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The educational journey

Academics Programmes

At Einstein International School, learning is focused, personal and ambitious. Students master rigorous Pearson Edexcel International A-Levels and German certifications. They are supported every step of the way, and stretched well beyond the classroom, so they leave ready for university and for life. A perfect school for students with ambition, personal drive and motivation who aim to apply to the world’s leading universities. 

Our promise

Learn. Grow. Become.

Everything we do at IS OWL builds three things at once — academic rigour, character, and the ability to communicate. We don’t trade one off against the others.

Learn.

Subject mastery and rigorous, evidence-based thinking — the academic currency to apply anywhere in the world.

Grow.

Discipline, responsibility and quiet confidence, grown through boarding life, service and sport.

Become.

A multilingual, future-ready young adult who can think on their feet — in more than one language.

Our offer

Three engines of learning — one whole education.

Academics give students the currency. Enrichment gives them the competencies universities and employers value most. Careers guidance gives them direction. Boarding life is the environment that holds all three together.

Pearson International A-Levels

The intellectual engine. Internationally recognized modular qualifications in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Economics — accepted in 160+ countries and a direct route into German higher education.

  • Rigorous subject mastery
  • Analytical thinking & problem-solving
  • Global university currency

Enrichment

The competencies engine. Skills, character and culture developed beyond the classroom — and braided back into academic results.

  • Debate & global diplomacy
  • Resilience, service & self-discipline
  • Original research & inquiry

Careers Programme

The pathway engine. University selection, application coaching and mentoring — students leave with a clear direction, not just grades.

  • Core competencies and transferable skills
  • University selection & mentoring
  • Confidence to pursue the right path
  • Applying with Confidence — CVs, Motivation letters & Interviews.

The educational journey

A structured three-year route — 
with direct entry for qualified students.

Year 1

Qualification Level

QL

Prepares students for the rigour of International A-Levels through condensed teaching of IGCSE content, building the foundation before the stakes rise.

3 internal exam sessions

Year 2

Advanced Subsidiary (AS Level)

AS

The first half of the full A-Level, externally examined and reported — the first grades banked toward the final qualification.

Direct entry possible cia placement tests and prior school achievement

Year 3

A2 Level

A2

The final and most rigorous stage — completing the full Pearson International A-Level qualification alongside the university application.

Direct entry only with completed AS Level in relevant subjects

Programme Options: Accelerated Programme and Standard Programme

Programme length depends on entry point, prior qualifications, and a student's motivation and commitment. The right pathway is assessed individually for every student at EIS.

International A-Levels

Why Pearson?

We teach four Pearson Edexcel International A-Levels — Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Economics — which open university pathways to engineering, medicine, business and the natural sciences worldwide.

Modular exam structure

Students sit exams in stages across the programme, which reduces pressure and lets strong performance build up gradually.

Depth for STEM pathways

Focused, in-depth study of Mathematics and the sciences — ideal preparation for technical and scientific university courses.

Recognised in Germany

Accepted by German universities as a Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, opening direct routes into German degree programmes.

Globally recognised

Externally examined and internationally benchmarked — recognised across Europe, the UK, North America and Asia.

Built for international learners

Clear specifications and accessible English make Pearson International A-Levels especially suitable for students studying outside their home country.

Resit flexibility

The modular structure allows students to retake individual units to improve a grade — a meaningful safety net under exam pressure.

Our subjects at a glance

Four subjects, taught in English. One language for life in Germany.

Mathematics

The foundation for every technical degree

Physics

Analytical reasoning and applied problem-solving

Chemistry

Laboratory rigour and scientific method

Economics

Quantitative thinking meets the real world

German

Four lessons a week, lived daily in the boarding house

Want the full syllabus, unit by unit? Visit our Curriculum page for the complete breakdown of every subject.

Choose your focus

One qualification, two directions.

Within our four core subjects, students choose the focus that fits their ambitions — a Technical & Scientific focus, built for future engineers, computer scientists and researchers, or a Business & Economic focus, built for future economists, managers and entrepreneurs. Both pathways share the same rigorous foundation in Mathematics, English and Physics, with Chemistry or Economics as the defining fourth subject — plus the option to add German as a PLUS subject alongside either focus.

See the full subject breakdown, year by year, on our Curriculum page. 

Beyond the classroom

Our enrichment programme

Four ways to grow in confidence, character and curiosity which have been chosen to complement a focused academic week.

Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

Service, skills, physical challenge and adventurous journeys — a globally recognised mark of character.

Model United Nations

Research, public speaking and negotiation in English, debating the issues that shape our world.

Jugend forscht

Germany’s leading youth science competition — students design and present real research projects.

German Plus

Extended German for academic and cultural fluency, accelerating the path to university in Germany.

Outstanding pearson learner award

Best in Europe — twice 

In 2023 and 2024, IS OWL students were honoured with the Outstanding Pearson Learner Award for the best performance in a science subject across Europe — recognition among thousands of learners on the continent. 

Curious how we actually teach it?

Rigorous subjects deserve more than a rigid method. Discover the teaching philosophy behind EIS — how small class sizes and high expectations turn ambitious students into confident achievers. 

Explore our Teaching Approach

Let’s talk about your child’s next chapter. 

Whether you’re a prospective family or a partner agency, inquire directly with our admissions team.