FAQ

Yes, they have 2x45 minute sessions a week of German. These are active sessions that include play and songs and can be held in the classroom or our garden with a German native speaker.

To apply to ISU, please follow the steps in our Admissions process outlined on our website www.is-ulm.de/admissions

ISU operates on a rolling admissions basis, meaning applications are accepted throughout the year. However, we recommend applying early as some grade levels may have limited capacity.

After submitting the application and required documents, ISU’s Admissions Team will review the application. Parents will be contacted for the next steps, which may include an interview, assessment, or trial day for the student.

ISU accepts students aged 3 to 18 years, offering:• Early Years (ages 3 – 6)• Primary School (grades 1 – 5)• Secondary School (grades 6 – 12)

Early Years: 8:15 to 15:00Primary and Secondary School: 8:15 to 15:45 After-school care: Available Monday – Thursday until 17:00, Friday until 16:00 (additional fees apply).

Yes, ISU provides language support programs for students whose first language is not English or German. Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) and German language programs help students integrate quickly.

Language of Instruction at ISU is English. All children learn German in the Lower School and, in addition, they learn French and/or Spanish in the Middle and Upper School.

Tuition fees vary by grade level and are reviewed annually. For the latest fee structure, please visit the Admissions section on our website.

The school has a maximum class size of 21 students. In exceptional cases, the class size may go over 21 students.

Transportation: ISU does not have a school bus but there is a public bus that runs an extra tour for ISU from the main train station to ISUMeals: Healthy hot lunches are available daily for all students that have signed up (additional fees apply).