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Germany, Dusseldorf
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The school offers British-style boarding for pupils aged 14 to 18. The boarding house is on campus with 24-hour staffing and a close, family-like atmosphere. Boarding options include full boarding (reside on campus for the term and return home during holidays; visits off-campus may be allowed with parental permission if a local guardian is available), weekly boarding (check in Sunday evening and leave Friday afternoon), and flexible boarding (short stays subject to space). The boarding life includes a prefect structure and a House Council, and staff live with boarders to provide ongoing support.
Uniforms are compulsory for all pupils from ages 2 to 18, forming an integral part of the school identity.
The canteen offers a daily menu of healthy options, including freshly prepared snacks and wholesome lunches with regional or locally sourced ingredients. Parents are welcome to join coffee mornings in the canteen.
The school uses a British-style house system with four houses named after Shakespeare, Dickens, Chaucer and Bronte. Students are assigned to a house based on the house membership of their siblings who are already enrolled. House points are awarded for achievements, and houses compete in academic, athletic, and cultural activities.
St.George's Cologne is part of the St.George's School Group. Each school is incorporated as a company and owned by proprietors. The governance structure includes a Supervisory Board and an Executive Board, with School Directors leading each school within the group. The group holds external accreditation from COBIS, Cambridge International Education, and the IB, and operates under German state supervision; financing is primarily through school fees with no government funding.
St. George's Cologne educates pupils from Pre-nursery to Year 13, offering a British international programme that blends the UK framework with the IB. The school delivers EYFS, Key Stages, Cambridge IGCSE, the IB Diploma, the IB Career- related Programme and BTEC qualifications, while welcoming students aged 2 to 18. Learning is personalised: teachers tailor work to each pupil's strengths, challenging high achievers and providing targeted support where needed. The campus is purpose-built and designed to reflect local culture, with dedicated Early Years, Primary and Secondary spaces, science laboratories, a modern library, art studios, music rooms and a performing arts theatre. Outdoor spaces, a school garden and multiple playgrounds anchor physical and outdoor education. Extensive facilities support STEM, arts and languages, and a broad range of co-curriculars, from maker spaces and robotics to choirs, drama and Model United Nations. Strong community links, service projects and leadership opportunities enrich the student experience.
