Valid: 01.08.2010 - 31.07.2011
1. Application Fee: per child EUR 100,-
This one time fee is payable upon first time application and MUST accompany the application form. It is not refundable even if, after processing, the student is withdrawn or not admitted.
2. Admission Fee: Primary 1-3 EUR 1.500,-
For each Primary class a payment of EUR 1.500 per year is due and is non refundable. All Admission Fee payments in the Primary School will be deducted from the Capital Fee at the time students transfer to Grade 1 according to the following table:
1 year in Primary EUR 5.500,-
2 years in Primary EUR 4.000,-
3 years in Primary EUR 2.500,-
3. Capital Fee: Grades 1-12
Year 1 EUR 5.500,-
Year 2 EUR 2.000,-
This is a non refundable fee payable over two years.
4. Site Development Levy: Grades 1-12
EUR 500 per year (max. EUR 1.000,- per family)
5. Tuition Fees (August 2010 - July 2011)
Primary 1 EUR 8.900,-
Primary 2 EUR 9.600,-
Primary 3 EUR 11.000,-
Grades 1 - 2 EUR 13.950,-
Grades 3 - 5 EUR 14.800,-
Grades 6 - 8 EUR 15.860,-
Grades 9 -10 EUR 16.770,-
Grades 11 -12 EUR 17.450,-
Pro-Rating of Tuition Fees
Percentage of Tuition Fee Refundable upon Early Departure:
The notification of withdrawal must be given in writing by the legal guardian at least ONE MONTH in advance of withdrawal.
Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. June
70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 0% -- -- -- --
Percentage of Tuition Fee payable upon Late Enrolment:
Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. June
100% 95% 85% 75% 65% 55% 45% 35% 25% 15%
6. Payment of Fees
Application Fee: to be paid at the time of application.
Admission / Capital Fee / Site Development Levy: to be paid upon entry.
Tuition Fee: to be paid by 1st August 2010. It is possible to pay the Tuition Fee in two instalments which will increase the fees by 2% - first instalment 60% to be paid on 1st August 2010 and second instalment 42% to be paid on 1st January 2011. If the application is received after 1st August all fees must be paid in full as stated in the invoice.
Fees are non-refundable (except fees refundable for early departure as explained in number 4), even in cases of emergency or unforeseen closure.
7. The 25% Clause
Up to 25% of students at the International School Hamburg shall be admitted without regard to their parents’ financial circumstances.
Entry under the 25% clause is not automatic and depends upon the requirements set by the Vorstand (Board of Directors) of the International School Hamburg. The application forms for the school year 2010/2011 are available in the Admissions Office and must be submitted by 19 March 2010.
For further information, please contact the Admissions Officer or the Business Manager.
8. Placement
In cases where places in a particular class are limited, the offered place will only be confirmed once the Capital/Admission Fee has been received. The final placement of students in elective courses in Grades 7-12 will be determined at the time of the student interview. Students who are interviewed in August may find their choice of electives limited, or not available.
9. Late Payment Charges
All parents are liable for fee payments on the due date whether or not companies assume responsibility for all or part of the fees. Furthermore, parents are liable for all bank charges incurred.
Late payment charges will be assessed for each student if payment has not been made within 30 days of due date. The current late payment charge is calculated at 1% of the payment due and will be calculated monthly.
10. Association (Verein) Fees
Membership in the ISH Verein is included in the Annual Fee.
11. Yearbook
Each student will receive one complimentary copy. Additional copies may be ordered through the Admissions Office at EUR 30,-.
12. Deposits
All students must pay a Book Deposit when entering ISH. This is refunded on departure provided all textbooks and library books have been returned. The current Book Deposit is EUR 150.
13. Other Charges
Charges for college testing and counseling, external testing and examinations, overnight trips, graduation expenses, special swimming and other extra-curricular programmes will be billed separately for those participating.
14. Fees
The above conditions apply for the entire school year. The Board retains the right to change the fees throughout the year in compliance with the constitution of the ISH Association. Fees which have not been changed will also apply for the following school year.
15. Place of Jurisdiction
The place of jurisdiction is Hamburg.
This page was updated on 17 March 2010.
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