International Schools Berlin
There are 20 international schools in Berlin. Most of these follow the German Curriculum but 6 also offer the International Baccalaureate. The primary language in the majority of these schools is English and many are bi-lingual.
Living in Berlin
Germany's capital city, Berlin, is the second most highly populated city in Europe with a population of more than 3.7 million. In spite of this, Berlin is considered one of the safest cities in the world and is very highly rated in terms of quality of living. Berlin is clean and green with lots of urban parks and green spaces, but with fewer cars than many cities due to the popularity of cycling. In fact if you would like to drive in the city centre Environmental Zone, you must have a low emission vehicle and obtain a green sticker to prove it. The many different cultures represented in Berlin make it a foodie's paradise, especially as eating out is relatively inexpensive compared with other European cities. There are many business opportunities in Berlin as, after Silicon Valley, it is often referred to as the start-up capital of the world. Berliners are active, casual dressers with their own brand of direct, loud and rather crude humour. They even have their own unique vocabulary and dialect called Berliner Schnauzer, although English is widely spoken.
Prenzlauer Berg, to the north east of the city, is great for young families. It is a friendly neighbourhood with clean streets and plenty of playgrounds, creches and a good selection of speciality food stores, cafés and restaurants. This area is very convenient for Berlin Bilingual and the Berlin Cosmopolitan schools.
Friedrichshain situated to the east of the city centre, is a popular with families and young people. The area has plenty of art, culture, a good selection of cafés and restaurants and an excellent nightlife. This area is convenient for the Berlin Metropolitan and many others.
Schöneberg, situated to the south west of the city, is a traditional, leafy residential area that retains an eclectic, bohemian feel, with a good selection of shops and restaurants. This area is convenient for the Nelson Mandela and the Swedish schools.
The affluent, neighbouring area of Charlottenburg, to the west of the city, is a much quieter and more traditional place to live. It has beautiful architecture, clean streets lined with trees and easy access to a variety of exclusive shops, bars and restaurants. This area is close to Berlin British and Charles Dickens Primary schools.
Neukölln, extending out to the south of the city, has an arty, international feel and is considered an up and coming area, so it is a cheaper place to live than the other neighbourhoods mentioned so far. It is within a reasonable distance of Phorms Bilingual Berlin-Süd and John F Kennedy schools.
Kreuzberg, just to the south of the city centre, is a friendly, arty, casual area with beautiful architecture and lots of green walkways and parks. It is close to Lycée Français and Ecole Voltaire.