ISR in Numbers: Facts and Figures
As of October 2026
ISR International School on the Rhine is an English-language international school with locations in Düsseldorf and Neuss. More than 1,200 children and students from 60 nations learn at ISR, from Kindergarten through Grade 12. In 2026, ISR's graduating class achieved an average IB Diploma score of 36 points, compared with a world average of 30.8, with a 100% pass rate.
This page collects the key facts and figures about ISR in one place: students, exam results, locations, curriculum, and university destinations. ISR updates it every year after the IB results are published.
- 1,200+Children and students across all ISR locations
- 60 nationsRepresented in the ISR community
- 36 pointsAverage IB Diploma score, Class of 2026 (world average: 30.8)
- 100%IB Diploma pass rate, Class of 2026
- 8 yearsAverage length of stay at ISR
- 150,000 m²Campus in Neuss
- Since 2008Authorized IB World School
- 4 locationsIn Düsseldorf, Neuss, and Meerbusch
Students and Community
| Children and students across all ISR locations | More than 1,200 |
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| Students at the Neuss school (Kindergarten–Grade 12) | Around 1,050 |
| Nationalities | 60 |
| Average length of stay at ISR | 8 years |
| Language of instruction | English, with German for every student |
| Founded | 2003 (Neuss campus) |
Sources: Why ISR and ISR Education Group.
Exam Results 2026
| IB Diploma: average score | 36 points out of 45 (world average: 30.8) |
|---|---|
| IB Diploma: pass rate | 100% |
| IB Diploma: 40 points or more | 24% of candidates |
| IB Diploma: bilingual diplomas | 59% of candidates |
| ISR High School Diploma: pass rate | 100% (accredited by Cognia) |
| Cambridge IGCSE: pass rate | 100% |
| Cambridge IGCSE: exams graded A* or A | 66% |
| DELF (French): pass rate | 100%, top score 96.5 out of 100 |
The IB Diploma and the ISR High School Diploma figures refer to the Class of 2026; IGCSE and DELF figures refer to the 2026 exam session. The IB world average is published by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Details: Paths to University.
Locations
| ISR International School on the Rhine, main campus | Konrad-Adenauer-Ring 2, 41464 Neuss · Kindergarten through Grade 12 · campus of 150,000 m² · kindergarten care 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · founded 2003 |
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| ISR Kindergarten Düsseldorf | Niederkasseler Kirchweg 36, 40547 Düsseldorf-Niederkassel · ages 3 to 6 · English with daily German · care 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · opened 2020 |
| ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf | Altes Comenius, Comeniusstraße 1, 40545 Düsseldorf-Oberkassel · Grades 1 to 6 · full-day care 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM at no extra cost · 1:6 staff-to-student ratio · opening August 2027 |
| ISR Kindergarten Meerbusch | Isseldyk 51, 40667 Meerbusch · ages 1 to 6 · German-language with a bilingual program · care 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
Overview: ISR Education Group and International School in Düsseldorf.
Curriculum and Qualifications
| Elementary School (Grades 1–6) | Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum |
|---|---|
| Secondary School, Grades 7–8 | Cambridge Lower Secondary; optional Cambridge Checkpoint examinations in Grade 8 |
| Secondary School, Grades 9–10 | Cambridge IGCSE |
| Secondary School, Grades 11–12 | IB Diploma Programme; authorized IB World School since 2008 |
| Diplomas for every graduate | 2: the IB Diploma and the ISR High School Diploma (26 credits, Grades 9–12, accredited by Cognia) |
| Recognition in Germany | With the required subject combination, the IB Diploma is recognized as equivalent to the Abitur (allgemeine Hochschulreife) |
| Languages | English and German for every student; French or Spanish from Grade 6 (Japanese or Chinese for native speakers); Chinese B in the IB Diploma Programme from the 2027–28 academic year |
University Destinations
| University and career counseling | From Grade 8 through Grade 12, with 3 full-time counselors (University & Career Counseling) |
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| Offers in the past three years: USA | University of California, Berkeley · Cornell University · University of Notre Dame · Princeton University |
| Offers in the past three years: UK | University of Cambridge · Imperial College London · King's College London · London School of Economics · University College London · University of St Andrews |
| Offers in the past three years: Germany | RWTH Aachen · TU Munich · LMU Munich · Heidelberg University · University of Cologne · EBS Law School |
| Offers in the past three years: Netherlands | Leiden University · University of Groningen · Maastricht University · Rotterdam School of Management |
Facts About ISR: Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend ISR International School on the Rhine?
More than 1,200 children and students attend ISR International School on the Rhine across its locations in Düsseldorf, Neuss, and Meerbusch (as of October 2026). Around 1,050 of them attend the school in Neuss, which teaches Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Further information
The remaining children attend ISR Kindergarten Düsseldorf in Niederkassel and ISR Kindergarten Meerbusch. From August 2027, the ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf in Oberkassel will add Grades 1 to 6 in Düsseldorf.
How many nationalities are represented at ISR?
Students from 60 nations attend ISR International School on the Rhine. English is the language of instruction, and every student also learns German.
Further information
On average, students stay at ISR for eight years, which is unusually long for an international school. More on the school community: Why ISR.
What was ISR's average IB Diploma score in 2026?
ISR's Class of 2026 achieved an average IB Diploma score of 36 points out of 45, compared with a world average of 30.8, with a 100% pass rate. 24% of candidates scored 40 points or more, and 59% earned a bilingual diploma.
Further information
All results of the Class of 2026 and the 2026 exam session are published on the Paths to University page.
Since when has ISR been an IB World School?
ISR International School on the Rhine has been an authorized IB World School since 2008 and offers the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12 at its campus in Neuss.
Further information
ISR's status can be verified in the official directory of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
How many locations does ISR have?
ISR has four locations: the main campus in Neuss (Kindergarten through Grade 12), ISR Kindergarten Düsseldorf in Niederkassel, ISR Kindergarten Meerbusch, and, from August 2027, the ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf in Oberkassel for Grades 1 to 6.
Further information
Addresses and details for each location are listed in the table above and on the ISR Education Group page.
How large is the ISR campus in Neuss?
The ISR campus in Neuss covers 150,000 m² and brings Kindergarten, Elementary School, and Secondary School together in one place, with sports facilities, science labs, and a library.
Further information
Families can see the campus for themselves at an ISR Info Day.
Sources and Updates
Sources and Updates
- All figures are published by ISR International School on the Rhine and reflect the status as of October 2026.
- IB Diploma and ISR High School Diploma results: Class of 2026. IGCSE and DELF results: 2026 exam session. The IB world average is published by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
- IB World School status: International Baccalaureate Organization, school directory.
- Locations and founding years: ISR Education Group. Average length of stay and nationalities: Why ISR.
- This page is updated every year after the IB results are published. Last updated: October 14, 2026.
Questions about these figures? Contact the ISR Admissions Team at +49 (0)2131 40388-0 or info@isr-school.de.
