Cologne International School
Internationale Friedensschule Köln
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 22.6K–27.4K
EUR 20.3K–24.5K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Cologne International School is an IB continuum school for students in Grades 1-12 in Cologne, Germany, with a community of over 50 nationalities. Primary teaching is bilingual in English and German, and the secondary programme continues in English with German as a core subject. A boarding house serves students in Grades 9-12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-2027
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Language
English, German
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 50
- School day
- 08:15-16:45
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Primary Years Programme – Grades 1–5 | EUR 20,270≈ USD 22.6K |
| Middle Years Programme – Grades 6–10 | EUR 22,680≈ USD 25.3K |
| Pre-IB Diploma Programme – Grade 10 | EUR 22,890≈ USD 25.6K |
| IB Diploma Programme – Grades 11–12 | EUR 24,520≈ USD 27.4K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Primary Years Programme – Grades 1–5 | EUR 20,270 (about USD 22.6K) |
| Middle Years Programme – Grades 6–10 | EUR 22,680 (about USD 25.3K) |
| Pre-IB Diploma Programme – Grade 10 | EUR 22,890 (about USD 25.6K) |
| IB Diploma Programme – Grades 11–12 | EUR 24,520 (about USD 27.4K) |
Source: school website (if-koeln.de) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne International School (this school) | EUR 20,270 (about USD 22.6K) | EUR 24,520 (about USD 27.4K) |
| Bonn International School | EUR 12,967 (about USD 14.5K) | EUR 23,457 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (if-koeln.de) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 750
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 5,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 33.1
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 92%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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