Helping your child thrive: How an IB education at BBIS stands out
At BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School, academic excellence is combined with care and compassion, giving every child the confidence to succeed, whether they are new to Germany or growing up in the capital region.
For internationally minded families, choosing a school is about more than academics. It is about finding a place where children are encouraged to explore their passions, supported to grow in confidence, and inspired to become the best version of themselves. BBIS is that place: a community where students flourish academically, creatively, socially and personally.
A journey of discovery and growth
Every day at BBIS is an opportunity to discover something new. In classrooms filled with curiosity, on stage in the arts, in studios buzzing with creativity, and on the sports field, students develop their skills and grow in character.
They learn to challenge themselves, to celebrate their successes, and to see mistakes as stepping stones to growth.
An IB World School for every age
BBIS is fully authorised to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP). From age three to 19, students benefit from a seamless learning experience designed to inspire critical thinking, intercultural understanding and resilience.
As both a day and boarding school, BBIS brings together students from Berlin, Brandenburg and over 70 nations, creating a truly global community.
At BBIS, academic excellence is not one-size-fits-all. For some, it means outstanding exam results; for others, it means building confidence, finding a passion or developing the courage to step onto a stage. Every achievement is valued, and every student is supported in defining excellence for themselves.
Pathways for every future
An IB education opens doors worldwide. BBIS graduates move on to universities, creative fields, entrepreneurial ventures and careers worldwide, each following their own path with confidence.
What unites them is the strong foundation they gained at BBIS: the skills, values and self-belief to thrive in whichever direction life takes them.
A community that cares
At BBIS, academic success and compassionate citizenship go hand in hand. Through curricular and co-curricular programmes, from classroom projects to CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), the arts and sport, students are encouraged to collaborate, take on leadership roles and make a positive difference in the world around them.
It is also a place where diversity is embraced, and every child feels they belong. Families often describe BBIS as a caring international community, safe, inclusive and welcoming, where children are not only supported but truly seen for who they are.
A campus like no other
Set on 360.000 square metres of woodland on the edge of Berlin, the BBIS campus offers the calm of nature alongside access to a vibrant capital. With modern facilities, small class sizes and outstanding sports provision, every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive.
Boarding students live at the heart of this green campus, experiencing both a close-knit international community and the inspiration of Berlin on their doorstep.
At BBIS, an IB education goes beyond preparing students for university; it prepares them for life. With personalised pathways, a caring international community and a campus designed for growth, BBIS offers internationally minded families a truly distinctive choice.
To discover more about the international community at BBIS, register for their next Q&A session, arrange a private campus tour or talk to admissions at BBIS.