ISR International School on the Rhine

Guided by the motto "It’s cool to be good," the school emphasizes traditional values such as hard work, honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic. It promotes a disciplined environment where behavior reflects respect for the institution and its community. The school aims to foster both academic excellence and strong character, partnering with parents to prepare students for future success.

The school offers an international, college-preparatory curriculum that includes English and German, with a third language (French, Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese) introduced in Grade 6. Secondary students prepare for external examinations including the Cambridge IGCSE, DELE, and DELF. In Grades 11 and 12, students pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, with options to meet requirements for the German "Allgemeine Hochschulreife." The school is an accredited IB World School, a Cambridge Examination Centre, and a Cognia-accredited institution.

ISR graduates consistently achieve International Baccalaureate (IB) scores that exceed global and German averages. The school maintains a strong track record of university placements, with 100% of students who sought entry to German universities in the past three years successfully meeting the requirements for the "Allgemeine Hochschulreife." Graduates are accepted into prestigious universities worldwide.

The school provides individualized support to identify and address learning gaps through weekly assessments. A dedicated wellbeing department, along with university and career counselors, supports students throughout their academic journey. Tutoring services are available, and the school maintains a focus on character education and student development.

The school accepts applications year-round for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The admissions process includes an applicant questionnaire, a campus tour, and a review of school records. Candidates for Grades 3–11 must complete knowledge checks in core subjects, while applicants for Grades 1–2 participate in an interview and assessment with the Elementary School Head. Students applying for Grade 8 and above are interviewed by the School Director or Academic Head.

The academic year typically concludes at the end of June, followed by summer programs in July. The school calendar includes scheduled in-service days and various events such as end-of-year celebrations and picnics. Detailed academic and event calendars are maintained for the Kindergarten, Elementary, and Secondary school levels.

The 150,000m² Neuss campus features a state-of-the-art school building, a three-court sports hall with an indoor climbing wall, and extensive outdoor facilities including football fields, a running track, tennis and padel courts, and an archery range. Academic facilities include a library with over 25,000 books, science labs, and IT rooms equipped with 3D printers and virtual reality technology. The campus also provides a cafeteria serving organic meals and dedicated music rooms with professional recording software.

Students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including the Student Leadership Council (SLC), which features departments for tutoring, event planning, and social initiatives. Other offerings include the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, Model United Nations (MUN), and various sports, music, art, and drama programs. Starting in Grade 5, daily participation in an extracurricular activity is mandatory during the ninth hour of the school day.