Förderverein

Fundraising Association

The Fundraising Association (Förderverein der Internationalen Schule Dresden e.V.) was formed in 1996, when the school was founded and is a separate non-profit organisation.

The Members of the Association are community leaders in the field of economics, politics and science, parents and people who realize the importance of an International School in the region of Dresden.

Major companies also consider the school a key requirement when they are wanting to relocate, therefore making it essential to further foreign investment. They all volunteer to support the Dresden International School and its community.

We support many school projects, e.g. the Graduation, the new extension building and other improvements. Your support shows us how important international education and the development of young people into responsible, tolerant and educated global citizens is to you. We thank you for walking this path together with us and hope to count on you.

Every donation helps. You can donate via paypal or cash. Thank you for giving back to DIS!

 

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Board Chair: Frank Schleicher

Board members: Antje Assmann, Jane Dietrich-Schendel, Thomas Richter, Ulrich Rienth, Dr. Katharina Schwanitz, Kelly Su

The Fundraising Association raises funds to ensure the school's continued development on a secure financial basis.

Since the school is a non-profit organisation, DIS relies on much valued support through donations and sponsorship.

The Fundraising Association is committed to support the school's goals and to ensure that Dresden International School remains a key factor in the economic and cultural development of the greater Dresden region.

From time to time the school will approach the Fundraising Association with the request for funding of certain projects which improve education and student's life.

Our Current Projects

The association regularly holds sessions where staff members can apply for funding to support their educational and extracurricular projects. Through this initiative, the association has helped bring many ideas to life—such as providing new sewing machines for a co-curricular club, hosting guest speakers, supporting sports tournaments, enabling participation in the European Youth Parliament conference, and backing the MUN club.

The next major focus will be fundraising for the school’s new extension building. More details on this exciting initiative will be shared soon.

Find out more about the DIS fundraising association and its current projects on its own website. Please click here!

Campus Greening

In December 2024, the school proudly opened a new green space on campus—a project made possible with the support of the Fundraising Association.

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Solar Panels

The Fundraising Association also supported the installation of solar panels on the roof of Building B—a meaningful step toward greater sustainability. By using renewable energy, the school not only reduces its environmental footprint but also lowers energy costs. The savings generated, along with potential income from feeding electricity back into the grid, can be reinvested into future school projects. It’s a win-win for the planet and our community.

Media Buddies

After 15 years of using the existing lab, the school refurbished the chemistry lab. A modern lab for Grades 6-12 helps the school achieve its educational goals and promote learning and research. 

The Fundraising Association raised funds to purchase five sets of the so-called "medienBuddy". Each costs 6,000 euros. 

Seating Areas

In order to create new learning spaces in the Primary & Secondary School, we raised funds for seating areas. The new seating areas were set up in the hallways of the Secondary School at the School Campus.