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Berlin Cosmopolitan School

International School in Berlin

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Berlin Cosmopolitan School (BCS) is a bilingual German-English IB World School in Berlin enrolling 700 students from 44 nationalities. The school operates under the principle of 'Empathy, Equity, Excellence in Education' and offers IB pathways alongside German Abitur preparation, accredited by the IBO. Best suited to families wanting bilingual IB at accessible Berlin pricing.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, Local+English taught at Berlin Cosmopolitan School.
  • Tuition: $5,000–$12,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 18 Berlin international school · 700 students total.
  • 44 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
  • Ages: 5-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: IBO verified.
IB, Local+EnglishAges 5-18English$5,000–$12,000/yr(10800-15840)
Est. all-in: $9,500/yr(+12%, modeled)Mid-range in BerlinGood valueOpen admissions73% data coverage
Students

700

Nationalities

44

Class Size

18 avg

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO

multi-curriculumibbudget-friendlyopen-admissionsdiverse-communityinternationally-mobile

About Berlin Cosmopolitan School

Berlin Cosmopolitan School is an international, non-profit school with a focus on sciences, music and dance. It offers Kindergarten and Preschool as well as Primary and Secondary School (German: Gymnasium). The school, with its two campuses, is located in Berlin Mitte, in a very quiet area between Alexanderplatz, Monbijou Park, Hackescher Markt & Prenzlauer Berg.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Berlin Cosmopolitan School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$5,000–$12,000
Annual tuition (EUR)10800-15840
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$9,500(+12%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$11,000
Cost position in Berlin45th percentile(mid-range)

Hidden costs & fee notes

IB PYP/MYP + German state-approved programme. Bilingual English-German. State-funded = affordable. Mitte campus.

Curriculum

IB, Local+English

External examinations

IB Diploma German Abitur

Additional languages

German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean

Learning support

moderate

Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes

Recommended neighborhoods

Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 73%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Berlin

Budget-friendly
Median
$500$5,000–$12,000$28,280

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Berlin Cosmopolitan School

Class Size

This school
18
City avg
19

Student Diversity

44nationalities700 students

Highly diverse

Estimated Real Cost

Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams

83%
17%
Tuition:$8,500
Est. extras:$1,700
Estimated total per year$10,200 (EUR)

IB PYP/MYP + German state-approved programme. Bilingual English-German. State-funded = affordable. Mitte campus.

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