Deutsche Asset Management [LOGO]
                                             A Member of the Deutsche Bank Group




President
Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act





I, Vincent J. Esposito, certify that:

1.       I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Scudder International
         Equity Portfolio, on Form N-CSR;

2.       Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, the periodic
         report on Form N-CSR (the "Report") fully complies with the
         requirements of ss. 13 (a) or ss.15 (d), as applicable, of the
         Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in
         the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial
         condition and results of operations of the Company.



January 9, 2006                        /s/Vincent J. Esposito
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                                       Vincent J. Esposito
                                       President
                                       Scudder International Equity Portfolio









                                                Deutsche Asset Management [LOGO]
                                             A Member of the Deutsche Bank Group



Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act





I, Paul Schubert, certify that:

1.       I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Scudder International
         Equity Portfolio, on Form N-CSR;

2.       Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, the periodic
         report on Form N-CSR (the "Report") fully complies with the
         requirements of ss. 13 (a) or ss. 15 (d), as applicable, of the
         Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in
         the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial
         condition and results of operations of the Company.



January 9, 2006                          /s/Paul Schubert
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                                         Paul Schubert
                                         Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
                                         Scudder International Equity Portfolio