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Heidelberg International School (HIS) is an IB World School in Germany offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme on a campus. The school serves students from age 4 to 18, with English as the language of instruction, German lessons at all levels, and Spanish offered in grades 6–10. The school day runs 08:15–15:10, with DP extending to 16:00; lunch is provided by a caterer. Class sizes are around 23, with 250–300 students on campus. The IB curriculum guides learning from inquiry‑based PYP through MYP with Language Acquisition in English, German and Spanish, to the Diploma Programme, including Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. The school promotes service and community involvement through projects, supported by MaiaLearning for university guidance. In 2025, DP results showed a high of 44, an average of 34 and 100% pass; graduates pursue universities in Europe, the USA, Canada and the UK.
Located in Heidelberg as part of Heidelberger Privatschulcentrum (HPC) within the F+U Group, HPC International School serves students aged 6 to 18 with the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Instruction is primarily in English, with a bilingual concept that includes a German Language and Literature course enabling native German speakers to pursue the bilingual IB Diploma; German as a foreign language is offered, along with Spanish and Chinese at differentiated levels. The campus at Slevogtstraße 3-5, 69126 Heidelberg, has classrooms, laboratories, a library and a film studio to support inquiry-based, hands-on learning. The school welcomes students from more than 20 nations and is led by Dr. Elke Heinicke. Signature features include CLIL-based teaching across subjects, Deeper Learning in the elementary program, and real-world opportunities through internships, student-run companies and Zukunftscoaches. The school offers an exchange program and after-school activities that enrich learning beyond regular classes.
Metropolitan International School in Viernheim provides bilingual education for students aged three months to 18 years. The school follows the Cambridge International curriculum integrated with German state curriculum standards. Students work toward IGCSEs and A-Levels. The campus includes a dedicated nursery, a forest kindergarten, and secondary facilities equipped with science labs and a cafeteria serving fresh meals. A notable feature is the school's extended day program, which operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, incorporating supervised study periods and various afternoon activities. This structure supports families by combining classroom learning with extracurricular engagement on one site. Students study primarily in English and German, preparing them for both local and international transitions. The school is officially recognized as a state-approved "Ersatzschule." This dual-pathway approach ensures learners meet German educational requirements while attaining international qualifications. All-day care is available throughout the year, including during most autumn, Easter, and summer holidays.
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