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Here for you - visit, call or join us online
Thank you for your interest in joining our school community and starting your family's journey with us. Whether you currently live in the Cologne-Bonn region, or plan to relocate to our area, our BIS Admissions Team is here to help you make the right choice for your child and family.
When possible, we are delighted to host you on our beautiful campus and put you in contact with our educators and families.
Should this not be possible, you can still meet with our school leadership, take a walk around the campus or dip into a presentation on a specific educational theme – all online.
email: admissions@bonn-is.de to schedule a visit or online appointment, or call: (+49) 228 308 54 151.
Whether in person or online, we hope to convey the experience and intangibles of life at BIS - the forward-thinking curriculum, positive atmosphere, empowering environment and inspiring cultural diversity.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you and your family to Bonn International School!
Please note that selecting the Apply button does not commit you to any contract, nor any payment.
New students are also welcome to join BIS during the course of the school year, provided space is available.
Talk to a BIS parent
Would you like to connect with a BIS parent who speaks your language? Or has a child the same age as yours? Or maybe you would like to hear directly from another parent about their school experience? By all means!
Send a note to our Admissions Team and we can connect you with one of our BIS parents.
DIANA VAN MERSBERGEN, PRIMARY TEACHER
For a number of years, Diana was the Primary Years Programme Coordinator at our school, a leadership position focused on curriculum development. However, she came to miss the variety of teaching, how every day is different and surprising, and stepped down to return to the classroom.
Holding a Dutch passport and married to a British national, Diana and her family have great international experience, having also lived in Indonesia, Laos and Thailand. Her children have grown up as third culture experts.
BENEDICTE NEICHEL, PARENT
Benedicte has a son in the Diploma Programme and a daughter who recently graduated.
She quotes her children: "Both of our children love(d) their time at the school and consider themselves lucky to be able to learn in an environment that makes learning interesting and enjoyable, that challenges them to think about what they learn and that allows them to manage their own learning and to develop their confidence. They appreciate having great teachers to guide them through their years at BIS."
KATIE PATERSON, Assistant Principal and PYP Coordinator
With a Masters in Educational Leadership, Katie is a passionate teacher who loves to connect with children at their level and lead them to grow. She's not afraid to jump in the mud or design a plane. She's known for her love for dressing up in costumes.
As a Third Culture Kid, who herself attended an International School, she loves to nourish the spark in each of her students.
WENDY HUYSMANS, COMMUNITY LIFE COORDINATOR
Wendy not only works at BIS to bridge communication between parents and the school, she also chooses to send her son here. The Belgian family joined BIS in 2020.
REBECCA FURER, PARENT
Rebecca chairs our Parent Volunteers. She and her family originally joined BIS in 2018. This is their second stint in Bonn.
In addition to the rich academic, creative, athletic, and cultural opportunities that are available to her daughters at BIS, Rebecca values getting to know other parents and the chance to contribute to school life.
MARLA, STUDENT
Marla has been at BIS since the beginning of Primary School.
She is a member of our Primary Student Council and one of our crossing guard team, outside every morning helping her fellow students safely arrive and line up for the start of school.
