OUR SCHOOL
ABOUT THE WMIS
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
WMIS is the second state-run international school in Berlin where students receive an excellent multilingual education primarily in English and German. The WMIS is categorised in the Berlin school system as an ‘integrated secondary school with primary school and upper secondary school’.
In addition to our bilingual concept, the work in all subjects is oriented towards the future in a globally interconnected world. Earth, Arts, Action – this is the motto of our mission statement.
Since 2021 WMIS has been a Bega school, which means that special offers in the artistic-musical area in the form of theatre, art, movement and language are offered and profile the school.
OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMME (EN & DE)
That was in 2019/2020 School program the WMIS created. Goal was to set up development projects. The development priorities were coordinated in the school committees and filled with life in working groups and study days.
STAFF – MANAGEMENT
Principal Primary
Mr. Raphael Mayer
Timetable, substitution plan, school organization
Email: r.mayer@wmis-berlin.de
Extended School Board Elementary
Mrs. Erica Gendall Conrad (language tests, school organization)
Email: e.gendall-conrad@wmis-berlin.de
Ms Lisa Stefanizzi (language tests, WUF/ EEA coordinator)
Email: l.stefanizzi@wmis-berlin.de
Ms Marta Kasseck (school organisation, swimming coordinator)
Email: kasseck@wmis-berlin.de
Ms Ayse Fidanboy (co-ordinating educator)
Email: a.fidanboy@tjfbg.de
STAFF – TEAM
Secretary
Ms Rana El Tahawi
Tel: +49 (0)30857589 – 45
Fax: +49 (0)30857589 – 40
Email: secretary@wmis-berlin.de
Secretary
Ms Judith Rose Bieling
Tel: +49 (0)30 85 75 89 – 45
Fax: +49 (0)30 85 75 89 – 40
Email: secretary@wmis-berlin.de
Administration
Mr Marcus Römer
Tel: +49 (0)30 85 75 89 – 42
roemer@wmis-berlin.de
WORK AT WMIS
VACANCIES
The following positions are currently advertised at WMIS / currently, the following vacancies for positions at WMIS are advertised:
Please send unsolicited applications for primary and secondary school to: secretary@wmis-berlin.de.
Teachers with home country degrees must have Senate recognition to work in bilingual schools in order to teach at WMIS.
an educator with at least 30 hours per week (m/f/d)
You can find more details on this job at:
https://www.tjfbg.de/jobs-karriere?jh=lyrzgvwltqa5vc84qxl8dvxhhkcmn4r
VACANCIES AUGUST 2025-2026
JOBS FOR SECONDARY
English Mother Tongue Teacher Social Studies (History and/or Politics and/or Geography) – Recognition by the Senate is required, the school will assist in obtaining recognition.
English Mother Tongue Special Educational Needs Teacher – Recognition by the Senate is required, the school assists in obtaining recognition.
JOBS FOR SECONDARY continued…
German Mother Tongue Teacher for Maths and Physics and or Chemistry and or Biology and or Computer Science
German Mother Tongue Teacher Teacher for German and/or any other subject
For more information contact: secretary@wmis-berlin.de
OUR SCHOOL ANTHEM
Our school has its own anthem, which we love to sing and present at joint events. The music displays the diversity of our school community and includes stylistic connections to Africa, Wangari Maathai’s home.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
As a passionate lover of music, Nanita Rica Winniewski (nee Assahin) has always dreamed of becoming a great singer at a very tender age. She wanted to learn how to play different instruments but did not have the priviledge to do so due to several challenges. The obstacles she faced as a child did not stop her from using her main instrument i.e her voice to pursue her dream. At age 6, she formed her first singing group in her class where she taugt other kids how to carry a note. She led different performances all through her basic eduction through till high school.
African-American gospel music is among the most beloved of all forms of music. This is the repertoire you will find in the gospel choirs Nanita has directed in her home country Ghana, in Geneva (Holy Trinity Church) and at the American Church In Berlin over the last 20 years. She enjoys both classic and modern African-American gospel music, with powerful themes, positive messages, and rhythms infused with the unique blending of voices from around the globe.
Nanita is a singer and songwriter and a believer of christ so most of her songs are centered around her belief and love for God. A vibrant mother of 4. She´s full of life, she is warm, friendly and carries an aura of peace wherever she goes.
She started writing songs at the age of 12 and always had in mind that one day her pieces will be heard all across the globe.
THE LYRICS AND THE SCORE
Score and lyrics here:
FIRST EPISODE
PODCAST
We have created a podcast featuring voices of children from the school. This project was both educational and fun and could be the first of many.
Please keep posted here about further developments.