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🏛️ SESB / State Bilingual

John F. Kennedy School (JFKS)

Berlin, Berlin

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.

Annual Fees
Free (State-funded)
Ages
6–18
Language
English, German
Curriculum
SESB / American-German (K–12)

Catchment Area Requirement

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.

Honest Assessment

A public German-American school. The catch: Technically a state school, but admissions are handled via a specific lottery and embassy quota.

Fees & Costs

Free — State-funded (SESB)
This is a government-funded bilingual state school. There are no tuition fees. Standard school supplies and optional activities may have small costs.

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Contact & Links

Location
Berlin, Berlin
Website
jfks.de

Quick Facts

Type🏛️ SESB / State Bilingual
CurriculumSESB / American-German (K–12)
LanguageEnglish, German
Age range6–18
Annual feesFree (State-funded)
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