An international school with an IB program suits motivated students who want a demanding, internationally recognized education and families who put multilingualism, cultural diversity, and academic excellence at the center.
The IB Diploma offers international recognition, a broad range of subjects, and strong preparation for university study abroad, while still counting as a full university entrance qualification in Germany.
Yes, a German child can earn the IB Diploma at an international school that is a recognized IB World School and, if the KMK requirements are met, use it to obtain the German general university entrance qualification.
Passing the IB Diploma is demanding but absolutely achievable: it requires two years of focused work, yet the global average is around 30.6 of 45 points and well-prepared schools reach a 100% pass rate.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally recognized educational program, founded in 1968, whose two-year IB Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12 prepares students for universities worldwide.
A private school in Germany usually follows the national curriculum and teaches in German, while an international school teaches an internationally recognized curriculum in English to students from many nations.
You should enroll your child at an international school as early as possible, ideally between January and March of the year before the desired start, although applications are accepted throughout the year.
An IB school follows the internationally recognized International Baccalaureate curriculum and prepares students for universities worldwide, while regular private schools in Germany follow the German system and lead to the Abitur.
An all-day school offers a structured program of education and care throughout the day, with lunch, homework supervision, and activities following lessons, unlike a half-day school that ends at midday.
An international school teaches in English, follows an internationally recognized curriculum with qualifications such as the Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma, and prepares students for universities worldwide, unlike a regular German school.
