BBIS IS A LEADING INTERNATIONAL DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLWelcome to BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School, a place where students are empowered to reach their unique potential and thrive on a global stage.

While English is our language of instruction, BBIS is a truly international school.

Our students hail from families who come from across the globe and share our values of humanity, tolerance and empathy. Together, we are building a caring, internationally minded community of students, teachers and alumni – people who truly have the potential to leave a positive mark on our world.

Every year, we welcome around 820 day students and around 80 boarding students, from 3 to 19 years of age. These students spend their days developing invaluable, life-long skills like critical thinking, languages and intercultural competencies across our early education, primary and secondary areas:

• From ages 3-6, children join our early education community and learn within the framework of the IB Primary Years Programme
• From ages 6-11, students join Grades 1 to 5 to pursue the IB Primary Years Programme
• From ages 11-19, students join our secondary school to pursue the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme

In all of these programmes, we encourage students to be courageous and explore new opportunities, fostering a pioneering spirit that will help them succeed, no matter what the future holds.

Our overarching goal at BBIS is to help students become happy, well-rounded humans.

Our classes are small – usually with fewer than 20 students – so that everyone receives individual attention and support. Beyond the classroom, collaboration and cooperation between staff, students, parents and the wider community is very important to us.

Growing up is not easy, but we understand the challenges and changes that occur. We support our students with dedicated, caring professionals at every step of the way. This nurturing approach – coupled with 24/7 security and a strong child-protection policy – makes BBIS a safe and supportive environment for your child.

IB PYP, IB MYP, IB DP

Ideally situated in the centre of campus, the BBIS Boarding house is a comfortable and nurturing environment which supports the personal and academic growth of our students. A friendly team of mentors are here to help care for your child at all times.

ROOMS
Our boarding students live in very comfortable two-person rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. Bedrooms are allocated based on gender, grade and home language; and single rooms are occasionally available for Grade 12 students.

To help your child feel right at home, we encourage them to bring their favourite personal items - such as lamps, cushions, or rugs - to decorate their rooms. It’s their space, after all.

FACILITIES
A range of quality facilities are available to all boarding students, with a focus on promoting a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Boarding facilities include:

A common room, which is a popular space for watching films and simply hanging out
A games room, full of fun games to enjoy with friends
Outdoor spaces in our boarding garden, where students can enjoy mealtimes in the summer, play sports and relax
A conference room with several computers and a student printer, as well as another large flatscreen TV (this space is also used for games, arts and crafts)
A gym and weights room
Wi-Fi is available throughout the boarding house.

COMMUNITY KITCHENS
On every level of the boarding house, students are often found in our community kitchens. These welcoming spaces are a place where students can prepare their own snacks and drinks outside of formal mealtimes.

Each community kitchen also includes laundry facilities and student fridges.

CAFETERIA
Boarding students enjoy their meals together in our school cafeteria, with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner provided, as well as brunch on weekends. The cafeteria is a wonderful space to sit together with friends and the mentor team to share a meal.

Through the ECA programme, our students meet new friends, learn how to be risk-takers, and share and learn new passions – all while having fun along the way! It’s a great way to learn new skills and fully become part of our international school community.With a diverse range of activities on offer, the ECA programme aims to further open the minds and eyes of our students, to give them new challenges to look forward to. The activities change every year. Some examples of recent options include:
Primary school:

Chess Club
Pottery and Sculpting
Dance
First LEGO League
Multi Sports
Robotics
Karate
Minecraft
Kids Yoga
Lacrosse
Instrumental Programme

Secondary school:

Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
Pathways to Academic Success
Creative Writing Club
Model United Nations
Varsity Debating Society
United World Schools Club
Role Playing Games Club
E-Skills
Gardening
Drama Club
Math Club
Guitar Orchestra
Music Soiree
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Badminton
Volleyball
Football
Basketball
Instrumental Programme

And many, many more.

WORLD-CLASS LEARNING FACILITIES
Spread across five spacious buildings, our classrooms are modern, comfortable and well-equipped to cater for a broad range of learning needs. The BBIS campus includes:

- Large classrooms in both the Primary and Secondary Schools
- Modern science labs
- Fully networked computer labs
- Art studios
- Makers space
- Music classrooms and practice rooms
- A multi-purpose room
- A performance and exhibition space
- Faculty and student lounges
- A purpose-built design/technology area
- Primary School library
- A learning hub, library, media centre and common room with direct access to the outdoor area for Secondary School students

OUTSTANDING SPORTING FACILITIES

From track and field to tennis, badminton to basketball, our students can pursue their favourite sports at BBIS. Our sports facilities include:

A full-size artificial-turf field – Our sports field features a six-lane running track, a sand court for beach volleyball, basketball courts, plus facilities for high and long jump, discus and shot put. With floodlights and bleachers that can hold 820 spectators, we proudly host larger tournaments with other schools, too.

The BBIS Sports Hall – With three separate gymnasiums, audience seating and a fitness room, our multipurpose sports hall can be combined into one large space for basketball, volleyball, handball, indoor soccer and tennis. There’s a climbing wall, rings, climbing ropes, wall bars and other professional-quality sports equipment, too. Beyond sport and fitness, the hall can also be used as an auditorium, theatre and concert hall.

Playgrounds – There are plenty of playgrounds and recreational areas around the campus, giving students healthy, active options during their breaks from the classroom.