Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
800 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
80 |
| Most common nationality |
German, American, UK, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20% local to 80% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Acquisition Programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French, Spanish and a programme to support learning mother tongue languages within the school day |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, in our Primary School and in Product Design labs where machinery is used |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
As students mature, BIS mentors them to increasingly independently plan when and how to most appropriately use technology to support their learning. • From Early Learning through to Grade 7, we provide students with iPads to support their learning.
BIS dedicated ICT laboratories provide the infrastructure for design classes, robotics and programming and extend specialized learning. Every classroom has an interactive whiteboard or iPad/Apple TV projection screen. The Media Centre loans trolleys of MacBook computers and iPads for in-class support. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
All classes take place on campus and in person. Should the need arise, BIS has a plan for distance learning, including differentiated scenarios considering the duration and other possible conditions. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, MYP eAssessment |
| Results in these examinations |
IB Diploma average - 34 (year 2024) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
In Primary School, there is no homework due to the long school day but we recommend reading time every day for every child. In the Secondary School, students have homework. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This increases in time, starting with limited homework in Grade 6 and growing with each school year. Through Grade 10, homework is not given during holiday times. In Grades 11 - 12, reading and project work can be set during holidays. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Ca. 90% of our graduates go directly to university, others take a gap, perform military service or do an internship/apprenticeship. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support Programme |
| Learning support offered |
BIS has an experienced specialist Learning Support team to help students needing targeted academic support or with difficulties in the regular classroom. Our Learning Support teachers work with families and students on an individual basis. This may include assessments, consultations, references to outside specialists or scheduled time in or out of the regular classroom with the student. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
These students are supported within a normal classroom setting (no pull out) with differentiated tasks and assignments which offer more challenge, when needed. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
We have an open admissions policy which allows enrolment for children of all academic abilities. Having said this, new students may be tested in English and Maths in order to properly place them in classes. |
| Waiting list |
There are waiting lists for some grade levels. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept students throughout the school year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Primary School students may be dropped off at 8:10. After school day care is provided at a cost up to 18:00. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have an onsite caterer so that students have the choice to bring their lunch or purchase one. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No, we have only vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports (30 competitive teams + recreational sports), arts, coding, dance, drama, music, Model United Nations, TEDxYouth, chess, dance, garden club |
| Sports activities included |
Students take Physical and Health Education as part of the regular curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Oh yes! We have three seasons of sports which offer a variety of sports from basketball to volleyball. We also have a sports association which offers the opportunity to play a single sport all year long. |
| Facilities at the school |
Media Centre Library with over 40,000 books and digital resources, science laboratories, design rooms, music practice rooms, senior lounge |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 competitive sports facilities |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bonn International School offers an excellent holistic education for children aged 3–18 in a nurturing, multicultural community. Our mission is to inspire and empower students to achieve their individual potential. BIS is an English-speaking International Baccalaureate school delivering the three comprehensive programmes of this internationally-renown organization. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our teaching approach gives students voice, choice, ownership, future-ready skills and the benefits of an incredibly diverse student body. |