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

ISR International School on the Rhine offers international education from kindergarten through Grade 12 for families in the Düsseldorf, Neuss and Meerbusch region. Founded in 2003, ISR welcomes around 1,200 students from 60 different nationalities. English is the main language of instruction, with German taught as a compulsory core subject.

Our Locations
Our main campus in Neuss, near Düsseldorf, provides the complete educational pathway from kindergarten through Grade 12. The spacious 150,000 m² campus near the Neuss city forest combines academic facilities, sports areas and outdoor learning spaces within an all-day school concept.

ISR also operates an international kindergarten in Düsseldorf-Niederkassel for children from the age of three and a German-speaking kindergarten with a bilingual program in Meerbusch-Büderich for children from the age of one.

New ISR Elementary School Düsseldorf – Opening in August 2027
In August 2027, ISR will open its new Elementary School in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel for students in Grades 1–6. Located in a historic school building, the new campus will offer a structured international curriculum, individual academic support and a multilingual learning environment. Planned facilities include smaller classrooms, a modern sports hall, a library, an auditorium, newly designed playgrounds and outdoor learning spaces. Applications are already open. Families can apply throughout the year, subject to availability.

Academic Excellence and Character Development
Our guiding principle, “We Enable Great Minds and Strong Characters,” combines academic ambition with personal responsibility, integrity and respect. Our school motto, “It’s Cool to Be Good!”, expresses our commitment to achievement and positive character development.
ISR follows a Cambridge-based academic pathway, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. English-language instruction and compulsory German lessons support both international and local families.

University and Career Counseling
From Grade 8, our dedicated University and Career Counseling Team supports students and families with subject selection, career interests, university applications and long-term academic planning. ISR graduates have received offers from 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.

An International Community
The ISR Family brings together 60 nationalities. Celebrations such as Diwali, Chinese New Year, Bunka no Hi, Halloween and St. Martin’s Day help students develop cultural awareness and respect for different traditions.

Across its locations in Neuss, Düsseldorf and Meerbusch, ISR combines international academic pathways, individual support and a strong sense of community, preparing students for university and life beyond school.

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.