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International Boarding School in Berlin, Germany

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BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School GmbH:
BBIS is one of the world’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools and proudly offers all four IB programmes to students from over 60 countries, as well as a huge range of extracurricular activities. Inclusive, diverse and expansive, we’re here to help each student discover and develop their passions in a warm and welcoming environment.

Accreditation:

BBIS is the first International Baccalaureate (IB) school in the world to be fully authorized by the IB organization in Geneva, Switzerland to teach all four IB programs covering the 3-19 age range. The school is also fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA).

Our Mission:
BBIS is a leading international school, inspiring students in pursuit of lifelong learning and excellence. We celebrate diversity in a caring, internationally minded community. As an inclusive school we empower learners to fulfill their unique potential. We guide our students to become responsible, compassionate, global citizens.

BBIS Boarding School:

Photo of International Boarding School in Berlin, GermanyBBIS Boarding School is the first English language boarding school in Germany. BBIS is currently home to 65 boarding students from across the globe, who have joined us for Grades 9 to 12 of schooling.

Families send their children to BBIS Boarding School to gain an outstanding education and prepare for success – both socially and academically – in a global environment. Our boarding students focus on three main goals during their time with us:

• Embracing a healthy lifestyle
• Achieving their academic potential to the fullest
• Fostering intercultural understanding 
We structure boarding life – everything from our exceptional facilities to daily routines and duties – to help students realise these goals within a nurturing and safe environment. 

BBIS Boarding School is currently home to students from Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, India, Iran, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Malawi, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the Ukraine and the USA.

Educational Program:

From ages 3-6, children join our early education community, which takes inspiration from Reggio Emilia

From ages 6-11, students join Grades 1 to 5 to pursue the IB Primary Years Programme

From ages 11-19, students join our secondary school to pursue the IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme and IB Careers Programme.

Extracurricular Activities (ECAs):

Life at BBIS is multifaceted with a diverse range of opportunities to develop talents, focus on interests and explore new ones as part of the lessons and extra curricular activities. We value our green and spacious campus space and the opportunities it offers. Throughout the year, we provide students with balanced and varied programmes. BBIS staff members and external instructors offer their time and commitment to supporting students outside the classroom - whether it be coaching sports teams, producing musicals, leading field trips to Berlin or supporting student leadership initiatives in or outside school. This enables us to constantly expand and adapt to growing needs of our student body.

It is our goal to stimulate and encourage all students to participate in after school activities and extra-curricular productions. We are committed to ensuring each student can find a positive environment to help their holistic development, which includes the chance  and by doing so, to develop new friendships, share and develop passions and integrate into our an international community while participating in cultural exchange.

Email: Contact Us

Address: Kleinmachnow, Am Hochwald 30 , Berlin, Germany
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-07-05 were from:

UAE; Gaborone, Botswana; Stettin, Poland; Lake Stevens, Washington, USA; Taiwan; Arepo, Nigeria; Kathmandu, Nepal; Tucker, GA, USA; Czestochowa, Poland; Stuttgart; and more.
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Courses / Programs
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FIS is recognised as an allgemein bildende Ergänzungsschule. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and a founding member of the Organisation.

There are currently almost 1800 students from 55 different countries attending FIS and ISW, including roughly 30% American, 19% German, 8% British, 4% Japanese,and 12% Korean. It employs over 300 well-qualified and experienced faculty and staff from almost 30 different countries.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
- Strong athletics, performing arts and visual arts programs.
- Full range of after school activities and service projects.

English is the language of instruction, but German is mandatory. English as a Second Language is taught as well as Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, French and Spanish.
Berlin British School
Courses / Programs
Berlin British School (BBS) is an independent, international English-speaking school for children ages 3 to 18 years, centrally located on three sites in the borough of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, serving the international community of Berlin-Brandenburg. The school accepts applications for admission at any time in the academic year and any level of entry except at the start of or during Year 11 (10th Grade) and 13 (12th Grade).

The academic programme at BBS is based on the English National Curriculum and prepares students for the IGCSE and the IB Diploma. Both qualifications are recognised and respected in Germany, as well as internationally. The pass rate for IGCSE and IB is almost 100%, which reflects the high academic standards of the school.

The language of instruction is English, with German tuition provided for native and non native speakers. BBS provides individual attention in small classes. An IB world school and certified by the Cambridge International Examsboard, BBS is an accredited member of COBIS (Council Of British International Schools) and ECIS (European Council Of International Schools).
Education Programs (Based on the English National Curriculum)

- Early Years (Nursery, reception & preschool): Structured learning from the age of 3 years.

- Primary School: At the completion of Year 1, pupils join the Primary School.

- Secondary School: Public exams in IGCSE (at 16 years) and (at 18 years) in the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma, the equivalent of the German Abitur or British A Levels.

Also: Extracurricular programme, after school care & school holiday vacation care.
Aiglon College in Switzerland
Courses / Programs
Ideally located in Central Europe, Aiglon College is an English-speaking, independent, co-educational, international boarding school in south-western Switzerland. We offer a well-rounded education to students ages 9-18 in a secure and friendly international community, with over 50 nationalities represented. Situated in the French-speaking village of Chesieres-Villars in the Swiss Alps, Aiglon College is easily accessible by car or public transport. Geneva International Airport is only 1.5 hours away.

All courses are taught in English, with a high-quality ESL (English as a Second Language) programme for all non-English speakers. The school follows the British National Curriculum in preparation for IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. For the final two years, sixth-form students study the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme.

Our campus combines the traditional charm of chalet-style buildings with modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories and a campus-wide computer network. There is a staff to pupil ratio of 1 to 5 and an average of 8 students per class.
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- Snowsports & Languages Programme at Easter (April)
- Languages & Sports Summer School (July)
- IELTS exam preparation
- U.S. American College Board Exams preparation
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Courses / Programs
Phorms Education in Munich in the Bavarian region of Southern Germany offers whole-day bilingual education in German and English for nursery school, primary school and secondary school. Our private school is housed in a wonderful building in the Bogenhausen district of Munich.

We place great value in offering our students individual and intensive support. Our teachers also encourage the children to take part in extra-curricular activities such as music, Olympics training and reading competitions as well as the “Children’s University” operated by Munich University. We support our grammar school students by providing an individual mentoring programme.

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We offer whole-day bilingual education in German and English for:

- Nursery School
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International School Hamburg
Courses / Programs
Located in Gross Flottbek, in the Altona district of northwest Hamburg in northern Germany, the International School Hamburg is a co-educational day school for Primary 1 (age 3) to Grade 12. The school was founded in 1957 as the first international school in Germany and offers an early childhood program, junior and senior school with programs taught primarily in English, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, a special needs department and English as a Second Language.

The International School Hamburg has been offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) since 1979. It is recognised as a pre-university course and is designed to facilitate the mobility of students and to promote international understanding. The International School Hamburg exists to provide and international education conducted primarily in English for members of the expatriate and internationally mobile German communities resident in Hamburg. ISH is a member of the European Council of International School, the North-West European Council of International Schools, the Association of German International Schools, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
- Day Programs from primary 1 (age 3) to Grade 12
- Programs are taught primarily in English
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
- Early Childhood Program
- Junior School
- Senior School
- English as a Second Language Classes
- Special Need Department for small group learning
Landesschule Pforta
Courses / Programs
Landesschule Pforta is a Grade 9-12 German boarding school with a long tradition and special concept of furthering talented students in languages, music and natural sciences. Situated close to the cities of Leipzig and Naumburg in eastern Germany, instruction is through German, and every student has to choose one of three centers of interest: Foreign Languages, Music or Natural Sciences.

At Pforta, about 400 students from all parts of Germany live and learn from the 9th to the 12th grade, i.e. from the age of 14 to 18. Our boarding houses do not offer merely accommodation for those students who live too far away to go home every day, but also a safe and secure living and learning environment.

Conditions of admission include good performances at school, social involvement, and passing the entrance examination. The school-leaving certificate (Abitur) prepares graduates for university study.

The aim of our education program is not the constriction of one-sided specialization, but rather the broadening of general higher education in a field where individual interest and capabilities motivate to additional efforts and higher performances.
Grade 9-12 Co-Educational Boarding School Program

Department of Natural Sciences:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics

Department of Languages:
- Latin
- Greek
- English
- French
- Russian
- Spanish

Department of Music:
- Lessons in history and theory of music
- Aural and vocal training
- Piano Lessons
- Optional second instrument
- Choir training