Berlin Metropolitan School
International School in Berlin
Quick answer
Berlin Metropolitan School (BMS) is the oldest international school in central Berlin, operating as an all-day school from kindergarten to Year 12. The school enrols 1,055 students from 78 nationalities, offering IGCSE and IB Diploma pathways, accredited by IBO. Annual tuition runs $6,000-$14,000 USD (true cost ~$10,700, +7% — Berlin's 83rd cost percentile). Admissions are open; best suited to internationally mobile families wanting bilingual German-English IB education in central Berlin.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, Local+English leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $6,000–$14,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- 78 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
1,055
78
Rolling
IBO
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About Berlin Metropolitan School
The Berlin Metropolitan School is an all-day school, allowing students from kindergarten through 12th grade to complete a modern and values-based education, culminating into an internationally recognized diploma. BMS offers an education that includes both local and international standards and one in which an inspiring, open and welcoming place of learning can unfold. BMS promotes a culture of openness, respect, joy of learning, and cooperation.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,000 – $14,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 9430-14740 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $10,700(+7%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $12,200 |
| Cost position in Berlin | 83th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
IB PYP/MYP/DP + German Abitur option. Bilingual English-German. ~1,000 students. Linienstrasse, Mitte.
IB, Local+English
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IB Diploma, IGCSE, German National School Diploma
French, Spanish
strong
If students need support with English and/or German, the school's language support teams work with them to get them up to the level they need to participate in mainstream instruction.
8:30 – 15:30
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Berlin
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
IB PYP/MYP/DP + German Abitur option. Bilingual English-German. ~1,000 students. Linienstrasse, Mitte.
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