From Kindergarten to Elementary School: ISR Opens a New International Elementary School in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel
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A New International Elementary School in Düsseldorf
In August 2027, ISR International School on the Rhine will open the ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf in Oberkassel. The school welcomes children in Grades 1 to 6 and extends the international education that families already know from the ISR Kindergarten Düsseldorf in nearby Niederkassel.
From Kindergarten to Elementary School in Düsseldorf
ISR operates its own kindergarten in Düsseldorf-Niederkassel, the ISR Kindergarten Düsseldorf, only a short distance from the new school in Oberkassel. This is why we speak of a continuous path from kindergarten to elementary school: children can move seamlessly from our kindergarten into Grade 1 of the ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf, in a familiar pedagogical environment, close to home and within the same ISR Community. Families who join from other kindergartens are, of course, equally welcome.
After Grade 6, students continue their education from Grade 7 onward at the ISR campus in Neuss, where ISR offers the full path to Grade 12 and internationally recognized qualifications. In this way, children can complete their entire educational journey within ISR, from kindergarten to graduation.
International Education in English in Düsseldorf
The language of instruction is English. German is taught as a compulsory core subject from the very beginning, providing a living connection to local culture. Both languages are taught at varying levels of proficiency, in response to each child’s individual linguistic development. The curriculum also encompasses Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Theater, Physical Education, Computer Science and Social Emotional Learning. Established methodologies such as Talk for Writing and White Rose Maths encourage independent, creative and critical thinking.
A Third Language from Grade 6 in Düsseldorf
In Grade 6, students begin learning a third language and may choose from Spanish, French, Japanese or Mandarin. The program develops reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, oral communication, writing and cultural awareness. It complements the study of English and German within a comprehensive international curriculum, which ISR continues from early childhood to Grade 12.
All-Day School in Düsseldorf without Additional Cost
The ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf is an all-day school, open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Care throughout the day is included without additional cost, and lessons are not canceled. Teachers provide individual support, so that each child can learn at a pace appropriate to their abilities.
A Historic School Building in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel
The ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf is located in the “Old Comenius,” a building with more than a century of educational history. The school it housed was founded in 1908 on the initiative of Nikolaus Knopp, then mayor of Heerdt, whose jurisdiction included Oberkassel, Niederkassel and Lörick. The founding was a forward-looking decision, as Oberkassel grew considerably after the first bridge across the Rhine was built. The school opened at Roonstraße 9 as a “Higher Boys’ School” and in 1912 moved into a modern building at Comeniusplatz, now Comeniusstraße 1.
In the early 1950s, the school was officially named Comenius-Gymnasium in honor of the educator Johann Amos Comenius. His motto, Omnes omnia omnino (“Everyone, everything, entirely”), still adorns the historic façade. It expresses his vision of a universal, comprehensive and thorough education, accessible to every person regardless of age, background or gender. In 1972, the Comenius-Gymnasium relocated to its present site between Hansaallee and Lütticher Straße.
At ISR, we unite this tradition with a clear vision for the future. The historic building is currently being renovated and will offer a spacious auditorium, a modern sports hall, a new library, small and comfortably furnished classrooms, and newly designed playgrounds and outdoor learning spaces. Omnes omnia omnino is more relevant today than ever and inspires us every day.
Admissions to the ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf
Applications are accepted throughout the year. We warmly invite interested families to get to know us, to meet our teachers and to learn more about our kindergarten and school. Campus tours at the Oberkassel site will begin in 2027, as the renovation nears completion. Further information and appointments are available at www.isr-school.de.
