Welcome to the International School Hannover Region! At ISHR, we believe in the power of diversity, innovation, academic excellence, and global awareness to shape an exceptional school experience.With over 600 students aged 3 to 19 representing more than 65 nationalities and guided by 100 expert teachers, ISHR is far more than just a school – it’s a vibrant international community where every individual belongs, learns, and thrives.

Our mission is to provide an international education within a creative and caring environment, fostering lifelong learners and compassionate citizens. Aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB), we offer IB programmes, preparing students to tackle global challenges with academic excellence, creativity, and empathy.

At ISHR, educational excellence is intertwined with joy, creativity, passion, and integrity. Our internationally accredited education equips students for success in their educational journey and beyond, with graduates consistently securing places at prestigious institutions worldwide.

With a dedicated team of experienced teachers and administrators from around the globe, along with support from our parents, PTA, and partners, ISHR continues to thrive while embracing the challenges of the future.

We take immense pride in ISHR’s unique qualities, and we encourage you to reach out to us for further insight into our vibrant community. Whether you have questions or wish to schedule a visit to our beautiful campus, we look forward to extending a warm welcome to you and your family at ISHR!

ISHR’s curriculum reflects the interconnected world we live in and gives our students a global perspective within their subjects.

We offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum from 3-year-olds in the Kindergarten through Grade 12.

The inquiry-based Primary Years Programme (PYP) is used in our Primary School (3-year-olds in the Kindergarten through Grade 5). Students in Grade 6 – Grade 10 develop their skills through the Middle Years Programme (MYP), in which they develop the competencies they need to make connections between their studies and the world around them. All ISHR students in Grade 11 and 12 are enrolled in the Diploma Programme (DP), a prestigious and rigorous curriculum that enables our students to become lifelong learners and understand complex multidisciplinary topics.

ISHR offers a variety of extracurricular activities including numerous competitive and non-competitive sports, music, drama, Model United Nations. ISHR encourages students to develop their IT and mechanical skills in the Robotics lab as well as in the Maker Space. The school garden and outdoor education area create unique learning opportunities for students of all ages. We offer a variety of sports and our students regularly compete with other International Schools around Germany.