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St. George's - Cologne

Germany, Dusseldorf

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1985
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, German, French, Spanish
Typical class size 6
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

St. George's Cologne educates pupils from Pre-nursery to Year 13, offering a British international programme that blends the UK framework with the IB. The school delivers EYFS, Key Stages, Cambridge IGCSE, the IB Diploma, the IB Career- related Programme and BTEC qualifications, while welcoming students aged 2 to 18. Learning is personalised: teachers tailor work to each pupil's strengths, challenging high achievers and providing targeted support where needed. The campus is purpose-built and designed to reflect local culture, with dedicated Early Years, Primary and Secondary spaces, science laboratories, a modern library, art studios, music rooms and a performing arts theatre. Outdoor spaces, a school garden and multiple playgrounds anchor physical and outdoor education. Extensive facilities support STEM, arts and languages, and a broad range of co-curriculars, from maker spaces and robotics to choirs, drama and Model United Nations. Strong community links, service projects and leadership opportunities enrich the student experience.

Husarenstraße 20, 50997 Köln, Germany

The Essentials

St. George's - Cologne has typical class sizes of 6, instruction in English.

Location

Husarenstraße 20, 50997 Köln, Germany. The campus is in Cologne, a major city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is accessible by public transport. The school office is located on Husarenstraße.

Stages

From Pre-nursery to Year 13 (ages 2–18).

Type

British international school (COBIS-accredited).

Pupil Nationality Mix

More than 51 nationalities represented; more than 35 languages spoken at home; students come from six continents.

Additional learning support

Support for lower-attaining pupils and opportunities to stretch the more able.

Country affiliation

United Kingdom

Fees
Summary
The school does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule for the current academic year; fee figures are provided to families by the admissions/billing team on request.

Application fees
- There is no publicly posted, fixed application fee amount for St. George's Cologne. The admissions material states that fee information is provided to families through the enquiry/admissions process.

Tuition fees by year group (day pupils)
- The school does not publish detailed tuition amounts by year group on its public pages. Independent school-directory listings report approximate annual day-tuition ranges for St George's Cologne; these third‑party listings show annual day fees in the approximate range of EUR 9,000 to EUR 14,850. Use these ranges only as an estimate: the school's admissions/billing office supplies exact amounts for each year group and intake.

Tuition fees for boarding (where applicable)
- St. George's Cologne operates a boarding house for students aged 14–18 and offers full, weekly and flexible boarding options. Third‑party directory data lists a full‑boarding annual figure around EUR 13,200 as an approximate guide; the school's admissions/billing team provides the precise boarding fee schedule (including any meal, activities or residential extras).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's public admissions pages do not present a published billing calendar or detailed payment-terms table for Cologne. The admissions information notes that the school has a structured fee system and provides fee details to families through the enrolment/enquiry process. For some St George's group schools, invoices are commonly issued in multiple instalments across the year (four bills is a common group pattern), but billing cadence and exact due dates for Cologne are provided directly by the school's billing office for each enrolment.

Boarding fees and boarding options
- Boarding is offered for ages 14–18. Available boarding types are full boarding, weekly boarding and flexible boarding; exact boarding tariffs (full/weekly/flexible) are not publicly posted and are supplied on application/offer. The boarding pages describe the residential programme, but do not list headline boarding charges.

Other costs or fees (examples of items charged)
- The school does not publish a full list of ancillary charges for Cologne on its public pages. Common additional costs that parents should expect to clarify with the school include: uniform, meals/canteen, optional extracurricular activities, individual music tuition, exam/test fees, transport (bus) and consumables. The site links to an online uniform supplier, indicating a standard uniform purchase process. Exact amounts and which items are included in tuition versus charged separately are provided by the admissions/billing team for each enrolment.

Refund information and notice/withdrawal terms
- There is no public, itemised refund or withdrawal policy published on the Cologne admissions pages. Families are advised that fee and withdrawal terms (including any deposit/refund arrangements, notice periods and consequences for mid‑term leaving) are handled in the school's admissions/enrolment documentation and billing correspondence; these specific contractual terms are issued to parents as part of the offer and billing paperwork. As an example of common group practice, some St George's schools operate refundable deposits and set formal notice periods in their enrolment terms, but the exact Cologne position and any refundable deposit amounts must be confirmed by the school's billing office.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages for Cologne do not list specific accepted payment methods. Billing and payment-instruction details (bank-transfer details, whether credit-card or direct-debit payments are accepted, online payment portals, and invoicing methods) are provided to families by the school's billing office as part of the admission/enrolment paperwork.

Key contacts for fees and billing (for parents completing records)
- Admissions and the school office handle fee enquiries and will provide the current, itemised fee schedule, billing calendar and payment instructions for each pupil at offer/enrolment stage. Contact details for the school office are published on the site.

Brief summary of findings and limitations
- St. George's School Cologne does not publicly publish a line‑by‑line, year‑group fee schedule on its public admissions or boarding pages; instead, the school provides fee schedules and specific billing terms to families through the enquiry/admissions process. The only numerical fee information located in public third‑party directories is an approximate range for annual day fees (EUR 9,000–14,850) and an approximate annual full‑boarding figure (around EUR 13,200); these directory figures are third‑party estimates and should be treated as indicative only. Precise, current fees by year group, boarding tariffs, billing dates, refund terms and accepted payment methods are supplied by the school's admissions/billing team for each application.
Academics

St. George's - Cologne teaches IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum

St. George's Cologne offers education from Pre-nursery to Year 13. The curriculum blends the British curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (IB) to support academic excellence, personal development and preparation for the real world. The school provides distinct stages: Early Years (2-5), Lower Primary (5-7), Upper Primary (7-11), Lower Secondary (11-14), Upper Secondary/IGCSE (14-16), and Sixth Form/IB (16-18). The approach tailors learning to each student's strengths while challenging more able pupils and supporting those needing extra help. The education emphasizes a holistic, modern approach that combines traditional standards with IB-style inquiry and global perspectives.

Student Teacher Ratio

Small classes and a pupil–teacher ratio of 6:1.

Exam Results

IB average 34 points (2024). Best individual IB result 45 points (2022/2023/2024).

Higher Education Progression

Graduates continue their education at prestigious universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented

The school tailors learning to each student's strengths, supports lower attaining pupils, and stretches more able learners.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Pastoral structure reinforces the caring approach for the wellbeing of all students; weekly meetings between teachers and learning assistants provide focused attention to students' needs, especially those requiring additional support; leadership is encouraged with opportunities for student leadership across Primary and Secondary levels.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The pastoral team and heads of schools provide support for students struggling with external concerns.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported by a pastoral structure focused on wellbeing; staff are first aid trained and aware of the Critical Response plan in emergencies.

Safeguarding

All staff are first aid trained and aware of the Critical Response plan in the event of an emergency.

Admissions

Admissions

Admissions process is flexible and informative, designed to accommodate the unique needs of you and your child. OpenApply guides you through every stage from the initial enquiry to enrolment. The following steps provide an overview of how admissions typically work at St.George's.

1. Submit an Enquiry. Submit details about yourself and your child to receive information specific to your child's age group. This helps us address questions and plan next steps. After submission, you gain access to an OpenApply account, which serves as the central hub throughout the admissions process.

2. Personalised School Tour. After creating your account, arrange a visit to tour our facilities, meet key staff, and experience our community firsthand. Visits are encouraged, but may not always be feasible. You can submit an application even if you cannot visit.

3. School Reports. Provide copies of the two most recent school reports to help us understand your child's educational background. This is not required for youngest entrants, but we ask for as much background information as possible to tailor support. We use this information to plan appropriate learning support.

4. Trial Day. Invite children to participate in a trial day to meet potential classmates and teachers, explore our environment, and complete some assessed work. This helps us understand your child beyond school reports and supports your decision making. Arranging a trial day requires no commitment or cost.

5. Placement Testing. For Secondary School admission, a certain level of English proficiency and specific subject skills are required. After the trial day, applicants may be invited back to sit placement tests in core subjects to assess readiness for IGCSE or IB programmes. These tests help us determine appropriate placement and learning needs.

6. Place Offer & Confirmation. When we are confident we can support your child's learning, we extend an offer for a place. A place is reserved only after full application with relevant documentation, the €750 application fee has been received, and a place confirmation letter from the Head of Admissions has been issued. If a year group is full, a place will be offered on a waiting list.

Admission timelines. There are no specific admissions deadlines; year-round applications are accepted. Year-round enrolment means students can start at any point in the school year, with exceptions for Upper School and Sixth Form. Early planning and communication are encouraged to ensure the best possible transition.

Waitlist

If a year group is full, a place is offered on a waiting list.

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