×

Bilingual International School in Berlin, Germany

Contact Our School

Platanus Schule Berlin:
Platanus Schule Berlin is a full-time independently-operated bilingual (German / English) educational institution located in the heart of the Berlin-Pankow district in Eastern Germany. comprising a kindergarten, preschool, primary school and secondary school. We provide children and adolescents with all the important skills they need to lead a rich and fulfilling life.

Email: Contact us here 

( or request a callback ).
Our modern and integrated educational concept is based on academically endorsed teaching and learning methods that are proven in practice, and is free of educational or denominational dogmas. We maintain an open school culture with both internal and external evaluations of teaching quality.

Guiding Principles:

Photo of Bilingual International School in Berlin, GermanyOur pedagogical approach to learning, teaching and working at Platanus Schule Berlin can be summed up in ten guiding principles. These principles enable us to keep our educational goals in sight at all times.

- We believe in lifelong learning.
- We speak more than one language.
- We experience and explore the secrets and the wonders of the world in our school, with a special focus on sciences and mathematics, and apply it to our everyday lives.
- We learn from inspiring teachers, professionals and experts in and outside our school.
- We learn and work in a pleasant and safe environment.
- We show respect to individuals and strive to serve the community.
- We look out for each other and help one another at all times.
- We provide space and time for sport and for games as well as for relaxation.
- We encourage and foster creativity, imagination, courage, optimism, openness, entrepreneurial and inventive talent, vision and discretion.

Bilingual Educational Programs:

- Kindergarten / Preschool
- Primary School
- Secondary School

According to different age groups and interests, students can choose from a wide variety of clubs, activities and courses. They are encouraged to participate for at least one semester.

We provide a safe and secure environment in which children’s natural curiosity and open-mindedness is nurtured. We recognise the individual needs of every child and adolescent and we take these seriously. At Platanus Schule Berlin, children can learn in peace, without anxiety; they can test out new ideas, discover themselves, develop their talents, make courageous moves, learn to question the world around them, and develop their social skills. Our students discover the importance of taking responsibility for themselves, for others and for their communities in an ever-changing world.

School Location & Facilities:

Platanus Schule Berlin is located in the heart of Berlin-Pankow . More precisely, it is situated at Berliner Straße 12 in the historic post-office building, which dates back to 1923. A Postbank branch is situated on the ground floor of the building.

Our school has its own gymnasium, and whenever the weather permits, sporting activities also take place outdoors. Public sportsgrounds, Schlosspark, Bürgerpark and the outdoor swimming pool in Pankow are all situated a short distance from our school.

Email: Contact Us

Request a Callback

Address: Pankow, Berlin, Germany
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-06-08 were from:

Amman, Jordan; Washington DC, USA; Nonthaburi, Thailand; Egypt; and more.
Related Schools & Programs. Inquire to our admissions team today:
Bonn International School (BIS), Bonn
Courses / Programs
Bonn International School (BIS) is an independent, self-supporting, nonprofit association, located in Bonn, Germany. BIS was created in 1997 from the merger of 3 well-established and successful schools in Bonn: The Bonn American High School, the British High School Bonn, and the Bonn American Elementary School.

BIS offers an English language program for children ages 3-18, starting with kindergarten/nursery school in our Early Learning Programme and continuing through to Grade 12. BIS is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), the Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the New England Association of School and Colleges. BIS is a long-standing member of the Association of German International Schools (AGIS).
IB Primary Years Programme starting for children age 3 and going to Grade 5; IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6 - 10; IB Diploma Years Programme for Grades 11 - 12; International Baccalaureate Diploma. Classes are taught in English.
Berlin Cosmopolitan School (BCS)
Courses / Programs
Berlin Cosmopolitan School (BCS) is an international school with a focus on sciences, sports and arts in the heart of Berlin. We offer Kindergarten and Preschool as well as Primary and Secondary School (Gymnasium), state authorized Primary School Nr. 01P22 & Secondary School Nr. 01P30.

As a Candidate International Baccalaureate World School BCS follows the curriculum of the IB Programme. Students may graduate with an IB Diploma and/or a German Abitur. We encourage our students to become active and responsible citizens of the world. This includes strong academics, multilingualism and the development of social and intercultural skills.

Individual education and a good academic, emotional, and physical balance are top priorities at BCS. We aim to prepare our students for the future by providing them with a solid foundation of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills as well as different methods of learning. Students at BCS become life long learners, who gain the knowledge and skills necessary to adjust and succeed in an ever-changing world.

As an all-day school, we offer diverse and “all-inclusive” afternoon program, in which children can extend their learning experiences.
* English is the primary language of instruction, but German is mandatory.
* All-day learning from Kindergarten & Preschool, Primary and Secondary School
* Berlin State Curriculum
* International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years & IB Diploma Programme
*Secondary School currently offering Grades 7 - 8 and adding one grade level each year
* English as a Second Language Program
* German Lessons available at both native and second language level
* Afternoon Program until 6 pm
* Changing vacation program
Heidelberg International School
Courses / Programs
H.I.S. is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that has been serving the needs of the international and local communities within the Rhine-Neckar region in the northwest of Baden-Württemberg since September 2002.

We are a not-for-profit, independent, co-educational day school for students from Early Primary 1 (age 4) to Grade 12. The curriculum is international and the language of instruction is English.

H.I.S. is conveniently located near the centre of Heidelberg and is easily accessible by car or public transportation from Mannheim, Ludwigshafen and Karlsruhe.

Our location, within the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, allows families to take advantage of the area’s cultural and recreational attractions and opportunities.
IB Primary Years Programme
IB Middle Years Programme
IB Diploma Programme
International School Hannover Region, Hannover
Courses / Programs
The International School Hannover Region is a co-educational day school enrolling students from Kindergarten (age 3) to grade 12 situated in Hannover, northern Germany. ISHR is the only International School in Lower Saxony following all three IB (International Baccalaureate) programmes: the PYP, the MYP and the IB Diploma Programme.

The International School Hannover Region is an independent school, which serves the multi-national community of the city of Hannover and its surrounding areas. ISHR belongs to the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), and to the Association of German International Schools (AGIS). In Germany the school has the status of a state recognized “Ergänzungsschule”.
Early Years Programme; Primary Years Programme; Middle Years Programme; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). Programmes are taught in English.
Frankfurt International School (FIS)
Courses / Programs
The Frankfurt International School (FIS), located just outside of Frankfurt and founded in 1961, is an independent, co-educational day school, which offers an educational program for students of all nationalities. Frankfurt International School (FIS) together with the International School Wiesbaden (ISW) is the largest and second oldest international school in Germany.

The school is organized into four school divisions: the Primary Division age 3 to Grade 1, the Elementary Division Grades 2-5, and the Upper School Grades 6-12, all of which are in Oberursel.

The International School Wiesbaden (ISW) operates as a branch of FIS at a separate campus in Wiesbaden for students age 3 to Grade 8.

FIS is recognised as an allgemein bildende Ergänzungsschule. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and a founding member of the Organisation.

There are currently almost 1800 students from 55 different countries attending FIS and ISW, including roughly 30% American, 19% German, 8% British, 4% Japanese,and 12% Korean. It employs over 300 well-qualified and experienced faculty and staff from almost 30 different countries.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
- Strong athletics, performing arts and visual arts programs.
- Full range of after school activities and service projects.

English is the language of instruction, but German is mandatory. English as a Second Language is taught as well as Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, French and Spanish.
Berlin British School
Courses / Programs
Berlin British School (BBS) is an independent, international English-speaking school for children ages 3 to 18 years, centrally located on three sites in the borough of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, serving the international community of Berlin-Brandenburg. The school accepts applications for admission at any time in the academic year and any level of entry except at the start of or during Year 11 (10th Grade) and 13 (12th Grade).

The academic programme at BBS is based on the English National Curriculum and prepares students for the IGCSE and the IB Diploma. Both qualifications are recognised and respected in Germany, as well as internationally. The pass rate for IGCSE and IB is almost 100%, which reflects the high academic standards of the school.

The language of instruction is English, with German tuition provided for native and non native speakers. BBS provides individual attention in small classes. An IB world school and certified by the Cambridge International Examsboard, BBS is an accredited member of COBIS (Council Of British International Schools) and ECIS (European Council Of International Schools).
Education Programs (Based on the English National Curriculum)

- Early Years (Nursery, reception & preschool): Structured learning from the age of 3 years.

- Primary School: At the completion of Year 1, pupils join the Primary School.

- Secondary School: Public exams in IGCSE (at 16 years) and (at 18 years) in the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma, the equivalent of the German Abitur or British A Levels.

Also: Extracurricular programme, after school care & school holiday vacation care.