The International School of Bremen

What The International School of Bremen does

The International School of Bremen (ISB) is a non-profit international school (gGmbH) founded in 1998 and located on the University of Bremen campus in Bremen, Germany. It serves students aged 3 to 19 from more than 50 nationalities through a continuous curriculum spanning Early Learning, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). ISB is the only International School in Germany holding MINT-EC Gold standard STEM certification and is an IB World School with NEASC Candidate status, recognized as an 'anerkannte Ersatzschule' by the State of Bremen since 2006. Day and boarding programmes are offered, with a 2024-launched boarding facility accommodating 23-46 students aged 14-18 featuring private en-suite rooms.

ISB's core products are the academic programmes themselves, delivered by a teaching team of 70+ colleagues from over 40 countries. The technology stack is conventional edtech: SmartBoards, iSAMS parent portal, Matterport virtual tours, Cloudflare hosting, and Osano consent management. Revenue derives from three pillars: annual tuition fees ranging from EUR 12,500 (Early Learning) to EUR 18,700 (IBDP), with total boarding and tuition first-year cost under EUR 49,000; state subsidies as a recognized Ersatzschule; and donations via the ISB Support e.V. association. Go-to-market is sales-led via a four-step admissions process (inquiry, interview, experience visit, enrollment), supplemented by open days, personalized campus tours, an international agent network for global recruitment, and a bursary programme offering 5-95% fee reductions.

Name

The International School of Bremen

Legal name

ISB International School of Bremen gGmbH

Website

https://isbremen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The International School of Bremen is a non-profit IB World School on the University of Bremen campus serving students aged 3-19 from 50+ nationalities through Early Learning, IPC, IGCSE, and IBDP curricula, with day and boarding options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International school education
• IB World School
• MINT STEM education
• Boarding school programme
• IGCSE IBDP curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual school fees paid by families for day and boarding students across Early Learning through Grade 12
2. State Subsidies: Registered as recognized replacement school (anerkannte Ersatzschule) in State of Bremen receiving state funding
3. Donations: Community donations through ISB Support e.V. association supporting facility upgrades and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The International School of Bremen is a non-profit IB World School delivering a holistic international education from Early Learning (ages 3) through Grade 12, following the IPC, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and IB Diploma curricula. The school also operates a boarding programme for students aged 14–18 and a MINT-EC-accredited STEM programme, charging tuition fees reviewed annually by its Board of Trustees.

Product overview

The International School of Bremen (ISB) is a non-profit IB World School offering a comprehensive educational programme from Early Learning (ages 3) through to the IB Diploma (Grade 12). The school follows a multi-curriculum approach including the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and IBDP, complemented by a distinctive MINT/STEM programme with MINT-EC excellence status. ISB provides holistic education with boarding facilities for students aged 14-18, extensive enrichment programmes including music, arts, sports, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Global Issues Network, and Model United Nations, alongside a Digital Learning Platform with SmartBoards and virtual classroom capabilities. The school operates an ISAMS Parent Portal for student management and offers virtual campus tours via Matterport, all within a diverse international community of students from over 50 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Programme Early Learning programme for children aged 3, part of ISB's holistic education pathway spanning ages 3 to 19.
• Elementary / IPC Programme Elementary education covering Grades 1-4 using the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), a comprehensive international educational framework for young learners.
• Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum for Grades 5-8, a globally recognised programme preparing students for IGCSE and the IB Diploma.
• IGCSE Programme International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for Grades 9-10, a British-curriculum-based qualification comparable to the German Mittlerer Schulabschluss that prepares students for the IB Diploma.
• IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12, an internationally recognised secondary qualification equivalent to the German Abitur that qualifies students for study at German and worldwide universities.
• MINT/STEM Programme STEM education programme with MINT-EC status awarded in 2015, making ISB the only International School in Germany and one of three schools in the State of Bremen in this national excellence network supervised by KMK.
• ISB Boarding Programme Comprehensive boarding programme for students aged 14-18 featuring private rooms with en-suite facilities and kitchenettes, located 5-15 minutes from school, with life skills development, social activities, and academic support. Total first-year costs under EUR 49,000 including tuition.
• ISB Bursary Programme Financial support programme for families unable to pay full school fees, adjusted to gross family income, with discounts ranging from 5% to 95% based on annual income and additional reductions for multiple children.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISB students average IBDP scores surpass global mean of 31 points
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of BremencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISB is located on the University of Bremen campus, providing students access to world-class university facilities including library, sports centers, and research institutes. This location enhances the academic experience and offers exposure to higher education resources.
• AGIS (Association of German International Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGIS is the Association of German International Schools. ISB is a member school, providing network benefits and collaboration with other international schools in Germany.
• NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISB holds NEASC Candidate status, working toward full accreditation from this prestigious international education accreditation body.
• BSA (British Schools of the Middle East) International AffiliateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational affiliate member of BSA, connecting ISB with the British Schools of the Middle East network.
• FC Riensberg 11minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports club partnership for youth soccer program. Children aged 5-7 learn soccer in cooperation with the club, using ISB sports facilities in winter and adjacent field in summer.
• MAWISTAminorOthersRecommended health insurance provider for international students in Germany. Offers coverage for up to 5 years in Germany with tailored plans for study duration.
• Care ConceptminorOthersRecommended insurance provider offering combined health and liability insurance packages designed specifically for international students in Germany.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Berlin Brandenburg International School: IB World School in the Berlin metropolitan area offering K-12 international education to a diverse international community. Direct competitor for expatriate families and a comparable full-curriculum international school.
• Bavarian International School: IB World School near Munich offering K-12 international curriculum including boarding program. Comparable boarding offering to ISB and competitor for international families seeking STEM-focused or full-boarding programs in Germany.
• Munich International School: Large IB international school in Bavaria offering K-12 curriculum from Early Years through IB Diploma to expatriate families. Comparable program structure and target customer segment, competing for internationally-mobile families choosing Germany locations.
• International School of Hamburg: Long-established IB international school in northern Germany serving expatriate families with K-12 curriculum. Most direct German peer in terms of geography, mission, and target customer base of international families seeking English-language K-12 education.
• International School of Düsseldorf: Major IB international school in the Rhine-Ruhr region serving a similar expatriate and internationally-mobile family base with K-12 offering. Comparable mission and program structure to ISB, competing for the same German international family segment.
• Bonn International School: IB World School in Bonn offering K-12 international curriculum with diverse international community. Comparable program offering and target customer segment of expatriate families in Germany.
• Franconian International School: IB World School in Bavaria offering K-12 international curriculum to expatriate families. Comparable full-pipeline offering and competes for international families selecting Germany locations for English-language schooling.
• International School Hannover Region: IB World School in northern Germany (Hannover) serving international families with K-12 international curriculum. Geographic peer in northern Germany and direct competitor for internationally-mobile families in the region.
• International School Frankfurt Rhein-Main: IB World School in the Frankfurt metropolitan area offering K-12 international curriculum including IGCSE and IB Diploma. Direct competitor for international families in Germany and a comparable full-pipeline international school operator.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education (multi-campus operator): Global premium international school operator with multiple campuses across Europe and beyond. While not a single-school peer, Nord Anglia represents the larger for-profit operator model competing for international families choosing premium K-12 education in Europe and serves as a benchmark for scale and brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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