Thank you for showing interest in Heinrich International School-Bremen (HISB). We look forward to getting to know your family, answering your questions about our school, and supporting you during the Admissions process.
HISB can accommodate about 1400 students and is a truly International School with over 100 nationalities and more than 90 different native languages represented amongst our student body.
HISB primarily caters to students whose parents are employed by international organizations or who belong to the Diplomatic and International Business community in Bremen. Located in Bremen, our school is easily accessible by public transport and about 15 minutes away from the city center.
Before starting an online application, please get in touch with us via our inquiry form, and we will arrange a virtual meeting so we can ensure to answer any questions you might have. We also encourage you to take a look at our virtual tour, and if you are coming to Bremen, we would be delighted to receive you and your family in person for a tour of our school campus.
Email: admissions@heinrichinternationalschool-bremen.de
Admissions Team:
When filing an application for admission at HISB through our online system, a copy of the following will need to be uploaded:
If you have received any of the following documents, you must also upload copies to the application form:
HISB has an ongoing admissions process in place. For the academic year 2025-2026, we still have places available in the lower Primary School grade levels: Grade Primary, Grade 1, and Grade 2. We maintain waitlists for all other grade levels.
Applications for future academic years will be available approximately 1.5 years in advance. The reviewing process for future academic years will only start in the autumn prior to the start of the applicable academic year.
Heinrich International School-Bremen (HISB) is a non-sectarian, inclusive IB World School meeting the needs of a diverse international community. HISB does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, language, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates are placed in different priority groups:
In each of the groups, a special priority is accorded to those children who are applying to re-enter the school (within 2 years) and to those children who have siblings already in the school.
As a non-profit school, all tuition and fees at HISB go back to student learning and making the school a more nurturing and diverse learning community.
In the General Terms and Conditions of Enrolment 2026-2027 you will find all relevant information associated with studying at the Heinrich International School-Bremen.
Please see the General Terms and Conditions of Enrolment 2025-2026 respectively.
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financeoffice@heinrichinternationalschool-bremen.deMaking decisions for your child's future can be a challenge. We accompany our families from the decision making process to the enrolment and beyond. We are giving our best to provide as much information as possible, but if there are still some points on which you are not entirely clear, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Office. We hope the answers below will help give a clearer picture of HISB.
HISB educates ca. 1,400 students, aged 3-19, from around the world. They represent more than 100 nationalities.
Lessons start at 08:30. The academic day in Primary school (ELC, Grade Primary and Grade 1-5) finishes at 14:55 and Secondary school ends at 15:15.
Our students do not wear school uniforms, as we are encouraging them to live out their individual personalities and exercise freedom of expression.
Candidates for admission at HISB will be placed by age and as suggested by our Placement Policy. Once you have completed an online application for your child at our school you have also indicated the anticipated Grade at entry and the anticipated Start Date.
Yes, when necessary. As an international school, HISB has a continuous turnover of students. This means that when you apply, our classes may be full and we will open a waiting list according to the HISB Admissions Policy.
We have 2 parallel classes in our ELC (16-18 per class), and 3 parallel classes in Grade Primary (20 per class). In Grades 1 to 4 we enroll a maximum of 92 students. In Grade 5 we run 5 parallel classes. Secondary class sizes vary depending on the grade level.
Our school organizes a 'New Family Orientation' morning for all new students and parents/guardians before school begins. New students joining during the academic year will participate in an individual orientation.
When filing an application for admission at HISB through our online system a copy of the following will need to be uploaded: Student identification (passport) and photo, Parent/guardian identification and photo, 2 most recent School reports, and a Credit Card to make the online application fee payment. Additional educational/medical reports may be required if applicable.
Heinrich International School-Bremen is an authorised International Baccalaureate school, a programme of international education designed to help students ages 3 to 18 to develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world.
HISB delivers the IB curriculum in English. For students whose native language is not English we offer an extensive English Language Acquisition Programme (ELA). All our students must also study the language of the host country, German. Secondary Students have the opportunity to take French or Spanish as well.
For students whose native language is not English we offer an extensive English Language Acquisition Programme (ELA). In ELA, our aim is to provide the language support students need to be successful in their academic work as well as in everyday communication.
Students in ELC & Grade Primary have access to shared school-owned iPad trolleys. Each student in G1 to G4 has access to their own school-owned iPad. Students in G5 to G12 are expected to bring their own laptop device.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) examination is widely accepted for entrance to German Universities, provided certain subject conditions are met according to the KMK (Kultusministerkonferenz) regulations.
Our alumni have joined universities all over the world, including highly ranked institutions in the UK, USA, Germany, and globally.
We are not able to grant any scholarships or reductions in fees.
The Application Fee and the Admissions Fee are both one-time and non-refundable fees. Re-entering and re-applying students must also pay the Application Fee.
HISB is easily accessible by public transportation in Bremen. Our school bus services or public transportation is recommended as parking around school is difficult.
We offer a high-quality, freshly prepared, and seasonal selection of international meals to help our students' mental and physical performance. The daily menu contains a culinary variety of meals and at least one vegetarian alternative.
Within our private Mother Tongue programme we offer many mother tongues; these classes are privately taught, and paid for by parents directly.
Heinrich International School-Bremen offers a diverse after school activity programme for our students. We are proud to offer a wide assortment of fun academic and sport activities for all abilities and ages.
HISB offers an After School Care Programme, the Extended Day Programme (EDP), for children from the Early Learning Centre to G5.
In the event that your child will be in need of Learning Support or Counselling Services at HISB, please read the available information in our LS Handbook. We have a limited capacity for how many students with 1:1 need we can support as a school.
