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The school is located at Haardter Straße 1D, 67433 Neustadt an der Weinstraße.

ISN serves students aged 4–18 with Early Years (ages 4-5), Cambridge Primary Years (ages 5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 11-14), Cambridge Upper Secondary – IGCSE (ages 14-16), Cambridge Advanced AS/A Level (ages 16-18), and a Personal Development Programme (ages 12-18).

The school is a private international, English-language full-day school organized as a GmbH (Limited liability company).

Learning partners come from 20 nations.

ISN differentiates learning and provides additional academic, emotional or social support to learning partners as needed.

Germany

Lessons begin at 08:30 and end at 15:30 for Primary and Secondary; on Wednesdays, Primary ends at 12:00 and Secondary at 13:00; morning care starts at 08:00; after-school care runs until 17:00; after-school activities run until 17:00.

ISN provides daily school meals through an experienced local caterer, Sonneck, with meals prepared from fresh produce and options for vegetarians and gluten-free diets; allergens are identified in advance in accordance with LMIV.

The school is International School Neustadt a. d. Weinstraße GmbH, with Vjeko Kovac as General Manager/School Principal. The address is Haardter Straße 1, 67433 Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany; HRB 42906 (Amtsgericht Ludwigshafen).

ISN's educational offer combines the Cambridge Programmes (Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and International AS & A Levels) with elements from SBW Haus des Lernens, summarized by the motto 'Curriculum Follows Passion.' The Curriculum includes Early Years (age 4), Cambridge Primary Years (ages 5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 12–14), Cambridge Upper Secondary – IGCSE (ages 15–16), and Cambridge Advanced Programme – AS & A Levels (ages 17–18). All learning partners are taught in English, with a strong emphasis on German language learning and support for non-English speakers. Global Perspectives connects English, Mathematics, Science and IT/digital literacy. In Secondary Years, learners participate in ISN's Personal Development Programme, supported by coaching and the SBW Lernens approach together with Creativa. ISN is an official Cambridge examination centre for Cambridge Primary, IGCSE and A Levels.

Small class sizes and individualisation of learning are part of ISN's approach.

There is a pathway to university entry.

The Personal Development Programme supports learners' talents with coaching. SBW Future Skills focuses on six competencies: Passion, Resilience, Global Identity, Sustainability, Acting Outside the Box and Entrepreneurship.

The school recognises the importance of social and emotional development as part of personal growth. The school values the talents and passions of each learner equally and supports them to pursue what they dream. ISN adopts a holistic approach that recognises academic, social and emotional development as crucial to personal development.

ISN focuses on differentiated learning and acknowledges that some learners may require further academic, emotional or social support. Small class sizes and an individualised approach help tailor education to each learner.

Language of instruction is English. German language support is available for native and non-native German speakers, and non-native English speakers have an English as a Second Language (ESL) programme within Primary Years.

Health care includes certified first-aiders who care for the physical and mental wellbeing of children.

ISN provides a safe and caring learning environment.

1. Contact ISN via email or phone. You will receive all the required documents needed to enrol your child(ren) at ISN. ISN staff are available to answer questions you may have about the school and admissions process.

2. Getting to know each other. ISN invites you to a meeting, either in person or online. This is a chance to learn about ISN's approach and caring school culture. Following the meeting, you will be taken on a tour around the school by our Marketing Manager or School Principal.

3. Enrolment
Early Years – Primary Years (ages 4-11). Admissions are possible at any time during the school year, depending on capacity. Before enrolment, students (learning partners) participate in a trial period of a week to experience the learning environment and to get to know the educational approach. After the trial, a final meeting with the Marketing Manager and/or School Principal shares feedback, and all relevant documents (previous report cards, confidential reports, etc.) should be sent before this meeting.

Secondary Years (ages 11-18). Joining ISN is possible at any time during the school year, depending on the availability of places. Before enrolment, students (learning partners) participate in a trial period of a week. After the trial, a final meeting is scheduled with the Marketing Manager and/or School Principal to share feedback, and all relevant documents should be sent before this meeting.

4. Joining the ISN Community. After signing the enrolment contract, your child(ren) may begin their first day at ISN. The school welcomes new learning partners with a warm ISN welcome during their first days at school, and the team provides ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition.