Admission procedure and registration process

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of our school community! Here you will find all the information you need about the registration process, the allocation of places, school fees (as of 1 August 2025) and the next steps.

We welcome new students throughout the year, depending on availability.

Your child can join us either at the start of the school year or during the year. We carefully consider the age group and available places to ensure a smooth and happy transition into our school community.

 

Contact us

Your Admissions Team

Online registration for Kindergarten and School
A step-by-step guide

1. Create account & save the link

2. Fill in the application form

3. Upload documents and fill out forms

4. Finalise your application and submit all documents

5. Financial information

6. Trial days

7. Parent meeting

8. Available space

An overview
of the fees and costs to expect

  • Kindergarten

    As a state-recognized kindergarten, we receive subsidies from both the state of Hesse and the municipality of Dreieich. However, due to the additional costs of our comprehensive educational concept, we are still dependent on charging parental contributions. As we want to give all children the opportunity to attend our facility, we have opted for an income-based contribution model.

     

    You can find an overview of the kindergarten fees here .

  • Additional contributions in Kindergarten

    Lunch: € 5.75 per meal, billed on a daily basis

    Afternoon care: € 40 per month for Friday 2 - 4 pm

    Excursions: € 80 per year

    Materials allowance: € 50.00 per year

    Costs for school clothing: as described

    One-off registration fee: 2.5 times the monthly fee

  • Grades 1 to 4 and Reception

    The elementary school at Strothoff International School is a state-recognized alternative school. We are therefore able to offer you reduced, income-dependent parental contributions in grades 1 - 4 and in Reception.

     

    The basis for calculating the monthly parental contributions is the total amount of your family's income per year. The monthly fees for our Reception and grades 1 - 4 range from €99 to €1,182.

     

    Please use the parental contribution calculator below to determine your individual family contribution.

     

    Upon registration, we charge a one-off registration fee of 2.5 times the monthly fee.

  • Grades 5 to 12

    The contributions for grades 5 to 12 are as follows

     

    Grade 5: € 20,860 / year
    Grades 6 - 10: €22,110 / year
    Grades 11 - 12: € 23,360 / year

     

    We charge a one-off registration fee of € 3,200 upon registration.
    The re-enrollment fee is € 300.

  • Sibling discount for grades 1 to 12 and Reception

    We offer generous sibling discounts of 15% for the second child and 30% for the third and each additional child in a family. The discount applies to the parental contribution per month.

     

    Excluded from the discount are costs for school clothing, excursions and material costs.

     

    We do not offer a sibling discount in the kindergarten.

  • Additional contributions for excursions in grades 1 to 12 and in Reception

    Please expect an annual flat fee of €200 for excursions and curriculum-related events and visits for pupils in our Reception and in grades 1 - 5.

     

    From Year 6 onwards, the fees for excursions and week-long school trips are invoiced separately after prior communication. The costs vary depending on the destination, means of transportation and length of stay.

  • Other additional costs in grades 1 to 12 and in Reception

    We have compiled a list of other costs that you should take into account:

     

    Costs for school clothing as described: approx. 150 €
    Lunch: €6 per meal, billed on a daily basis
    Materials allowance: €50.00 per year

     

    Our learning support for your child is generally included in the school fees. However, additional costs may be incurred for individual learning support for pupils with special educational needs. You as parents will be informed in advance of any additional costs for this support.

  • Costs in the Diploma Programme

    As part of the Diploma Program, you will be charged a number of statutory fees which are set by the IB World Association and passed on to parents via the school.

     

    These fees vary according to year level and are invoiced separately:

    - Exam fee
    - IB DP Pamoja online course
    - Fees for the graduation ceremony

Parental contribution calculator
for primary school

The primary school at Strothoff International School is state-approved. This enables us to offer reduced, income-based parental contributions. The monthly parental contributions are calculated based on your family's total annual income.

Total amount of income of the family p.a.

Monthly parental contribution per child

In addition, there are day care/holiday fees, lunch money, material costs, excursion fees, administration fees, etc.

Important questions
about Admissions

  • Is there an entrance exam?

    No. Instead, a placement interview and various assessments are carried out to determine the level of learning.

  • Is there a waiting list?

    Yes, there is a waiting list for certain grades and kindergarten.

  • When is the registration deadline / What are the registration deadlines?

    There are no registration deadlines; registration is possible all year round.

  • What are the costs for the school?

    The fees are made up of an admission fee, annual school fees in the Secondary and income-related monthly fees in the Primary/Kindergarten and any additional costs (lunch, bus, materials). A detailed overview is available HERE on the website.