Berlin Metropolitan School

Berlin Metropolitan School is an international school in Mitte, Berlin, Germany, serving kindergarten through grade 12. As of 2023^[update] there are 1,135 students originating from 65 countries. There are around 146 staff members from 38 counties.^[1]

Berlin Metropolitan School
Berlin Metropolitan School
Mitte, Berlin Germany
Information
Type	Integrated secondary school, integrated all-day school K-12
Motto	inspire each other - grow together
Opened	2004
Superintendent	Silke Friedrich, Executive Director
Principal	Saliha Aslan, Primary School Principal Andrés Suárez, Secondary School Principal Samantha Hearn, Head of School
Faculty	146
Grades	Kindergarten-Grade 12
Enrollment	1,135
Campus size	5,000 meters squared
Campus type	Urban
Colors	Dark blue, White

Tuition

It is a private school that charges an enrollment fee of 1,100 € and monthly tuition of €210 to 1,340 €, depending on grade level and yearly household income.^[2]

History

Berlin Metropolitan School (BMS) is the oldest and largest international school in Berlin Mitte,^{[citation needed]} founded as a private school in the former East of the city in 2004. Initially bilingual and focused on gifted students, BMS transitioned into an integrated Secondary School with an international IB profile in 2006.

Following negotiations in 2007, BMS acquired its current school grounds and buildings from the Berlin state government, investing in modernizing the campus. In 2016, a building in the back courtyard was acquired for future development. A major project in 2021, led by Sauerbruch Hutton, added modern learning spaces, two school libraries, an auditorium, and a rooftop terrace.^[1]

Authorizations

International Baccalaureate

Cambridge Assessment International Education

Senate of Berlin (Senate Administration for Education, Youth and Sciences)

Structure

BMS is state-authorized and recognized and includes a Kindergarten and Preschool Center, Primary School, Integrated Secondary School and Upper Secondary School.

Memberships

Council of International Schools (CIS)

Association of German International Schools (AGIS)

European Collaboration of International Schools (ECIS)