Berlin International School
Berlin
€12,300–18,240IB PYP, German
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Berlin Cosmopolitan School Fees 2026/27: €10,800–€15,840 a year · Day · income ≥€180,000
Berlin, Germany
1–18 years
German Abitur, IB Diploma
English, German
Day school
Fees checked 2026-10-03Fees 2026/2027
Berlin Cosmopolitan School fees for 2026/27 are €10,800 for Grades 1–6; income from €180,000; €14,640 for Abitur Grades 11–12; income from €180,000; €15,840 for IB Diploma Grades 11–12; income from €180,000 a year.
€10,800–15,840
Annual tuition, EUR — highest income tier
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| Stage / provision | Annual tuition, EUR — highest income tier |
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| Grades 1–6; income from €180,000 | €10,800 |
| Grades 7–10; income from €180,000 | €13,920 |
| Abitur Grades 11–12; income from €180,000 | €14,640 |
| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; income from €180,000 | €15,840 |
Family income from €180,000; 12 confirmed monthly payments. Lower income tiers differ. Additional charges excluded.
Income-dependent monthly tuition, billed for 12 months. The table shows the highest published income tier, excluding meals, care, materials and entry charges. A single annual comparator is not assigned.
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The known first-year cost at Berlin Cosmopolitan School for a Grade 11 IB Diploma; first child; family income from €180,000 day pupil is €19,978 in 2026/27: €15,840 tuition, a €1,200 new-pupil entrance charge, a €50 application fee, a €1,188 meals, a €350 school materials and a €1,350 enrolment deposit (credited to the final invoice).
First-year cost 2026/27
€19,978
Known costs for a Grade 11 IB Diploma; first child; family income from €180,000 day pupil
- Tuition
- €15,840
- New-pupil entrance charge · one-off
- €1,200
- Application fee · one-off
- €50
- Meals · yearly
- €1,188
- School materials · yearly
- €350
- Enrolment deposit · credited to the final invoice
- €1,350
From year 2€17,378 a year
Not included: trips, exams, individual support (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Tuition €15,840 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- New-pupil entrance charge €1,200 one-off → Source ↗ ·
- Application fee €50 one-off → Source ↗ ·
- Meals €1,188 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- School materials €350 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Enrolment deposit €1,350 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Credited to the final invoice.
- From year 2 → Source ↗ ·
Second-year figures use the same published rates; future school-year fees may change.
Optional extras
- Additional materials for HL DP art€150 one-offSource ↗
Key facts
School stagesBerlin Cosmopolitan School offers pathways represented by German Abitur and IB Diploma graduates.
Ages1–18 years
QualificationsGerman Abitur, IB Diploma
Teaching languageEnglish, German
BoardingDay school
AddressRückerstraße location: Rückerstraße 9, 10119 Berlin; Invalidenstraße location: Invalidenstraße 130, 10115 Berlin; Müggelheimer Damm location: Müggelheimer Damm 145, 12559 Berlin
Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolKindergarten entry starts from age 1.
Joining the school
Kindergarten entry starts from age 1. For Grades 2–11, submit the two latest reports translated into English or German; Grade 1 needs a teacher or kindergarten recommendation. Complete applications enter a waiting pool, with sibling priority. The 2026/27 schedule charges €50 when a pupil is invited to an entrance test, with an exemption for documented income below €30,000.
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Languages used for instruction
The school describes bilingual English and German provision. Early Years integrates both languages; the upper secondary curriculum is bilingual, with the Abitur and IB routes using different language patterns. Ask which language is used for each subject in the intended year group.
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Age range and entry requirements
Berlin Cosmopolitan School describes its school-wide development plan as serving students aged 1-18, from early childhood to pre-university studies. The range describes its provision; individual placement and entry requirements should be checked with admissions.
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Learning & qualifications
About Berlin Cosmopolitan SchoolBerlin Cosmopolitan School offers pathways represented by German Abitur and IB Diploma graduates.Sources reviewed 14 September 2…
About Berlin Cosmopolitan School
Berlin Cosmopolitan School offers pathways represented by German Abitur and IB Diploma graduates.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Learning and qualifications
Berlin Cosmopolitan School offers pathways represented by German Abitur and IB Diploma graduates. Its published school calendar distinguishes locations including Invalidenstrasse and the City Campus.
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Support, school day & campus
Support and school lifeIf a place becomes available, primary and secondary candidates may be invited for an entrance test, meeting and trial day.
Support and school life
If a place becomes available, primary and secondary candidates may be invited for an entrance test, meeting and trial day. Kindergarten applicants attend an introductory interview. A daycare voucher is required for kindergarten and preschool, and a care voucher until 18:00 for primary school. Families should check voucher eligibility before accepting a contract.
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Campus and daily arrangements
Berlin Cosmopolitan School is in Berlin. Its published school calendar distinguishes locations including Invalidenstrasse and the City Campus. Before visiting, confirm the teaching address for the intended year group, the daily timetable and any transport or residential arrangements.
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School locations
The school lists the locations shown above. Check which site serves the year group you are applying for before arranging a visit.
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Day school and campus arrangements
Berlin Cosmopolitan School describes itself as a bilingual all-day school. The IB register identifies its Rückerstraße 9 school record as DAY, not residential. The school mentions occasional overnight camping trips in its forest learning programme; these are school activities, not a standing boarding offer. Families should confirm the daily arrangements for the intended campus and year group.
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Low-income, self-employment and asset rules
The 2026/27 schedule sets monthly tuition for documented gross family income up to €30,000 at €100 for the eldest child, €75 for the second, €50 for the third and €25 for each further child. The listed application, admission and advance payments are waived under that provision. Self-employed parents normally have a minimum tuition of €350 per month, with documented exceptions considered on application. Significant assets over €500,000 may lead to an assessment up to three income tiers higher or a minimum fee. These rules require an individual school assessment and are not a universal low price.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Grades 1–6: lower income-tier monthly tuition, 2026/272026/2027 · Monthly tuition, 12 paymentsGrades 1–6; published family-income tier from €30,000€231Grades…
Grades 1–6: lower income-tier monthly tuition, 2026/27
| Grades 1–6; published family-income tier from €30,000 | €231 |
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| Grades 1–6; published family-income tier from €32,500 | €274 |
| Grades 1–6; published family-income tier from €35,000 | €357 |
| Grades 1–6; published family-income tier from €37,500 | €392 |
| Grades 1–6; published family-income tier from €40,000 | €433 |
| Grades 1–6; published family-income tier from €60,000 | €530 |
| Grades 1–6; published family-income tier from €80,000 | €600 |
| Grades 1–6; published family-income tier from €100,000 | €694 |
| Grades 1–6; published family-income tier from €130,000 | €769 |
| Grades 1–6; published family-income tier from €160,000 | €838 |
Day-school tuition for the named stage, valid 1 August 2026–31 July 2027. Published lower-tier monthly amounts; twelve monthly payments are explicitly confirmed. The €180,000-and-above tier is already represented in the main annual table and is not duplicated here. The separate low-income provisions override the table for documented gross family income up to €30,000. Family income is the sum of positive earnings of all parents/guardians, with annual evidence due by 1 June; late or missing evidence leads to the highest tier. Self-employment and substantial assets can affect assessment. Meals, care, materials and entry charges are separate. The reviewed official sources do not state a VAT rate or VAT inclusion/exemption; no VAT value has been added.
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Grades 7–10: lower income-tier monthly tuition, 2026/27
| Grades 7–10; published family-income tier from €30,000 | €252 |
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| Grades 7–10; published family-income tier from €32,500 | €289 |
| Grades 7–10; published family-income tier from €35,000 | €379 |
| Grades 7–10; published family-income tier from €37,500 | €422 |
| Grades 7–10; published family-income tier from €40,000 | €575 |
| Grades 7–10; published family-income tier from €60,000 | €689 |
| Grades 7–10; published family-income tier from €80,000 | €828 |
| Grades 7–10; published family-income tier from €100,000 | €950 |
| Grades 7–10; published family-income tier from €130,000 | €1,033 |
| Grades 7–10; published family-income tier from €160,000 | €1,095 |
Day-school tuition for the named stage, valid 1 August 2026–31 July 2027. Published lower-tier monthly amounts; twelve monthly payments are explicitly confirmed. The €180,000-and-above tier is already represented in the main annual table and is not duplicated here. The separate low-income provisions override the table for documented gross family income up to €30,000. Family income is the sum of positive earnings of all parents/guardians, with annual evidence due by 1 June; late or missing evidence leads to the highest tier. Self-employment and substantial assets can affect assessment. Meals, care, materials and entry charges are separate. The reviewed official sources do not state a VAT rate or VAT inclusion/exemption; no VAT value has been added.
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Abitur Grades 11–12: lower income-tier monthly tuition, 2026/27
| Abitur Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €30,000 | €265 |
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| Abitur Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €32,500 | €301 |
| Abitur Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €35,000 | €398 |
| Abitur Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €37,500 | €453 |
| Abitur Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €40,000 | €569 |
| Abitur Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €60,000 | €737 |
| Abitur Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €80,000 | €892 |
| Abitur Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €100,000 | €1,018 |
| Abitur Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €130,000 | €1,093 |
| Abitur Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €160,000 | €1,154 |
Day-school tuition for the named stage, valid 1 August 2026–31 July 2027. Published lower-tier monthly amounts; twelve monthly payments are explicitly confirmed. The €180,000-and-above tier is already represented in the main annual table and is not duplicated here. The separate low-income provisions override the table for documented gross family income up to €30,000. Family income is the sum of positive earnings of all parents/guardians, with annual evidence due by 1 June; late or missing evidence leads to the highest tier. Self-employment and substantial assets can affect assessment. Meals, care, materials and entry charges are separate. The reviewed official sources do not state a VAT rate or VAT inclusion/exemption; no VAT value has been added.
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IB Diploma Grades 11–12: lower income-tier monthly tuition, 2026/27
| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €30,000 | €293 |
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| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €32,500 | €327 |
| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €35,000 | €414 |
| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €37,500 | €471 |
| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €40,000 | €593 |
| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €60,000 | €772 |
| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €80,000 | €932 |
| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €100,000 | €1,084 |
| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €130,000 | €1,171 |
| IB Diploma Grades 11–12; published family-income tier from €160,000 | €1,248 |
Day-school tuition for the named stage, valid 1 August 2026–31 July 2027. Published lower-tier monthly amounts; twelve monthly payments are explicitly confirmed. The €180,000-and-above tier is already represented in the main annual table and is not duplicated here. The separate low-income provisions override the table for documented gross family income up to €30,000. Family income is the sum of positive earnings of all parents/guardians, with annual evidence due by 1 June; late or missing evidence leads to the highest tier. Self-employment and substantial assets can affect assessment. Meals, care, materials and entry charges are separate. The reviewed official sources do not state a VAT rate or VAT inclusion/exemption; no VAT value has been added.
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Compulsory catering contributions, 2026/27
| Grade 1: breakfast and afternoon snack | €30 |
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| Grades 2–5: afternoon snack | €18 |
| Grade 6: breakfast and afternoon snack | €30 |
| Grades 7–12: breakfast and lunch | €99 |
The schedule makes participation in school lunch compulsory and lists these separate monthly contributions for twelve months. The Grade 1 exception of €30 is stated inside the Grades 1–5 cell and has been preserved. Breakfast and snack charges in primary school are waived under the documented-income-up-to-EUR-30,000 provisions. The English and German PDFs differ in how they describe the voucher condition for funded primary lunch; no universal free-lunch or extra-lunch amount is inferred. The reviewed official sources do not state a VAT rate or VAT inclusion/exemption; no VAT value has been added.
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Annual learning and working materials, 2026/27
| Grades 1–6: annual materials | €250 |
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| Grades 7–12: annual materials | €350 |
| Documented family gross income up to €30,000: annual materials per child | €100 |
Due 1 August, separate from tuition. Includes textbooks, teaching materials, digital media and licences. Grades 7–12 may be adjusted or recharged during the school year if costs are higher. The €100 income-qualified charge replaces the standard charge; it is not an additional charge. The reviewed official sources do not state a VAT rate or VAT inclusion/exemption; no VAT value has been added.
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Course-specific art materials, 2026/27
| Grades 11–12: advanced Abitur Art / IB Diploma HL Art materials | €150 |
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Course-specific additional charge for LK Kunst Abitur and HL DP, due 1 August in the relevant year. It does not apply to every Grades 11–12 pupil. The reviewed official sources do not state a VAT rate or VAT inclusion/exemption; no VAT value has been added.
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Primary after-school care without a voucher, 2026/27
| Grades 1–6: afternoon programme without an after-school care voucher | €480 |
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Conditional charge when the required after-school care voucher is not provided. The voucher must be submitted by 15 June or no later than two months after contract conclusion. With a voucher, the authority sets an income-dependent contribution; this €480 is not universal tuition or a boarding charge. The schedule labels the care table monthly payment/12 months. The reviewed official sources do not state a VAT rate or VAT inclusion/exemption; no VAT value has been added.
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2026/27 fees depend on family income
The August 2026 schedule charges 12 months of tuition by household income and grade. Annual figures below use the €180,000-and-above tier, also applied when required income documents arrive late. Lower tiers and sibling reductions apply; documented income up to €30,000 means €100 monthly for the eldest child. Standard entry charges are €50 at entrance-test invitation, €1,200 admission and €1,350 advance payment, with income exemptions. Meals, care, materials and IB examinations are separate. Self-employed households have additional assessment rules.
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Other income-dependent daily costs
For 2026/27 primary after-school care, the schedule lists income-dependent monthly contributions of €20–243 with a voucher until 18:00 and €15–182 with a voucher until 16:00. The competent authority determines the contribution. BCS may also charge €75 when only a voucher until 16:00 is available; the text does not separately confirm a billing frequency for that surcharge, so it has not been annualised. From Grade 7 the afternoon programme is compulsory. Official BCS clothing, including sportswear, is compulsory; the school does not publish a fixed clothing total on its fees page.
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Confirm when the application fee is payable
The school’s current admissions webpage says a non-refundable €50 primary/secondary application fee is due when applying. Its dated 2026/27 fee schedules instead say the €50 charge is due when a pupil is invited to an entrance test and describe income exemptions. The amount agrees, but the payment trigger differs. Ask admissions to confirm the applicable timing and exemption before paying.
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Location
Berlin Cosmopolitan School
Rückerstraße location: Rückerstraße 9, 10119 Berlin; Invalidenstraße location: Invalidenstraße 130, 10115 Berlin; Müggelheimer Damm location: Müggelheimer Damm 145, 12559 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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How much are Berlin Cosmopolitan School fees?
Berlin Cosmopolitan School fees for 2026/27 are €10,800 for Grades 1–6; income from €180,000; €14,640 for Abitur Grades 11–12; income from €180,000; €15,840 for IB Diploma Grades 11–12; income from €180,000 a year.
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Can fees be paid monthly?
Family income from €180,000; 12 confirmed monthly payments.
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How much does the first year at Berlin Cosmopolitan School cost?
The known first-year cost at Berlin Cosmopolitan School for a Grade 11 IB Diploma; first child; family income from €180,000 day pupil is €19,978 in 2026/27: €15,840 tuition, a €1,200 new-pupil entrance charge, a €50 application fee, a €1,188 meals, a €350 school materials and a €1,350 enrolment deposit (credited to the final invoice). Trips, exams and individual support are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
https://www.cosmopolitanschool.de/
https://www.cosmopolitanschool.de/en/about-us/admissions/procedure-requirements/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2019-07-03_Berlin_Cosmopolitan_School_1.jpg
https://www.cosmopolitanschool.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BCS_Gebuehrenordnung2026-27_DE.pdf
https://www.cosmopolitanschool.de/de/
https://www.cosmopolitanschool.de/en/learning/educational-stages/early-years/
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