Berlin Cosmopolitan School - Nature Campus vs SIS Swiss International School - Berlin

	B Berlin Cosmopolitan School - Nature Campus Berlin, Germany	S SIS Swiss International School - Berlin Berlin, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,800 - 15,840	Fees / year €13,970 - 21,338
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 (DP), German Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 820	Pupils 293
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, German	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 2016
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Located in the west of Berlin, Heerstraße 465, 13593 Berlin, Germany. The campus is surrounded by 60,000 m² of wooded parkland.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School (7–10); Secondary School (11–13); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
School type	School type —	School type Private day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 293 enrolled students; 30+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Affiliated with SIS Swiss International School, part of a group with schools in Switzerland, Germany, Brazil and Italy.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Day school supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; exact lesson and supervision times vary by school level.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details A school shuttle is offered for transport.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application / One‑time Entrance Fee - A one‑time entrance fee is charged upon signing the school contract. The standard entrance fee is €850. For families with gross annual income up to €29,420 the entrance fee is €100; that reduced amount is set off against the monthly fees during the first semester. The entrance fee is due at contract signing and is non‑refundable. Tuition — Preschool (Kindergarten) (school year 2026/27) - Standard tuition for preschool (learning and play time, supervision 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) is €1,085 per month. - Per term (semester, calculated as 6 months): €6,510. - Per year (12 months): €13,020. - After School Care (optional): €32 per month, per weekday booked. - No sibling discount applies to preschool fees. - Shuttle bus: €175 per month per child; flat family rate €252 per month for two or more children. Costs for lunch, school uniform, and field trips are not included in the preschool fee. Tuition — Primary and Secondary School (school year 2026/27) — Standard (regular) rates - Grades 1–6: €1,253 per month. - Per term (6 months): €7,518. - Per year (12 months): €15,036. - Grades 7–9: €1,399 per month. - Per term: €8,394. - Per year: €16,788. - Grades 10–11: €1,599 per month. - Per term: €9,594. - Per year: €19,188. - Grades 12–13: €1,699 per month. - Per term: €10,194. - Per year: €20,388. - The monthly figures cover instruction and supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (core teaching hours and attendance requirements vary by year group). Shuttle bus, lunch, and other optional services are charged separately. Income‑based Tuition (Grades 1–13) — School year 2026/27 (monthly rates) - Gross family income up to €29,420: - Grades 1–6: €100 per month; Grades 7–9: €100 per month; Grades 10–11: €100 per month; Grades 12–13: €100 per month. - Gross family income €29,421–40,000: - Grades 1–6: €346; Grades 7–9: €368; Grades 10–11: €394; Grades 12–13: €394. - Gross family income €40,001–50,000: - Grades 1–6: €558; Grades 7–9: €592; Grades 10–11: €657; Grades 12–13: €657. - Gross family income €50,001–60,000: - Grades 1–6: €757; Grades 7–9: €830; Grades 10–11: €921; Grades 12–13: €921. - Gross family income €60,001–70,000: - Grades 1–6: €957; Grades 7–9: €1,053; Grades 10–11: €1,184; Grades 12–13: €1,184. - Gross family income €70,001–80,000: - Grades 1–6: €1,196; Grades 7–9: €1,329; Grades 10–11: €1,488; Grades 12–13: €1,488. - Gross family income more than €80,001: - Grades 1–6: €1,253; Grades 7–9: €1,399; Grades 10–11: €1,599; Grades 12–13: €1,699. - Income‑based tuition levels are calculated on the basis of worldwide gross family income for the previous calendar year and require submission of an evaluation form and supporting documents. Specific sibling reductions apply to income‑based fees (25% for second child, 50% for third child, 75% for additional children). Sibling Discount (regular tuition) - For families paying the regular tuition rates who enroll two or more children in grades 1–13, a sibling discount of 20% applies to the tuition fees for the second child and any additional children. The sibling discount does not apply to the one‑time entrance fee, lunch, shuttle, or other additional services. Separate sibling discount rules apply to income‑based fees. Other Mandatory / Optional Fees and Charges - Fee for books and lesson materials: €100 annually (per student). - After School Care (optional): €32 monthly (fee based on one weekday; bookings fixed for at least one semester; additional days possible subject to approval). - Shuttle bus: €175 per month per child; flat monthly charge of €252 for families with two or more children. - Lunch: Lunch can be purchased from an external provider; lunch costs are not included in tuition and are charged separately. - School uniform and field trips: Costs for uniform and field trips are not included in the listed fees. - IB Diploma assessment fees (grade 13) and other assessment/exam charges are not included and will be invoiced separately; such invoices include an administration fee of €50. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms - The published monthly fees are expressed as monthly average rates based on calculations for 12 months per year (or 6 months per semester). Fees are payable 12 months per year, including holidays. Payment of fees must be made one semester (6 months) in advance unless otherwise agreed. Parents who choose monthly payments will be charged a surcharge of 3% on each payment. Parents who make an advanced payment covering the whole school year are offered a 2% discount. Changes to the agreed payment mode incur an administration fee of €50 per invoice (or per invoice line item within collective invoices). Refunds and Non‑Refundable Charges - The one‑time entrance fee is non‑refundable. Other specific refund rules and legally binding payment and booking modalities are defined in the school contract. Additional costs arising from optional services (transport, lunch, class trips, excursions, IB assessment fees, etc.) are charged separately and follow their own invoicing terms. Fee Payment Options and Administrative Details - Parents are asked to indicate their preferred mode of payment; the school will record the chosen payment mode and any subsequent change triggers the stated administration fee. Payment timing, surcharges, discounts, and invoicing modalities are specified in the school contract. Specific payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) are arranged with the school and appear in the invoicing and contract documentation. Important Notes on Scope of These Fees - Listed tuition figures cover instruction, supervision during the stated core hours, and general school services as described in the fee schedule. They do not include costs for optional or externally provided services and activities (transport beyond the shuttle, lunch, uniforms, field trips, assessment fees, etc.). The school reserves the right to amend fees; the price lists are valid for the stated school year.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school offers lunch as part of the daily schedule.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is a private school financed by a combination of school fees and state subsidies.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The school provides bilingual education from Kindergarten through to college. It offers Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School (7 to 10), Secondary School (11 to 13), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Students can attain the German Abitur or the IB Diploma, enabling them to pursue their chosen educational path.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The German Abitur and the International Baccalaureate Diploma are offered, enabling progression to higher education.
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 Day School Community fosters social-emotional development. Students learn to share with others, develop assertiveness, and take pride in their achievements.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school places students' learning needs at the heart of its efforts.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English and German play equal roles in school communication – in the classroom and in day-to-day school life; language is acquired through the immersion method.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The school provides a stable and nurturing environment where students can learn and thrive.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Located in the west of Berlin, the SIS Berlin campus is surrounded by 60,000 m² of wooded parkland. The spacious grounds offer ample space for various sports activities, school performances and events. The classrooms and special-purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. Learning spaces include an art studio, a music studio, cantine, two libraries, two science laboratories, modern computer rooms, a school playground with space to play together, and study and relaxation rooms. A paid shuttle bus service is offered to and from the campus.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The campus grounds provide ample space for a wide range of sports activities. Sports days are a regular feature of the school calendar, and the SIS Cup brings teams from SIS schools together for sport, games and friendly competition. An image shows floorball being played in a gym, indicating the presence of a gym facility on site. The SIS Cup spans two days and focuses on sport, fairness and fun.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The learning environment is supported by contemporary infrastructure in the classrooms and in special-purpose spaces. Learning spaces include an art studio, a music studio, cantine, two libraries, two science laboratories, and modern computer rooms. The school emphasizes bilingual learning from kindergarten through to secondary level, with instruction in German and English across levels. There is also a dedicated study and relaxation room provision within the learning spaces.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities All SIS Berlin students have the option of a hot lunch in the cantine. After-school care runs from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with various leisure activities and clubs, and can be booked daily. A shuttle bus operates to transport students to and from school during the day. Clubs and a varied after-school program can be booked for one semester. The SIS Student Exchange Programme enables study abroad at another SIS school, and the school participates in international activities such as the SIS Cup, Ozobot programming, art projects and other events across SIS schools.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History SIS Berlin originated in 2016 when SIS Swiss International School took over Internationale Schule Villa Amalienhof, which continues as SIS Berlin. The SIS brand began in 2008 with the establishment of the first SIS school in Germany in Stuttgart-Fellbach. In 2020 the network adapted to distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, and SIS Frankfurt opened that year. As of January 1, 2025, the SIS Swiss International Schools Group became directly integrated into the Klett Group.
Community	Community —	Community SIS Berlin offers bilingual education with an international orientation to 293 students from more than 30 nationalities. The campus is in the west of Berlin and sits on 60,000 m² of wooded parkland. Classrooms and facilities are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and teaching technology, and language acquisition begins early under expert guidance to build lifelong competence. Students may pursue German Abitur or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and the bilingual kindergarten serves children aged three to six.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Upper-level students may study abroad at another SIS school through the SIS Student Exchange Programme, expanding academic horizons and intercultural understanding. Model United Nations (MUN) is available as a simulation-based activity that develops critical thinking and leadership. The bilingual, internationally oriented learning environment supports global citizenship and cross-cultural collaboration, complementing academic study. The SIS network facilitates international exposure across SIS schools, enriching academic growth.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Clubs offer a range of extracurricular activities, including arts-related options such as painting, which can be booked for one semester. After-school care provides leisure activities such as reading, painting, and playing, supervised by staff. Students have opportunities to express creativity through these activities as part of a varied school day.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school runs bilingual education in English and German, with language acquisition starting early under expert guidance. The environment emphasizes international-mindedness and global citizenship. The SIS Student Exchange Programme offers upper-level students the opportunity to study abroad at another SIS school. Model United Nations (MUN) provides intercultural learning through simulation.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Clubs provide opportunities for social and hobby-based activities for students of all ages. After-school care provides leisure activities such as reading, painting, and playing, with staff supervision. A shuttle bus supports transport to and from school for participation in after-school activities. Lunch can be included in the day, with the option for students to bring food from home.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Students are encouraged to become compassionate leaders who take responsibility for a more sustainable world. MUN and the student exchange programme foster leadership, critical thinking, and intercultural awareness. The bilingual, international education supports leadership development and global citizenship.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Lunch is available for students as a hot meal option. Afternoon care runs from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., offering leisure activities and after-school clubs with staff supervision. A shuttle bus provides daily transport between designated points and the school. Clubs and other activities contribute to a varied, balanced day for students.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Languages of instruction are English and German at all levels. The bilingual English/German kindergarten teaches in both languages. The primary school uses bilingual instruction in German and English. The secondary school (7–10) is bilingual with English and German given equal importance, teaching each subject in one language for about a year while building proficiency in both. The upper secondary (11–13) continues the bilingual approach and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with IB exams primarily in English and most IB subjects using English literature and teaching materials.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual education in English and German across its programmes from Kindergarten through Secondary School.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs English and German immersion starts in kindergarten, using the 'one person – one language' approach, with German- and English-speaking teachers supporting bilingual development.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Make the First Step. SIS Berlin provides information on the admission process. SIS Berlin accepts registrations all year round. Submitting the registration form begins the process; if space is available, the school will contact you; if not, your child's name can be added to the waiting list. A consultation with the school management follows, during which the educational offer is discussed and an admission form is sent to be completed and returned. If visiting in person is not possible, a video conference is available. Trial days allow the child to experience SIS for one or two days. After a positive assessment, the school contract is drawn up and signed. Admission is possible all year round. Most enrollments occur in spring (February to April) for a start in August or September. Enrollment age varies by location and is typically three to five years. There is no entrance examination. If a child does not speak both school languages German and English, enrollment is possible; German and English are learned by immersion, with additional language support offered outside of class or during class time.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If there is no place available in the corresponding grade, the child's name will be added to the waiting list.
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