International School of Düsseldorf

International School of Düsseldorf e.V.
Location
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Information
Type International, Non-profit School
Established 1968
Grades K–12
Enrollment 1,200
Color(s) RedWhite
Mascot Lion
Head Simon Head
Website http://www.isdedu.de

The International School of Düsseldorf e.V. (ISD) is located in Kaiserswerth, a suburb of Düsseldorf, and was founded in 1968 by Evelyn and Hank Zivetz as the American International School of Düsseldorf. In 1977 ISD became the 65th school worldwide authorized to award the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. In 1986 the school changed its name to what it is now. ISD is an IBO World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme. ISD is 1 of 8 schools in Germany that is considered an IBO World School offering all 3 Programmes.
There are currently over 1200 students of more than 53 nationalities enrolled. The majority of students are American, German, British, Japanese, Korean and French. Instruction is in English. The faculty of more than 100 comes from 31 different countries. The facilities include 3 libraries/media centers, a 400 seat theater, 2 cafeterias, a full-sized gym, and 6 science labs.

Sports: The International School of Düsseldorf participates in a year-round Competition 'NECIS', in which ISD compete against other International Schools in Europe. ISD has its own 'Sportverein' to compete with local clubs in Düsseldorf the whole year around. ISD also offers excellent sport facilities. In 2013, Ia new gym was built, that is considered one of the best in the region. Furthermore, a new sports facility was opened recently which includes an artificial turf field for soccer and rugby, 100 meter track field, basketball field, beach volleyball/soccer pit, a fitness complex and a spectator tribune.

The school was host to the AMIS (Association for Music in International Schools) European Middle School Honor Band Festival in March 2010 and March 2011.

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