Bilingual, bicultural German-American public school — free to attend. A guarantee of the US-Germany partnership with special historical meaning for Berlin. Offers German Abitur and American High School Diploma. Ages 6–18.
Note: These schools prioritize local residents. You must be registered (Anmeldung) in Berlin before applying.
SESB schools are government-funded and completely free. However, catchment area registration is a strict requirement. Families who are not yet registered in Berlin will not be considered for a place, regardless of language qualifications.
A public German-American school. The catch: Technically a state school, but admissions are handled via a specific lottery and embassy quota.
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