International School of Stuttgart
Updated July 2026
The school is a software competence center based in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, specializing in software development methodology and product development. It operates as a subsidiary of the Balluff Group.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The organization is guided by core values including openness, flexibility, sustainability, engagement, innovation, appreciation, and fairness. It emphasizes an agile mindset, teamwork, and a culture of mutual respect where flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths are prioritized. The company fosters a creative environment that encourages employees to explore new paths and continuously develop their skills.
Programmes
The organization operates a 'Softwarehouse' structured into two primary areas: 'Software Methods & Tools' and 'Software Products & Projects'. The former focuses on establishing methodological and procedural foundations and standardization, while the latter defines and develops new products for software solutions used in customer projects. The work is grounded in ISO 9001:2015 certification and utilizes modern software engineering practices.
Student support
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
About the campus
The company is located in Stuttgart-Vaihingen within the STEP area. The premises occupy three floors of a building and include access to visitor parking in an underground garage.
Joachim MettenleiterGeschäftsführer / Head of Projects, Methods and CollaborationJoachim Mettenleiter is a Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering who has been with the company since 2005. He serves as a Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) and holds procuration (Prokurist). His background includes roles as a system developer and managing director at aims GmbH, and he has extensive experience in industrial and automotive projects.
Dr. Isabelle FausHead of Methods, Tools and CollaborationDr. Isabelle Faus holds a Dr. rer. nat. and is a qualified biophysicist. She joined the company in 2018 as a Software Quality Engineer and has served as Head of Software Methods and Tools since 2021, currently leading the Methods, Tools and Collaboration department. Her background includes mentoring in the Ada-Lovelace-Project and academic research in physics.