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Husarenstraße 20, 50997 Köln, Germany. The campus is in Cologne, a major city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is accessible by public transport. The school office is located on Husarenstraße.
From Pre-nursery to Year 13 (ages 2–18).
British international school (COBIS-accredited).
More than 51 nationalities represented; more than 35 languages spoken at home; students come from six continents.
Support for lower-attaining pupils and opportunities to stretch the more able.
United Kingdom
The school offers British-style boarding for pupils aged 14 to 18. The boarding house is on campus with 24-hour staffing and a close, family-like atmosphere. Boarding options include full boarding (reside on campus for the term and return home during holidays; visits off-campus may be allowed with parental permission if a local guardian is available), weekly boarding (check in Sunday evening and leave Friday afternoon), and flexible boarding (short stays subject to space). The boarding life includes a prefect structure and a House Council, and staff live with boarders to provide ongoing support.
Uniforms are compulsory for all pupils from ages 2 to 18, forming an integral part of the school identity.
The canteen offers a daily menu of healthy options, including freshly prepared snacks and wholesome lunches with regional or locally sourced ingredients. Parents are welcome to join coffee mornings in the canteen.
The school uses a British-style house system with four houses named after Shakespeare, Dickens, Chaucer and Bronte. Students are assigned to a house based on the house membership of their siblings who are already enrolled. House points are awarded for achievements, and houses compete in academic, athletic, and cultural activities.
St.George's Cologne is part of the St.George's School Group. Each school is incorporated as a company and owned by proprietors. The governance structure includes a Supervisory Board and an Executive Board, with School Directors leading each school within the group. The group holds external accreditation from COBIS, Cambridge International Education, and the IB, and operates under German state supervision; financing is primarily through school fees with no government funding.
St. George's Cologne offers education from Pre-nursery to Year 13. The curriculum blends the British curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (IB) to support academic excellence, personal development and preparation for the real world. The school provides distinct stages: Early Years (2-5), Lower Primary (5-7), Upper Primary (7-11), Lower Secondary (11-14), Upper Secondary/IGCSE (14-16), and Sixth Form/IB (16-18). The approach tailors learning to each student's strengths while challenging more able pupils and supporting those needing extra help. The education emphasizes a holistic, modern approach that combines traditional standards with IB-style inquiry and global perspectives.
Small classes and a pupil–teacher ratio of 6:1.
IB average 34 points (2024). Best individual IB result 45 points (2022/2023/2024).
Graduates continue their education at prestigious universities worldwide.
The school tailors learning to each student's strengths, supports lower attaining pupils, and stretches more able learners.
Pastoral structure reinforces the caring approach for the wellbeing of all students; weekly meetings between teachers and learning assistants provide focused attention to students' needs, especially those requiring additional support; leadership is encouraged with opportunities for student leadership across Primary and Secondary levels.
The pastoral team and heads of schools provide support for students struggling with external concerns.
Mental wellbeing is supported by a pastoral structure focused on wellbeing; staff are first aid trained and aware of the Critical Response plan in emergencies.
All staff are first aid trained and aware of the Critical Response plan in the event of an emergency.
Admissions process is flexible and informative, designed to accommodate the unique needs of you and your child. OpenApply guides you through every stage from the initial enquiry to enrolment. The following steps provide an overview of how admissions typically work at St.George's.
1. Submit an Enquiry. Submit details about yourself and your child to receive information specific to your child's age group. This helps us address questions and plan next steps. After submission, you gain access to an OpenApply account, which serves as the central hub throughout the admissions process.
2. Personalised School Tour. After creating your account, arrange a visit to tour our facilities, meet key staff, and experience our community firsthand. Visits are encouraged, but may not always be feasible. You can submit an application even if you cannot visit.
3. School Reports. Provide copies of the two most recent school reports to help us understand your child's educational background. This is not required for youngest entrants, but we ask for as much background information as possible to tailor support. We use this information to plan appropriate learning support.
4. Trial Day. Invite children to participate in a trial day to meet potential classmates and teachers, explore our environment, and complete some assessed work. This helps us understand your child beyond school reports and supports your decision making. Arranging a trial day requires no commitment or cost.
5. Placement Testing. For Secondary School admission, a certain level of English proficiency and specific subject skills are required. After the trial day, applicants may be invited back to sit placement tests in core subjects to assess readiness for IGCSE or IB programmes. These tests help us determine appropriate placement and learning needs.
6. Place Offer & Confirmation. When we are confident we can support your child's learning, we extend an offer for a place. A place is reserved only after full application with relevant documentation, the €750 application fee has been received, and a place confirmation letter from the Head of Admissions has been issued. If a year group is full, a place will be offered on a waiting list.
Admission timelines. There are no specific admissions deadlines; year-round applications are accepted. Year-round enrolment means students can start at any point in the school year, with exceptions for Upper School and Sixth Form. Early planning and communication are encouraged to ensure the best possible transition.
If a year group is full, a place is offered on a waiting list.
Graf-Recke-Strasse 220, 40237 Düsseldorf, Germany. The Lycée Français International Simone Veil is in Düsseldorf, Germany. It welcomes around 600 students from kindergarten through the final year of secondary school.
Seconde (10th grade), Première (1ère), Terminale. Three classes from Seconde to Terminale, leading to the French Baccalauréat, with Abibac or BFI options; AIS and the European English Section are offered.
French international high school in Düsseldorf; multilingual teaching (French, German, English, Spanish); Abibac, BFI, AIS; European English Section.
Inclusive education with ÉBÉP referents for students with special educational needs; Personalized Schooling Projects (PPS), Personalized Planning for Educational Success (PPRE), Personalised Assistance Plan (PAP), and Individual Health Plan (PAI); psychologist available; contact details provided for ÉBÉP and health services.
France (AEFE network).
The school is part of the AEFE network, overseen by the Agency for French Education Abroad. The Parents' Association (APE) runs the school as the legal employer of local staff. The Management Committee (Vorstand) is elected by the APE to oversee the budget and strategic direction. The Establishment Council (Conseil d'établissement) is a tripartite body with equal representation from the administration, staff, and parents and students, and the School Council (Conseil d'école) is chaired by the headteacher and adopts the internal regulations.
The school offers the French Baccalauréat with options including Abibac and the BFI. Seconde, Première and Terminale form the high-school cycle, with a program of specialization through subject choices. All students follow a common core of the Baccalauréat, including two hours of science per week in Première and Terminale, plus French (Première), philosophy (Terminale), history-geography, modern languages A and B, EMC and EPS; core courses account for about 60% of total in Première and 55% in Terminale. The French International Baccalaureate (BFI) is a pathway within the Baccalauréat, replacing the former OIB; starting in 1ère, students on this option study alongside the general baccalauréat and benefit from three enrichment components: World Knowledge, Non-Linguistic Discipline (DNL) taught in a foreign language, and Cultural and linguistic enrichment. The AIS (American International Section) is a linguistic and bicultural programme set up by the French Ministry of Education in cooperation with the United States. The Baccalauréat provides access to higher education in France and around the world, and the BFI is designed to prepare students for entry to the grandes écoles and universities depending on their plans.
The Baccalauréat opens access to higher education in France and abroad. The BFI is designed to prepare students for entry to grandes écoles and universities in France and worldwide. The AIS program and multilingual core support students in pursuing international higher-education options.
The school teaches social-emotional learning to help students understand themselves and their emotions, and the emotions of others, in a playful, benevolent and creative environment. This supports the development of empathy, collaboration and resilience.
The school offers inclusive education for students with special educational needs (ÉBÉP). It does not exclude anyone and provides adaptations to meet each student's educational, physical, social and emotional needs. The EBÉP referents are Mme Berthod and Mme Barsotti for secondary and Mme Chardon for primary. Educational accommodations follow the Ministry of National Education guidelines and include PPS, PAP, PPRE and PAI. A psychologist provides prevention, screening, evaluation and support, and the school has an agreement with the AWO Education Counseling Center; the psychologist is Mme Baroche.
Languages offered include German, English, Spanish (from 4th grade) and Latin (from 5th). A bilingual German-English program operates from the early years with German from Petite Section and English from Moyenne Section. Non-French-speaking or limited-French students can receive support in FLSco from Moyenne Section. The ABIBAC bilingual section prepares for both the French Baccalaureate and the German Abitur. English-language pathways include English+ Collège and the Section européenne anglais, with DNL in English; the SIA (Section Internationale Américaine) started in 2021 and continues through collège. The BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) path includes World Knowledge, DNL and cultural-linguistic deepening.
The school fosters a safe physical and emotional climate and teaches compassion, teamwork and confidence to pursue dreams. Kindness is at the center of everything we do. Socio-emotional learning supports students' well-being and social development.
Safeguarding is integrated into the inclusive approach; the school addresses educational, physical, social and emotional needs of all students. EBÉP referents coordinate with families and staff, and a psychologist provides preventive and therapeutic support, with external cooperation as needed to protect and support students.
1. Register and/or re-enroll your child via our website and the Eduka platform. A place is guaranteed once the procedure is completed in accordance with the general terms and conditions, including submission of the required documents and payment of the registration fees. The admissions department verifies the submitted documents as part of the enrollment review.
2. Confirmation of enrolment and re-enrolment will be sent via the Eduka platform after verification by the admissions department. The admissions department reviews the submitted documents as part of the enrollment process. Enrollment status is communicated through Eduka, and you will receive a notification of the decision.
AEFE provides schooling assistance in the form of a grant to French children from families with insufficient resources to cover all or part of their school fees. This program is administered through the AEFE network.
Am Neuen Angerbach 90, 47259 Duisburg-Ungelsheim, Germany.
Early Years (Ages 2-5); Lower Primary (Ages 5-7); Upper Primary (Ages 7-11); Lower Secondary (Ages 11-14); Upper Secondary / IGCSE (Ages 14-16); Sixth Form / IB (Ages 16-18).
Independent British international school.
More than 50 countries represented; diverse international community.
United Kingdom
Public transport access: Tram U79; Bus 942 (St.George's School).
The school offers an on-site canteen with healthy meals; pupils may bring their own lunch.
The school has four Houses named after Shakespeare, Dickens, Chaucer and Bronte. Students are assigned to a house upon enrollment based on the house membership of their siblings who are already enrolled. House points recognize achievements and foster competition, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.
The school is part of St.George's Group of British international schools, including Düsseldorf Rhein-Ruhr, Cologne and Munich. It is accredited by the North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria State Ministries of Education as a general international supplementary school.
IGCSE is offered for Years 10-11 (Upper Secondary / IGCSE) with Cambridge IGCSE standards. Core subjects include English Language and English Literature, Mathematics, Science and German, with at least one social science such as History, Geography or Economics. Students may study additional languages (French, Spanish) and options in Creative Arts, Physical Education and Computer Science. In Germany, the IGCSE is recognised as equivalent to the Mittlere Reife. The curriculum prepares students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the following years.
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IB Diploma Programme (DP) results include a DP average of 39.4 points (2022/2023); there were 45 as the number of individual IB results (2022/2023 and 2023/2024). IGCSE results include 8 As (2023/2024).
The Diploma Programme provides a gateway to universities worldwide, including Oxford University, Yale University, Stanford University, University of Paris Sorbonne, and Princeton University. The IB Diploma is recognised in all German states as equivalent to the Abitur and is recognised by German universities. The IB Diploma requires six subjects with three at higher or standard level, plus the core elements of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS.
We tailor learning to each student's strengths and needs, stretching the more able. The school promotes enrichment through the WeEducate and WeEnrich initiatives, supporting academic development beyond the core curriculum.
PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic) programme is an integral part of pastoral care and safeguarding, providing age-appropriate topics including emotional wellbeing, relationships, and personal safety. All pupils participate in a programme focused on personal and social development, with regular assemblies for reflection on school life and world events. Class and form tutors monitor wellbeing daily and maintain strong communication with parents; pastoral teams are supported by a counselling team and by student leadership, including Prefects and Peer Mentors. The wellbeing framework includes dedicated teams to promote physical and mental wellness and to help students build resilience in a supportive school culture.
Pupils learning English as an additional language receive customised support within the classroom or through specialised programmes. In Upper Primary, EAL support is provided; in Secondary, the IGCSE and other programmes are adapted to meet ESL needs. New starters are offered additional language support as required, and German language courses are available for learners at various levels.
The wellbeing provision includes a broad range of initiatives led by dedicated wellbeing teams and student leaders to promote physical and mental wellness. The programme emphasises emotional safety, psychological wellbeing, and resilience, with access to counselling and a pastoral environment that supports student welfare.
Child protection and safeguarding are top priorities. The Designated Safeguarding Lead oversees safeguarding procedures and ongoing updates; staff and volunteers undergo thorough vetting; COBIS safeguarding best practices are followed to ensure a secure and supportive environment for every student.
OpenApply is used to manage the admissions journey. The process begins with submitting an enquiry to gain access to your OpenApply account, which serves as the central hub throughout the journey. A personalised school tour is recommended after creating the account, though a visit is not mandatory for submitting an application. Parents provide copies of the two most recent school reports to help tailor support, though this is not required for the youngest entrants. A trial day is offered to children of all ages to experience a typical school day and participate in some assessed work, and placement testing may follow for secondary applicants to evaluate readiness for IGCSE/IB programmes. When the academic requirements are met and the documentation is complete, a place offer is made and a place is confirmed only after three steps: the full application with documentation is submitted, the €750 application fee is received, and the Head of Admissions issues a place confirmation letter. If a year group is full, a place is offered on a waiting list. Admissions operate year‑round with no fixed deadlines, and there is a strict limit of no more than 20 children per class. Year‑round enrolment is possible, with some exceptions for Upper Secondary and Sixth Form; trial days and placement testing can be arranged throughout the year.
The school provides limited financial assistance for families facing challenges; information is available from the Admissions team regarding tuition fees and any available financial support for exceptional students.
If a year group is full, a place is offered on a waiting list.