After two years of discussion and negotiations with the City of Hamburg construction for our new site commenced in the summer of 2006. The building was completed in the winter of 2009 and on January 11, 2010 approximately 650 students returned from their winter break to a brand new building.
Performing Arts
In order to enhance the school’s strong traditions in the Performing Arts, at the heart of ISH is a Performing Arts centre which incorporates a 450 seat multifunctional auditorium, drama teaching spaces, music classrooms, music practice rooms and display areas.
The emphasis on the auditorium is flexibility and portability thus enabling the facility to be used for a variety of purposes and to accommodate different theatrical genre.
Technology
A key learning goal at ISH is to provide our students with a solid foundation in the use of information and communication technologies. We know that such skills are a fundamental requirement for success in the 21st century and this is reflected in the facilities we provide, including two inter-connected computer laboratories, a modern media room, an interactive learning and communication platform and a school-wide wireless network. 48 classrooms are currently equipped with the latest interactive whiteboards.
Library
A well resourced and easily accessible library is an integral feature of the new school. Centrally located, featuring large display and work areas and incorporating appropriate technology, the Saarfeld Family Library reflects the school’s overall commitment to student centred learning and to the provision of outstanding library services.
Science
The study of Science and its related disciplines is an integral component of the curriculum at the International School Hamburg. The existence of contemporary and well equipped science laboratories to support the curriculum is a must.
Sports
An international school sports programme requires facilities of the highest order and the sporting facilities at our campus satisfy just that, with a fully-equipped, double-sized gymnasium boasting an integrated climbing wall, modern changing rooms, teaching areas, offices, storage areas, outdoor basketball courts and a multi-purpose sports field.
The facilities allow ISH to proudly host international sporting events and provide a facility for the wider school and local community.
Energy Systems
Our school has made a conscious attempt to preserve and protect the environment by effectively utilizing alternate sources of energy wherever possible. This reflects our understanding that we as educators must lead in preserving our precious resources.