The information on this school’s profile is taken from publicly available sources, and has been collated by AI and curated by human moderators. Every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy, but factual inaccuracies are possible. If you would like to report inaccurate information please email support@doris.school
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), German Curriculum
Taught languages German, English, French, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Obermayr International School in Schwalbach am Taunus is a German-law international school opened in 2009. It offers a German curriculum alongside the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and serves ages 0–18, including nursery to grade 13. The 40,000 m² campus hosts bilingual primary and secondary education; lessons run 8 am–3 pm with after-school care until 6 pm and a Mensa. Class sizes are around 22 pupils, with immersion teaching in German and English and native speaker delivery. Upper secondary is bilingual, with Einführungsphase (years 10–11) and Qualifikationsphase (years 11–13), five Leistungskurse and Grundkurse across four subject fields: sprachlich-literarisch-künstlerisches, gesellschaftswissenschaftliches, mathematisch-naturwissenschaftlich-technisches, and Sport. A second language is required; bilingual tracks use English in certain subjects. Abitur is the university entrance qualification, with Hessisches Internationales Abitur possible when English-taught courses are completed, and Cambridge test preparation for US universities. The school uses a web-based learning platform and emphasizes integration and intercultural learning.
Am Weißen Stein, 65824 Schwalbach am Taunus, Germany
The Essentials
Obermayr International School has instruction in German, English.
Location
Schwalbach am Taunus, Germany. The campus is at Am weißen Stein, 65824 Schwalbach am Taunus. The school is an international school under German law and offers bilingual programs at Grundschule, Realschule, Gymnasium (G8 and G9), and Gymnasiale Oberstufe.
Full-day supervision; high degree of individualized learning support; English as a second language; additional learning support provisions; leisure and sports activities
Country affiliation
Germany
School day structure
Full-day school day (Ganztag)
Bus service
Obermayr Europa-Schule operates a daily shuttle bus between Bierstadter Straße and Berliner Straße, and between Hohenstaufenstraße and Berliner Straße. Morning bus at 7:50; afternoon at approximately 15:05 and 16:50. Eligible riders include siblings and students using long-distance bus lines 21, 22, 23 from northeast suburbs. Short-distance Eschborn-Süd tickets: 1 EUR per ticket or 35 EUR for 40 tickets. For Obermayr International School, current timetable (PDF) is available; ticket prices: long-distance 1.50 EUR per ticket or 50 EUR for 40 tickets; short-distance 1.00 EUR per ticket or 35 EUR for 40 tickets.
Fees
Application fee - A one-time registration (application/enrolment) fee of EUR 260 is payable when the contract is concluded.
Tuition fees by school year (annual amount and monthly rate) - Bilingual Primary School (all-day care model to 15:00, including school, lunch, and care 08:00–18:00): EUR 7,500 per year (EUR 625 per month). - Bilingual Grammar School (G9) / Bilingual Realschule (from Grade 7) (including school, lunch, and care 08:00–17:00): EUR 6,000 per year (EUR 500 per month). - Bilingual Plus Grammar School (G8) (including school, lunch, and care 08:00–17:00): EUR 6,300 per year (EUR 525 per month). - Bilingual Upper Secondary School (Gymnasiale Oberstufe) (school only): EUR 5,460 per year (EUR 455 per month).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed monthly and the monthly amount is due by the 5th day of each month. - If a SEPA bank direct-debit (direct mandate) is authorised, the school will debit the account on the 15th of each month. - A monthly sibling discount of EUR 25 is applied for additional children attending the school.
Boarding fees - No boarding fees apply. The school's published fees cover day-school provision and associated care; no boarding provision or boarding charges are listed.
Other costs and fees - Annual sport-hall levy: EUR 120 per year. - Charges for photocopies, materials and other ancillary services are billed in addition to tuition; these charges are invoiced at the semester/half‑year (or at the end of the first term as indicated in the fee information). - No separate uniform fee or specified uniform cost is listed among the published charges.
Refund information - No explicit refund or fee‑refund policy is specified in the published fee schedule. Charges such as registration fees and semester ancillary charges are presented without an accompanying refund statement.
Fee payment options - Payment by bank transfer and SEPA direct-debit (direct mandate) are provided as the means of payment; the school supplies bank details for transfers and for direct debit. The bank details shown are: Bank für Sozialwirtschaft, IBAN DE73 3702 0500 0008 6421 00, BIC BFSWDE33XXX. - No credit-card payment method or card-processing option is listed in the published fee information.
Summary of findings and omitted items - The published fee schedule provides clear figures for registration, annual and monthly tuition by school type, the sport-hall levy, ancillary-copy/material charges, sibling discount and bank payment details. A refund policy and any uniform or explicit exam fees are not specified in the published schedule.
Academics
Obermayr International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), German Curriculum for students aged 0.5 to 18.
Curriculum
The Obermayr International School Schwalbach's upper secondary is bilingual. The gymnasiale Oberstufe is bilingual. The upper secondary is divided into Einführungsphase (years 10–11) and Qualifikationsphase (years 11–13). There are five Leistungskurse and two-, three-, or four-hour Grundkurse, with Pflicht- und Wahlpflichtfächer. Subjects are organized into four fields: sprachlich-literarisch-künstlerisches; gesellschaftswissenschaftliches; mathematisch-naturwissenschaftlich-technisches; and Sport. A second language is required, with German, English, and French among the options; bilingual tracks use English in certain subjects. The Abitur is the university entrance qualification; Hessisches Internationales Abitur can be earned when appropriate courses are completed in English for relevant subjects, and there is Cambridge-test preparation for admission to US universities. There is a web-based learning platform to support teaching and learning. The Abitur examination comprises five subjects with a mix of written and oral assessments.
Student Teacher Ratio
There are 586 students and 73 teachers; year groups range from 30 to 45 students, and parallel course groups run with 8–15 students.
Higher Education Progression
The Abitur serves as the university entrance qualification. The Hessisches Internationales Abitur certificate can be earned with suitable English-taught coursework. Cambridge-test preparation is provided to support admission to US universities.
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the second language of instruction. Primary school – bilingual; Realschule – bilingual; Gymnasium – bilingual G8; Gymnasium – bilingual G9; Upper secondary (Gymnasiale Oberstufe) – bilingual.
Admissions
Admissions
1. The bilingual primary school is located in Schwalbach am Taunus, Am weißen Stein, on a 40,000 m² grounds. 2. Tuition is in German and English, taught using immersion. 3. The school operates as an all‑day school from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an after‑school program until 6 p.m. (Friday until 5 p.m.). 4. Each class consists of about 22 pupils, enabling individual coaching and support.
2. Eligibility: All children who meet the primary school admission requirements can be admitted. An interview and an entrance assessment are held in the school as part of the admissions process. Admission is decided by the Headmaster. The admissions process is conducted in accordance with Hessen school regulations.
3. Post‑admission steps: The Secretariat provides registration support for prospective families, with registration Mon‑Fri from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For questions about admissions, please write to the Secretariat.
Scholarships
15% of school places are offered at a reduced rate to students whose families cannot regularly afford the regular school fees due to low income. These scholarships are offered by the Europa-Schule Dr. Obermayr e.V. and all affiliated Obermayr schools in the network. Further information can be found in the school's fees documentation.
FAQs
What ages does Obermayr International School serve?
Obermayr International School serves students aged 0 to 18.
What curriculum does Obermayr International School follow?
The Obermayr International School Schwalbach's upper secondary is bilingual. The gymnasiale Oberstufe is bilingual. The upper secondary is divided into Einführungsphase (years 10–11) and Qualifikationsphase (years 11–13). There are five.
Where is Obermayr International School located?
Schwalbach am Taunus, Germany. The campus is at Am weißen Stein, 65824 Schwalbach am Taunus. The school is an international school under German law and offers bilingual programs at Grundschule, Realschule, Gymnasium (G8 and G9), and Gymnasiale.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fee**
- A one-time registration (application/enrolment) fee of EUR 260 is payable when the contract is concluded.
**Tuition fees by school year (annual amount and monthly rate)**
- Bilingual Primary School (all-day care model to.
How many students attend Obermayr International School?
The school has approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
There are 586 students and 73 teachers; year groups range from 30 to 45 students, and parallel course groups run with 8–15 students.
What languages are taught?
German and English are taught. Bilingual tracks provide German–English instruction across primary and secondary levels. In the bilingual primary program, the English-speaking portion is about 44% in Grades 1–2 and about 50% in Grades 3–4. Programs.
How does the admissions process work?
1. The bilingual primary school is located in Schwalbach am Taunus, Am weißen Stein, on a 40,000 m² grounds. 2. Tuition is in German and English, taught using immersion. 3. The school operates as an all‑day school from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an.
What facilities does the school have?
Opened in 2009, the Obermayr International School in Schwalbach am Taunus is a bilingual (German/English) primary school on a 40,000 m² green campus. The school is fully accredited by the state of Hessen. It offers all-day supervision with English.
What extracurricular activities are available?
All-day supervision and highly individualized support for the learning process. English is the second school language. Additional tuition is available.
When was Obermayr International School founded?
Obermayr International School was founded in 2009.
