Berlin Brandenburg International School

Geschichte

Berlin Brandenburg International School is an IB World School. The school was established 1990 in Potsdam, Germany, but is now located in Kleinmachnow, between Berlin and Potsdam, to Berlin and to Potsdam. English is the language of instruction at BBIS, meaning that all subjects, including maths, drama, humanities, technology, music, design, art, etc. are taught in English. The school is divided into elementary, middle and upper schools. Berlin Brandenburg International School is led by Peter Kotrc, Burkhard Dolata, and a team of three principals. BBIS is home to 700 students, 99 Teachers, and 20 Assistants.ProgrammesThe Berlin Brandenburg International School can be considered unique in that it was the first IB school in the world to be fully authorized by the International Baccalaureate organization in Geneva, Switzerland to teach all four IB programmes covering the 3 to 19-year-old age range. In addition, BBIS provides boarding facilities for students from grades 9-12. Foreign languages taught are: German, French, Spanish, Mandarin .FacilitiesFacilities at BBIS include four large red brick buildings, an Arts pavilion, a sports hall, and a sports field. The buildings provide large classrooms for the Elementary, Middle, and High School, including modern Science labs, two computer labs, several computer carts, a purpose-built design/technology area, art studios, music classrooms and practice rooms, a multi-purpose room, a performance and exhibition space, a study room for grades 11 and 12 students, and faculty lounges. Between the buildings are a playground for the Elementary School students and a shared quad for Elementary and Middle School students. The school also plans to incorporate a swimming pool for GISST competitions.