School-Life

Another Way of Learning: A Brief Analysis of What Gap Year Is

Have you ever wondered where universities are headed? After passing the exam, do I have to choose to continue studying at university, or can I take a year off to study or find what I want? There is a term…

BERMUN 2023 – an experience you will want to repeat

“Every morning after getting up, the first thing I do is, brush my teeth, take a shower, and check my phone. Yes, I consume a lot of resources and I know they are not endless, am I responsible for this?…

Benefits Of An Internship Abroad

Internship in Iran Is it worth doing an Internship in a completely foreign country? It is definitely worth it to do an internship in a country different from ours, but why exactly? The last topic we deal with in our…

A Home Away From Home

Cologne International School’s Boarding House Modern And Comfortable The Boarding House of Cologne International School can host up to 20 students. There are double and single student rooms that are modern and comfortably furnished. The spacious common area with a…

Personal Growth Project

Raising Money for Colombia The Personal Growth project of grade 8 PGR or Personal Growth is a class that the 6-8 embark on. We learn about respect, empathy, and how to treat others. For the past few months, grade 8…

A Canopy Of Dreams: The Orange Blossom Mural

The story behind the mural Now that the new school year has started, I am truly humbled to share a recent project that brought a touch of vibrancy and meaning to Cologne International School’s entrance – a mural that I…

Ghana Student Exchange Program

Hello, fellow readers! October 2022 holds a special place in our hearts, as it gifted us with life-changing memories… Today, I invite you on this journey as I recall our recent student exchange program between our school in Cologne and…

Tai-Chi an der Cologne International School

Tai-Chi: Die Kunst der inneren Balance Was ist Tai-Chi? Eine kurze Antwort wäre Meditation in Bewegung. Aber hinter Tai-Chi steckt noch viel mehr.  In China ist Tai-Chi nicht nur Gymnastik und Meditation, sondern auch ein Weg, um ein gesundes und glückliches…

CIS Boarding House: Feels Like Home

Everyday life at our Boarding House How does a place become a home? Our boarding house is located on the top floor of one of our school buildings directly on campus. The open living, cooking and dining area and a…

School-Life

A virtual conversation: 4 creative ways to use Sora’s shelf talkers in the classroom

By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager Shelf talkers are a way for educators to leave a virtual note on a title so students can see them when they’re browsing in Sora.    What we love about shelf talkers is the way they…