Choosing the Right School in Dresden for Your Child

Join us for our Open Day to learn how our international education supports your child’s academic success and personal growth.

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IB World School • Internationally accredited • Preschool to Grade 12

Choosing the Right School in Dresden for Your Child

Join us for our Open Day to learn how our international education supports your child’s academic success and personal growth.

Book your Open House Visit

See how your child can learn, grow and succeed at DIS.

IB World School • Internationally accredited • Preschool to Grade 12

Choosing the Right School in Dresden for Your Child

Join us for our Open Day to learn how our international education supports your child’s academic success and personal growth.

Book your Open House Visit

See how your child can learn, grow and succeed at DIS.

IB World School • Internationally accredited • Preschool to Grade 12

Why families choose Dresden International School

Dresden International School offers a continuous, high-quality education from Preschool to Grade 12, guiding students to thrive academically and personally.

As an established IB World School, we provide innovative, holistic learning that prepares children to succeed in an evolving world.

Our international community celebrates diversity and inclusion, ensuring every student feels valued and supported.

Continuous Education

One school from early years through Grade 12, providing a seamless and consistent learning journey for every child.

Continuous Education

One school from early years through Grade 12, providing a seamless and consistent learning journey for every child.

Individual Support

Tailored guidance and attention ensure each student reaches their full potential academically and personally.

Individual Support

Tailored guidance and attention ensure each student reaches their full potential academically and personally.

Small Classes

Low student-to-teacher ratios allow for focused teaching, stronger relationships, and personalized learning.

Small Classes

Low student-to-teacher ratios allow for focused teaching, stronger relationships, and personalized learning.

Internationally Recognized Qualifications

Graduates earn globally acknowledged IB diplomas, opening doors to top universities worldwide.

Internationally Recognized Qualifications

Graduates earn globally acknowledged IB diplomas, opening doors to top universities worldwide.

Excellent Learning Environment

Innovative classrooms, modern facilities, and a supportive community create a setting where students thrive.

Excellent Learning Environment

Innovative classrooms, modern facilities, and a supportive community create a setting where students thrive.

English as the Language of Instruction

Full immersion in English prepares students for international opportunities and develops strong language skills.

English as the Language of Instruction

Full immersion in English prepares students for international opportunities and develops strong language skills.

No Cancelled Classes

A reliable schedule ensures that students never miss core lessons, maintaining continuity and consistent progress.

No Cancelled Classes

A reliable schedule ensures that students never miss core lessons, maintaining continuity and consistent progress.

A Seamless Learning Journey That Prepares Your Child for the Future

At DIS, we nurture your child’s natural curiosity while providing a broad, holistic education through the IB Programmes.

Our students are challenged to excel academically, think critically, and develop empathy for others in a diverse, international community—preparing them to thrive in school and in life.

Preschool

A confident start to learning

At our Preschool, children aged 1–5 explore, play, and learn in a nurturing and inspiring environment. Our child-centered, play-based approach encourages curiosity, inquiry, and holistic development, laying a strong foundation for the internationally-recognized Primary Years Programme (PYP). Skilled educators guide each child to grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually, ensuring they feel safe, motivated, and excited to discover the world around them.

Curiosity-Driven Learning
Children explore and inquire, developing early scientific and critical thinking skills.
Holistic Development
Focus on social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a supportive environment.
Safe & Nurturing Environment
Every child feels welcomed, valued, and inspired to thrive.

Preschool

A confident start to learning

Curiosity-Driven Learning
Children explore and inquire, developing early scientific and critical thinking skills.
Holistic Development
Focus on social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a supportive environment.
Safe & Nurturing Environment
Every child feels welcomed, valued, and inspired to thrive.

Primary School

Building strong foundations for the future

At our Primary School (Grades 1–5), students experience a challenging, inquiry-based curriculum that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Our transdisciplinary IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) encourages students to explore real-world ideas while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility. With a supportive international environment, small classes, and skilled teachers, every child is guided on a personalized path to becoming a confident, open-minded learner.

Inquiry-Based Learning
Students actively investigate and explore, connecting classroom lessons to the world around them.
Holistic Development
Academic, social, and emotional growth is fostered through projects, group work, and personal guidance.
International & Inclusive Environment
English-language instruction, diverse classmates, and supportive teachers prepare children to thrive globally.

Primary School

Building strong foundations for the future

Inquiry-Based Learning
Students actively investigate and explore, connecting classroom lessons to the world around them.
Holistic Development
Academic, social, and emotional growth is fostered through projects, group work, and personal guidance.
International & Inclusive Environment
English-language instruction, diverse classmates, and supportive teachers prepare children to thrive globally.

Secondary School

Preparing students for life beyond school

At DIS Secondary School (Grades 6–12), students follow a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that prepares them for university and life beyond. Through the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), students develop critical thinking, creativity, and intercultural understanding. Small classes, expert international teachers, and a supportive environment enable every student to thrive academically, socially, and personally, while benefiting from a wide range of extracurricular activities and tailored guidance for future studies.

Rigorous, University-Prep Curriculum
IB MYP and DP provide recognized qualifications and develop advanced academic skills.
Holistic Personal Growth
Students cultivate critical thinking, creativity, social responsibility, and global awareness.
Individual Guidance & Support
Small classes, mentoring, and university/career counselling ensure every student’s path is tailored to their strengths and goals.

Secondary School

Preparing students for life beyond school

Rigorous, University-Prep Curriculum
IB MYP and DP provide recognized qualifications and develop advanced academic skills.
Holistic Personal Growth
Students cultivate critical thinking, creativity, social responsibility, and global awareness.
Individual Guidance & Support
Small classes, mentoring, and university/career counselling ensure every student’s path is tailored to their strengths and goals.

Trusted Excellence in
International Education

At DIS, we combine decades of experience with internationally recognized programmes to ensure your child receives a world-class education.

Our students consistently achieve outstanding results, paving the way to top universities worldwide, under the guidance of a highly qualified, diverse international faculty.

IB Accreditation

DIS is fully authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate programmes: Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.

IB Accreditation

DIS is fully authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate programmes: Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.

IB Accreditation

DIS is fully authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate programmes: Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.

Graduation Results

Students achieve excellent academic outcomes, demonstrating the effectiveness of our programmes.

Graduation Results

Students achieve excellent academic outcomes, demonstrating the effectiveness of our programmes.

Graduation Results

Students achieve excellent academic outcomes, demonstrating the effectiveness of our programmes.

University Pathways

DIS graduates continue their studies at leading universities, including:

University Pathways

DIS graduates continue their studies at leading universities, including:

University Pathways

DIS graduates continue their studies at leading universities, including:

Years of Experience

Decades of experience delivering innovative, high-quality education in an international context.

Years of Experience

Decades of experience delivering innovative, high-quality education in an international context.

Years of Experience

Decades of experience delivering innovative, high-quality education in an international context.

International Faculty

Our teachers bring global expertise and experience into every classroom.

International Faculty

Our teachers bring global expertise and experience into every classroom.

International Faculty

Our teachers bring global expertise and experience into every classroom.

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Real Voices.
Real Journeys.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family makes. At Dresden International School, parents value not only academic excellence, but also the caring environment, international mindset, and personal growth their children experience every day. Here is what members of our community say about their journey with DIS.

The teachers truly know my children. They feel valued, supported, and inspired to discover their unique talents every day.

Marija Vucelja

Serbia

The teachers truly know my children. They feel valued, supported, and inspired to discover their unique talents every day.

Marija Vucelja

Serbia

From the very first moment, we felt that we belonged here. The caring and inclusive atmosphere allows students to feel relaxed, confident, and able to grow both academically and personally.

Maria Sarantopoulou

Greek

From the very first moment, we felt that we belonged here. The caring and inclusive atmosphere allows students to feel relaxed, confident, and able to grow both academically and personally.

Maria Sarantopoulou

Greek