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Accreditatios, Authorisations and Memeberships

Cologne International School (CIS) meets the highest international standards while maintaining strong local partnerships—so students receive both world-class credentials and community connections.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School

The International Baccalaureate (IB) authorises CIS to deliver its globally recognized Diploma Programme. This certification means our curriculum meets the highest standards for critical thinking, multilingualism, and university preparation. Over 5,000 IB schools worldwide share this commitment to developing inquiring, compassionate young adults.

New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC)

NEASC accreditation ensures our academic programs meet U.S. and international excellence benchmarks. Regular reviews validate our curriculum, facilities, and student support systems—giving families confidence in our educational rigor and college preparedness.

Council of International Schools (Col S)

CIS membership signifies our commitment to high-quality international education. Through learning and teaching, we meet global standards in teaching, student wellbeing, and curriculum design. This connects us to 1,400+ schools worldwide for best practice sharing and professional development.

Verband Deutscher Privatschulen (VDP)

As a VDP member, we adhere to Germany’s private school quality standards. This guarantees our compliance with local educational regulations while maintaining international IB programming—a unique dual advantage for families in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)

ECIS membership grants our staff access to cutting-edge training and global education research. This partnership keeps CIS at the forefront of inclusive, future-ready learning and teaching methodologies.

Boarding Schools Association (BSA)

BSA accreditation confirms our boarding program meets stringent welfare and safety standards. Regular inspections ensure residential life supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.

Council of International Schools (CIS)

CIS membership signifies our commitment to high-quality international education. Through learning and teaching, we meet global standards in teaching, student wellbeing, and curriculum design. This connects us to 1,400+ schools worldwide for best practice sharing and professional development.

Boarding Schools Association (BSA)

BSA accreditation confirms our boarding program meets stringent welfare and safety standards. Regular inspections ensure residential life supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.

Verband Deutscher Privatschulen (VDP)

As a VDP member, we adhere to Germany’s private school quality standards. This guarantees our compliance with local educational regulations while maintaining international IB programming—a unique dual advantage for families in North Rhine-Westphalia.

DELF French Diplomas

Awarded by France’s Ministry of Education, DELF certifies French skills (A1-B2). Written exams occur at CIS; orals with external assessors. Ideal for university applications in Francophone countries, with progressive levels from Grade 7 onward.

DELE Spanish Diplomas

As Cologne’s only accredited DELE Young Learners center, we administer Spain’s official fluency exams (A1-B1). These lifelong certifications open doors to Spanish universities and global careers, assessed through practical communication tasks.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that aims to build emergency shelters for families in need. The Cologne International School supports Habitat for Humanity as part of the IBDP CAS programme.

SOS – Hermann Gmeiner International College Exchange

Since 2015, CIS has maintained an annual exchange program with SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College in Tema, Ghana. This initiative fosters cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship by enabling students from both institutions to experience each other’s educational environments and cultures firsthand.

Jugend debattiert (Youth Debates)

Good debates are a prerequisite for living democracy and a successful coexistence in our diverse society. Our secondary school has been participating in the Jugend competition since the 2011/12 school year.

LESEPUNKTE

LESEPUNKTE is an online literary review platform by and for young readers. CIS students contribute by writing and publishing book reviews, which helps them develop critical reading and writing skills while sharing their perspectives with a broader audience.

American International Women's Club of Cologne (AIWCC)

CIS collaborates with AIWCC, an English-speaking, non-profit organization that supports international women in Cologne. This partnership fosters community engagement, cultural exchange, and charitable initiatives, enriching the school’s global perspective and providing students with opportunities to connect with a diverse network of women dedicated to making a positive impact.

Jugend debattiert (Youth Debates)

As Cologne’s only accredited DELE Young Learners center, we administer Spain’s official fluency exams (A1-B1). These lifelong certifications open doors to Spanish universities and global careers, assessed through practical communication tasks.
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Amazon Jungle

Throughout February, 2024, 25 of our CIS students embarked on a long journey to the Amazon Jungle in Iquitos, Peru. Students worked hard the previous months to raise funds to be able to create their community service project with the local communities of El Chino in the Tahuayo Region of the Amazon basin. Once there, our 25 students, along with our three teachers and the guides at the lodge they stayed in, participated in a whole day community service project where students built two complete Primary School classrooms. Our students built 20 desks and 20 chairs from scratch with the help of the local community and finished the day by putting the new furniture inside the classrooms. Thanks to this initiative, the students were able to fill up two classrooms that are now providing full day education to the children of the community. At CIS, one of our pillars of excellent education is understanding the privilege that comes with being an IB student and an international school student, and the importance of being global citizens. With this, comes the responsibility of being stewards of the communities that inhabit this world and the importance of giving back and being change makers!
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09:45 - 10:15Snack & Break
10:15 - 11:15HumanitiesThe ArtsEnglishEnglishPersonal Growth
11:15 - 12:15MathEnglishScienceScienceGerman / GAL
12:15 - 13:15Science
13:15 - 13:45Lunch & Break
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Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
07:00 - 08:00 Early Supervision Early Supervision Early Supervision Early Supervision Early Supervision
08:00 - 09:30 Unit of Inquiry Unit of Inquiry Unit of Inquiry Unit of Inquiry Unit of Inquiry
09:30 - 10:00 Snack & Recess Snack & Recess Snack & Recess Snack & Recess Snack & Recess
10:00 - 10:30 Instrumental Kung Fu Instrumental Tai Chi Instrumental
10:30 - 12:00 Unit Unit Unit Unit Tai Chi + Unit
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess
13:30 - 14:30 Unit
Math, German, English, Social Studies		 Swimming Library Music Unit
14:30 - 15:30 Spanish Clubs Art Unit Clubs
15:30 - 16:30 Spanish Spanish Spanish
16:30 - 18:00 Late Clubs Late Clubs Late Clubs Late Clubs
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