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The Berlin Cosmopolitan School (BCS) is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 by Yvonne Wende as the Initiative for Education and Talent Promotion, focusing on international education. In September 2004, the first bilingual German-English kindergarten opened in Berlin-Mitte, the foundation stone of today's Berlin Cosmopolitan School. The primary school opened in 2007, and the campus moved to Rückerstraße 9 in 2008; the secondary school started in 2009. In 2013, BCS was accredited as an International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The school has achieved the best Abitur average in Berlin in 2016 and 2019, and celebrated 20 years in 2025 with ongoing developments such as a redesigned library, new cafeteria, and a Nature Campus, while continuing IB/Abitur success.
BCS maintains an active, international school community with a range of clubs and community groups. The Community section includes Official School Clothing, Friends of Cosmo, and Music Friends of BCS. The school also hosts major events such as the annual Summer Show and other performances that involve students from kindergarten to upper school, as highlighted in the 2025 Summer Show recap. The Summer Show is described as a festival of music, dance, art and community spirit.
Friends of Cosmo (F.O.C.) is the PTA-equivalent at Berlin Cosmopolitan School. It is a group of parents who mobilize assets and networks to drive school projects for the benefit of our children and the wider community. Projects include Career Day, the Cosmo Charity Soirée, and DigiBox. F.O.C. hosts quarterly gatherings in Berlin-Mitte; members access a closed LinkedIn group and a WhatsApp group. The membership costs €10 per month and donations are deductible as contributions to Cosmopolitan School Campus gGmbH; applications can be submitted online. Contact: friendsofcosmo@cosmopolitanschool.de.
Berlin Cosmopolitan School (BCS) is a non-profit international day school located in Berlin-Mitte. The school provides a dual-track educational path where students can earn either the IB Diploma or the bilingual German Abitur. Its City Campus is housed in a listed historic building and features dedicated learning spaces, including science laboratories, a dance studio, and a specialized Maker Space for VEX Robotics and engineering projects.BCS is particularly known for its Nature Education initiative, which utilizes a dedicated school forest for weekly outdoor learning sessions, starting in primary grades. This program allows students to engage in practical environmental science and permaculture lessons. Additionally, the school hosts an annual TEDxYouth event, providing a platform for students to present original research and ideas to the community. With over 100 extracurricular clubs, the school integrates music, arts, and digital technology into daily student life, ensuring a variety of hands-on opportunities beyond the classroom.
