Our Commitments

FIS is committed to fostering a safe and caring environment for the whole school community. This is articulated in Board Policy:

"FIS is committed to providing a safe environment for the whole school community and in particular to safeguarding the welfare of its students in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and German law.

The Head of School or designee shall oversee the development, implementation, and annual review of safeguarding regulations and procedures that uphold the right of every child to be protected from harm, abuse and exploitation. Such practices shall align with the child protection expectations of the International Task Force on Child Protection and shall be described in detail in the school’s Child Safeguarding Handbook.

All employees, contractors, volunteers and visitors share responsibility for the safety and protection of students/children enrolled or on campus."

Source: Frankfurt International School Policy Manual, 1.4 Safeguarding and Child Protection

We act in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, German law, and guidance from the International Taskforce on Child Protection. The practices outlined in this website are aligned to the child protection standards developed by the International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP) in cooperation with the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC), and adopted by our accrediting body, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). 

Safeguarding is a fundamental part of the school’s strategic impact of Wellbeing and Belonging. It is embedded within all aspects of school life including the curriculum, facilities, professional development, parent education offerings and recruitment practices. 

The school leadership and counselors work in partnership with parents, students and teachers to promote student safety and wellbeing with the highest levels of care and accountability.