OUR SCHOOL
General Information
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
WMIS is the second state-run international school in Berlin. Students receive an excellent multilingual education, primarily in English and German. The Berlin school system categorises WMIS 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, such as theatre, art, movement, and language, are offered and profile the school.
We are also expanding our natural sciences program to strengthen the STEM (MINT) subject.
OUR SCHOOL PROGRAM AND MISSION
That was in the 2019/2020 School program that the WMIS created. The goal was to set up development projects. The development priorities were coordinated in the school committees and brought to life in working groups and study days.
Primary Management Team
Extended Management Board Primary
Ms Lisa Stefanizzi (Deputy primary school English side)
Email: l.stefanizzi@wmis-berlin.de
Tbc (Deputy primary German side)
Email: tbc@wmis-berlin.de
Ms Ayse Fidanboy (Coordinating educator, primary)
Email: a.fidanboy@tjfbg.de
Secondary Management 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
Ms Sonali Nimbalkar
Tel: +49 (0)30 85 75 89 – 42
s.nimbalkar@wmis-berlin.de
WORK AT WMIS
VACANCIES
Please send unsolicited applications for primary and secondary school to: secretary@wmis-berlin.de.
The Berlin Senate must recognise teachers who are qualified according to the laws of their home country.
The following positions are currently advertised at WMIS:
Primary: 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
Secondary: IT-Teacher English or German Mothertongue / Science Teacher English Mothertongue
We are looking for a permanent computer science teacher to start in February 2026, working 40 hours per week with 26 hours of teaching duties. Chemistry, mathematics and/or physics would be desirable as additional subjects. Ideally, the applicant should be a native English speaker. If you are interested, please contact the school office.
Secondary: Human Sciences Teacher English Mothertongue
We are seeking a permanent human science teacher to commence in August 2026, working 40 hours per week with 26 hours of teaching duties. Ideally, the applicant should be a native English speaker. If you are interested, please contact the school office.
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.