Frequently Asked Questions

About HPC International School

HPC International School has a family-like atmosphere. We teach the International Baccalaureate Programme in English and our second focus is teaching German as a foreign language or as language and literature for students native or close to native in German.

Yes, HPC International School was authorized as an IB World School in 2017

The school is located in Heidelberg (Germany), close to the newly developed area of “Bahnstadt”.
Palo-Alto-Platz 2, 69124 Heidelberg.

We teach the IB programs from grade 1 to 12.
Ages 6-18.

Student Support & School Life

We differentiate the language classes by the skill levels of our students. Additionally, we offer German and English tutoring in the afternoon free of additional fees.

10-21 students.

Around 15 different clubs, including school band, Model United Nations (MUN), school ambassadors, yoga, etc.

We offer counselling for student wellbeing and strong pastoral care. University counselling is offered starting from grade 9.

Academics & IB Programmes

Our language of instruction is English. We teach German and Spanish on differentiated skill levels. In grade 12 (DP2) students can reach the same German language level compared to a German Gymnasium.

All IB Diploma Programme students attend 3 IB DP core subjects, which enable the best possible preparation for studies and lifelong learning:

  1. The Extended Essay (EE)
  2. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
  3. Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Group 1: English A - Language & Literature, German A - Language & Literature, Language A- self-taught with tutor for any language

Group 2: English B, German B, German ab initio

Group 3: Business Management, Psychology, History

Group 4: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Group 5: Mathematics: analysis and approaches, Mathematics: applications and interpretation

Group 6: Film
 

Yes it is. IB Diploma gives access to German universities and all universities worldwide. We fulfill the expectations by the German KMK.

Admissions & Practical Information

You apply online via https://heidelberger.openapply.com/ .
Parents create an account and register their child(ren).

Yes, students can join any time and are well-supported by buddies in their classes and by teachers.

For MYP:

School fee: 975,- € per month (11.700,- € per academic Year)

 + Registration fee: 750,- € once

For DP:

Tuition fees: 1.700,- € per month for 24 months (DP1 and DP2) = 40.800,- € for the complete Diploma Programme (2 years)

 + Registration fee: 750,- € once

A reduction in school fees can be granted to families with a weak financial background. Please send a request during the application process.

Yes, any time. Just schedule a meeting with the Head of School Dr. Elke Heinicke (elke.heinicke@fuu.de) for a school tour.

No, boarding is not available.