In principle, any child can switch to a private school in Germany, provided they meet the specific admission requirements of the school in question.
When visiting an international school, ask about its curriculum and qualifications, the school community and values, its facilities, and how it supports each child individually.
International schools handle different learning levels through regular assessment of learning progress, differentiated tasks, flexible learning groups, language support, and individual guidance.
At an international private school in Düsseldorf, students can earn the Cambridge IGCSE in grades 9 and 10 and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in grades 11 and 12, both recognized worldwide.
Switching to a private school is possible in principle at any grade level, from elementary school to the upper grades, usually at the start of a school year but often also during the year.
You apply to an international school in Germany by filling out an admissions questionnaire, visiting the school, submitting school reports, taking an assessment test, and then receiving an offer of admission.
You prepare a child emotionally for an international school by taking their feelings seriously, making the move tangible in small steps such as visiting the school together, keeping routines stable, and staying closely involved during the first weeks.
In the IB Diploma Programme, students take six subjects from six subject groups (languages, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and the arts) and must also complete the three core elements: the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS.
An international school in Neuss teaches predominantly in English, follows an internationally recognized curriculum, leads to diplomas such as the Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma, and admits students through a clearly structured process that parents should start early.
An international school can offer children intensive multilingualism, internationally oriented diplomas, everyday cultural diversity, individual learning paths, and early preparation for university and careers, depending on the specific school and the child's goals.
