Cologne International School

Cologne International School, located in the Rhine Ruhr Metropolitan Region of Germany, is an esteemed and fully accredited IB World School. Serving approximately 475 students from ages 6 to 18, the school prides itself on a unique blend of the North Rhine-Westphalian curriculum and the international IB-PYP curriculum, ensuring a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience. The school provides a bilingual teaching approach in German and English for students in grades 1 to 5, which transitions smoothly into an International Secondary School curriculum geared toward the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. This approach fosters not only academic excellence but also equips students with essential 21st-century skills such as empathy, critical thinking, independence, and responsibility.

The school, which recently moved to a new, ecologically sustainable 19,000 m² campus at Butzweilerhof, offers a flexible full-day program that includes early morning care starting at 7:30 a.m. and a variety of after-school activities until 5:30 p.m. The new campus is not only a model of energy efficiency but also offers expansive outdoor “green areas” for students to enjoy. A modern boarding facility is available on campus for students aged 15 and above, providing a supportive environment for those who wish to complete their education away from home. With an average class size of 20 and a maximum of 24 students per class, Cologne International School ensures a low teacher-to-student ratio, allowing for a highly personalized and attentive educational experience.