow the IEYC; the Junior School uses the IPC with cross-curricular units in Science, History, Geography, Art, Technology and International Understanding, supported by specialist teachers in Music, German, Physical Education, Library Skills and ICT. The Secondary School follows the IB framework: MYP for Grades 6–10 and DP and IBCP for Grades 11–12, with French or Spanish starting in Grade 6. The 41,000-square-metre campus includes a 19,000-square-metre building, a Performing Arts Centre with a 400-seat auditorium, a well-resourced library, campus-wide ICT, and science laboratories. ISH emphasizes pastoral care, EAL and Mother Tongue support, and sustainability, including Eco-School accreditation achieved in 2025 and biodiversity projects. ISH also emphasizes pastoral care and language support.
The school is an Ersatzschule in Schleswig-Holstein and an IB World School in Pinneberg, Germany, serving students aged 6 to 18. The main language of instruction is English, with German taught in parallel and a native German track aligned to Schleswig-Holstein's curriculum. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered for the grades, and a German language track supports native speakers. The pedagogy follows Progressive Education, implemented through Project-Based Learning and Social-Emotional Learning, with interdisciplinary courses and student agency in creating projects. Primary School integrates English and German literacy, includes play across curricula, and provides native German instruction by native speakers. Middle School emphasizes depth in interdisciplinary learning, linking algebra in Geography and literature in Art. The campus features a barefoot nature path and a 3D printer for prototyping. The afternoon program extends learning with project-based activities. CAS and language development are central to IB DP, preparing students for study worldwide.
The Lycée Franco-Allemand Hamburg (LFA Hamburg) is a Franco-German high school co-financed by France and Germany and part of the AEFE network. It serves pupils aged 10 to 18 and offers a bilingual curriculum that blends French and German educational traditions. The partner language is taught daily by native-speaking teachers, and English is introduced from CM2 with additional European languages available. From 4th grade, more subjects are taught jointly in both languages, and from 2nde German and French students study in mixed classes with about half the courses in each language. The school supports bilingual learning across subjects and collaboration across languages; the Franco-German Baccalaureate enables entry to higher education in both countries, and Erasmus+ exchanges are conducted with partner schools. The campus opened at Hartsprung in 2020, with a planned Altona campus near the Elbe in late 2025. Facilities include a central CDI library, a cafeteria, lockers, and new sports halls; media projects such as radio, cinema, and DFG TV are part of the curriculum. After-school care (GBS) operates on-site.
Skandinaviska Skolan i Hamburg is a registered association (e.V.) run by Svenska Klubben in Hamburg and follows the Swedish curriculum. The primary school (kindergarten to grade 6) has been closed since spring 2022. It now offers an afternoon language program and supplementary Swedish for children and youths attending German or international schools. Courses take place at Brahmsallee 99: Thursdays 16:15–18:00 and every other Saturday 10:15–12:30; online sessions are planned for 2025/2026 on Tuesdays 17:15–18:15. The program serves children and youths aged 6–20 and adults through Swedish courses. Fees are €320 per year for government-subsidy eligible students and €395 for non-subsidy eligible students. The supplementary Swedish curriculum focuses on reading, writing and spoken Swedish and includes Swedish culture, geography and history. Teachers from Scandinavia hold Swedish teaching degrees and provide individually tailored instruction in age-integrated groups. The school emphasizes integration into German surroundings with attention to German language and culture. It moved to its current premises in 1957 and maintains a well-stocked library. Historically, it is among the earliest international schools.
Located in Hamburg’s Lokstedt district, École Française de Hambourg (EFHH) serves students from age three through eighteen. The school follows the French National Education curriculum, leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet and the French Baccalaureate. A defining feature of the primary years is the Parity Bilingual Stream, where students receive equal instruction hours in French and German. The campus at Hartsprung features specialized science laboratories, a dedicated multimedia library (BCD/CDI), and indoor sports facilities. A unique initiative at EFHH is the "Sextant" program, which provides individualized guidance for students planning higher education pathways in France, Germany, or other international destinations. As part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network, the school maintains a specific focus on linguistic integration. Facilities include a daily canteen service providing hot meals and a private bus network for student transportation across the city.
Moderne Schule Hamburg is a private school in Hamburg, Germany, following the German curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Learners come from many countries, with teachers from over ten nations. English and Chinese are taught from preschool, and Spanish is offered from grade 10, supporting daily use of multiple languages. Culture Week is held annually, and cross-cultural experiences include class trips to the United States in grade 8 and to China in grade 10. The program emphasizes practical, student-centered learning, with weekly Klassenrat, Study Week and Culture Week, and daily physical education including swimming, sailing, and field hockey. Facilities include a student library, a music room, science rooms, and dining areas; laptops and interactive whiteboards support digital learning, complemented by Bettermarks for mathematics and Office 365. The school operates as a day school with after-school care. Exchange partnerships with Thaddeus Stevens School and Xi'an Foreign Language School enable exchanges.
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