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An Investment in Your Child's Future

Our goal at Bonn International School is to provide an excellent education while keeping tuition as reasonable as possible. 

Bonn International School is a non-profit association financed 100% by school fees paid by our parents or organizations supporting them. BIS does not receive any public subsidies for its daily operations or personnel costs.

School Fees & Tuition

The Admission Fee for students applying for admission to Early Learning 3, 4 and 5 is € 2,250. These students are not required to pay an additional Admission Fee when moving to Grade 1.

The Admission Fee for students applying for admission to Grade 1 or higher is € 4,500.

The Admission Fee for additional children from the same family is € 2,250. This is a once only fee.

Grade Level Age / Years Old School Fees
Early Learning 3 3 € 12,763
Early Learning 4 4 € 12,194
Early Learning 5 5 € 17,227
Grades 1 - 5 6 - 11 € 19,624
Grades 6 - 10 12 - 16 € 22,170
Grades 11 - 12 16 - 18 € 23,088

At BIS, we believe that an excellent education goes beyond academics. Our programmes are designed to empower students to take ownership of their learning, develop their voices, and become active contributors to their community. A great example of this is the student-led video project featured on our Our Big Ideas page, where Secondary School students interview each other about life and learning at BIS.

Included in school fees

School day trips

School day trips

because trips add depth to what our students learn in the classroom

iPads Early Learning - Grade 7

iPads Early Learning - Grade 7

because students need to learn the responsible use of technology from a young age

 

Extensive university and careers advisory

Extensive university and careers advisory

because getting into first-choice universities takes time and planning 

Counseling services

Counseling services

because students sometimes need extra support to thrive and realize their potential

English language development

English language development

because our students need to become proficient in English quickly

 

Access to science, design and Apple computer labs

Access to science, design and Apple computer labs

because hands-on lab work connects theory to practice

 

Books, instruments and learning materials

Books, instruments and learning materials

because students need the appropriate resources to learn and grow

 

Co-Curricular Programme

Co-Curricular Programme

because recreational sports and activities contribute to student growth.

 

Financial Assistance

BIS has a Financial Assistance Programme to support families who are unable to pay school fees and can demonstrate financial need. Full information regarding eligibility can be found in this document

Inquiries regarding this programme and applications should be sent to our Admissions Office

Learning Support

Learning Support Fees apply to students who enter our Learning Support Programme with a diagnosed learning difference. These fees do not apply to the EAL - English as an Additional Language Programme. Learning Support Tier levels and the corresponding fees are linked to the level of support a student requires.  The required level and the Tier a student is placed are based on external and internal psychological evaluation reports.

For students entering our Learning Support Programme the following annual fees are applicable:

 

  Additional Learning Support Fees
Tier 0   no additional fee
Tier 1 € 4,000
Tier 2 € 8,000
Tier 3 € 12,000

KLAUS & SUZAN WOLF, PARENTS

The Wolf family are originally German and Turkish. They joined BIS in 2022. As soon as they joined, Klaus became committed to volunteering his expertise as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Parent Testimonial - Wolf Family

Klaus & Suzan Wolf, Parents

"For us, the Bonn International School has become much more than just a school. In addition to the great and future-oriented lessons, we were able to make many friends. BIS has become an important part of our lives. We particularly like the good spirit - the Dragon Culture - in the entire interaction between the students, teachers, parents and the school staff."

AGNIESZKA RYCICKA, ALUMNI PARENT 

 

Agnieszka is the proud mother of BIS Graduates from the Class of 2019 and the Class of 2022. Both girls started at BIS in Grades 6. The family of Polish origin have lived in Germany for many years.

 

BIS Alumni Parent review - proud mother of a European Law Graduate and daughter studying Medicine at a prestigious German University; both BIS Alumnid

Agnieszka Rycicka, Alumni Parent

"Today, I am the proud mum of a medical student at a state university in Hamburg and a European law graduate starting her career at the largest consulting firm in the world.
Yet I hesitated for a long time about choosing a school for my two daughters. My dilemma was fuelled by rumours that the chances of a 'prestigious' university, even more so in Germany, were almost nil for BIS graduates."

RUBY W, Alumni - Class of 2023

Ruby joined BIS in Primary School, as did her brother, BIS Alumni Class of 2022. Her family is Irish-German.

She values the very strong sense of community at BIS as well as how teachers care about both students' academics and mental wellbeing. Her experience during a semester abroad sharpened this appreciation. 

Secondary student Ruby

Ruby W, Alumni - Class of 2023

"BIS has an intense and interesting IB programme, allowing me to develop organizational, communication, and problem solving skills. I have also become a proactive learner - and develop this skill every day. The community is empowering and has shaped me into the person I am today, and allows me to grow and learn."

ANNA SPINELLI, PARENT

Anna and her family originate from Italy.

After having worked in the UK, Italy, USA, and The Netherlands, they moved to Bonn. Anna serves as a volunteer on our Board of Trustees.
Her daughter is a proud BIS primary school student.

Board of Trustees: Anna Spinelli

Anna Spinelli, Parent

"Thanks to the values shared in this school, our daughter knows truly the meaning of compassion, empathy and respect towards others and the environment.

Being part of Bonn International School has given us a chance as a family to be exposed to new cultures and diverse enriching experiences that are a continuous source of personal growth and inspiration."

INDIGO E, SECONDARY STUDENT

Indigo joined BIS in Grade 1 after living in Thailand. Her family originates from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Indigo and her younger brother, also at BIS, are involved in many areas of student life. From our annual theatre production to Model United Nations, Student Council, swimming and football, they take advantage of many opportunities to cooperate and grow with fellow students.

Our Secondary Student Indigo

Indigo E, Secondary Student

"Our school strength is our inclusivity and internationalism. We have students from all around the world. This is a huge strength as the students learn how to communicate with other people different to themselves in respectful ways."

SARAH FIEBRANTZ CHEMISTRY AND SCIENCE TEACHER

 

Before joining BIS, Sarah taught in US middle and high schools. She also traveled quite a bit, with more than 25 different countries stamped in her passport.

While Sarah is most often seen in our Science labs brewing up experiments, she is also a talented writer and spends her free time writing fantasy fiction for young adults.

 

Our Chemistry and Science Teacher

Sarah Fiebrantz, Chemistry and Science Teacher

"They say “if you can’t do it, teach it”, but I can promise you that the opposite is true. Teaching requires the highest, most comprehensive understanding of a given topic or field, and that’s what I see in my colleagues every day: excellence in their practice and in their subjects."

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Co-Curricular Programme

Opportunity to experience success in many ways, venues to make new friends and ways to explore (and broaden) unique talents. Our programme spans everything from the arts to sports, languages to political debating clubs.

 

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Social and Emotional Wellbeing

A comprehensive programme to address the social and emotional needs of our students. Students thrive best where they feel safe, supported, and valued.

 

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