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Cologne
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Where Minds Thrive

The Mission

Exploring Our Potential

We are a community that loves learning, embraces challenges with commitment, and empowers every individual to shape their unique educational path. Here, curiosity is celebrated, effort is valued, and students are encouraged to take ownership of their growth—because we believe every learner has brilliance waiting to be unlocked.
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Connecting Globally

Thinking internationally and speaking multilingually are at the heart of our identity. But beyond skills, we act with empathy—building bridges across cultures, listening deeply, and collaborating with respect. Whether in the classroom or across continents, we prepare students to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.

Shaping Tomorrow

Change is not just inevitable; it’s an opportunity. We embrace it with integrity, critically reflect on our actions, and innovate fearlessly. From small daily choices to large-scale projects, we equip students to lead with ethics and vision—because today’s learners are tomorrow’s changemakers.
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The Vision

Our vision is to inspire a love of learning and the motivation to make a positive impact in the world.

The Story

Thursday, 7 July 2005
Establishment of Profilschule Weltvision gGmbH
CIS was founded as Profilschule Weltvision gGmbH by Sabine Woggon-Schulz (now Sabine Rachl) and Christian Schulz, laying the foundation for an international school with a focus on peace and global understanding.
Thursday, 7 July 2005
Monday, 15 May 2006
Renamed to Internationale Friedensschule Köln gGmbH
The school was renamed to Internationale Friedensschule Köln gGmbH, reflecting its mission to promote peace and international-mindedness through education.
Monday, 15 May 2006
August 2007
Opening in Cologne-Widdersdorf
CIS officially opened its doors in Cologne-Widdersdorf with 44 students, marking the beginning of its journey in providing bilingual and international education.
August 2007
2012
Authorization as an IB World School (DP)
In 2012, CIS achieved authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, enhancing its international curriculum offerings and commitment to academic excellence.
2012
Wednesday,  9 November 2022
Relocation to Sustainable Campus in Butzweilerhof
In November 2022, CIS moved to a new 19,000 m² sustainable campus in Cologne Butzweilerhof, featuring modern facilities and a boarding house for up to 20 students, demonstrating its dedication to environmental responsibility and student well-being.
Wednesday,  9 November 2022
Friday, 17 January 2025
Designation as an IB Continuum School
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Friday, 17 January 2025

Meet Our Leadership

Ingo Stolle
Member Board of Directors
Britta Grothues
Member Board of Directors
Shaun Roberts
Member Board of Directors
Lukas Mennekes
Head of Boarding
Susanne Meissler
PYP Principal
Leonie Julien
PYP Principal
Lea Lehmann
PYP Principal
Martha Ross
Health & Inclusion Coordinator
Anastassia Srepel
MYP Principal
Shelly Sachdev
Deputy Principal MYP
Celine Crommelinck
DP & Pre-IBDP Principal
Edward Parker
Eductrional Technology & Accreditation Coordinator

Our Campus

Cologne International School’s new 19,000 m² campus in Butzweilerhof offers modern, sustainable spaces designed for learning, collaboration, and well-being. Take a 3D virtual tour and experience it for yourself.

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Accreditations

Cologne International School is proudly accredited by leading international and regional education authorities, reflecting our commitment to high standards and global best practices in teaching and learning.
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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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08:15 - 09:45Targeted LearningSpanish / French / EALMathThe ArtsHumanities
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
13:45 - 14:15Spanish / French / EALHomeroomGerman / GALSportMath
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Grade 3/4 Timetable Example
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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