Berlin Cosmopolitan School - Nature Campus vs Berlin International School

	B Berlin Cosmopolitan School - Nature Campus Berlin, Germany	B Berlin International School Berlin, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,800 - 15,840	Fees / year €12,425 - 18,240
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), German Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 820	Pupils 900
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, German	Instruction language English, German
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 1998
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Lentzeallee 8/14, 14195 Berlin, in southwest Berlin (Campus Lentzeallee).
Stages	Stages —	Stages Primary (Grades 1–5); Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10); IB Diploma (Grades 11–12).
School type	School type —	School type Private, non-profit, non-denominational day school. It is an IB World School, fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and is part of Stiftung Private-Kant-Schulen gGmbH.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 70+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Language support programs for English and German at different levels to compensate for language deficits.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Germany; State of Berlin.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-denominational.
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school offers a bus service.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application fee - Admission Fee: EUR 800.00. Tuition fees by year group (annual, monthly and per-term equivalents) - Grades 1–6: Annual tuition EUR 12,300.00. Stated monthly equivalent: EUR 1,025.00/month. Equivalent per term (dividing the annual fee by three school terms): EUR 4,100.00 per term. - Grades 7–10: Annual tuition EUR 13,560.00. Stated monthly equivalent: EUR 1,130.00/month. Equivalent per term (dividing the annual fee by three school terms): EUR 4,520.00 per term. - Grades 11–12 (IBDP 1 and 2): Annual tuition EUR 18,240.00. Stated monthly equivalent: EUR 1,520.00/month. Equivalent per term (dividing the annual fee by three school terms): EUR 6,080.00 per term. - Note regarding Grades 1–6: The published fee framework shows that the school originally set a tuition of EUR 13,500.00 for 2025/2026 to be paid in twelve monthly installments (August to July) of EUR 1,125.00 each; because the State of Berlin reimburses part of the cooked-lunch cost, the current payable amount is presented as EUR 12,300.00/year (EUR 1,025.00/month). The monthly lunch-share amount cited is EUR 100.23/month (annual share EUR 1,202.70). Monthly lunch fees for higher grades are shown as EUR 100.00/month (EUR 1,200.00/year) and are included in the listed tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - The published figures are presented with monthly equivalents and the school notes an example payment plan of twelve monthly installments (August to July) for the stated annual fee in the school-year example. The listed monthly amounts (EUR 1,025; EUR 1,130; EUR 1,520) indicate that tuition is expressed and managed on a monthly basis in the published schedule. Specific invoicing dates, due dates, accepted payment instruments, and penalty terms for late payment are not published in the materials consulted. Boarding fees - Boarding fees: not applicable. The school is operated as a day school (private, non-profit day school). No boarding or boarding fees are published. Other costs and fees - Annual Resource Fees: Grades 1–5 EUR 125.00/year; Grades 6–8 EUR 175.00/year; Grades 9–10 EUR 225.00/year. These resource fees are charged in addition to tuition. - Costs explicitly not included in tuition: fees for special needs support, excursions, field and class trips, after-school activities and clubs, and the school bus service are not included and are charged separately. - School apparel and sportswear: school apparel and sportswear can be ordered via the school's designated supplier. Prices for uniform/apparel are not published in the school fee statements and are payable separately. Sibling discounts and income-related fees - Sibling reductions are published with specific monthly figures (presented with the meal-cost portion covered by the Senate). Examples (monthly figures shown): - Grades 1–6: 1st child EUR 1,025; 2nd child EUR 769; 3rd child EUR 513; 4th child EUR 256. - Grades 7–10: 1st child EUR 1,130; 2nd child EUR 872; 3rd child EUR 615; 4th child EUR 357. - Grades 11–12: 1st child EUR 1,520; 2nd child EUR 1,165; 3rd child EUR 810; 4th child EUR 455. - Families may apply for income-related school fees; an application with evidence of family income is required. Refunds and withdrawal - Withdrawal procedure and notice: parents are required to give written notice when withdrawing a student; parents wishing to withdraw a child at the end of a school year are contractually required to inform the school in writing before the end of April. Specific refund, cancellation, prorating or reimbursement rules tied to mid-year withdrawal or to cancellation of enrolment are not published in the materials consulted. Fee payment options (payment instruments / methods) - The publicly available fee summary and parent handbooks consulted do not publish specific accepted payment instruments (for example: bank transfer/IBAN, SEPA direct debit, credit card, PayPal). Parents are instructed to follow contract and admissions arrangements for payment particulars; explicit payment-method details are not present in the publicly posted fee statements and handbooks examined. Summary of where fees apply and what is additional - Tuition covers instruction and (noted) lunch-share as described for the relevant grades. Resource fees are charged annually by grade band. Excursions, trips, special-needs provision, after-school activities, clubs and bus service are additional costs and billed separately. Sibling reductions and income-related fee arrangements are available and are applied as published. Admission requires payment of an Admission Fee of EUR 800.00. Note on missing details found during review - The public fee statements and parent handbooks provide clear annual and monthly tuition figures, resource fees, sibling reductions and a withdrawal notice requirement, but do not publish detailed invoicing timetables (exact invoice dates and term-by-term billing calendar beyond the stated monthly-equivalents), penalty/late-payment terms, detailed refund or cancellation rules, nor a list of accepted payment instruments. These payment-process and refund specifics are not present in the publicly posted fee material consulted.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school with no boarding facilities.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options A hot lunch is included in the school fees for Grades 1–6; the monthly lunch fee is €100 and is included in the school fees.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is a private, non-profit, non-denominational day school and is part of Stiftung Private-Kant-Schulen gGmbH.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Berlin International School uses the International Baccalaureate framework across the school. Primary is authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), enhanced by the Berlin Rahmenlehrplan. The school promotes multilingualism with English and German language development, supported by a multilingual library and integrated Educational Technology. In Grades 6-10, students follow a bilingual Middle Years Programme based on the Berlin Rahmenlehrplan and the school's interpretation of the Middle Years Programme, with intentional vertical alignment with IB PYP and IB DP. In Grades 11-12, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning and global perspectives.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Students are prepared for post-secondary education worldwide. They complete the German MSA exam at the end of Grade 10 and then pursue the IB Diploma in Grades 11-12, which is recognized by universities around the world.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school fosters a multicultural, student- and learning-focused environment that supports emotional and social development through its IB framework and school-wide initiatives.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides programs to support diverse learner needs as part of its international and local student body; it operates as a private, non-profit day school.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Multilingualism is cultivated with an emphasis on English and German language acquisition, with language support programs offered as needed.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing On-campus counselors and a health and welfare officer support students' day-to-day health and emotional well-being.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding A safe, supportive environment is a core part of the school culture, with policies aligned to safeguarding and child protection practices.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Berlin International School is located on Campus Lentzeallee in southwest Berlin. It is an IB World School and a state-recognized private school that provides student-centered learning to international and local students. The school operates as a private, non-profit, non-denominational day school and is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and Middle States Association (MSA-CESS). Health and well-being staff, including school counselors and a health and welfare officer, are on campus to support students. The school offers after-school care (ASA) and a range of after-school activities, along with a library, technology resources, and arts and sports programs.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Sports form a major part of BIS's extracurricular programme with a wide variety of athletic offerings and competitions. There are opportunities to participate in events such as the German International School Sports competition.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Technology is integrated across the curriculum with iPads, Smartboards and multimedia labs. The library provides resources to support curriculum and to encourage the development of intellectual curiosity and a joy of reading. The school cultivates multilingualism with an emphasis on English and German language acquisition. Students are prepared for post-secondary education in colleges and universities worldwide through the IB Diploma pathway.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Arts are an integral part of BIS with opportunities in music, visual arts, dance and drama. After-school care and a range of after-school activities enrich students' lives. The sports program offers diverse athletic activities and participates in competitions such as the German International School Sports competition.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Berlin International School was founded following the Bonn/Berlin resolution that moved embassies and international structures to Berlin by 1999. In 1997 the Senate asked Horst Seidel to found an international school. Five months later, Seidel and Andreas Wegener opened the Berlin International School with 12 teachers and 20 students. The school is part of Stiftung Private-Kant-Schulen gGmbH and has grown to serve 996 kindergarten to International Baccalaureate students from over 70 nations.
Community	Community —	Community Berlin International School is an authorized IB World School and a state-recognized private, non-profit, non-denominational day school serving international and local students; it is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and Middle States Association (MSA-CESS). It is part of Stiftung Private-Kant-Schulen gGmbH and plays an active role in the life of this educational institution. The school embraces multicultural diversity and fosters an international mindset and a shared partnership between students, families and the school. The community includes students from more than 70 nations, and events bring together students, parents, staff, alumni and representatives from politics and society; the 25th anniversary in 2023 drew more than 200 participants.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school offers an extensive after-school activities program from Primary through Secondary, with approximately 30 classes taking place after school each day. Weekend workshops complement the program. Older students can participate in Speech and Debate, Chess Club, programming or Model United Nations. These activities develop management and collaboration skills and provide social opportunities within the international BIS community.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The arts program provides a wide range of opportunities beyond music and visual arts. Students explore dance, drama and other creative pursuits. The program supports artistic expression and collaboration as part of school life. These opportunities complement the core curriculum.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school cultivates multilingualism with an emphasis on English and German language acquisition. The community includes 70+ nationalities. Extracurricular offerings include Model United Nations, among other clubs, supporting international understanding and cross-cultural exchange.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies On any given day, approximately 30 after-school classes are offered with weekend workshops. Sports clubs and creative art activities foster social interaction and teamwork. Students build friendships within the BIS international community.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport forms a major part of the BIS extracurricular programme with a wide variety of athletic offerings and competitions. Health and Well-Being: School counselors and a Health & Welfare Officer are on campus to support students' day-to-day health and emotional needs. After School Care is provided through ASA, with additional after-school activities to enrich student life.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision The school cultivates multilingualism with an emphasis on English and German language acquisition. For admission, knowledge of English and/or German is advantageous but not a basic requirement, and very good English skills are needed at higher grade levels to follow the lessons. English proficiency is assessed during entrance testing, and language support programs for English and German at different levels help students compensate for language deficits.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards No awards information is published on the provided pages.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Berlin International School is an IB World School authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and to operate a bilingual Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It is a state-recognized private school in the State of Berlin and fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Middle States Association (MSA-CESS). It is part of Stiftung Private-Kant-Schulen gGmbH. 70+ nationalities are represented; 2018 CIS reaccreditation is noted; 98% of students pass the IBDP; the school reports an average IBDP score of 35 for 2025.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Begin the admissions process by submitting the application form online. Include the filled in form with signatures by both parents (or proof of sole custody) and copies of recent report cards and the birth certificate. Email the package to the Admissions Officer, Ms. Melanie Sommer-Joest. Documents are then received by the Admissions Officer for processing. 2. The documents are assessed by the Admissions Officer. If additional information is required, applicants are contacted. The Admissions Officer reviews the submission to determine whether the application is complete. This step ensures all required materials are in order before moving forward. 3. If application form and documents are in order, the child is placed either directly on the list of applicants, or on a waiting list. This placement occurs after the documents are reviewed by the Admissions Officer. The next stage proceeds with testing or trial days as described in the admissions process. 4. Entrance tests are carried out for applicants for Grade 6 upwards; trial days are carried out for Grades 1-5 applicants, if they help with the admission decision. Tests assess readiness for Grade 6+, and trial days offer non-test assessment for younger applicants. These assessments inform the next step in the admissions process. 5. A place is offered. The offer represents an admission decision for the applicant. The family can then proceed to the acceptance step. 6. The place is accepted. Acceptance confirms the applicant's intent to enroll. After acceptance, the process continues toward formal enrollment. 7. A school contract is issued for signing. The contract sets out enrollment terms and conditions. Signing the contract formalizes the enrollment.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Income Related School Fees: Families can apply for income-related school fees. An application form plus complete and reliable evidence of family income should be sent to the Management Office. For further information please contact gf@private-kant-schulen.de. Sibling Reductions: B.I.S. offers sibling reductions. The reductions are applied per child and vary by grade level: for Grades 1–6 the reductions are 1st child 1,025 EUR, 2nd child 769 EUR, 3rd child 513 EUR, 4th child 256 EUR; for Grades 7–10 the reductions are 1st child 1,130 EUR, 2nd child 872 EUR, 3rd child 615 EUR, 4th child 357 EUR. Corresponding additional agreements are issued by the Admissions Office when the contract is concluded.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school uses a waiting list. If a place is not immediately available, applicants may be placed on a waiting list. A place on the waiting list indicates ongoing consideration for enrollment, depending on availability.
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