International School Ruhr (Essen)

Here. And everywhere.

We believe learning starts with being known. Not eventually. Immediately.
At IS Ruhr we keep our classes small on purpose. It is not a limitation, it is a choice we make so that every teacher has the time to notice a child, not just their grades.
A name. A story. A person.
Whether your child needs more challenge, more support, or simply more attention,
we see them. That is what small, done properly, makes possible.
This summer, come and find out what it feels like.

Book a visit and contact us: https://www.is-ruhr.de/en/contact/

What actually is the IB? And why does it matter for your child?
Swipe through – we'll explain it in plain language.

We asked parents, what made them choose IS Ruhr.

If you're considering IS Ruhr for your family, come and meet us.

Book a visit and contact us: https://www.is-ruhr.de/en/contact/

Here. And everywhere.

30+ nationalities. 14 years in Essen. One school that knows your child's name.

IS Ruhr is the Ruhrgebiet's only IB Continuum school – offering the full international path from age 3 to 18. Whether you've just arrived in Essen, or you're thinking about something different for your child: the door is open.

Book a visit and contact us: https://www.is-ruhr.de/en/contact/

🎉 IB Results 2026 are in!

We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our IB Class of 2026. Their results are a testament not only to their academic abilities but also to the perseverance, determination and personal development they have demonstrated throughout the Diploma Programme.

This year, our students achieved an impressive average score of 32 points, once again exceeding the global average. Our top performer earned an outstanding 42 out of 45 points – an exceptional accomplishment that deserves special recognition.

We are especially proud of every student for their commitment, resilience and hard work over the past two years. With a pass rate of over 90%, this year's cohort has achieved results they can be truly proud of.

A sincere thank you goes to our dedicated teachers, supportive staff and families, whose encouragement and guidance played such an important role in our students' success.

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish you all the very best as you take the next exciting step in your journey.

☀️🏅 What a fantastic way to wrap up the school year!

Our traditional Sports Day brought everyone together for a day full of energy, teamwork, and fun. Divided into teams, our students gave their best in a variety of exciting activities while cheering each other on.

With perfect summer weather and plenty of smiles, it was the ideal way to celebrate the end of the school year and get into the holiday spirit.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and everyone involved in planning and organizing this wonderful event. Your hard work and commitment made the day a great success!

🌞 We wish all our students and families a wonderful, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break!

🤩 Want to join us? We are seeking!

✉️ Send us your letter of application and your CV to [email protected] or submit it by online application form on the IS Ruhr website.

▶️ https://www.is-ruhr.de/career/

🤩 Interested in being part of a great international team? We are seeking!

✉️ Send us your letter of application and your CV to [email protected] or submit it by online application form on the IS Ruhr website.

▶️ https://www.is-ruhr.de/career/

🌟Enjoy the week!

👫Yesterday morning our EY and PY students came together for our regular assembly under the guidance of our German teacher, Ms. Hinzmann. We warmly welcomed new students and interns, and said farewell to the ones that will be leaving us to explore new adventures.

🌳The topic of the assembly was “How humans affect our environment”. G2 presented a drama that they created together with Ms. Hinzmann on this topic.
Afterwards, some of our G5 students played a piece on the xylophones, another presented a piece of electronic music he had composed.