The International School of Düsseldorf offers a high-quality international education in English, funded almost entirely through tuition fees paid by parents and/or their employers. Top faculty are recruited from around the world.
Our fees are competitive with other respected international schools in Germany and cover*:
- all course books and materials
- the one-to-one iPad programme in the Elementary School
- school field trips
- IB programme costs
- regular IB examination fees
- learning support
- support for English as an Additional Language learners
- grade 12 graduation.
* ISD reserves the right to change the activities and services covered by tuition fees on an annual basis.
FEE SCHEDULE 2026-2027
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Pre-school |
€20,930 |
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Grades 1, 2 |
€20,930 |
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Grades 3, 4, 5 |
€21,760 |
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Grades 6, 7, 8 |
€23,420 |
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Grade 9 |
€25,000 |
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Grade 10 |
€25,350 |
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Grade 11 |
€27,820 |
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Grade 12 |
€28,270 |
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Admission Fee |
€6,500 |
Students who arrive or leave during the course of the school year may have their tuition fee adjusted in accordance with the terms of their contract.
OPTIONAL COSTS
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AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES |
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| Students can have fun, make new friends, learn new skills and develop new interests with our broad range of extra-curricular activities. Activities are taught by ISD teachers and community members, with the majority taking place on campus at the end of the school day. Costs vary by activity. |
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AFTER-SCHOOL CARE (CUB CLUB) |
| Cub Club is ISD's after-school child care programme, providing a safe, nurturing place of supervision and activities for elementary school age children at the end of every school day until 18:00. The cost (2024-25) is €15 per day. |
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ARTS FESTIVAL TRIPS |
| Senior School students in the Performing Arts (theatre, choir, and orchestra) have the opportunity to attend AMIS (Association for Music in International Schools) and ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association) festivals throughout the year. Costs vary depending on the location and nature of the festival. |
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CAFETERIA |
| Subsidised hot lunches can be purchased in the elementary school and senior school cafeterias on each school day. Freshly cooked vegetables, side salads, and fresh fruit or a dessert are available with all meal options. A full vegetarian option is also offered each day. In 2024-25 a full lunch menu costs: €4.17 (Reception - grade 2); €5.56 (grades 3-5); €5.95 (grades 6-12). |
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MOTHER TONGUE PROGRAMME |
| Our Mother Tongue courses are offered as after-school activities for students to maintain and continue developing their first language. These are provided by private language tutors and language schools. Prices vary. |
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PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS |
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In addition to ISD’s robust IB Music programme, students also have the opportunity to learn or perfect an instrument with our professional private music teachers. Over 20 tutors offer lessons on a variety of instruments, including:
Costs vary per instructor.
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SPORTS TEAMS |
| Our competitive sports teams take part in citywide (ISD Sportverein), statewide (City Championships), and international competitions (NECIS). Fees vary per sport. |
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SUMMER CAMPS |
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Every year, ISD offers a range of summer camps, both for ISD students as well as for students attending other local schools. The focus is on having fun, making friends, and learning new skills. Our Summer 2026 offering includes: Kinder Camps (3) | Activities Camps (3) | AI & Robotics | English | German | Theatre & Theatre Tech | Music | Ceramics (full) | Painting & Textiles | Sailing | Basketball | Soccer | Volleyball | Multi-Sport.
2026 camp fees vary between €200 and €300 for a five-day (09:00-14:00) experience.
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FEES ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS
We firmly believe that a family’s financial situation should not deter any student who would benefit from an ISD education from applying to our school.
In order to preserve the international and social diversity of our ISD, we have established a Financial Assistance & Scholarship programme for eligible students who would benefit from an international education but who otherwise may not be able to attend ISD.
A limited number of Financial Assistance ‘scholarships’ are made available each year to those families who meet the criteria. Financial Assistance is offered in the form of a tuition fee reduction, based on the family’s specific financial circumstances.
If you have any questions that are not answered below, please contact us at scholarship@isdedu.de.
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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APPLICATION CRITERIA (students) |
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Financial Assistance is available to both new and previously enrolled students at ISD who fulfil the academic requirements. In order to be considered for Financial Assistance, there should be a clear benefit for the student of an international education. In addition, students must demonstrate and commit to:
The student and at least one parent must be resident in Germany.
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APPLICATION CRITERIA (financial) |
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All applicants must provide proof of their financial situation via the Financial Assistance application form and the required documents. The family must not have access to alternative financial support through an employer, their own company, government assistance, or any other means of sponsorship.
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS |
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For new students, the Financial Assistance form should be completed and submitted at the time of applying to ISD. In order to be considered, the student must first be academically accepted by the Principal (Elementary or Secondary) and space must be available in the respective grade level.
For current students, the form should be submitted no later than April for assistance in the following school year.
All applications must be made in either English or German. Supporting documents must also be made available in one of these languages. All translations must be certified.
The form and required documents can be submitted either electronically to scholarship@isdedu.de or in hard copy to:
International School of Düsseldorf e.V. Finance Department Niederrheinstraße 336 40489 Düsseldorf All applicants must be available to attend an interview with the Director of Finance & Administration.
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION |
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The deadline for applications is April each year for assistance in the following year, and is advertised on the ISD website (isdedu.de) and in local press.
Applications received after the deadline will be considered only where funds are still available. The Financial Assistance Committee meets no later than May of each year to review applications and allocate assistance.
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LEVEL OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE |
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The level of Financial Assistance granted is based on a family’s gross annual worldwide income, including all positive earnings regardless of origin and taxable status.
Child benefits/family allowances are also considered income. Negative income will not be deducted from positive income. The income table for Financial Assistance will be discussed during the interview.
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CONDITIONS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE |
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An offer of Financial Assistance is only valid for the academic year in which it is made. Renewal is possible upon application, however no guarantee is made for future years. ISD reserves its right to change its Financial Assistance policy, including procedures, timelines, and supporting documentation at any time.
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DATA PROTECTION |
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All applications for Financial Assistance are treated with the strictest confidence, in line with prevailing German data protection laws.
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