19 schools found in Berlin
Germany has a network of SESB (Staatliche Europa-Schule Berlin) and bilingual state schools that provide private-school-level bilingual education for €0. These are the most sought-after schools for expat families in Berlin. There are currently 5 SESB schools listed in this directory.
Fees are tiered based on State Recognition status and location
Top-tier facilities, extensive sports/arts, and the full IB or British curriculum. Often in Munich or Frankfurt.
e.g. FIS Frankfurt, MIS Munich, ISH Hamburg
Established international schools, often non-profit, providing a solid expat experience.
e.g. Berlin British, St. George's, Bavarian Int. (BIS)
Receive some state funding. Fees often scale based on your income. Great value bilingual education.
e.g. Phorms, Berlin Bilingual, European School Munich
This is not an exhaustive list. Germany has many more international schools across its cities and regions — this directory is designed to give you a helpful starting point. For a full personalised search based on your location, budget and requirements, contact our school advisors.
State-funded SESB bilingual school in Berlin. 50/50 German and English mother-tongue children taught together. Located near the Olympic Stadium and Grunewald forest. Ages 6–12.
Public primary school with bilingual SESB education. Integrated bilingual learning groups from Grade 1 — 50/50 German and English mother-tongue students taught together. Free to attend. Ages 6–12.
State-funded public international school in Berlin. Bilingual English/German IB education. UNESCO Associated Schools member. Named after Nelson Mandela. Free to attend. Ages 6–18.
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.
The oldest school in Berlin and oldest French lycée in the AEFE network worldwide. Founded 1689. Multilingual education in a multicultural Franco-German environment. Fees not publicly listed. Ages 12–18.
The only school in Berlin offering the full British curriculum from Early Years through to A Levels. Small class sizes, strong pastoral care and a vibrant international community. Ages 3–18.
All-day school from kindergarten through Grade 12. Modern, values-based education culminating in an internationally recognised diploma. Culture of openness, respect and joy of learning. Ages 3–18.
Leading non-profit IB World School in Berlin. Official Cambridge and Collegeboard exam centre. Accredited by CIS. Multicultural community where every student is respected regardless of nationality or background. Ages 6–18.
The oldest school in Berlin and oldest French lycée in the AEFE network worldwide. Founded 1689 by Frederick III of Prussia. Multilingual education in a multicultural Franco-German campus. Fees not publicly listed.
Bilingual private school using the immersion method in German and English. Fosters individual talents and interests in a whole-day school environment. Each child is different — and celebrated for it. Fees not publicly listed. Ages 2–18.
Bilingual German/English school with a strong STEM focus. Listed building, calm learning environment from Year 1 to Year 13. Unique "Work & Travel" programme for Grades 5–10. 13 nationalities on staff. Fees not publicly listed. Ages 3–16.
Bilingual all-day school in Berlin with classes in German and English. Beautifully designed learning environment promoting self-organised, goal-oriented learning. Strong focus on media literacy and digital skills. Ages 6–18.
Berlin public international school offering sophisticated bilingual education in English and German. Designed to meet the needs of students from all over the world. Based on German and international curricula. Free to attend. Ages 6–18.
Swedish and Norwegian curriculum school in Berlin for Scandinavian families. Primary education in Swedish and Norwegian. Fees not publicly listed. Ages 6–11.
Dual German and Russian curriculum school in Berlin. Bilingual German/Russian education from primary through secondary. Fees not publicly listed. Ages 6–18.
Committed to pedagogical innovation, stimulating learning and developing creativity. Core values: responsibility, loyalty, respect, adaptability and reliability. Trilingual English/French/German environment. Fees not publicly listed. Ages 10–18.
Full-time Japanese curriculum school in Berlin-Lankwitz. Individualised lessons in small groups from Grade 1 through junior high school Grade 9. Warm and friendly environment. Ages 6–15.
Parent-initiative founded bilingual school with a welcoming, friendly community. Excellent student-teacher and parent-teacher relationships. Non-violent communication ethos. Affordable fees. Ages 6–18.
Leading IB World Day and Boarding School in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. ~900 day students and ~80 boarders from 3–19. Small classes (under 20), 24/7 security and strong child-protection policy. Ages 3–19.
These are not full-time day schools. They offer supplementary language classes, cultural programs, or afternoon courses. Please verify directly before enrolling.
A supplementary Nordic cultural hub. The catch: CRITICAL: The full-time primary school closed in 2022. It now only offers "Supplementary Swedish" and afternoon courses. Do not list as a full-day school.
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