International School Stuttgart - Degerloch Campus

Two ISS campuses are located in the Stuttgart region: Degerloch Campus at Sigmaringer Str. 257, 70597 Stuttgart, Germany; and Sindelfingen Campus at Hallenser Str. 2, 71065 Sindelfingen, Germany. Degerloch offers the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12 and serves ages 3–18, while Sindelfingen serves ages 3–10. A newly inaugurated Upper School campus in Degerloch opened in August 2024. The school operates as a private, non-profit institution.

Early Years (Ages 3-5) IB PYP; Primary Years (Grade 1-5) IB PYP; Middle Years (Grade 6-10) IB MYP; Diploma (Grade 11-12) IB DP.

Private, non-profit international school

Language support includes English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Home/Family Language Programs; Learning Support with Learning Specialists; Pastoral care; Counseling; University and Career Guidance.

Germany

The International School of Stuttgart follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework across all stages. Early Years and Primary Years are delivered within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered for Grades 6–10; and the Diploma Programme (DP) is available for Grades 11–12. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 across two campuses and emphasizes inquiry-based, interdisciplinary learning in line with IB standards. Subject areas include Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Music, Theatre, Visual Art, Design, Physical and Health Education, and Coding; language offerings and language acquisition include English, German, French, and Spanish. The school provides intensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for non-English-speaking students, and language learning is integrated across the IB framework.

DP and MYP results are regularly above the world average. Result updates are published annually in the ISS Academic Profile.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered; it is a globally recognized program that encourages students to take on new challenges, discover their strengths, and grow beyond the classroom.

Balance – the school strives for resilient physical, social, and emotional health. Belonging – the school fosters an environment conducive to empathy, inclusivity, and togetherness. Care – the school champions respect, belonging, and service as core values. The IB framework supports inquiry, collaboration, and global mindedness, contributing to students' social and emotional development. The school promotes a caring community and student well-being through its values and daily practice.

Personalized learning is supported by co-teaching and small-group instruction. Students engage with German language and English as an Additional Language (EAL) as part of the language program.

The primary language of instruction is English, complemented by robust German language offerings and additional opportunities to study Spanish and French.

Balance – we strive for resilient physical, social, and emotional health. Belonging – we foster an environment conducive to empathy, inclusivity, and togetherness. Care – we champion respect, belonging, and service as core values. Service – we value community, partnership, and collaboration.

Safeguarding remains a core priority, and all appointments are subject to comprehensive child-protection checks.

1. Complete our Pre-Application Form to start the process. After submission, you receive login credentials for the Admissions Portal to complete the application. The portal allows you to save progress and return as needed. Admissions requests for both campuses are administered from the Degerloch Campus.

2. Upload the required documents in electronic format: passport copy of the applicant; passport-sized photo; school reports for the last two years (translated into English if necessary; not required for Early Years applicants); proof of vaccination against measles is mandatory under German law for all childcare facilities and must be provided before enrollment is finalized.

3. ISS operates on rolling admissions, so early applications are encouraged as places are limited. Applications are only valid for the specific school year for which they are submitted. Submitting an application does not reserve a place.

4. ISS is a non-profit private school. Operating costs are funded primarily through tuition fees, complemented by state subsidies from Baden-Württemberg and additional support from the cities of Stuttgart and Sindelfingen for Early Years programs. The tuition fees for the 2026–2027 school year are as follows: Early Years 3 & Early Years €14,950; Kindergarten €19,250; Grades 1–5 €20,900; Grades 6–8 €22,350; Grades 9–10 €22,950; Grades 11–12 €24,600. The application fee is €750; a one-time €9,000 per student applies with installment options for Early Years and Grades 1–12. Grant-in-Aid (GIA) is available to families who meet eligibility requirements through a means-tested application process.

Grant-in-Aid (GIA) is available to families who meet eligibility requirements through a means-tested application process. Application Forms can be requested from the Grant-in-Aid Office.