Schuldorf Bergstrasse / State International School Seeheim Jugenheim

The school defines itself as a community of individuals from diverse national, social, and ideological backgrounds. It is committed to the core values of mutual respect, tolerance, justice, and solidarity within a humane, democratic society. The educational approach focuses on holistic, performance-oriented learning that integrates content-based, methodological, and social components to foster student independence and responsibility. Key priorities include the opening of the school to the community, environmental education, and intercultural cooperation.

The school is structured into several branches: a primary school (Grundschulzweig), a secondary school branch (Haupt- und Realschulzweig), a gymnasial branch (Gymnasialzweig I and II), and an international branch (SISS Primary and SISS Secondary). The SISS Secondary branch offers pathways including IGCSE (years 9-10) and the IB Diploma Programme (years 11-12). The school also provides a full-day care programme (Ganztagsbetreuung) and specialized support for sports talents.

The school employs dedicated social work staff (Schulsozialarbeit) and UBUS (Unterrichtsbegleitende Unterstützung durch sozialpädagogische Fachkräfte) personnel to support students. These professionals work across the various school branches to provide social and educational assistance.

The school hosts an annual open house event, typically held in late November, which includes a lantern festival specifically for students transitioning from grade 4 to grade 5. Prospective families are encouraged to attend this event to learn more about the school.

The school operates on a standard academic year with scheduled breaks for autumn, Christmas, Easter, and summer holidays. The calendar includes various public holidays and designated "bridge days" (Brückentage) around major holidays like Ascension Day and Corpus Christi. Detailed schedules for the start of the school year and specific holiday periods are provided annually.

The campus is organized into various buildings housing different school branches and administrative offices. Facilities include libraries, a school garden, and specialized areas for the Maker Lab. The school also features canteens and kiosks that utilize a cashless payment system (MensaMax) for student meals and snacks.

The school offers a wide range of activities, including a "Jugend forscht" (Youth Researches) programme and a Maker Lab. Students participate in events such as the SISS Walkathon, which supports international charitable causes, and literature workshops. Additionally, the school provides specialized sports support through its "Schulsportzentrum" and offers swimming compensation weeks for students to learn or improve their swimming skills.