Curriculum and accreditation
FIS is accredited by the "New England Association of Schools and Colleges". It is also an International Baccalaureate World School and a founding member of that organization. The school implements a curriculum based on the principles espoused in the IB Primary Years Program and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Subjects taught include, but are not limited to, Business, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Visual Arts, Music, Global Politics, and Theater. The school offers language instruction in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Dutch and Spanish.Faculty and staff
The school employs faculty and staff from over 70 countries. The head of the school is Dr. Paul Fochtman.Facilities and technology
The facilities cover {{convert, 16, acre, ha in Oberursel, Germany and feature a historic administration building (known as "Old Main"), and the three separate divisional school buildings. The main campus has two all-weather sports fields and several playgrounds.Extracurricular activities
The school's sports teams compete in ISST or SCIS tournaments. FIS has an after-school program (known as REAL). FIS allows students to take part in many non-athletic activities in the performing arts, student groups, and various charitable projects. Notably, the school offers the opportunity for students to audition for the AMIS program, which hosts annual festivals for band, orchestra, jazz band and choir at different international schools.External links
Notable Alumni
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