The Förderverein (Association) Deutscher Internationaler Friedensschulen e.V. (DIF) supports the pedagogical development of Cologne's international campus, which consists of: 

• the Bilingual Primary School 

• the International Secondary School 

• the Gymnasium bilingual+

 The Förderverein DIF finances this unique educational concept according to its constitution (upon request). 

The members of the DIF include parents of the International School Cologne, their employers and other sponsors. With its membership fees, the Förderverein DIF supports the development of our educational concept.

The admission to the association is conducted in two steps:

1. Filling out and submitting the application form . With one application multiple memberships - and thus voting rights in the association - can be acquired.

2. Confirmation of the application by the board of directors and selection of payment option; annually or monthly.

Individuals, families and organisations can equally become members of the association. 

Depending on the individual income situation, the members have the possibility to apply for a reduced contribution based on the gross household income of the applicant members. 

The Förderverein DIF is represented by 4 honorary board members who are elected by the general meeting for a 3-year term.