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BBIS began on 2 October 1990 when the application for state registration was accepted, just before Germany's reunification process was complete. It opened as the International School Berlin-Potsdam (ISBP) and welcomed eight students on 16 September 1991 in a rented villa, before expanding to a second Potsdam facility in 1994. In 1998 Berlin-Potsdam International School GmbH was established as a non-profit company. After relocating to Kleinmachnow and a series of campus improvements, the school renamed BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School on 1 September 2002 to reflect its Brandenburg support and broader geographic reach. Major milestones included purchasing the Seeberg site in December 2005, opening a boarding facility in 2008 (which moved onto the campus in 2010), and refurbishments such as House 5 in 2021 and the new Primary Centre beside House 1 in 2022.
BBIS has a vibrant sense of community with families from around the world who participate actively in school life. The BBIS PTA is made up of parents and staff who volunteer their time to foster school spirit, enrich student experiences, bring home and school closer together, and build lasting friendships among families. PTA activities include coffee mornings held at local cafes, homes or at school, as well as a wide range of special events such as BBQs, picnics, Oktoberfest, Dine Around the World, Winter Bazaar, Bingo, bike tours and boat cruises, and volunteering at Orientation Day and other programs. Parent clubs include a Choir, Book Club, German Conversation Lunch Club, Museum Club, Men's Biergarten Club, Knitting Club, Mahjong Club and more; Staff Appreciation Day and SummerFest are also highlights.
The BBIS PTA is a dedicated group of parents and staff who volunteer their time throughout the school year. It fosters school spirit, strengthens home–school connections, and enriches student experiences. The PTA runs activities on and off campus, including coffee mornings, BBQs, picnics, Oktoberfest, Dine Around the World, Winter Bazaar, Bingo, bike tours and boat cruises. Parent clubs include a Choir, Book Club, German Conversation Lunch Club, Museum Club, Men's Biergarten Club, Knitting Club, Mahjong Club and more. Staff Appreciation Day is held once a year to recognize the BBIS team, and SummerFest is a major family event. The Booster Club supports the school during larger sports events, and PTA Grants fund projects such as school proms, a portable hydroponic garden, a 3-D printer, and various book collections.
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.
