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Berlin Metropolitan School

International School in Berlin

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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. 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.
IB, Local+EnglishAges 3-18English$6,000–$14,000/yr(9430-14740)
Est. all-in: $10,700/yr(+7%, modeled)Above average in BerlinGood valueOpen admissions81% data coverage
Students

1,055

Nationalities

78

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO

Qualifications

IGCSE and IB Diploma

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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.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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: strong
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability 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. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Berlin Metropolitan School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$6,000–$14,000
Annual tuition (EUR)9430-14740
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$10,700(+7%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$12,200
Cost position in Berlin55th percentile(above average)

Hidden costs & fee notes

IB PYP/MYP/DP + German Abitur option. Bilingual English-German. ~1,000 students. Linienstrasse, Mitte.

Curriculum

IB, Local+English

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and IB Diploma

External examinations

IB Diploma, IGCSE, German National School Diploma

Additional languages

French, Spanish

Learning support

strong

ESL / EAL support

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.

School hours

8:30 – 15:30

Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo

Recommended neighborhoods

Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 81%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Berlin

Mid-range
Median
$500$6,000–$14,000$28,280

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeDiversitySupport
Berlin Metropolitan School

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

78nationalities1,055 students

Very diverse

Estimated Real Cost

Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams

83%
17%
Tuition:$10,000
Est. extras:$2,000
Estimated total per year$12,000 (EUR)

IB PYP/MYP/DP + German Abitur option. Bilingual English-German. ~1,000 students. Linienstrasse, Mitte.

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