Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
340 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
40% local to 60% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
BIS aims to create a supportive environment for each student, ensuring that learning support requirements are identified, assessed and implemented as soon as practicable. BIS endeavours to encourage and enables all students to have full access to all elements of the School Curriculum and a clear understanding of the assessment policy in the various areas of the school. |
| Learning support offered |
Smaller classes means that teachers are able to differentiate in the classroom by content, the knowledge and skills students need to master, by process, the activities students use to master the content, and by outcome, the methods students use to demonstrate learning. This is further supported by specialists on the staff who have experience in such areas as Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Social and Emotional Disorders (EBSD). |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Bus and Tram |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISB offers many clubs and activities. |
| Facilities at the school |
Boarding facilities, library, Science labs and links with the local universities, music, sporting and creative arts clubs in the local area. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football, Handball, Basketball, Volleyball and swimming are all connected to the school through the University campus |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School of Bremen offers an English-language education from Kindergarten to Grade 12, leading to examinations with the University of Cambridge International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The ISB is an IB World School. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISB is an independent school for students pursuing an international learning experience within the community of Bremen. In partnership with family and community, ISB maintains a high commitment to educational excellence in both teaching and learning. It provides an academic, social and physical education in English that promotes the development of responsible, ethical citizens in an ever-changing global society. |