Excellent education, tailored to each student. Every day. From elementary school to the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the Abitur. Truly bilingual learning in a unique school community where intercultural compentences and excellent language skills come naturally.
IFK/CIS: we know that the future belongs to those who think outside of the box, who are curious, develop creative ideas and implement intelligent and practical solutions. The future belongs to those who have learned to move within the globalized world confidently and effortlessly, who know their own culture and are open to others.
We are an IB World School and a state-approved private school, recognized by the state Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW) and accredited by the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the University of Cambridge.
Meaningful, child-oriented learning in a warm, secure environment. Two classroom teachers work side-by-side within our bilingual teaching model, where we have integrated the NRW curriculum into the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). With a focus on academics, social skills and international-mindedness, your child will have the optimal start to their educational career, and will be well-prepared for the secondary school of their choice.
A comprehensive, English-language IB World School, students learn in a combination of the IB and Cambridge Secondary curricula. Experienced teachers from around the globe guide and support students in small learning groups, enabling each individual to develop their unique strengths and talents. Students graduate with a well-rounded education and internationally recognized qualifications – the IGCSEs and IB Diploma – ready to succeed at university and beyond.
As a fully state-recognized Gymnasium (German secondary school), we implement the North Rhine Westphalia curriculum with emphasis on English proficiency. Students benefit from combining the standards of the German educational system with the values of our international campus while sharing resources, teaching concepts and extracurricular programmes. They graduate with the Abitur, which gives successful graduates access to universities in Germany and worldwide.
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The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
We are recognized by the state NRW as a state-approved private school.
The Association of German International Schools (AGIS) represents and supports the educational and public interest of member schools and their communities by promoting and improving international education. There are currently 23 full member schools who belong to AGIS which provides them with a professional support network in all matters relating to the successful management of international schools in Germany, in particular relations with the Federal Republic.
As a World Schools’ member, we are recommended on the global listing of leading international and boarding schools.
Unsere Schule gehört uns allen gemeinsam: Eltern, Lehrer und Angestellte sind Kommanditisten oder Geldgeber. Nicht nur deshalb kommen hier alle zu Wort – jeder von uns ist ein überzeugter Botschafter unseres einmaligen Schulkonzepts.
„Das habe ich noch nie vorher versucht, also bin ich völlig sicher, dass ich es schaffe.“
„Das Ziel des Lebens ist die Selbstentwicklung: Das eigene Wesen völlig zur Entfaltung zu bringen, ist unsere Bestimmung.“
„Wüchsen die Kinder in der Art fort, wie sie sich andeuten, so hätten wir lauter Genies.“
„Kinder müssen lernen, wie man denkt, nicht was man denkt.“
Kleine Lernabenteuer und große Ereignisse, Alltägliches und Außergewöhnliches, Geschichten über Schüler und von Schülern – viel Spass beim Stöbern!
