International School of Hanover Region

The International School Hannover Region was founded in 1996 to serve the international community in the region of Lower Saxony. Control is vested in a non-profit corporation (GmbH) which is assisted by a School Board that includes elected parent and faculty representatives. Currently the school offers programs from kindergarten through grade 12 based on the IB Primary and Middle Years and the IB Diploma.

The language of instruction is English with German taught as a foreign language from grade 2 and French from grade 8. Special offerings include English as a Second Language (ESL) and limited provision for students with mild learning disabilities. Art, music, and computer studies are integral parts of the school’s education as is community service. Extra-curricular activities include sports, music, yearbook, student newspaper, and student council. Special non-credit instruction is offered after school through parent initiative in Japanese and Spanish.

New students are accepted throughout the school year from expatriate families and at the beginning of each term from local applicants. The school attempts to accept all expatriate students for which it can offer a program. Local students wishing to enter are expected to demonstrate a particular interest in or need for an English-language or international education.

International School Hannover Region is recognized as an Erganzungschule and receives support from the regional government. The buildings consist of classrooms, administrative offices, a sports hall, dining hall, science and computer laboratories, and library. The school is located in the centre of the city in attractive surroundings with easy access by car, tram and bus from all parts of the city.

The school operates Monday through Friday between 08:30 and 15:00 from late August until the end of June. There are approximately 180 school days with regular vacations scheduled in October, at Christmas/New Year, and in the Spring. An active Parent-Teacher Organization supports the school and many parents are involved in the school as volunteers.