We see individuals. We inspire ambition.
Your Day & Boarding School in Germany
The International School OWL is a private international day and boarding school that develops ambitious young adults, guided by German excellence.
We didn’t build another international school.
We built something better.
Most international schools offer a familiar formula: a cosmopolitan city, a well-worn curriculum, and a community that feels more like a transit lounge than a home. We chose a different path. Built with intention and a clear-eyed commitment to what outstanding international education can look like when you start fresh and think hard – our school is where academic ambition meets genuine belonging.
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The Excellence
Concept
We created a boarding concept
that is a true living experience.
Our boarding concept is a core part of our integrated school and living experience. Students enjoy the independence of their own private single rooms with lockable doors, while benefiting from a safe and structured environment designed to support their growth. With clear guidelines and 24/7 supervision from state-certified social educators and experienced pedagogical staff, we provide a balance of freedom and guidance. Living within an international community, students develop confidence, responsibility, and essential life skills -preparing them to become self-assured young adults with a clear direction for their future.
The Excellence
Concept
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
School for day & boarding students in Paderborn, Germany
The International School OWL combines the high standard of a German boarding school with a globally oriented education and a world-wide recognised diploma. Our students can expect an excellent education, consisting of full-time supervision in a multinational environment and a curriculum at a top international level!
- Full board accomodation and all-day care with state-approved teachers and professional staff (Boarding School)
- All-day care by state-certified qualified staff (24/7)
- Globally suitable and world-wide recognised diploma
- Teaching language is English, and a prior knowledge of German is not needed
- Fulfills the entry requirements of universities worldwide
- Choose between business or technical focus
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
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".
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."
A Global learning experience,
Personalized for you!
Applications can be submitted by e-mail, by fax or by using our application form.
