Welcome from the Director
On behalf of our entire school community, a very warm welcome to the International School of Hannover Region (ISHR). Whether you are a prospective family seeking the right educational environment for your child, a potential colleague, or alumni reconnecting with us, I hope our website provides a clear view of what makes ISHR such a distinctive and purposeful community.
For thirty years, ISHR has delivered high-quality international education in the heart of Hannover. As an established IB World School, we offer the full International Baccalaureate Continuum—from Early Years through to the IB Diploma in Grade 12. Choosing an international school is a significant commitment and investment. At ISHR, that investment provides far more than fluency in English: it delivers an aspirational education centred on intellectual curiosity, critical inquiry, academic rigour, and strong character.
Our work is guided by our overarching vision: Belong, Learn and Thrive.
- Belong: We foster a warm, inclusive, and international environment where every student feels secure, valued, and respected.
- Learn: We cultivate deep conceptual understanding and academic ambition. By tailoring learning to each student’s zone of proximal development, we ensure every child is challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
- Thrive: We nurture the whole child—academically, creatively, physically, and ethically. Through a comprehensive co-curricular programme, competitive sport, leadership development, and a forward-looking focus on entrepreneurship and the impactful application of Artificial Intelligence, we prepare our students to lead meaningful lives in a rapidly changing world.
Our educational quality is sustained by an outstanding, highly experienced faculty from around the world. Compared with many international schools, ISHR benefits from low teacher turnover and high staff stability, giving our students exceptional consistency in both their academic progress and pastoral care. In close partnership with our families, our PTA and our School and Supervisory Boards, we ensure the school remains rooted in its community while boldly preparing for the future.
Our graduates leave ISHR as confident, open-minded young adults, well prepared for entry into top universities across Germany, the UK, North America, Europe, and beyond.
I encourage you to explore our website, visit our campus and experience the warmth, ambition and vitality of our school firsthand. My team and I look forward to welcoming you.
Oliver Hartwright
Director, International School Hannover Region
