Access the best resources to thrive
School Fees
Benefit from individual support
Practical skills to enrich your learning journey
Express yourself and your ideas
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
