ISR International School on the Rhine – International Private School in Düsseldorf, Neuss and Meerbusch

ISR International School on the Rhine is a leading international private school in the Düsseldorf, Neuss and Meerbusch region, offering high-quality international education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 2003, ISR today welcomes around 1,200 students from approximately 60 nationalities, creating a diverse and globally minded school community.
For families searching for an international school in Düsseldorf, a private school in Düsseldorf, or an English-speaking international school near Düsseldorf, ISR offers a comprehensive educational pathway across several locations in the Rhine region. Our main campus in Neuss provides international education from Kindergarten through Grade 12, while additional ISR locations in Düsseldorf and Meerbusch expand our kindergarten offering for younger children and elementary school students.

Our main international school campus in Neuss, located close to Düsseldorf, offers a modern learning environment on a spacious 150,000 m² campus near the Neuss city forest. The campus combines academic facilities, sports areas, outdoor learning spaces and extracurricular opportunities within a structured all-day school concept.
In Düsseldorf, ISR currently operates an international Kindergarten in Düsseldorf-Niederkassel for children from the age of three. In Meerbusch-Büderich, ISR also offers a German-speaking Kindergarten with a bilingual program for children from the age of one.

New ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel
In August 2027, ISR will expand its campus in Düsseldorf with the opening of the ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel. The new international private elementary school in Düsseldorf will serve students in Grades 1–6 and bring ISR’s established international education concept directly into one of Düsseldorf’s most attractive residential districts.
For families looking for an international elementary school in Düsseldorf, a private primary school in Düsseldorf, or an English-speaking school in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel, the new ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf will provide a structured international curriculum, individual academic support and a multilingual learning environment.
The new ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf will be located in a historic school building in Oberkassel and will combine the character of a traditional Düsseldorf school building with modern educational facilities. Planned features include smaller classrooms, a modern sports hall, a library, an auditorium, newly designed playgrounds and outdoor learning spaces.
Applications for the ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf are already open, allowing families to begin the admissions process ahead of the August 2027 opening. Families are welcome to apply throughout the year, subject to availability.

International Education with a Strong Academic Focus
At the heart of ISR is our guiding principle:
“We Enable Great Minds and Strong Characters.”
As an academically focused international private school in the Düsseldorf region, ISR combines high academic expectations with character development, personal responsibility, integrity and respect. Our long-standing school motto, “It’s Cool to Be Good!”, reflects our belief that academic success and strong values should develop together.
English is the main language of instruction at ISR, while German is taught as a compulsory core subject. This makes ISR particularly attractive to international and internationally minded families searching for an English-speaking private school in Düsseldorf, an international school in Düsseldorf with German instruction, or a multilingual school environment in the Düsseldorf area.
Our curriculum is based on the internationally recognized Cambridge International framework. Students progress through a carefully structured academic pathway that prepares them for further study, the Cambridge IGCSE pathway and ultimately the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12.
This international academic pathway makes ISR a strong option for families comparing international schools in Düsseldorf, private schools in Düsseldorf, IB schools near Düsseldorf, and Cambridge schools in Germany.

University and Career Counseling
ISR’s goal is to prepare students not only for academic success at school, but also for university and life beyond school. Our dedicated University and Career Counseling Team begins working with students from Grade 8. Counselors support students and families with subject selection, university pathways, career interests, applications and long-term academic planning.
This structured approach is particularly valuable for families seeking an international school in Düsseldorf that prepares students for universities worldwide, including universities in Germany, the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States and other international destinations.
ISR graduates have received offers from renowned universities including the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, University of St Andrews, RWTH Aachen, TU Munich, University of Maastricht, Cornell University, Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley.

A Diverse International School Community in the Düsseldorf Region
ISR is more than an international private school. It is a diverse and connected international community – the ISR Family.
Around 60 nationalities are represented across ISR, giving students the opportunity to learn in a genuinely multicultural environment. International and local celebrations such as Diwali, Chinese New Year, Bunka no Hi, Halloween and St. Martin’s Day form part of school life and help students develop cultural awareness, curiosity and respect for different traditions.
For families moving to Düsseldorf or the surrounding Rhine region, ISR offers an international school environment that combines academic continuity, multilingual education and a strong sense of community.

Why Families Choose ISR as Their International School in Düsseldorf and the Rhine Region
Families considering an international school in Düsseldorf, private school in Düsseldorf, international elementary school in Düsseldorf, or an IB school near Düsseldorf choose ISR for its combination of academic excellence, international curricula, English-language instruction, German language education, individual support and long-term university preparation.
With locations in Düsseldorf, Neuss and Meerbusch, ISR offers an educational journey from early childhood through graduation. The opening of the new ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel in August 2027 will further strengthen ISR’s position as an established international education provider in the Düsseldorf region.

ISR offers an international, college-preparatory curriculum based on the Cambridge International Curriculum, designed to prepare students for leading universities in Germany and around the world. English is the main language of instruction, while German is taught as a compulsory core subject. From Grade 6 onwards, students also begin studying a third language, choosing from French, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese.
In Grades 9 and 10, students are prepared for internationally recognized external examinations, including the Cambridge IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education. Depending on their language pathway, students may also work towards qualifications such as DELE – Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera and DELF – Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française.
In Grades 11 and 12, ISR offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), providing students with a globally recognized qualification and a strong academic foundation for university study. ISR continues to expand its language offering within the IB: Turkish is now available as part of the IB program, and Chinese B is planned to be offered from 2028.
ISR graduates consistently achieve strong IB results and progress to highly regarded universities in Germany and across the world. Our students have received offers from institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, RWTH Aachen, TU Munich, Cornell University, Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley.
ISR also has a strong track record of preparing students for university study in Germany. Students who meet the relevant German IB subject and examination requirements can obtain recognition equivalent to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife, enabling them to apply to German universities. ISR provides individual guidance to students and families throughout this process, including course selection, university planning and application support.
Through its combination of Cambridge IGCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, multilingual education and dedicated university and career counselling, ISR provides students with a clear academic pathway from secondary school to higher education in Germany and internationally.

We offer more than 90 different activities by students, teachers, parents, and outside instructors which give our students the chance to explore their talents and broaden their knowledge, such as:
Art Workshop, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Chess, Chinese / Japanese / Persian / Turkish / Spanish, Circuits, Choir, Crafts, Drama, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Instrumental Sessions, KUMON / Math Club, Orchestra, Racket Sports, Reading Clubs, Rock Band, Running, Volleyball, Capoeira, Fencing, Tennis, Kung Fu, and more.
Our students have the opportunity to join ISR teams in a wide variety of sports and participate in regional and national competitions. For example, there is a close partnership with the PSV Neuss soccer club, which trains at the district sports facility belonging to ISR. In addition, ISR sports teams regularly participate in tournaments in the region and represent ISR locally!
Musically inclined children will appreciate the high-quality music program and talented and dedicated teaching staff. We have a wide variety of instruments available for our students to use. In addition, private music lessons are offered in cooperation with a local music school. Children are able to showcase their talents to the ISR community at two major concerts per year and other performances.
Artistically minded children have a lot of fun in our art program. Here they can experiment with various artistic forms, colors, and techniques. The numerous works of art are regularly exhibited within the school building and also presented at various events, such as the ISR International Spring Festival, ISR Open House, and ISR Family Fun & Sports Day.

We offer a modern and spacious campus near Düsseldorf, spanning approximately 150,000 m² and designed to support academic learning, creativity, sport and student wellbeing.
The campus includes well-equipped classrooms and dedicated spaces for Science, Music, Art, Computing and Physical Education. Students also benefit from a three-court sports hall and extensive outdoor sports facilities, including soccer fields, basketball and beach volleyball courts, a large track and field area, tennis and padel courts, and an archery range.
Spacious school yards, green areas and specially designed outdoor activity zones provide additional opportunities for recreation, movement and collaborative learning.
With around 150,000 m² of campus space, ISR provides students with an exceptional environment in which they can learn, explore, develop their talents and enjoy a rich school experience both inside and outside the classroom.