Germany, Braunschweig
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The school provides supervision for Primary and Middle School at all times and offers individual assistance and counselling for students and parents. The multilingual education focuses on the needs and challenges of students and parents, supporting social and emotional development. The PTA and the global community provide support, counselling, and opportunities to work and live together. The international community emphasizes intercultural understanding, respect, and collaboration, which supports social-emotional growth. The Cambridge and IB Diploma Programme curricula promote teamwork, communication, and personal development to help students navigate social and emotional challenges.
The language of instruction is English. The school offers a multilingual education that focuses on the needs and challenges of students and parents. It provides a unique approach to education in the English language tailored to each student and family. The programme supports multilingual development with a supportive environment, small group sizes, whole-day supervision, and access to many subjects. The English-language instruction and supportive environment help students grow, learn, and develop their multilingual abilities. The Cambridge and IB Diploma Programme options support international academic pathways.
The school provides supervision and counselling for students and parents, along with individual assistance to support wellbeing. There is a supportive environment characterized by small group sizes and whole-day supervision. The international community and PTA offer counselling and practical support to students and families. An emphasis on trust, care, and collaboration contributes to overall wellbeing. The Cambridge and IB DP programmes promote personal growth, resilience, and life skills beyond core academics. Students have access to a network of school and community resources for ongoing support.
Sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and violence have no place in the organisation. Victims are encouraged to report so that action can be taken and appropriate support provided. If you prefer not to speak with CJD staff, you may contact Ellen Best, the independent Ombudsperson, who is bound by confidentiality. Reports are handled confidentially and can be made anonymously; information is forwarded to the organisation with consent. You will be informed about the progress and measures taken within three months of receipt of the report. The Ombudsperson operates as an external, independent channel, and additional safeguarding channels are available via the CJD complaints processes.
CJD International School Braunschweig-Wolfsburg is a private all-day school in Braunschweig, Germany, serving ages 4 to 18 and offering a Boarding House. Established in 2004, it operates within the CJD Braunschweig network, a longstanding Competency Centre for gifted education. The curriculum blends Cambridge and International Baccalaureate pathways: Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, and IGCSE, with the Cambridge IGCSE credential for 14 to 16 year olds, and the IB Diploma Programme for university preparation. The Early Years programme follows Cambridge with integrated German and international pedagogy. The school emphasises international standards, Cambridge checkpoints, and the Diploma equivalence to Hochschulzugangsberechtigung under KMK regulations. Facilities include a library, age-grouped Afternoon Rooms and a modern Boarding House with in-house meals. Afternoon Programmes provide project classes and enrichment activities. A fixed feature is a Year 8 language exchange with a Badalona partner in Spain, also complemented by a Music Academy and leisure and sports nearby today.