Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
730 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
55 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20 % local, 80 % international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
52 % |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
Maximum class sizes are 20 in the Early Childhood Centre and 24 across the rest of the school. |
| Average number of students per class |
The average class size is currently at approx. 17 students per class in Junior and Secondary School. In the Early Childhood Centre, the average class size is at 13. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
- Interactive whiteboard (or touch screen) facilities in every classroom
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| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
There is no religious affiliation. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Average IB Diploma score in 2019: 32.02 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework is assigned from grade 5 with expected homework times increasing with the grade level |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Our Student Support Service Team is available for students with mild to moderate learning needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Modular learning and classes in different levels provide extra challenges for some students. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All students from Grade 6 to 12 have to take placement tests in both English and Mathematics. |
| Waiting list |
There is a waiting list for certain grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
ISH has an ongoing admissions process. Students can enter throughout the year. |
| School start time |
ECC and Junior School: 8:30
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| Supervised care before/after school |
After school care is provided. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
40+ activities offered. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theater, science lab |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- Large outdoor soccer pitch with artifical lawn
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School of Hamburg was Germany’s very first international school. For more than half a century it delivers excellent international education.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
ISH strives to inspire and motivate every student. Faculty and administrators work together to provide inspired educational leadership to all students at ISH. |