Are you interested in learning more about how we Do School Differently? Would you like your child to love learning and find joy in school? Do you want to join an international culture where students care about each other and are prepared for studies around the world? Then come visit us or schedule an online consultation with our Admissions team. We’re happy to answer any questions you have and even connect you with families who are happy to share their experiences.
Are you ready to start your journey as a student at WABE International School? That’s amazing! We’re so happy that you’re considering our community!
We ask that all students complete our online Application Form as the first step in joining our school. In addition to completing this form, please see the checklist below for a list of additional information that we require as part of the application process .
Grades 1 & 2:
– Complete Student Questionnaire (download here)
– A copy of either a) a valid passport or b) a birth certificate
– Grade 2: School transcripts or records for the previous year
Grades 3 – 5:
– Complete Student Questionnaire (download here)
– Submit Teacher Reference Letter (download here)
– School transcripts or records for the previous two school years
– A copy of either a) a valid passport or b) a birth certificate
Grades 6 – 10:
– Complete Student Questionnaire (download here)
– Submit Teacher Reference Letter (download here)
– School transcripts or records for the previous two school years
– A copy of either a) a valid passport or b) a birth certificate
– Schedule an admissions evaluation exam
Grades 11 & 12
– Please read through the IB Admissions Policy document (download here)
– Complete Student Questionnaire (download here)
– Submit Teacher Reference Letter (download here)
– School transcripts or records for the previous two school years
– A copy of either a) a valid passport or b) a birth certificate
– Schedule an IB admissions entrance exam
At WABE International School, we strive to make top-class international education affordable. As a hybrid public-private school, we partner with the state of Schleswig-Holstein to offer tuition and fees at a substantially lower rate than the average International School in Western Europe. We approach tuition and fees with the spirit of each family contributing to their ability.
Details about our Tuition & Fees as well as opportunities for sponsorship and donations can be found in our information sheet:
Because a significant portion of the daily instruction is done in English, students with strong English reading, writing, and speaking skills will find the transition much easier than those who do not. The specific level of English needed to thrive varies substantially depending on the grade of the student. For younger students, their language skills develop quite rapidly and there is ample time in their career to learn English. For older students, not having sufficient English skills can be prohibitive to a child’s ability to learn and flourish in our school. All prospective students are evaluated for their English skills during the admissions process and are advised as to the challenges that may be present depending on their abilities.
Our full school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 15:15. This day consists of two separate programs. Our required morning program runs from 8:00 to 13:00 and covers many of the core subjects in our curriculum. Our afternoon program runs from 13:45 to 15:15 with an optional Study Hall available until 16:00.
As an Ersatzschule, we must meet all of the state (Schleswig-Holstein) and federal Ministry of Education’s standards for educating students, including the taking of standard qualifying exams. All of our students do take the Mittlere Reife in the 10th grade. However, since we offer independent diploma programs during the 11th and 12th grade years, our students do not take the Abitur.
The I.B. program is an internationally recognized, rigorous curriculum developed by the International Baccalaureate which culminates in the awarding of the IB Diploma for students who have completed the program with the requisite performance and requirements. At WABE International School, the IB Diploma program is taught from Grades 11 to 12.
Regarding the acceptance of the IB Diploma at German universities, the simple answer is „yes,“ many German universities do accept the IB. Depending on the student’s desired course of studies, they may need a specific combination of IBDP courses. The International Baccalaureate has produced a helpful guide to applying to German universities with an IB Diploma that you can see here: GUIDE FOR IB STUDENTS CONSIDERING HIGHER EDUCATION IN GERMANY.
As of April 2019, WABE International School is accredited as an International Baccalaureate World School. Under this accreditation we offer the IB Diploma Programme for grades 11 and 12. For Grades 1-10, we operate as an approved Ersatzschule in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. As an Ersatzschule, we must be in compliance with all state and federal Ministry of Education standards, and we are visited by representatives from the ministry regularly.
The number of available seats in each grade varies every year, and we have a maximum class size of 25 students. Many of our classes have already reached the maximum class size and we are accepting applications to the waiting list for those classes.
For applications submitted for admission to the current academic year, we typically process applications within 2-4 weeks of receiving all application materials. For applications submitted for admission to the next academic year, all admissions decisions for applicants from current WABE International School families are communicated in early to middle Spring time. In all cases, no applicants will be considered for admission until all application materials have been received.
Yes. In the event that we have available seats in the grade into which your student would apply, we accept applications for those seats during the middle of the school year. For classes without availability, we do accept applications to our waiting list.
We do not have a Kindergarten or Day-care. Our partner company, WABE e.V., operates a kindergarten immediately adjacent to our school. Please visit their website for more information: WABE Kita Parkstadt.
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