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Berlin International School was founded following the Bonn/Berlin resolution that moved embassies and international structures to Berlin by 1999. In 1997 the Senate asked Horst Seidel to found an international school. Five months later, Seidel and Andreas Wegener opened the Berlin International School with 12 teachers and 20 students. The school is part of Stiftung Private-Kant-Schulen gGmbH and has grown to serve 996 kindergarten to International Baccalaureate students from over 70 nations.
Berlin International School is an authorized IB World School and a state-recognized private, non-profit, non-denominational day school serving international and local students; it is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and Middle States Association (MSA-CESS). It is part of Stiftung Private-Kant-Schulen gGmbH and plays an active role in the life of this educational institution. The school embraces multicultural diversity and fosters an international mindset and a shared partnership between students, families and the school. The community includes students from more than 70 nations, and events bring together students, parents, staff, alumni and representatives from politics and society; the 25th anniversary in 2023 drew more than 200 participants.
Berlin International School (BIS) is a private, non-profit, non-denominational day school on Campus Lentzeallee in southwest Berlin. It serves around 996 students from over 70 nations, from kindergarten through the IB Diploma Programme, covering ages 3 to 18. BIS operates an IB World School curriculum with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). In Grades 6–10, students follow a bilingual Middle Years Programme aligned with the Berlin Rahmenlehrplan and BIS's interpretation. Cambridge IGCSE is offered as part of the academic program. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and global perspectives, and promotes multilingualism with English and German language development, supported by a multilingual library and integrated Educational Technology. BIS is part of Stiftung Private-Kant-Schulen gGmbH and is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and MSA-CESS. Facilities include a library, technology resources, health and wellbeing staff, after-school care (ASA), and a broad range of sports, arts, and extracurricular activities. Students prepare for post-secondary education worldwide through the IB Diploma pathway.
