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CJD International School Braunschweig-Wolfsburg

Germany, Braunschweig

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €12,920 - 16,420
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 250
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2004
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, German, Spanish, Mandarin
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

CJD International School Braunschweig-Wolfsburg is a private all-day school in Braunschweig, Germany, serving ages 4 to 18 and offering a Boarding House. Established in 2004, it operates within the CJD Braunschweig network, a longstanding Competency Centre for gifted education. The curriculum blends Cambridge and International Baccalaureate pathways: Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, and IGCSE, with the Cambridge IGCSE credential for 14 to 16 year olds, and the IB Diploma Programme for university preparation. The Early Years programme follows Cambridge with integrated German and international pedagogy. The school emphasises international standards, Cambridge checkpoints, and the Diploma equivalence to Hochschulzugangsberechtigung under KMK regulations. Facilities include a library, age-grouped Afternoon Rooms and a modern Boarding House with in-house meals. Afternoon Programmes provide project classes and enrichment activities. A fixed feature is a Year 8 language exchange with a Badalona partner in Spain, also complemented by a Music Academy and leisure and sports nearby today.

international-school.cjd.de

Helmstedter Str. 37, 38126 Braunschweig, Germany

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The Essentials

CJD International School Braunschweig-Wolfsburg has 250 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Braunschweig, Germany. Helmstedter Straße 37, 38126 Braunschweig.

Stages
Ages 4 to 18+, with Early Years through Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme.

Type
Private, all-day school with a Boarding House.

Additional learning support
Individual assistance and counselling for students and parents.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
All-day school
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at CJD International School Braunschweig-Wolfsburg ranges from EUR 12,920 to EUR 16,420 for 2026/27.

Application / admission fees

- International School (non-boarding): one-time admission fee of EUR 3,500.
- Gymnasium (international-entry rate shown separately): one-time admission fee of EUR 543 (equivalent to one month's fee for that category). For German-resident Gymnasium admissions, the admission fee is set at one month's school fee (amount depends on the income-based band).

Tuition fees by programme / year group (billing unit and annual totals)

- International School (English-language Cambridge / IB stream): billed monthly at EUR 985 per month; annual total EUR 11,820 (12 months). A school lunch charge of EUR 75 per month applies in addition. An annual stationery charge of EUR 200 also applies. Payments are collected monthly in advance.

- Gymnasium (German Abitur stream): two published approaches are used depending on residency/arrangement:
- For students with German residency the Gymnasium tuition is income-dependent and published as a monthly range from EUR 215.25 to EUR 570.15 per month (annual amount depends on the exact band chosen). The admission fee in this case is equal to one month's school fee. Annual stationery charge applies.
- For international-entry Gymnasium fee example: EUR 6,516 per year (equivalent to EUR 543 per month) and a one-off admission fee of EUR 543.

- Boarding house (residential students aged 14+): boarding contribution is EUR 36,750 per year, shown also as EUR 3,062.50 per month. Administrative/boarding-related charges are listed separately. Holiday childcare during the Christmas and summer breaks is charged at EUR 550 per week (other school breaks are included).

Other mandatory or regularly charged costs

- School lunch: EUR 75 per month (charged in addition to tuition for day students).
- Stationery / school materials: EUR 200 per year.
- Administrative / boarding-related fees: EUR 1,200 per year (applies for the boarding/international-student package shown).
- Money for everyday needs / pocket money budgeting shown as EUR 2,220 per year (additional estimated amount for boarding students).
- Health insurance (where applicable for international students): EUR 780 per year.
- Security deposit / refundable guarantee:
- For international boarding students a refundable security deposit of EUR 5,000 is required (returned after leaving if not used).
- For students with German residence a refundable security payment of EUR 1,000 is shown for boarding arrangements.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and recurring charges are billed monthly in advance. The school year is accounted as a 12-month period (1 August to 31 July). All amounts are payable in advance and are collected by direct debit; payments must be credited to the school account by the fifth day of each month. Parents are required to pay monthly school fees for the entire year.

Sibling discount

- Families with more than one child attending the school receive a 15% reduction on the school fees for each additional child (a reduced amount is indicated for additional children).

Refund information

- The refundable security deposit/guarantee for boarding is returned after a student leaves and moves out if the deposit has not been used to cover charges. No other general refund policy for monthly tuition or admission fees is specifically stated in the published fee overview. Holiday childcare charges are applied only for specified holiday weeks when charged (e.g., Christmas and summer) and not for other breaks.

Fee payment options

- Recurring tuition and associated charges are collected by direct debit (bank debit). Payments must reach the school account by the fifth of each month. The published material indicates collection via direct debit as the standard payment mechanism. Specific alternative payment channels (credit card, international bank transfer details) are not shown in the published fee summary.

Notes on presentation of amounts

- Monthly amounts are shown where the school bills on a monthly basis; annual totals are provided where an annual figure is published. Boarding costs are shown as both a monthly equivalent and as an annual total. Chargeable items also include one-off admission fees, stationery, administrative fees, health insurance, security deposit (refundable), and estimated pocket-money allocations for boarding students.
Academics

CJD International School Braunschweig-Wolfsburg teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge Curriculum is offered across Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary and IGCSE Cambridge IGCSE. The Early Years follows the Cambridge Early Years programme, blending German and international pedagogy in a creative, caring environment. Primary School uses the Cambridge Primary Programme with English, Mathematics and Science; Lower Secondary leads to IGCSE; IGCSE Cambridge IGCSE is the international credential for 14–16 year olds. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is also offered; it is a challenging, balanced programme that prepares students for university and life beyond, with IB standards aligned to university expectations, and the Diploma equivalent to Hochschulzugangsberechtigung under KMK regulations. The Cambridge system is renowned for its academic rigour and holistic development, while the IB pathway emphasises developing thinking, language skills (at least two foreign languages) and inquiry through Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum 25 students per class; each class is taught by two teachers, with additional support staff as needed.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for higher education and is recognised by leading universities; IB standards are aligned with the knowledge and skills required for university, and the IB Diploma is equivalent to Hochschulzugangsberechtigung under KMK regulations.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Scholarships
Around twenty scholarships are awarded each year, covering all or part of the school fees for students. Eligibility is based on parental/guardian income, academic performance, special personal skills, and social commitment. Funding intention & criteria and an application form are provided as PDFs to guide applicants.
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