About Us
Committed to High-Profile Education
As parents, our foremost aspiration is to provide our children with the most comprehensive education possible. We want to see them not only grow and excel academically but also flourish as individuals, equipped with a 21st-century skill set to navigate the complexities of the world.
At the FIS, we are dedicated to harmonizing academic rigor with the holistic development of each student. We encourage our students to explore their skills and interests. Our mission is to equip your children with the versatility and resilience needed to thrive on a global scale. We place a strong emphasis on the International Baccalaureate’s Approaches to Learning (AtL) and High-Quality Learning, which serve as a compass for lifelong learning, empowering students to confront future challenges with composure and clarity of mind.
Our school community thrives on diversity with students and staff from over 50 nations calling the FIS their home. Every day, we are greeted by a mix of cultural backgrounds, beliefs and upbringings as we open the school’s doors. What binds us together are our shared values of Caring, Curiosity, Respect, Integrity and Belonging, creating a strong sense of connection and collaboration. These values shape our daily interactions and decisions, making each day at the school meaningful and enriching.
The FIS is located in the heart of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region and is proud to be part of the Erlangen community, recently rated among top German cities with an excellent economy and sustainability prospects.
Renowned also for its international business landscape and historical legacies dating back to the Roman Empire, Franconia provides an ideal backdrop for authentic learning in our educational institution.
At the FIS, we are all committed to learning together and continue to strive for greatness, one day at a time.
Sincerely,
Petra Niemczyk
Interim Head of School
What curriculum do we offer?
Overall our curriculum strives to help students think for themselves and be problem solvers and to make learning relevant to the real world. We offer the PYP in Primary, IBMYP for Grades 6 to 10 and IBDP in Grades 11 and 12. An important part of student learning is providing opportunities for service learning through CAS and other activities.
What curriculum do we offer?
Overall our curriculum strives to help students think for themselves and be problem solvers and to make learning relevant to the real world. We offer the PYP in Primary, are moving toward MYP for Grades 6 to 10 and have an established IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. An important part of student learning is providing opportunities for service learning through CAS and other activities.
How about the teachers?
Students comment on the caring nature of the teachers, they are recruited from all over the world and strive to keep up to date with best practice. The school offers an exceptional professional learning program for teachers to continue to develop and improve teaching strategies.
How about the teachers?
Students comment on the caring nature of the teachers, they are recruited from all over the world and strive to keep up to date with best practice. The school offers an exceptional professional learning program for teachers to continue to develop and improve teaching strategies.
What are the facilities like?
The FIS has a purpose built facility boasting a modern, colorful and open learning environment. Facilities include spacious classrooms, three purpose built libraries, well equipped science labs, two gyms and a football field, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and full WiFi coverage in both buildings.
What are the facilities like?
The FIS has a purpose built facility boasting a modern, colorful and open learning environment. Facilities include spacious classrooms, three purpose built libraries, well equipped science labs, two gyms and a football field, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and full WiFi coverage in both buildings.
What is it like living in Erlangen?
The FIS lies in the heart of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region, which is one of the strongest economic areas in Germany, with a green safe environment, excellent universities and significant strengths in sport and culture. The FIS is situated in the university city of Erlangen and within 20km of the neighboring cities of Fürth and Nürnberg. The region enjoys an exceptional quality of life.
What is living in Erlangen like?
The FIS lies in the heart of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region, which is one of the strongest economic areas in Germany, with a green safe environment, excellent universities and significant strengths in sport and culture. The FIS is situated in the university city of Erlangen and within 20km of the neighboring cities of Fürth and Nürnberg. The region enjoys an exceptional quality of life.