Berlin Cosmopolitan School
International School in Berlin
Quick answer
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. Annual tuition runs $5,000-$12,000 USD (true cost ~$9,500, +12% — Berlin's 24th cost percentile, well below most international-tier pricing). 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.
700
44
18 avg
Rolling
IBO
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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 10800-15840 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $9,500(+12%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $11,000 |
| Cost position in Berlin | 24th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
IB PYP/MYP + German state-approved programme. Bilingual English-German. State-funded = affordable. Mitte campus.
IB, Local+English
IB Diploma German Abitur
German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean
moderate
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg
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Fee Position in Berlin
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
IB PYP/MYP + German state-approved programme. Bilingual English-German. State-funded = affordable. Mitte campus.
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