Stiftung Louisenlund

Stiftung Louisenlund is a unique co-educational boarding school on the Schlei fjord in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, founded in 1949 on the historic Louisenlund estate. Educating students aged 14 to 19, Louisenlund offers the German Abitur and the IB Diploma in an extraordinary natural setting. Accredited by IBO and CIS, the school is renowned for its exceptional combination of academic rigour, entrepreneurship education, and sailing — the school's 200-metre fjord frontage provides an unparalleled sailing programme that has produced numerous German national champions. Louisenlund's educational philosophy emphasises leadership, responsibility, and sustainability, with strong links to business and environmental sectors. With students from over 40 countries, the school has a vibrant international boarding community. The historic estate — featuring an 18th-century manor house, chapel, science facilities, and a dedicated entrepreneurship centre — creates a uniquely inspiring environment. Louisenlund is widely regarded as one of Germany's finest and most distinctive boarding schools.