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Nationalities
| Number of students |
800+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50+ |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:5 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
ISS provides an intensive and individual EAL (English as an Additional Language) program. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French, Spanish, Mother Tongue Classes in Elementary School (e.g. Japanese, Chinese, Hindi) |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
Varies from subject to subject |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are well provisioned with technology tools and our IT environment provides a well-supported 1:1 ‘Bring-your-own-laptop’ expectation for grades 6-12. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, MYP Certificate |
| Results in these examinations |
DP average score in 2021: 37 with 98% pass rate |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on grade level and subject. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Close to 100% - sometimes students opt for a gap year |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Pull out and push-in learning support |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Individualised programmes and challenges |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview & individual assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Level of English and Maths are assessed, entry into the school is non-selective |
| Waiting list |
In some gardes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8.10 |
| School finish time |
3.30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
For an additional fee, ISS provides an extended day program for students aged 3-6 that runs from 14:50 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. |
| School bus service available |
ISS does not provide transportation services at this point of time but hopes to do so in the near future. Both campuses are well served by public transportation. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The lunch program offers two options (meat or fish/vegetarian). |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
PE is a regular timetabled subject |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Rooftop library, science laboratories, music rooms, art and design rooms, technology rooms, library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playgrounds, gyms |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School Stuttgart school was founded in 1985 and has grown steadily ever since. Today, more than 800 students representing around 50 different nationalities are educated on two separate campuses, one situated in Stuttgart Degerloch and one situated in Sindelfingen, both offering outstanding education to internationally minded families in the Stuttgart region. ISS is a fully accredited IB World School, offering three IB programmes, PYP, MYP and DP. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Learning at the ISS combines an individual’s predispositions and experiences with the acquisition of skills, knowledge and understanding, to nurture and develop character and intellect. |