We are pleased to announce that due to demand, we are now offering places to children who have turned 3 before 30 September 2024. From August, we will be offering places to children who will have turned 3 before 30 September 2025. Our EY Centre teaches the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary years programme (PYP). It is part of the IS Ruhr Primary school. We provide a multi-lingual environment with qualified international teaching staff, with English as the language of instruction. Our students are offered a variety of play-based learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors. Our Primary Years (Grades 1-5) are currently full and have waiting lists. Enroll your child in the Early Years to guarantee them an international education at IS Ruhr in Essen.
OUR ADMISSIONS PROCESS
GETTING STARTED
To begin the application process via our online platform called MySchool, please complete our simple enquiry form by clicking on the Apply Now button below. A member of our admissions team will then contact you directly to go on with the next steps of the admissions process.
For any questions you may have beforehand please contact us by email admissions@is-ruhr.de or by phone +49 (0)201-479 104 09.
DOCUMENTS
During the online admission process, you will be asked to upload the following documents:
- a confidential recommendation from your child’s current school (required for applications made for Grades 1-12)
- three years of previous school reports
- a copy of your child’s passport
- your child’s immunization record against measles
Admissions
PRIMARY YEARS – EARLY YEARS 1–3
Admissions to our Early Years Center is possible at any time.
PRIMARY YEARS – Grades 1–5
In our Primary School it is possible to start at any time, as long as there is a space available. Before admission, we must receive all documents (e.g. previous reports and a confidential report from the current school). Before a final decision is made, your child must attend up to three trial days in their potential class.
SECONDARY YEARS – GRADES 6-12
Depending on the availability of places, starting in our Secondary School is possible at any time. Prior to this, a written placement test must be taken in English and Mathematics. After this we offer trial days and with students entering Grades 9-12 an interview with our Head of Secondary Years.
SIGNATURE
This is the final stage of the process where upon signing the contract, you will be informed of the date when your child can start. Thoughout each stage of the process we will keep in touch with you. Our staff are very familiar with welcoming new students and families and understand what transition means.
Interest piqued?
Apply now to secure your child’s future
PARENT REFERRAL PROGRAMME 2025-26 –
FAMILIES INTRODUCE FAMILIES
At IS Ruhr, we value the positive experiences of our families. Are you a satisfied IS Ruhr parent? Then we would like to give something back to you. Help other parents bring their children to IS Ruhr! Admission to our Early Years starts a child’s learning journey through our school. Currently, we have waiting lists in the Primary Years, making the Early Years Centre the best way to secure a place. Recommend a familiy and both families will receive a 10% fee remission for the 2025-26 academic year.
Interested? Get in touch: admissions@is-ruhr.de
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or need further information regarding the admissions process, please contact our admissions office at admissions@is-ruhr.de.
