Independent Bonn International School

Germany, Düsseldorf

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 13 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1963

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)

Taught languages German, French, Spanish

Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School

Introduction

Independent Bonn International School (IBIS) is an Ersatzschule in Bonn, serving ages 3-12. It follows EYFS and the British Curriculum, with Cambridge Primary and Secondary, and integrates English and German. Key Stage 1 is based on the English National Curriculum, adapted by IBIS teachers to reflect Bonn's local culture and international community. Cambridge Curriculum supplements Maths, English and Science at Key Stage 3. IBIS offers a route to German secondary schools and international programs. Since 1963 the school has welcomed more than 38 nations, fostering a stable international community. The Heiderhof campus in Bonn-Bad Godesberg sits in rural surroundings with easy access to Bonn and Rhine. Facilities include a classroom for each year, EAL and Learning Development spaces, a music room, a library with 5,000+ books, a kitchen and interactive whiteboards. Its wellbeing programme is award-winning; IBIS was the first German school to receive Carnegie Bronze Award and COBIS Beacon status.

Tulpenbaumweg 42, 53177 Bonn, Germany

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The Essentials

Location

Tulpenbaumweg 42, 53177 Bonn. The school is located on the Heiderhof, a quiet residential area within Bonn-Bad Godesberg. By car, the town centre of Bad Godesberg is 5 minutes away and Bonn city centre is 15 minutes away. It is near the public bus service with regular 611 and 613 buses stopping near the school, connecting with the U-Bahn at Stadthalle or Rheinallee and Bad Godesberg railway station.

Stages

For children aged 3 to 12, the school operates at the primary level.

Type

Private, state-approved substitute (Ersatzschule) for the primary level.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Over 38 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support

Learning Development and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support are provided.

School day structure

Kindergarten and Reception: 8:40–12:00 (half day) or 8:40–15:00 (full day). Years 1–6: 8:40–15:20. Year 7–8: 8:30–15:20. Pre-school supervision: 8:00–8:40. After School Activities: 15:30–17:30 (until 16:30 on Fridays).

Bus service

Public bus service 611 and 613 stop very near the school; these buses connect with the U-Bahn at Stadthalle or Rheinallee and Bad Godesberg railway station.

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Fees

Application fees
- The school does not publish a publicly available official fee schedule. Available third‑party listings report a one‑time registration/admission fee of EUR 1,500 for new enrolments.

Tuition fees (by year group / place)
- The school does not publish official tuition amounts by year group for the current academic year. Third‑party directories list annual day‑school tuition ranges for IBIS in the approximate band EUR 6,390 to EUR 9,840 depending on age/placement, and report a Kindergarten half‑day fee of EUR 3,990. Treat these figures as third‑party reported estimates rather than a confirmed published fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's public materials do not include a detailed, published billing calendar or the exact payment deadlines and terms. The school organises its academic year into three terms (Autumn, Spring, Summer), which is the usual administrative division used for termly billing where applicable. Specific invoicing dates, due dates, penalties for late payment, and accepted refund/notice periods are not publicly published.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not applicable. IBIS operates as a day school for children aged 3 to 12 and does not offer boarding accommodation or boarding fee schedules.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniform: School uniform is compulsory and supplied via Dress for School; uniform purchases are an additional parental cost (prices for items are not published on the school's public pages).
- Lunch: Hot school lunches are available and are charged for; the school states lunch is offered for a small fee. Exact meal prices are not published on the school's public pages.
- After‑school / extra‑curricular activities: Lunchtime clubs are generally free; many after‑school clubs and externally run activities carry additional fees that vary by activity. Precise charges for specific clubs are not published.
- Learning support, specialist services, trips and materials: Any fees for specialist learning support, educational trips, examination registration, or extra materials are not published as a consolidated schedule and are normally charged as incurred or listed on activity communications when applicable.

Refund information and withdrawal/notice terms
- No consolidated public statement of refund policy, deposit return, notice periods, or penalties for mid‑year withdrawal is published in the school's publicly available materials. The school's admissions policy does state there is a six‑month trial period on both sides, but specific financial refund terms associated with withdrawal are not published.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list a complete set of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit, credit card). Online parent portals are used for some services (for example meal ordering), but the exact payment channels for tuition and ancillary charges are not published.

Important summary (clarification of public availability)
- IBIS does not publish a public, detailed fee schedule for the current academic year. The only readily accessible numerical figures located online are third‑party directory estimates (for example, the one‑time registration fee and the broad annual day‑school fee ranges quoted above). The school's public information does confirm it is a non‑boarding day school for ages 3–12, requires uniform, provides paid hot lunches and charges for some after‑school activities; however, precise termly or per‑year tuition by year group, exact billing dates, payment methods, refund rules and other specific fee terms are not publicly listed.

Academics

Curriculum

Key Stage One curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum and is developed by IBIS teachers to reflect Bonn's local culture and the school's diverse international community. IBIS is a private, state-approved Ersatzschule for primary education, serving children aged 3 to 12, with English and German language learning integrated into the program.

Gifted and Talented

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities, and actively celebrates students' talents and interests; clubs cover music, art, crafts, sport, languages, scouting and first aid, among others.

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Admissions

Admission is administered by the Headteacher and follows Board-approved regulations. The school is inclusive and welcomes children from all backgrounds, irrespective of nationality, religion or ability. All applications are treated fairly and sensitively; if the school cannot meet a child's needs or lacks capacity, a place may not be offered. The school may have a limit on the number of places. After initial contact, parents receive information about the school and complete registration, medical, address list, Schulverein and Förderverein forms; if appropriate, the child may spend a day in the classroom. The Headteacher's decision is final on admissions. Children may enter the school at any time of the year, subject to places being available. There is a six-month trial period for both sides. Kindergarten classes are limited to 10 children per adult, while other classes are limited to a maximum of 22 pupils; additional helpers may be employed to assist class teachers at the discretion of the Governing Body.

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FAQs

Where is Independent Bonn International School located and how easy is the commute to Bonn city centre?

IBIS is on the Heiderhof at Tulpenbaumweg 42, 53177 Bonn in the Bonn‑Bad Godesberg area. By car Bad Godesberg town centre is about 5 minutes away and Bonn city centre about 15 minutes away, and public buses 611 and 613 stop very near the school connecting with the U‑Bahn and railway station.

What age range does IBIS serve and what curriculum does the school follow?

IBIS educates children aged 3 to 13 at primary level, following the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum adapted by IBIS teachers. Cambridge programmes supplement Maths, English and Science at Key Stage Three and German instruction is integrated to support transitions into German schools or international pathways.

Is IBIS co‑educational and what type of school is it under German law?

IBIS is a co‑educational, private, state‑approved Ersatzschule (substitute school) for the primary level, operated as a non‑profit registered association (e.V.). The school is run by an elected School Association and supported by a separate Support Association.

Is there an application or registration fee to apply to IBIS?

Third‑party listings report a one‑time registration/admission fee of EUR 1,500 for new enrolments. The school does not publish a complete, official fee schedule for the current academic year.

How does the admissions process work and who makes admission decisions?

Admissions are administered by the Headteacher and follow Board‑approved regulations; after initial contact parents complete registration and other forms and, if appropriate, the child may spend a day in class. The Headteacher's decision is final and children may join at any time of year subject to available places, with a six‑month trial period on both sides.

Does IBIS operate as a boarding school or offer boarding facilities?

IBIS is a day school only and does not offer boarding accommodation or boarding fees. All pupils attend during the school day with optional after‑school supervision and activities.

What is the classroom size and staff arrangement at IBIS?

Classes are kept small with a maximum of 22 pupils per class, and Kindergarten classes are staffed at a ratio of up to 10 children per adult. Additional helpers may be employed at the Governing Body's discretion to support specific needs or activities.

What curriculum and language balance can I expect for my child academically?

The school follows EYFS for Early Years and the English National Curriculum for Years 1–7, adapted to reflect Bonn's local culture and the international community. German is taught from Year 1 with both mother‑tongue (DaM) and foreign‑language (DaF) tracks and Cambridge materials supplement Key Stage Three where appropriate.

Does IBIS offer enrichment or gifted‑and‑talented opportunities?

IBIS provides a wide range of extracurricular clubs and enrichment activities that celebrate students' talents and interests, covering music, art, crafts, sport, languages, scouting and first aid among others. Pupils are encouraged to propose lunchtime clubs and staff and external partners run many of the offerings.

What sports and physical education facilities does IBIS use?

PE takes place in a modern, fully equipped sports hall three minutes' walk from the school, shared with a neighbouring German primary school, and the school also uses a local sports ground and tennis courts five minutes away. Younger children have a dedicated PE room on site and Years 4–6 travel by bus to the local swimming pool for lessons.

What academic facilities are available on campus (library, ICT, specialist rooms)?

Every class has its own classroom with interactive whiteboards and the school has extra rooms for EAL, Learning Development and German, a well‑resourced music room, a well‑equipped kitchen and a library with over 5,000 books and digital media. ICT is supported with PCs, laptops and iPads for student use.

Are there after‑school clubs and supervised care for working parents?

After‑school activities run from 15:30–17:30 (until 16:30 on Fridays) and include a mix of staff‑led and externally run clubs, some of which carry additional fees while many lunchtime clubs are free. Supervision is provided during the after‑school period and the programme of clubs varies by year group.

What arts and performance opportunities does the school offer?

The school hosts regular musical productions and weekly class assemblies throughout the year, and the school hall is used for assemblies, drama and concerts. A well‑resourced music room supports tuition and rehearsals for performances.

How does IBIS support students who are learning English as an additional language (EAL)?

EAL is integral to school life and all class teachers are native or native‑standard English speakers, with dedicated EAL spaces and targeted support to help non‑English speakers join full classroom life. The school provides tailored support so pupils can reach required academic and social standards.

What learning support is available for students with additional needs?

IBIS provides Learning Development resources at no extra cost and takes an individualised approach to learning, supporting diverse learner needs within small class sizes. The school assesses needs and offers appropriate in‑school support, with additional helpers employed where necessary.

How does the school approach student wellbeing and mental health?

Wellbeing is a core focus at IBIS and the school has an award‑winning programme that emphasises social‑emotional development, friendships and a safe environment for students to express themselves. IBIS was the first school in Germany to receive the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools Bronze Award and has been described by COBIS as a Beacon School for wellbeing.

What safeguarding checks are in place for staff at IBIS?

The school requires safeguarding checks and verification of identity and qualifications for new colleagues, including appropriate child protection screening and checks with past employers and national/international disclosure services. IBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Is a school uniform required and how do parents order it?

Uniform is compulsory and items are supplied via Dress For School, with orders placed through that supplier. Parents are responsible for purchasing uniform items as an additional cost.

Are school lunches provided and are there dietary considerations?

Hot school lunches are provided daily by Lehmanns with two daily options that each include a fresh salad and dessert, and the menu is nut‑free. Students may also bring a packed lunch, and drinks are not included and should be provided separately; lunch is charged for at a small fee.

How is the school governed and can parents participate in governance?

IBIS is managed as a registered non‑profit association (I.B.I.S. School Association e.V.) with an elected board that includes staff representatives and the Headteacher; the board meets monthly and reports to members at least once a year. Active parents may become members of the School Association and the Support Association (Förderverein) provides additional financial backing.

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