Compare International Schools in Cologne, Germany

BilinGO Campus

Instructs in German, English

Ages 10 - 18 years

Pupils 400

Type Co-educational

BilinGO Campus is a private bilingual Gesamtschule in Köln, Germany, serving students aged 10–18. The school follows the German curriculum with a strong English immersion from grade 5; many subjects are taught in English from the start, and English lessons increase by two hours per week. From grade 11, students can pursue a bilingual Abitur in cooperation with Claudia-Agrippina grammar school. English is taught daily by native-speaking teachers, with Spanish and Italian offered as additional languages. The campus combines modern classrooms with well-equipped science labs, a school garden, and a commitment to sustainability, recycling and hands-on learning. Outdoor Education is integrated and runs in English with native speakers. The school supports intercultural learning and Erasmus+ projects. Sports flourish, with Handball, Football and Athletics, plus after-school clubs. Arts and music are core to the day, and Cambridge English courses accompany practical language development. Small classes (about 24 students with two teachers) enable close mentoring.

Location

Located in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne, Germany. The campus sits in central Cologne at Mercedes Allee 8, 50825 Köln. It is easily accessible by public transport, with connections near Hansaring. The surrounding area combines urban amenities with a close-knit school community.

Stages

KiTa; BilinGO Grundschule (primary). Sekundarstufe I and II (lower and upper secondary).

Type

Private bilingual Gesamtschule (private bilingual comprehensive school).

Country affiliation

Germany

School day structure

School starts at 08:45. Supervision begins at 07:30 to accommodate working parents. After-school clubs run from 16:00 to 18:00.

Application fees
- No publicly listed application or enrolment fee amount is published for BilinGO Campus; an application form is in use for registration.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- BilinGO Campus does not publish a public schedule of tuition fees by year group for the 2026/27 academic year (and no detailed per‑term/per‑year amounts are publicly available for 2025/26). No specific per‑grade or per‑term tuition figures can be provided from public sources.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- School lunch (Mensa) is billed monthly; the stated mensa billing runs on a 12‑month basis and is collected by direct debit on the 1st of each month. The mensa direct‑debit authorization uses IBAN/BIC details for the collecting foundation.
- Club fees run on an invoicing basis when applicable; external‑trainer club fees are invoiced per semester. Specific invoicing schedules for tuition or other school fees are not published publicly.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- BilinGO Campus operates as a local bilingual day school; no boarding programme or boarding fees are offered.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Mensa (school lunch): EUR 90.00 per month (charged over 12 months) for the current mensa registration document. Students in the relevant grades are required to participate in daily lunch as part of the school concept where indicated. Mensa is collected by monthly bank debit.
- Clubs / extracurricular:
- Clubs run by internal school staff are offered free of charge.
- Clubs run by external trainers are charged; a listed amount is EUR 104.00 per semester (13 sessions) for externally led clubs; these club fees are invoiced and are stated as non‑refundable.
- For some non‑bilingual classes a fee of EUR 5.00 per school hour is referenced for club‑type activities. Participant fees for such activities may be charged per hour and are indicated as non‑refundable where stated.
- No public, itemised schedule of other recurring charges (for example prescribed learning materials, textbook charges, uniform charges, school development fees or per‑grade tuition surcharges) is published. No public sibling discounts, scholarship amounts, or payment‑plan details for tuition are published.

Refund information
- Club and participation fees charged for externally run clubs are explicitly described as non‑refundable.
- No publicly available, itemised refund policy for tuition, enrolment deposits, or other school charges is published in the publicly available documents. The mensa direct‑debit form indicates authorization until revoked but does not supply a detailed refund section for mensa charges in the public form.

Fee payment options
- Mensa payments are collected by bank direct debit (IBAN/BIC details used by the collecting foundation).
- Club fees and other additional charges are handled by invoice (payment on receipt by bank transfer is the stated method for club bills). No public statement of acceptance of credit‑card payments for school fees is published.

Summary of availability of fee information
- Publicly available materials provide specific amounts for mensa (EUR 90.00 per month in the current mensa registration document) and for externally led club charges (EUR 104.00 per semester) and describe the billing methods for those items.
- A full, itemised tuition schedule by year group (per term and per year), any application or enrolment fee amounts, detailed refund rules for tuition, and any boarding fees are not published in the school's publicly available materials for 2026/27 (or 2025/26). Because those core tuition figures and payment terms are not publicly listed, no per‑grade or per‑term tuition numbers can be supplied here.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a School Clothing Shop.

Food Options

The campus has its own canteen serving a wide range of freshly prepared meals. Shared lunch is mandatory for lower and middle grades. Vegetarian and vegan options and accommodations for allergies are provided.

House System

Every student is placed into ten house teams upon arrival. Teams are mixed across classes and year groups, with opportunities to develop leadership, design a crest, undertake community volunteer work, and compete at the annual Sports Day. BilinGO Points are awarded for achievement, effort and preparedness.

Governance and Ownership

The school is privately owned and operates as an independent bilingual school in Cologne. It participates in Zukunftsschule NRW.

Curriculum

German-English immersion is provided from grade 5, with some subjects taught in English from the start and English lessons increased by two hours per week. English is taught from grade 5, and Italian and Spanish are available as additional languages. Lower secondary (Sekundarstufe I) continues full-time until the end of compulsory schooling, and at the end of grade 10 pupils may earn Hauptschulabschluss, Mittlerer Schulabschluss, or a qualification for Gymnasiale Oberstufe. From grade 7 mathematics is offered in basic or advanced tracks, from grade 8 German is taught in a performance-differentiated way, and Biology and History run across grades 5–13. Upper secondary (Sekundarstufe II) leads to the general university entrance qualification; BilinGO Campus offers the bilingual Abitur from year 11 (EF) and cooperates with Claudia-Agrippina grammar school; advanced courses include German, English, Mathematics, and Educational Science.

Student Teacher Ratio

Small class sizes; typical class size is 24 pupils in lower secondary.

Higher Education Progression

Upper secondary leads to the general university entrance qualification. BilinGO Campus offers bilingual Abitur from year 11 (EF) and cooperates with Claudia-Agrippina grammar school; advanced courses include German, English, Mathematics, and Educational Science.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school promotes social competence and self-competence with a focus on social engagement, democracy, media literacy, and intercultural learning; sustainability and hands-on projects connect knowledge to action and strengthen self-efficacy and future-ready competencies.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

German-English immersion is available from grade 5; some subjects are taught in English from the beginning; English lessons are increased by two hours per week; Italian and Spanish are offered as additional languages.

Mental Wellbeing

A supportive learning climate is fostered through social engagement and small class sizes; house teams promote leadership and collaboration, and after-school clubs provide social and developmental activities.

Safeguarding

A school trips concept governs safeguarding: supervision and risk prevention rules, with teachers and accompanying persons, gender balance considerations, and restrictions on private transport to ensure pupil safety.

Facilities Overview

Interactive boards and modern classroom concepts are used throughout BilinGO Campus, with well-equipped natural science rooms. Learning goes beyond the classroom, and outdoor learning is integrated into daily life. Recycling and upcycling projects, the school garden, class councils, and digital learning formats connect knowledge with action. Sustainability and social engagement support self-efficacy and cross-cultural learning. English is lived daily and becomes the second mother tongue, supported by native-speaking teachers; Spanish and Italian are taught as second and third foreign languages, with bilingual orientation in secondary levels I and II and a bilingual Abitur.

Sports Facilities

Focus Sports include Handball, Football, and Athletics, with other sports such as Netball, Swimming, Tambourelli, Badminton, Hockey, and Basketball. Handball teams have achieved Köln Champions status for U13 Boys. Football teams compete in regular fixtures with a weekly after-school club. The Athletics program has produced city champions and can field large numbers, and an after-school Athletics Club is planned for the next school year.

Academic Facilities

Modern classrooms feature interactive boards and well-equipped natural science rooms. English is lived daily and is supported by native-speaking teachers and teaching assistants, making English feel like a second mother tongue. Spanish and Italian are offered as second and third foreign languages. The bilingual orientation in Secondary Level I and II is certified, and the bilingual Abitur expands university admission options.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Campus life includes Athletics with sports teams and city championships; Cambridge English courses and exam preparation are offered. Clubs provide opportunities for projects in mixed-grade groups and social development. Outdoor Education offers experiential learning through hiking, canoeing, and other activities, run in English with native speakers. A range of extracurricular activities includes sports, language courses, clubs, and outdoor programs.

Academic & Intellectual

English is taught as a world language and is lived daily, supported by native-speaking teachers and teaching assistants. Spanish and Italian are offered as second and third foreign languages. The bilingual orientation in Secondary Level I and II is certified, with the bilingual Abitur expanding university opportunities. Classes are small, with about 24 students and two teachers, enabling close guidance.

Arts & Creative

Arts and music are core components of the all-day program, alongside sport and STEM. Kunst and Musik are highlighted as part of daily life. The all-day concept includes arts-based activities and opportunities for creative expression. Students can participate in clubs and performances as part of Campus Activities.

Cultural & Language

English is taught as a world language and is lived daily, supported by native-speaking teachers and teaching assistants. Spanish and Italian are offered as second and third foreign languages. The bilingual orientation in Secondary Level I and II is certified, with the bilingual Abitur expanding university opportunities. BilinGO Campus promotes intercultural learning and a familial, international community, including Erasmus+ projects.

Social & Hobbies

Campus Activities include athletics and sports, with programs to keep students physically active. Cambridge English courses support language development through practical activities. Clubs provide opportunities for varied interests, and Outdoor Education offers experiential learning. Students participate in a range of recreational and extracurricular activities as part of campus life.

Community & Service

BilinGO Campus integrates Education for Sustainable Development into daily life through projects focused on sustainability, social responsibility, democracy, media literacy, and intercultural learning. Recycling and upcycling projects, the school garden, class councils, digital learning formats, and hands-on learning make sustainability tangible. The school emphasizes active participation in community initiatives and responsible citizenship.

Leadership & Professional

Class councils provide students with opportunities to lead and participate in school life. The school uses small class sizes (about 24 students) with two teachers to foster mentoring and leadership development. Its pedagogical approach focuses on evaluative teaching, pupil orientation, and structured routines that build life and professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

An excellent all-day concept includes sport, arts, music, and STEM to support physical and mental wellbeing. Outdoor learning and regular physical activity are integral to daily life. Healthier choices are promoted, including healthy lunches and a modern, well-maintained campus building. The campus fosters a familial and international community that supports well-being.

Language Provision

German and English are taught in a bilingual program. The gymnasiale Oberstufe offers a bilingual Abitur. Cambridge English courses are available; languages with certification are provided.

Bilingual Teaching

The school offers genuine bilingual education in German and English. Immersion is used to teach a second foreign language, and it is implemented in BilinGOlinos KiTa and the bilingual BilinGO Primary School. The secondary level includes Sek I and Sek II with bilingual Abitur.

Immersion Programs

Immersion is used to teach a second foreign language and underpins the German–English bilingual program across the campus.

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Greek Gymnasium-Lyceum of Cologne

Instructs in English

Type Co-educational

Greek Gymnasium-Lyceum of Cologne is a co-educational Greek-affiliated school in Cologne, Germany, located at An der Linde 19-21. The school offers a bilingual and cross-cultural learning context through active European partnerships. Its renovated lending library holds 50 English-language titles, 120 German-language titles, and more than 1,000 Greek-language literary works, supporting multilingual study and research. The curriculum and extracurriculars emphasize language development, culture, and international collaboration, including Erasmus+ exchanges with a Danish partner focused on language, culture, and game design, and participation in the European Day of Languages with multilingual projects. European Day of Languages 2025 included a visit to an exhibition at the KAI 10 Foundation Arthena Düsseldorf titled Language/Text/Image, Can you hear me? Can you see me?, and language-related activities; European Day of Languages 2026 featured multilingual projects and videos under the theme Languages Unite. A collaboration with the University of Peloponnese's Department of Speech Therapy supports innovative teaching for bilingual and multilingual learners, and outdoor learning experiences complement cross-cultural engagements across Erasmus+ activities.

Location

Located in Cologne, Germany. The address is An der Linde 19-21, 50668 Köln. It is the Greek Gymnasium-Lyceum of Cologne.

Stages

The school provides Gymnasium and Lyceum levels.

Type

Co-educational.

Country affiliation

Greece

Religious affiliation

Orthodox (Greek Orthodox)

School day structure

The school operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 14:05. The timetable comprises seven periods: 1st 8:30-9:15; 2nd 9:15-10:00 with a 15-minute break; 3rd 10:15-11:00; 4th 11:00-11:45 with a 15-minute break; 5th 12:00-12:45; 6th 12:55-13:30; 7th 13:30-14:05. The timetable per class for 2025-2026 will be posted when finalized, with classes including A' Gymnasium, B' Gymnasium, C' Gymnasium, A' Lyceum, B' Lyceum, and C' Lyceum.

Application fees
- There is no application or admission fee for enrolment at the Greek Gymnasium‑Lyceum of Cologne for the 2026/2027 academic year; the unit operates as a Greek public secondary school abroad.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- There are no tuition fees for any year group (Gymnasium or Lyceum). No per‑term or per‑year tuition charges apply for the 2026/2027 school year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Regular tuition billing and payment terms do not apply because the school does not charge tuition. Any occasional, itemized charges (for optional activities, field trips, or specific paid services) would be billed on an ad‑hoc basis and follow the payment terms stated at the time those activities are offered. The school publishes enrolment information for 2026/2027.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school does not operate as a boarding/boarding‑house institution; it is a day school at the postal address An der Linde 19‑21, 50668 Köln. Therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, textbooks, supplies, trips, extracurriculars)
- There are no compulsory school tuition or application charges, but parents should expect to cover incidental, out‑of‑pocket items such as personal stationery, school supplies, contributions for optional extracurricular activities, and costs for voluntary school trips or excursions when these are offered.
- The school maintains a lending library and publishes lists of books available to students; required textbooks and any associated purchase costs are managed through the school's usual enrolment/term procedures. Parents should plan for these typical incidental expenses.

Refund information
- There are no tuition refunds because no tuition is charged. Refund rules for any paid optional activities or camps are determined individually at the time those activities are offered; standard tuition refund policies are not applicable.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / cash)
- Since there are no regular tuition or application fees, no standard tuition payment methods are required. For any occasional paid items (optional activities, trip fees, etc.), the school will specify accepted payment methods at the time of billing; parents should follow the payment instructions provided with each activity notice.

Short summary
- For the 2026/2027 academic year the Greek Gymnasium‑Lyceum of Cologne is a Greek public day school with no application fees, no tuition fees at any grade level, and no boarding fees. Parents are normally responsible only for incidental, optional, or activity‑specific costs (books, supplies, trips, extracurricular program fees) which are billed separately when required.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

European Day of Languages 2024 highlighted cooperation, initiative, and cross-cultural exchange. Students collaborated across languages, produced multilingual posters, and conveyed messages in several languages. The activities fostered appreciation of multiculturalism, equality, and collaboration, and encouraged viewing languages as bridges of communication and understanding. The school organized the event with involvement from English and German language teachers. The school aims to cultivate openness to diversity and to prepare students to contribute to a multilingual, multicultural society.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

During Erasmus+ activities, English was used to enable authentic communication among students from different countries. The two-day Erasmus+ event brought together participants from multiple countries and featured exchanges and activities conducted in English. The experience demonstrated the role of English as a lingua franca for cross-cultural learning. Students shared ideas, practices, and experiences in English during the program. The school supports international collaboration through programs that involve English-language communication.

Mental Wellbeing

The school promotes wellbeing through health education and related programs. A seminar on sexually transmitted diseases was organized as part of the health education initiative, underscoring the school's commitment to student health and safety. The program emphasizes well-being, social empathy, responsibility, and mutual respect as core values. Through credible medical guidance and discussion, students gain knowledge to make informed, healthy choices that support their physical and mental health and strengthen relationships.

Safeguarding

The school integrates safeguarding and health education into its programs. A health seminar on sexually transmitted diseases was conducted on January 22, 2025 as part of the One Polyclinic at School initiative, led by Dr. Eleftherios Perrakis. The session emphasized factors affecting sexual and reproductive health, protective practices, and the promotion of sexual education. It highlighted critical thinking to challenge prejudices and myths, and encouraged responsible future choices that safeguard students' physical and mental health and their interpersonal and social relationships. The program reinforces the school's commitment to protecting students and promoting safe, informed decision-making.

Community

The Greek Gymnasium-Lyceum of Cologne opens to society through modern tools and means with the aim of highlighting the scientific and cultural dimensions of the educational work and promoting good practices and actions of the school community. In 2026-2027, the Blessing Ceremony was held for the new school year. The school participated in the European Day of Languages 2026 under the Languages Unite! initiative, with students producing videos to show that languages help people communicate, collaborate, and come closer. A two-day Erasmus+ exchange with Denmark's Viden Djurs – Erhvervsskole, Gymnasier & VUC explored language, culture, and game design, and a collaboration with the University of Peloponnese began to study effective Greek-language teaching in multilingual contexts.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Parents and Guardians Association (PTA) forms a collaborative body with the school and is led by the President, Chrysa Stogiannari. The PTA operates in direct cooperation with the Principal and the teaching staff to support school life. Parents/guardians participate in school life by attending informational meetings and updating their contact details, and they inform the school about their child's medications; the school does not provide medicines. The PTA emphasizes the partnership of students, teachers, the principal, and the PTA and other governance structures to foster a democratic, open school climate and regular communication between families and the school.

Academic & Intellectual

The school hosted a two-day Erasmus+ exchange with a Danish partner focusing on language, culture, and game design. Danish students presented and discussed their games and development experiences, while participants worked in mixed-language groups and used English for authentic communication. The school also collaborates with the University of Peloponnese's Department of Speech Therapy to study innovative teaching methods for bilingual and multilingual learners.

Arts & Creative

The student group produced two short animated videos for the European Day of Languages. The school's choir performed at events, sometimes with guitar accompaniment and a Cretan lyra. Danish partners in the Erasmus+ project presented games and discussed their development experiences. Game design and other digital media projects are featured in cross-cultural activities at the school.

Cultural & Language

The school participated in the European Day of Languages in 2026 under the banner Languages Unite. A multilingual student group collaborated on language-focused activities and created two short videos to illustrate how languages unite people. The activities emphasized multilingual communication in authentic conditions, including English usage during exchanges.

Social & Hobbies

A mixed-language student group collaborated on language-focused activities and produced two short animation videos. Erasmus+ activities included Cologne Mission – Neighbourhood Discovery, an outdoor, language- and culture-focused learning experience with missions, photography, and creative challenges. The exchange allowed students to engage in cross-cultural collaboration and learn through language and culture.

Leadership & Professional

A student group led language-related initiatives during European Day of Languages. Erasmus+ exchanges involve student participants organized with the support of teachers and school leadership. The school promotes international collaborations with partners such as a Danish school and the University of Peloponnese, expanding opportunities for student leadership and professional development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Cologne Mission – Neighbourhood Discovery combined language activities with outdoor exploration of the surrounding area. The activities included missions, photography, language tasks, and creative challenges. Outdoor exploration and cross-cultural engagement were part of the Erasmus+ experiences.

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