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BBIS offers a broad ECA programme combining sports, STEM, arts, and academics. In Primary School, students can engage in activities such as chess, robotics, pottery, graffiti and street art, and the instrumental programme. In Secondary School, options include the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Model United Nations, Creative Writing Club, and a range of music and drama ensembles. Many activities are available, with additional options changing each year to provide new challenges.
BBIS provides extensive arts and creative activities. Primary School options include pottery and sculpting, graffiti and street art, dance, and an instrumental programme. Secondary School expands to drama, acting for stage and screen, digital film and photography, guitar orchestra, make your own jewellery, and creative writing. The programme fosters creative expression and collaboration across disciplines.
BBIS offers cultural and language-oriented activities through programmes such as Model United Nations, United World Schools Club, and Gender and Sexuality Alliance. These activities promote global citizenship, cross-cultural understanding, and inclusive communities. Model United Nations provides opportunities to explore international affairs and debate global issues. United World Schools Club supports education access worldwide, while the Gender and Sexuality Alliance fosters inclusive school culture and peer support.
BBIS supports social and hobby clubs that encourage peer connections and personal interests. Examples include the Role Playing Games Club, Gardening, and other informal groups that rotate annually. These activities supplement classroom learning with teamwork, creativity, and relaxed social interaction. They also provide opportunities to take initiative and lead peers.
BBIS runs community-service oriented activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award which emphasizes service, along with the United World Schools Club that supports education initiatives abroad. Students engage in meaningful projects that benefit others and develop social responsibility. These experiences connect students with local communities and global partners, reinforcing civic awareness.
BBIS provides leadership development through structured programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and student leadership activities. Students gain project-management, teamwork, and communication skills through planning and participating in challenges. The Pathways to Academic Success supports goal setting and study skills to prepare for future academic pathways.
BBIS emphasizes wellbeing and physical activity through a wide range of sports and wellness activities. Options include football, basketball, badminton, volleyball, track and field, cross-country, and other fitness activities. Kids Yoga and dance support mindfulness and physical health as part of daily life at BBIS.
BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is a day and boarding international school serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme in Early Education and Grades 1–5; Middle Years Programme in Grades 6–10; Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, with an additional BBIS High School Diploma as an alternative path. All teaching is in English, with German language exposure in the Primary years and language acquisition in other years. The campus sits on 360,000 square metres of forested grounds in Kleinmachnow, just southwest of Berlin, and features five buildings, science labs, design/technology spaces, libraries, and dedicated study spaces. The school provides sport facilities, a GISST competition program, a robust arts offering including music, drama, and visual arts, and a technology focus with robotics, 3D printing, and a 24/7 digital library. ACE centre offers targeted support for Grades 11–12, complementing the IB with study workshops.
