ISF International School Frankfurt Rhein-Main

ISF International School Frankfurt Rhein-Main is located at Strasse zur Internationalen Schule 33, 65931, Frankfurt, Germany. It sits in the Frankfurt-Rhine-Main region and is easily accessible by train or car. The S-Bahn stops Sindlingen (S1) and Zeilsheim (S2) bring students within a five-minute walk of the campus. It is located near expatriate towns and villages in the Taunus hills.

Kindergarten and Preschool; Primary School (Gr. 1-4); Middle School (Gr. 5-8); High School (Gr. 9-12).

Private day school.

Learning support includes teacher-led study groups, peer tutoring, Power Study Sessions, and on-demand tutoring videos; Advisory Classes; Student Counseling; Health & Wellness services.

Germany; German curriculum equivalent to the state of Hesse.

Full-day program; optional after-school care for Kindergarten to Grade 4.

Door-to-door bus service via private taxi companies; S-Bahn stops Sindlingen (S1) and Zeilsheim (S2) bring students within a five-minute walk of the campus; details on SABIS Digital Platform or via Admissions.

ISF International School Frankfurt Rhein-Main offers a traditional core college preparatory SABIS curriculum with non-sectarian, English-language instruction. A third language is studied starting in Grade 6. For graduation, the school offers the ISF High School Diploma, IGCSE (end of Grade 10 or Grade 11), IB Diploma Programme (IB World School since August 2007), Advanced Placement (AP Capstone Diploma or individual AP exams), and A-Level (end of Grade 13; offered until the 2008-2009 school year).

ISF provides a University & Careers Office to assist with university placement. Graduates have been admitted to universities worldwide, including institutions in Australia (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; University of Melbourne), Canada (University of British Columbia; McGill University; University of Ottawa; University of Toronto; University of Waterloo), Germany (RWTH Aachen; TH Aschaffenburg; University of Bayreuth; Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin; TU Darmstadt; Goethe University Frankfurt; Frankfurt School of Finance & Management; University of Mannheim; Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz), the United Kingdom (University of Cambridge; University of Oxford), and the United States among others.

Gifted students who volunteer or are selected by teachers are trained to become Shadow Teachers®. Shadow Teachers exist in each subject and grade level, learn material a week ahead of their classmates, and may lead the class under teacher's supervision.

Advisory Classes start in Grade 4 with weekly sessions that provide a safe space to discuss topics important to students' lives, including health and well-being, IT safety, and cultural understanding. In the early years, topics include peer pressure, organizational skills, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, and exam preparation techniques. Students have access to counselors who address personal and academic issues individually or in groups, supporting their social and emotional development. The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) offers clubs and activities that promote social engagement and teamwork. Health and wellness are supported by resident nurses who provide medical care during the school day and manage emergencies, as well as ongoing care for students with health needs.

Learning Support is an essential part of the SABIS Educational System. Student progress is monitored, and when learning gaps form, the school team—including teachers and administrators—works to fill the gaps through additional support channels at the school. The support is offered through teacher-led study groups and by assigning Prefects and Group Leaders to foster responsibility and engagement. The Academic Department of the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) provides peer tutoring, Power Study Sessions, and academic competitions, as well as On-Demand Tutoring videos to support learning. These provisions help students access learning and achieve their academic goals.

English is the language of instruction. German is taught daily as either Regular German (based on the Hesse curriculum) or as Foreign Language German (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). The German program completes the main curriculum and reinforces what is taught in English and math, including colors, numbers, letters, and sounds. Celebrating the host country, the Primary School German program also incorporates traditional songs, rhymes, games, and festivals. German is offered as part of the core Primary School curriculum.

Advisory Classes cover topics related to health and well-being, IT safety, cultural understanding, interview skills, and career counseling as students mature. Student Counseling is available to support students individually or in groups to address personal and academic issues and promote resilience. ISF has resident nurses who provide medical care during the school day, manage emergencies, and support students with ongoing health needs. The framework fosters mental wellbeing and social development through structured programs and access to guidance. These services help students cope with challenges and build coping skills.

To initiate admissions, ISF must receive the completed enrollment documents. There is no application deadline; admissions should be initiated in late winter or early spring for the next school year. Applications are accepted throughout the school year until the beginning of May, subject to the availability of spaces. Applicants must provide current school records including transcripts, any test or exam results from the previous two years, and any psychological/neurological evaluations, and submit these forms to the registrar at the start of the admissions process. A final admissions decision cannot be made without this information. Admissions Checklist: contact for more information; schedule a school visit and tour; complete and return enrollment contract, Student Medical Form, copy of birth certificate or passport, and copy of school reports from the previous two years (if applicable); schedule placement tests (before or after enrollment); schedule a day visit (optional). Up to Grade 7 (and Grade 8 at the beginning of the school year) no knowledge of English is required for admission. For all grades no knowledge of German is required.