School for day & boarding students in Paderborn, Germany
As a private international day and boarding school in Germany, the International School OWL offers more than a direct path to university. With small class sizes and a focus on German excellence, we develop ambitious, globally minded young adults.
School of Economics, Technologies & Engineering
Be focused! The International School OWL builds the bridge between high school and university. “It’s never too early to prepare for university!” As student at the international school OWL students gain the essential basis in either an economic or a technical-scientific discipline and do also profit from intensive German language courses.
“W” for future economics
“T” for future scientists
Boarding with Individual and qualified support (24/7)
Our experienced boarding school managers & social educators ensure optimal support focused on each individual student. This includes a qualified all-day care concept with structured routines, three meals a day and accommodation in modern single rooms (no extra charge)
- Boarding school with ‘professional’ supervision
- Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Single rooms in small supervised apartments (3-5 persons)
- One group room and one common kitchen per apartment
- Joint excursions and group events
- Short distances to the campus of the International School OWL
International School in Germany with Proven Academic Excellence
Traditional degrees such as the German Abitur, Junior-High or similar degrees often limit their students’ and future graduates’ focus. As part of the Edexcel International Advanced Level programme (IAL) we offer students highly focused and modern education programmes – suiteted to “GLOBAL THINKERS”.
[…] Best student in Europe
In 2023 and 2024, two of our IS OWL students were honoured with the Outstanding Pearson Learner Award for the best performance in a science subject in Europe – a mark of excellence among thousands of learners across the continent.
Digital & Modern Learning
Our two school buildings in Vogeliusweg and in the Technology Park, both located close to each other, were built in the last decade. The classrooms are all state-of-the-art. The furniture is modern and […]
International School OWL – our unique curriculum!
Our curriculum is unique! By combining only 3 – 4 basic subjects in which students receive intensive education, we ideally prepare our students for their international careers. With only 3 – 4 subjects, our students meet the entry requirements of as many universities as possible and can then study in either a business or technical/scientific field. […]
- Focus courses in NATURAL SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & ECONOMICS
- Language courses tailored to international students
- Only 3-4 subjects – suited to those who would like to be focused
- Classed are held in English but students are slowly introduced to the english speaking classes
- Our Curricula combine economics, technical and natural science
=> Our Curriculum was “born” out of a collaboration of education experts who can draw on decades of experience working with adolescents from all over the world.
International Boarding School in Germany
Our boarding school is focused on international students who are seeking for future excellence and boarding with structured routines, meals, private teaching, recreational activities, 24/7 support and single rooms for each boarding student. About 95% of our students are international students from Canada, China, France, Morocco, USA, …, and many more.
Living in Paderborn – Modern & Central
Our boarding school is located in the center of Paderborn – a modern, medium-sized city with about 150,000 inhabitants and a strong industry with startups, global players and a well-known university with 20,000 students. Paderborn is located in North Rhine-Westfalia. Nearby metropolises are Bielefeld, Hanover, Kassel, Dortmund and others.
- 150,000 residents
- University city with many companies
- Excellent public transport system (busses, trains, airport)
- Shopping facilities, restaurants, cinemas,…
- Many cultural events
- Libori festival with over 1 million visitors
- Historical sights like the Externsteine, Wewelsburg, Cathedral
Nils Bremser
– Study Advisor –
Business School in Germany
“We see ourselves as technically and economically oriented business high school, combining all the advantages of a business school with the global focus of an international school and the broad horizon of our highly specialized A-level programme. Here, students gain the essential basis for their later studies – in either business related or technical/scientific core subjects.”
Applications can be submitted by e-mail, by fax or by using our application form.
