2 schools found in Cologne
Germany has a network of SESB (Staatliche Europa-Schule Berlin) and bilingual state schools that provide private-school-level bilingual education for €0. These are the most sought-after schools for expat families in Berlin. There are currently 5 SESB schools listed in this directory.
Fees are tiered based on State Recognition status and location
Top-tier facilities, extensive sports/arts, and the full IB or British curriculum. Often in Munich or Frankfurt.
e.g. FIS Frankfurt, MIS Munich, ISH Hamburg
Established international schools, often non-profit, providing a solid expat experience.
e.g. Berlin British, St. George's, Bavarian Int. (BIS)
Receive some state funding. Fees often scale based on your income. Great value bilingual education.
e.g. Phorms, Berlin Bilingual, European School Munich
This is not an exhaustive list. Germany has many more international schools across its cities and regions — this directory is designed to give you a helpful starting point. For a full personalised search based on your location, budget and requirements, contact our school advisors.
Privately owned Ersatzschule following the NRW curriculum with a bilingual concept. 50% German / 50% English instruction. German class teachers supported by English native speakers for natural daily language immersion. Fees not publicly listed. Ages 3–18.
State-recognised IB World School on a brand-new 19,000m² sustainable campus at Butzweilerhof. ~460 students, bilingual Montessori kindergarten on campus. Small boarding school for students 15+ on site. Ages 6–18.
These are not full-time day schools. They offer supplementary language classes, cultural programs, or afternoon courses. Please verify directly before enrolling.
A supplementary Nordic cultural hub. The catch: CRITICAL: The full-time primary school closed in 2022. It now only offers "Supplementary Swedish" and afternoon courses. Do not list as a full-day school.
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