ISR International School on the Rhine Düsseldorf, Neuss, Meerbusch

ISR has established a strong track record of high IB Diploma performance. In successive examination years, ISR students have achieved average results above the worldwide IB average, placing the school among Germany’s consistently high-performing IB Diploma schools based on the published results available for comparison.

2026 IB Diploma results at a glance:

Examination year: 2026
Number of IB Diploma candidates: 67
ISR average IB Diploma score: 36 points
Worldwide average IB Diploma score: 30 points
Difference from the worldwide average: 6 points
ISR Diploma pass rate: 100%
Highest individual score: 44 points

The 2026 results continue ISR’s record of strong IB Diploma outcomes and reflect the academic commitment of its students, teachers, IB leadership, and University and Career Counseling Team.

IB Diploma students normally select six subjects across the required subject groups, generally including three subjects at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. Students choose one subject from Groups 1 to 5 and may select either an arts subject from Group 6 or an additional subject from Groups 1 to 5.



Students may study and complete examinations in English, German, French, or Spanish, depending on the subject and course available.

The IB Team and University and Career Counseling Team support students in selecting subjects that reflect:

• Academic strengths and previous achievement
• Diploma Programme requirements
• Language proficiency
• Intended university destination
• Intended degree programme
• German university-recognition requirements where relevant
• Subject-specific preparation
• Higher Level and Standard Level balance
• Timetable feasibility

Final subject combinations are confirmed after ISR has reviewed the student’s proposed choices and determined that the combination is academically appropriate and can be accommodated within the timetable.

Because subject availability may change between academic years, families should confirm the current offering directly with the ISR IB Diploma Programme Team.

The admissions process at ISR International School on the Rhine is designed to be personal, transparent, and supportive for families applying to our international school community in Neuss, Düsseldorf, and Meerbusch.

Our Admissions Team guides families through each stage of the process:

Enquiry
Families begin by contacting ISR to request information, ask questions, arrange a visit, or discuss the most suitable campus and educational pathway for their child.

Applicant’s Questionnaire
Parents complete the ISR application form for the relevant Kindergarten, grade level, or campus.

School Records
The Admissions Team requests the documents needed to understand the student’s educational background. These may include recent school reports, transcripts, identification documents, language information, and any relevant learning-support or specialist reports.

Knowledge Check
Depending on the student’s age and intended grade level, ISR conducts an age-appropriate academic knowledge check, language assessment, student interview, or family meeting. These steps help ISR understand the student’s current academic level, English and German proficiency, learning needs, and readiness for the proposed grade.

Admissions review
The Admissions and Academic Teams review the complete application, previous school records, assessment results, curriculum background, and available places. The aim is to identify the grade level and academic pathway in which the student is most likely to thrive.

Offer of Placement
When ISR can provide an appropriate educational program and a place is available, the family receives a formal offer of placement. The offer confirms the proposed campus, grade placement, and any relevant academic, language, or support arrangements.

Where appropriate, prospective students may also be invited to attend one or more visit days before their official start date. These visits allow students to experience daily life at ISR, meet future teachers and classmates, become familiar with the campus, and begin their transition into the school community.

When a student starts at ISR, they are assigned a Student Ambassador from their class. The ambassador serves as a friendly peer contact, helps the new student understand routines and expectations, introduces them to classmates, and supports a smooth transition into the ISR Community.

Acceptance and enrollment
Families accept the offer by completing the required enrollment documents and meeting the applicable contractual and payment requirements. The ISR team then supports the family with the next steps, including onboarding, school preparation, transportation information, and the student’s transition into the ISR community.

ISR welcomes applications throughout the year, including for mid-year entry. Families relocating to the Düsseldorf–Neuss–Meerbusch region can contact our Admissions Team at any time to discuss current availability, the appropriate grade level, and the best educational pathway for their child.

Applying to ISR International School on the Rhine is a straightforward and supportive process. Our Admissions Team guides families applying to our campuses in Neuss, Düsseldorf, and Meerbusch and confirms which documents are needed for each child’s age, grade level, and educational background. For families who are not currently based in the region or who are relocating to Germany from abroad, the admissions process can also be completed virtually, including consultations and key application steps.

Families are generally asked to provide:

• Previous school reports or transcripts to help ISR understand the student’s academic progress and current curriculum
• Identification documents for the child and, where required, the parents or legal guardians
• Proof of age, such as a birth certificate or passport
• Language information about the student’s current English and German proficiency and previous language learning
• Learning-support documentation, including relevant educational assessments, support plans, or specialist reports, where applicable
• Medical or vaccination records, where required for enrollment, student care, or compliance with local regulations
• Certified or official translations when documents are not available in English or German and a translation is needed for the admissions review

Providing complete and current documents helps ISR assess the appropriate grade placement, academic pathway, language support, and any individual learning needs as efficiently as possible. The Admissions Team will provide each family with a personalized document checklist and support them throughout the application process.

Families can check availability by contacting the ISR Admissions Team , which provides the most current information for each Kindergarten group and school grade. Because enrollment can change during the year, availability is reviewed and updated regularly rather than published as a permanent guarantee on the website.

A place is formally secured once the admissions process has been completed, an offer has been issued, and the family has fulfilled the required acceptance and enrollment steps. Where appropriate, the Admissions Team can explain whether a place may be held for a limited period while enrollment documents are completed.

Families seeking places for siblings are encouraged to contact ISR early so that availability can be reviewed for each child at the same time.

Each child is assessed individually because age, grade level, previous education, language proficiency, and learning needs may differ. The Admissions Team reviews availability for all siblings and works with the family to identify the most suitable pathway for each child.

There is no need to wait for a specific annual application window. However, applying early provides families with the widest possible choice of start dates, grade placements, and campus options in Neuss, Düsseldorf, and Meerbusch.

Early application is especially helpful for:

• Families applying for several children
• Students entering the Upper School
• Students who require language or learning support
• Families relocating internationally
• Applicants seeking a place in a grade with limited capacity
• Students planning to enter an examination or diploma pathway

Late applications are also welcome and are reviewed according to current availability and the student’s ability to transition successfully into the ISR curriculum.

Families moving to the Düsseldorf–Neuss–Meerbusch region are encouraged to contact the Admissions Team as soon as their relocation plans become clear, even when their final home address or moving date has not yet been confirmed. Where possible, ISR can also provide supporting school documentation to assist families with visa and relocation processes.

The Admissions and Academic Teams review the student’s age, grade level, previous curriculum, academic preparation, and language proficiency before recommending a suitable placement and start date.

Applications can usually be reviewed most efficiently when families submit:

• Complete application forms
• Recent school reports and transcripts
• Identification documents
• Language information
• Relevant learning-support or specialist documentation
• Any additional records requested by the Admissions Team

After any required assessment or interview has been completed, the Admissions and Academic Teams review the full application and communicate the next steps promptly.

When an offer is issued, families receive a clear acceptance deadline and instructions for completing the enrollment process. The Admissions Team remains available throughout the process to answer questions and help families prepare for their child’s start at ISR.

Families are warmly invited to visit ISR International School on the Rhine and experience its international learning environment firsthand.

ISR offers several ways to learn more about its educational locations in Neuss, Düsseldorf, and Meerbusch:

Private campus tours: Families can arrange an individual visit to explore the campus, see the learning environment, and discuss their child’s educational pathway: book a private campus tour .

Open houses and information events: ISR regularly hosts events where families can meet members of the school community, learn about the curriculum, and visit key facilities: view ISR information-day appointments .

Virtual meetings: Families who are relocating from another country or are unable to visit in person can arrange an online consultation with the ISR Admissions Team.

Meetings with academic leadership: Families, particularly those applying virtually, may be invited to meet with the Head of Elementary School or Head of Secondary School. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss the student’s academic background, proposed grade placement, curriculum pathway, and individual needs, while ensuring that all questions are answered before enrollment.

Virtual knowledge checks: Where appropriate, ISR can conduct academic knowledge checks online for families relocating to the Düsseldorf–Neuss–Meerbusch region. This allows the Admissions and Academic Teams to assess the student’s current level and support a smooth admissions process without requiring the family to travel to campus.

Admissions consultations: Families can speak directly with the ISR Admissions Team about grade placement, curriculum, language support, transportation, fees, current availability, and the next steps in the application process: contact the ISR Admissions Team .

The type and level of support depend on the student’s age, grade, strengths, learning profile, and identified needs.

Support may include:

• Targeted academic intervention
• Assistance from learning-support specialists
• Individual learning or support plans
• Differentiated classroom instruction
• Classroom accommodations
• Support with organization, study skills, and executive functioning
• Small-group or individual instruction
• Collaboration between teachers, specialists, and families
• Coordination with external professionals where appropriate

ISR aims to provide support within an inclusive educational environment whenever the student’s needs can be met appropriately and sustainably.

When external assessment, therapy, or specialist services are recommended, ISR may cooperate with the family and the relevant professional to support continuity between school-based and external provision.

ISR promotes a respectful and inclusive school culture. Concerns about bullying, exclusion, or inappropriate behavior are taken seriously and addressed through established reporting, safeguarding, pastoral, and disciplinary procedures.

Students are encouraged to speak with a trusted adult when they need help. Families are also encouraged to contact the school when they have concerns about their child’s wellbeing, behavior, relationships, or transition into the ISR Community.

ISR also maintains a zero-mobile-phone policy during the school day. Research indicates that restricting mobile phones at school can improve concentration and academic performance, particularly for students who are most vulnerable to distraction. By reducing digital distractions, ISR further supports student wellbeing, concentration, positive relationships, and a calm, purposeful learning environment. Our policy does not reject educational technology; instead, it ensures that digital tools are used purposefully under the guidance of teachers rather than becoming a source of distraction.

Families can learn more through the ISR Wellbeing Department .

Communication may include:

• The ISR App, which supports convenient access to important school information, updates, and communication. Families have continual access to their child’s progress at any time
• Formal written progress reports at the end of each term, three times a year
• Parent-teacher conferences
• Meetings with educators or counsellors
• Meetings with academic leaders
• Online learning and communication platforms
• Email and telephone communication
• Informal updates when appropriate
• Individual meetings regarding language or learning support
• Reviews of agreed support plans

Parents receive information about their child’s strengths, areas for development, academic achievement, engagement, and next steps.

When a student has an individual learning, language, or support plan, ISR schedules regular reviews to evaluate progress, discuss the effectiveness of current strategies, and agree on any necessary adjustments.

ISR values a close partnership between school and home. Parents are encouraged to use the ISR App or contact the relevant teacher, support specialist, or academic leader whenever they have questions or information that may help the school support their child effectively.

Families receive an individualized and transparent overview of the fees relevant to their child after completing the Applicant’s Questionnaire .

Because of the extended calendar, Kindergarten fees at ISR’s locations in Düsseldorf and Meerbusch differ from the fees charged at the main Kindergarten-to-Grade-12 campus in Neuss.

The Admissions Team provides the complete fee schedule applicable to the child’s campus, grade, intended start date, and academic year. This personalized approach helps families understand the full cost of attending ISR before accepting an offer of placement.

Families should identify all sibling applicants at the beginning of the admissions process. This enables ISR to review their applications together, prioritize opportunities for the children to join the ISR Community, and apply the correct family fee arrangements.

ISR provides a structured international academic pathway from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The curriculum is aligned with Cambridge frameworks, offers Cambridge IGCSE courses and examinations in the Upper School, and leads to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. This internationally oriented structure helps students transfer between school systems and continue their education in Germany or abroad.

For students moving to another school, ISR can provide relevant transfer documentation, including:

• School reports and transcripts
• Current grade and course information
• Curriculum and subject documentation
• Assessment and examination records
• Information about English and German language levels
• References or recommendations, where required

Where appropriate, ISR can also communicate with the receiving school to clarify the student’s academic background, curriculum progression, subject choices, and current level of study.

Students transferring to another Cambridge, IGCSE, IB, or international school may benefit from continuity in academic terminology, subject content, assessment practices, and internationally recognized qualifications.

ISR combines English-language international education with continuous German-language development. Students learn German at differentiated proficiency levels, allowing beginners to develop practical communication skills while advanced and native speakers continue building increasingly sophisticated academic language.

This combination can help students participate confidently in daily life in Neuss, Düsseldorf, Meerbusch, and the wider German community while preparing for internationally recognized qualifications.

For students planning to attend a German university, ISR offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. The IB Diploma can be recognized as a university entrance qualification in Germany when the applicable requirements of the German Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs, or KMK, are met. These requirements include conditions relating to the student’s subject combination, languages, mathematics, sciences, Higher Level subjects, diploma results, and prior schooling.

ISR’s University and Career Counseling Team supports students from Grade 8 onward with course selection, academic planning, university research, and preparation for applications in Germany and internationally.

ISR encourages families to discuss their long-term plans with the Admissions and University and Career Counseling Teams so that language development, subject choices, and graduation pathways can be planned from an early stage.

Students who complete the IB Diploma Programme may use the IB Diploma as a German university entrance qualification when they satisfy the applicable KMK recognition requirements. These requirements relate to the complete diploma, the six examination subjects, the selected Higher Level and Standard Level courses, languages, mathematics, sciences, results, and the student’s previous years of full-time schooling:

View the KMK recognition requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma

Because subject selection can influence eligibility for German university admission, ISR provides personalized guidance before students finalize their Secondary School and IB Diploma choices. The University and Career Counseling Team consisting of three full-time employees helps students consider:

• The IB subjects required for German recognition
• Subjects relevant to the intended degree program
• Higher Level and Standard Level combinations
• Minimum academic results
• German-language requirements
• Application procedures and deadlines
• Required transcripts and supporting documentation

ISR supports students with university research, application planning, transcripts, school references, and the preparation of required documents. The school’s counseling program begins in Grade 8 and continues through Grade 12.

Final eligibility and admission are determined by the receiving university, the relevant application organization, or the responsible recognition authority.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma is recognized by universities, governments, and higher-education institutions in many countries. ISR’s Cambridge-aligned curriculum, IGCSE examinations, and IB Diploma Programme provide students with an internationally understandable academic profile that supports applications across different national systems:

View countries and universities that recognize the IB

ISR’s University and Career Counseling Team provides country-specific application guidance for destinations such as:

• Germany and other European countries
• The United Kingdom
• The United States
• Canada
• The Netherlands
• Switzerland
• Other international university destinations selected by ISR students

Support may include:

• University and degree-program research
• Country-specific application planning
• Guidance on IB subject and grade requirements
• Application-platform support
• Personal statements and application essays
• Interview preparation
• School transcripts and academic records
• Counselor and teacher references
• University deadlines and offer management
• Standardized-testing guidance where required

For applications to the United States or other institutions that request standardized testing, ISR can guide students on relevant requirements such as the SAT, ACT, English-language testing, or university-specific assessments. Requirements vary by institution and may change from year to year.

ISR also coordinates the submission of school documentation and references. For IB Diploma students, official transcripts can be sent to higher-education institutions through the IB’s transcript service in accordance with the applicable procedures.

Students and families are encouraged to begin international university planning early, especially when applying to highly selective institutions or programs with specific subject, testing, portfolio, audition, or interview requirements. ISR’s counselors work closely with each student to build an application strategy aligned with their academic strengths, personal interests, and long-term goals.