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SIS Swiss International School - Berlin

Germany, Berlin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees €13,970 - 21,338
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 293
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service Yes
Part of
SIS Swiss International School in Germany
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), German Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Taught languages English, German
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in Berlin's western districts, SIS Swiss International School Berlin offers a bilingual, internationally oriented education for ages 3 to 18. The campus sits amid 60,000 square meters of wooded parkland, with spacious grounds, a cantine, two libraries, two science laboratories, art and music studios, modern computer rooms and dedicated study and relaxation spaces. The school delivers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in addition to ongoing bilingual instruction in German and English from Kindergarten through Secondary School, enabling students to pursue either the German Abitur or the IB Diploma. Across the day, students benefit from a diverse after-school program, hot lunch, and a shuttle service. Extra-curriculars include international exchanges, Model United Nations, art projects, and SIS Cup sports events. Unique features include cross-school collaboration within the SIS network and an emphasis on global citizenship through bilingual, intercultural learning and evidence-based inquiry. It supports curiosity through projects and global inquiry daily.

This campus is part of SIS Swiss International School in Germany

Heerstraße 465, 13593 Berlin, Germany

The Essentials

SIS Swiss International School - Berlin has 293 pupils, instruction in German, English.

Location
Located in the west of Berlin, Heerstraße 465, 13593 Berlin, Germany. The campus is surrounded by 60,000 m² of wooded parkland.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School (7–10); Secondary School (11–13); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Type
Private day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
293 enrolled students; 30+ nationalities represented.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with SIS Swiss International School, part of a group with schools in Switzerland, Germany, Brazil and Italy.

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
A school shuttle is offered for transport.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school.

Food Options
The school offers lunch as part of the daily schedule.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private school financed by a combination of school fees and state subsidies.
Fees

Annual tuition at SIS Swiss International School - Berlin ranges from EUR 13,970 to EUR 21,338 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

SIS Swiss International School - Berlin teaches IB (DP), German Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Higher Education Progression
The German Abitur and the International Baccalaureate Diploma are offered, enabling progression to higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
The school places students' learning needs at the heart of its efforts.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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
The school provides a stable and nurturing environment where students can learn and thrive.
Parent Experience

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
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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
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.

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
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.
Languages

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
The school provides bilingual education in English and German across its programmes from Kindergarten through Secondary School.

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.
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.

Waitlist
If there is no place available in the corresponding grade, the child's name will be added to the waiting list.
School Events
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