International School Ruhr

In short: International School Ruhr is a private, secular, co-ed international school in Essen, Germany. It offers the IB. Stages: preschool, primary, middle school and high school (ages 3–18). Taught in English.

Type: Private · Secular · Co-ed
Ages: 3–18 · Preschool to high school
Curricula: IB
Languages: English + 2

Awards & accreditations

IB World School PYP · MYP · DP

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Fees

Fees on request

The school shares its fees, enrolment and extras on request.

Curriculum & results

Stages · ages 3–18

IS Ruhr is organised in three sections: Early Years (ages 3 to 6), Primary Years (Grades 1 to 5) and Secondary Years (Grades 6 to 12). It follows the IB PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme; with certain subject combinations and grades the IB Diploma is recognised in Germany as the Internationales Abitur.

Approach · General Curriculum

IS Ruhr follows the inquiry-based philosophy of the SBW group and the IB, focusing on student agency, real-life learning and close relationships between staff, students and parents, so that each child becomes a confident, future-ready global citizen.

Languages

English is the language of instruction. German is taught as a language and used in play-based situations, and Spanish is also part of the teaching offer.

Programmes & accreditations

IB World SchoolAuthorised to teach International Baccalaureate programmes

IB Primary Years ProgrammeInternational Baccalaureate

IB Middle Years ProgrammeInternational Baccalaureate

IB Diploma ProgrammeInternational Baccalaureate

Open Days

Visit the school on a date that suits youNo open days scheduled right now. Ask for a private tour and the school will propose a date.

Location

Moltkeplatz 61, Essen, 45138, Germany

Facilities & services

Facilities

Learning takes place both indoors and outdoors, with play-based spaces for the Early Years Centre and classrooms for the primary and secondary sections. Students also explore the city of Essen, the Ruhr region and Germany as part of their learning.

Services

Families can use early morning care from 7:30 and after-school care until 17:00 at an extra charge, a scholarship programme and an active Parents' Association.

Learning support

After-school activities

After-school activities run until 17:00 (16:00 on Wednesdays) and include drama club, choir and piano lessons for the youngest pupils, while older students complete Creativity, Activity and Service projects such as music events like IS Ruhr Unplugged and student-led film productions.