Accadis International School Bad Homburg vs Metropolitan School Frankfurt

	A Accadis International School Bad Homburg Frankfurt, Germany	M Metropolitan School Frankfurt Frankfurt, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,500 - 16,230	Fees / year €13,440 - 21,460
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 750
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 21
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language English, German
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened 2007
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location accadis International School Bad Homburg is located at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, near Frankfurt am Main. The Welcome Center and Secondary School are at Am Weidenring 2; the Elementary School and Preschool are at Am Weidenring 52-54. Bad Homburg vor der Höhe is part of the Rhein-Main region with good transport connections to Frankfurt and beyond.	Location Metropolitan School Frankfurt is located at Eschborner Landstrasse 134 - 142, 60489 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It sits in the city of Frankfurt and is easily accessible by car and public transport. The public bus stops in front of the school, and it is well connected via local train and bus services. The school maintains relationships with transportation companies that operate private transfers of students to and from school.
Stages	Stages Preschool (bilingual), Primary Class (bilingual), Elementary School (bilingual), Secondary School (bilingual), with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme available for Grades 11–12.	Stages Early Years (Kindergarten), Primary School, Secondary School
School type	School type Non-profit educational institution (gGmbH) operating as accadis International School Bad Homburg at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg.	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 53 nationalities represented; 50% international students; 50% German students.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support We support students according to their potential and needs, with day-to-day differentiation in regular classes, learning support teachers or assistants for specific learning needs, language support in German and English in the Elementary School, remedial courses in Spanish in the Secondary School, and targeted attention for gifted and talented students in collaboration with parents.	Additional learning support Learning support with an expert team; in-class differentiation helps to challenge and support student learning.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany	Country affiliation Germany
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Opening hours: Early Morning Care 8:00–8:30; Early Years and Primary School 8:30–15:30; Secondary School 8:25–15:30; After School Care 15:30–17:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details Public Stadtbus access to campus: Stadtbus lines 1 and 11 stop Atzelnest/SÜDCAMPUS; from Bad Homburg station, take Stadtbus 1 or 11; from Frankfurt, take U2 to Ober-Eschbach and walk to Am Grünen Weg.	Bus service details Public bus stops in front of the school; onsite parking for parents; well connected via local train and bus services; transportation providers arrange private transfers to and from school.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Registration / admission fee (non-recurring): - Primary Class (Eingangsstufe): EUR 2,000. - Grade 1–4: EUR 2,000. - Grade 5–10: EUR 3,000. - Grade 11–12 (IB DP): EUR 3,000. - The admission fee may be reduced for children who have attended the school in a prior stage; the total admission fee is capped per family. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term breakdown) Note on term amounts: tuition invoices are issued in three equal instalments; the per-term figures below divide the annual tuition by three to match the school's payment schedule. - Bilingual Preschool (aBP) — full-day program I (Mon–Fri 09:00–15:15): - Annual tuition: EUR 3,600. - Per term (one-third): EUR 1,200. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 1,000. - Bilingual Preschool (aBP) — full-day program II (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00): - Annual tuition: EUR 4,800. - Per term (one-third): EUR 1,600. - Primary Class (Eingangsstufe): - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 2,000. - Annual tuition: EUR 9,480. - Per term (one-third): EUR 3,160. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000. - Grade 1–4: - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 2,000. - Annual tuition: EUR 10,560. - Per term (one-third): EUR 3,520. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000. - Grade 5–10: - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 3,000. - Annual tuition: EUR 12,960. - Per term (one-third): EUR 4,320. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000. - Grade 11–12 (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme): - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 3,000. - Annual tuition (IB DP): EUR 19,800. - Per term (one-third): EUR 6,600. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000. - Estimated cost for teaching and learning resources (includes a school-specified laptop): EUR 1,200–1,500 (dependent on subject choice). - External IB examination and registration fees are invoiced separately at the rates published by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard payment schedule for supervision fees and school tuition: three instalments by direct debit—one third by 1 August, one third by 1 December, and one third by 1 April. Enrollment during the school year follows invoice-specific payment dates. A 2% discount applies if the tuition is paid in full; this 2% discount does not apply to reduced income/asset-based fees. Security fee / deposit - A security fee is required in the form of an interest-free deposit (Sicherungsgebühr). The security fee amounts are shown above per year group. The deposit is credited against prior stage deposits where applicable and is not payable from the third child onwards. Boarding fees - The published fee schedules and school material detail day programmes, class hours and tuition; the school does not publish any boarding fees. No boarding fee line items appear in the school's published tuition schedules. Other costs and recurring extras - Catering (hot lunches): annual fee ranges from EUR 714 to EUR 1,643 depending on the child's age. This is charged in addition to tuition. - School uniform: approximate annual cost EUR 200 (worn from Primary Class onwards). - Teaching and learning materials, textbooks, IB exam fees, project fees, excursions and class trips are not included in the tuition and are billed separately where applicable. For Grade 11–12 the purchase of a school-specified laptop is included in the cost estimate noted above. - After-school activity and selected programme fees (examples such as music or clubs) are charged separately and are shown in the school's activity/shop pages. Discounts and reduced tuition options - Sibling discount: where two children from one family are enrolled in Elementary or Secondary, a sibling discount of 5% is applied to tuition; for more than two children the discount increases by 5 percentage points per additional child. The admission fee per family has a maximum cap. - Income- and asset-based tuition: families may apply for tuition calculated on income and assets. The published staggered reductions are: - Family income up to EUR 60,000: 50% reduction of tuition. - Family income up to EUR 80,000: 35% reduction of tuition. - Family income up to EUR 100,000: 15% reduction of tuition. Refund information - The fee schedules describe the security fee as an interest-free deposit (Sicherungsgebühr) and show how deposits are credited between school stages and across siblings. The published fee documents do not contain an explicit, detailed refund policy for tuition or the security deposit (for example, precise conditions and timing for return of the deposit or refund examples for mid-year withdrawals are not stated in the published fee schedules). Fee payment options - The school requires tuition and supervision fees to be paid by direct debit (Einzugsermächtigung) according to the stated instalment dates. Additional charges (IB exam fees, excursions, materials) are invoiced separately and are payable when invoiced. Specific alternative payment methods (credit card, standalone bank transfer details) are not specified in the published tuition schedules; the school's shop/payment pages show transactional options for activities. Brief note on missing details found while checking the published fee material - The published fee documents provide the fee amounts, instalment dates, deposit amounts and the items explicitly excluded from tuition. The documents do not publish a formal, item-by-item refund procedure (timing and method for returning the security deposit on leaving, examples of pro‑rata refunds for mid-year withdrawals, or a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods beyond the direct-debit requirement). Where a precise refund clause or a full list of accepted alternative payment channels is required, that information is not present in the publicly posted fee schedules.	Fee details Application and one-time fees - Registration Fee (one-time): EUR 1,000. This fee is due within three weeks after signing the school contract and covers admitting, assessing and registering the child. - MSF Joining Fee (one-time): EUR 6,200 per student. For enrollments contractually limited to less than six months, half of this fee is payable. For Early Years children in KG1 and KG2, parents may elect to pay the Joining Fee in two equal instalments (50% on signing and 50% one year later). Students granted reduced tuition are exempt from the Joining Fee while they meet the reduced-tuition conditions. Tuition fees by division (monthly and annual amounts) - Early Years (ages 3–6): - Snack fee for Frankfurt citizens (tuition otherwise covered by the city): EUR 56 per month / EUR 672 per year. - Tuition for non-Frankfurt citizens (includes snack fee): EUR 1,220 per month / EUR 14,640 per year. - Primary School (Grades 1–5): Regular school tuition EUR 1,255 per month / EUR 15,060 per year. - Secondary School (Grades 6–10): Regular school tuition EUR 1,547 per month / EUR 18,564 per year. - Secondary School — IB Diploma (Grades 11–12): Regular school tuition EUR 1,697 per month / EUR 20,364 per year. Optional monthly fees (monthly and annual amounts) - Lunch (optional hot lunch): EUR 136 per month / EUR 1,632 per year. - After School Care (regular programme): EUR 176 per month / EUR 2,112 per year; ad-hoc care EUR 25 per day or EUR 100 per week. - Extra English (EAL; four lessons per week for significant additional English support): EUR 145 per month / EUR 1,740 per year. - After-school club fees: charged per semester or quarter depending on the club and provider. All optional fees are charged monthly where indicated. Reduced tuition and scholarships - The school operates a fee-reduction programme with multiple income bands for Grades 1–10 and Grades 6–10 reduced-tuition levels; amounts vary by family income. Example reduced monthly rates (Primary G1–5): EUR 898, EUR 601, EUR 378, EUR 154 depending on income thresholds; (Secondary G6–10) examples include EUR 1,042, EUR 687, EUR 421, EUR 154 depending on income thresholds. Applicants must submit income and asset documentation for assessment; reduced-tuition places are allocated and reviewed annually. Families who receive reduced tuition are generally exempt from the Joining Fee while qualifying. Scholarships for Grade 1–10 and for IB Diploma years are available by confidential application and are decided by the school's scholarship committee. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and the monthly optional charges are billed in 12 equal monthly instalments and are due on the first day of each month. Lunch and after-school care costs are divided by 12 and charged monthly, including during school holiday months. - Regular monthly tuition and optional monthly fees are payable by direct debit from the parents' or guardians' German bank account. Invoices are used for certain external charges (for example external examination fees). - Handling and rejection: a handling fee of EUR 10 is charged for each rejected direct debit in addition to the bank's rejection fee. If direct debits are rejected three times within a school year, the school may require semester-by-semester prepayments with immediate effect. - The school publishes an annual tuition and fees schedule in advance of the following academic year. The academic year runs from 1 August to 31 July. Payment methods and bank details (fee payments and one-time fees) - Ongoing monthly tuition and optional fees: payable by direct debit from a German bank account. - Registration and Joining Fees: payable by bank transfer to the school's account (bank name, IBAN and SWIFT/BIC are provided in the admissions paperwork and in the school's admissions instructions). Example bank details used for fee transfers are associated with Taunus Sparkasse (IBAN: DE74512500000000326666; SWIFT-BIC: HELADEF1TSK) for the payment of Registration and Joining Fees. External examination fees and other invoices are normally paid by bank transfer on invoice. No regular acceptance of credit-card payments for monthly tuition is stated. Late enrolment, notice and refund / termination arrangements - Late enrolment schedule (percentage of annual tuition payable when joining after the school year start): - August: 100% payable - September: 100% payable - October: 95% payable - November: 85% payable - December: 75% payable - January: 65% payable - February: 55% payable - March: 45% payable - April: 35% payable - May: 25% payable - June: 15% payable. - Early termination (amount of annual tuition payable depending on termination month; applies to contracts per the stated contract clauses): - Termination effective end of August: 25% of annual tuition payable - September: 40% payable - October: 45% payable - November: 50% payable - December: 55% payable - January: 65% payable - February: 75% payable - March: 85% payable - April: 95% payable - May and June: 100% payable. - For students leaving at the end of the academic year, notice must be given by 31 March prior to the end of the academic year. If notice is given between 1 April and 31 July, the early-termination table applies plus 25% of the following school year's tuition in specified contract situations. If a new student signs a school contract but terminates it before starting, a payment of 25% of the following year's tuition is due. These notice and termination conditions determine any refundable or payable balance when a student departs. Other costs and regular extras - External examination fees (charged by external examining bodies and invoiced to families): approximate amounts for the year include IGCSE exam fees ~EUR 110 per subject (Coordinated Science billed ~EUR 220) and IB Diploma fees with a registration component and per-subject charges (for example approximate registration and per-subject amounts are set out for the IB Diploma). Families may be eligible for confidential school funding for examination or book costs in specific financial-need cases. - Day-school trips and excursions are included in the tuition up to EUR 50 per student per year; any costs beyond that will be charged separately. Overnight school-trip costs vary by trip. - Books: the school provides school books for Early Years, Primary and Secondary except for Grades 11 and 12, where families are given a book list and ordering options. If required, families in Grades 11 and 12 may apply for confidential school funding for books. - After-school care late pickup fee: EUR 10 for every 5 minutes beyond official closing time and EUR 25 for every 10 minutes after 18:00; charged by direct debit at month end. - Ad-hoc afterschool care (occasional use): EUR 25 per day or EUR 100 per week. Afterschool-club fees are payable per semester or quarter depending on the activity. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. Metropolitan School Frankfurt operates as a day school with stated opening and after-school-care hours; no boarding fees apply. Refunds and adjustments - Refunds and adjustments are governed by the termination and late-enrolment schedules above and by the contractual notice requirements; specific refundable amounts (if any) are determined by the termination month percentages and by the contract clauses that apply to each enrolment. Handling fees for rejected direct debits and any charged external fees are not refundable where stated by the school's payment terms. Families seeking fee reductions or assistance must follow the school's fee-reduction or scholarship application procedures.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement All pupils wear a school uniform from the Primary level.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch is provided through FPS Catering using the BIOLOGISCH-Catering concept for schools and day care; meals accommodate individual needs with allergy-free menus. Lunch is compulsory up to and including Class 10.	Food options MSF runs a spacious cafeteria serving four daily menus: fish or meat, vegetarian, vegan and allergen-free, each with a main, a salad and a dessert, and water as the drink. The kitchen uses fresh, regional and organic ingredients in line with DGE guidelines, and was renovated in 2021 to enable on-site cooking. The Lunch Menu is published weekly on Fridays for the following week; lunch runs 10:00–14:15, and a café is open for parents from 08:15 and again at 14:30.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership accadis ISB is a nonprofit school (gGmbH) funded by parental fees. It operates under the accadis Bildung Group umbrella.	Governance and ownership MSF is governed by the MSF Advisory Board, which supports the Director and the School Leadership Team in strategy, quality assurance and school development. The Advisory Board includes experienced school directors, a lawyer and tax consultant, and elected and nominated parent representatives.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Grades 1–4: Bilingual learning based on the Hessian framework and the Cambridge International Curriculum. Grades 5–10: Pastoral care and an academically challenging international curriculum. Grades 11–12: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, a university entrance qualification. The Diploma is recognised in Germany and worldwide.	Curriculum details The school uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years and Primary School. In Secondary School the programme combines the Cambridge International Examinations IGCSE for Grades 6–10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Grades 11–12. The IGCSE offers English (First Language, Core and Extended), English as a Foreign Language, German (First and Foreign Language), French, Spanish, Coordinated Science (Core and Extended, Double Award), Mathematics (Core and Extended), History, Geography, Food and Nutrition, Business Studies, Computer Science, Art and Design, Music, and Drama. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year curriculum built on six subject groups with the DP Core (Creativity, Activity, Service; Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay). The DP is recognised for university entrance and offers equivalence to the German Abitur; the school provides transparency for German university entrance requirements. The 2023 graduates averaged 37 points with a high of 41 out of 45.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Class sizes in Primary are usually 15-20 students per class and never exceed 25.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The Diploma Programme results show a 2023 average of 37 points with a high score of 41 out of 45. The school reports a 100% IB pass rate. In the Secondary School, students study the IGCSE with subjects including English, German, French, Spanish, Science, Mathematics, History, Geography, and more; 70% of students achieved grades A or A* in IGCSE.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for entry to universities worldwide. The Diploma is recognised as a university entrance qualification in Germany and worldwide.	Higher education progression MSF provides university and career counselling to help students find the best match for higher education worldwide. Counsellors offer ongoing support, meet with students as needed, and provide guidance based on training and experience; parents are involved in the process. The programme includes guidance on internal and external deadlines, and resources for studying in the UK, Germany and beyond. Contacts are Marcel König (German University Counsellor) and Karen Smith (University Counsellor for worldwide applications).
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school fosters social and personal development through experiential activities and accadis values in action. Domino Day demonstrated teamwork, collaboration and perseverance as core learning outcomes. The programme highlights values such as Service, Compassion, Ambition and Dedication, with Patience added as a core value. Students learn these values through cross‑grade collaboration and daily school life. Overall, social‑emotional learning is embedded in everyday practice.	Social & emotional learning Wellbeing of the students is the center of everything we do at MSF and is always a priority. The school provides a safe, student-centred environment that supports emotional and social development in partnership with families and the wider school community. Guiding statements emphasise Community, Courage and Curiosity and describe an inquiry-based approach that develops independent, globally minded learners. The programme provides multiple pathways to success across divisions and fosters collaboration, leadership and service within the wider community. MSF focuses on holistic development, blending academic learning with opportunities to build resilience and wellbeing.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school uses German and English as working languages and employs immersion learning. In Preschool, there are two teachers, one English‑speaking and one German‑speaking, with a 'one face, one language' approach. Children begin language learning from day one and develop their English and German skills through the curriculum and daily activities.	English as an additional language MSF is a private, English-language school with an extensive German program. Students continue to learn German language and culture in all its facets and will, over the years, reach native-level proficiency in English. After graduation, with the IB Diploma, graduates have access to German universities as well as leading universities worldwide.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Emotional and social health develop through real interactions and relationships. The school emphasises a holistic approach where value‑based behaviour supports well‑being. Staff focus on students' well‑being as an integral part of education.	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is the focus in MSF. The environment is friendly and inspiring, designed to support students' wellbeing. There are multiple school social workers and school psychologists available to assist students. Outdoor Learning is integrated as a curricular component. Lunch is freshly cooked in the school kitchen. Modern sports facilities include a triple gym, a weight room, and a rooftop sports field.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The safety of the children has top priority. Digital safety is addressed with filters in the school network and SafeSearch for child protection. Parents are encouraged to discuss online safety at home when children use private digital devices.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview accadis ISB uses four of the six buildings at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg. The Secondary School moved into the new ONEaccadis building in 2023, and the Sports Center is planned to be expanded with a second single-field hall. The campus provides spacious outdoor areas, with Preschool playgrounds, interconnected courtyards for Elementary, and a Calisthenics-equipped area around ONEaccadis for the Secondary School. Classrooms are equipped with digital smartboards, and there are science labs, art rooms and music rooms across the campus. Three libraries, a large cafeteria, and accadium events space support study, meals and gatherings.	Facilities overview Over 8000 m² (86000 ft²) of teaching and learning space provide more space per student than any other school in the region. Large, bright classrooms are complemented by two libraries, a cafeteria, music rooms, an information technology suite, science laboratories, visual arts spaces, a food technology studio and multi-function rooms. The school features the largest sports hall in the city of Frankfurt, with outside areas including a spacious playground, a football pitch, and a rooftop sports field, plus a quiet zone and an area dedicated to Early Years learners. A building project in 2024/25 adds 3300 m² with 12 new classrooms and 9 learning spaces, a new Primary/EY library, large arts and music classrooms, a 700-seat theatre, and environmentally friendly features such as green façades, green roofs and solar panels.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has its own sports hall used for PE lessons, athletics and gymnastics, with space for several afternoon courses. The outdoor pitch is used for ball sports and other outdoor activities. In addition, there are plans to expand the Sports Center with a second single-field hall with spectator viewing.	Sports facilities Largest sports hall in the city of Frankfurt. Outdoor facilities include a football pitch and a rooftop sports field.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities All classrooms are equipped with digital smartboards. Science labs and art rooms provide spaces for experiments and creative work. Music rooms house instruments for music lessons, rehearsals and performances.	Academic facilities Two libraries, an information technology suite, science laboratories, visual arts spaces, a food technology studio and multi-function rooms.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Le Parkour is offered for Grade 3 and external students. The Advance Training Program (ATP) provides twice-weekly training for Grade 5 students to improve overall athletic performance. Dance courses include Hip Hop for Kids, Urban Dance and Social Dance in collaboration with Tanzschule Taktgefühl. After-school sports courses are available in the sports hall.	Extra curricular facilities The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered in the Secondary School; Bronze level will be offered to G9, with Silver and Gold planned for subsequent years. The Award comprises four parts: Service, Skills, Fitness and Expedition, and is supported by a timetabled class, after-school clubs and practice expeditions; completion aligns with IB CAS and enhances university applications.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History accadis Bildung began with accadis International College (1980) and accadis Hochschule (1991), and accadis ISB operates within the accadis Bildung Group. The Bilingual Preschool was founded in 2004 and the Elementary School in 2006. In the 2010–2011 school year, the Secondary School opened with Grade 5, completing the kindergarten-to-university pathway. As of the 2020 academic year, accadis ISB became a practical partner of accadis Hochschule for dual Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Education.	History Metropolitan School Frankfurt started in 2007. The founder's vision was an international school with happy, self-confident children who would feel valued and have a sense of belonging. Today, the Mission and Vision Statements reflect these goals across the school, from the Early Years to the IB Diploma Years. The school emphasizes a family-style community and the social-emotional wellbeing of every student, helping them thrive academically and personally.
Community	Community accadis ISB is located at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg and welcomes students from over 50 nations; children learn and play together. Open Houses and a range of school events take place throughout the year. The PTA coordinates activities such as the Sports Day and the Summer Fair. The Library Committee organizes book fairs and invites authors; the Road Safety Committee promotes road safety awareness.	Community MSF has a diverse, international community of about 750 students from 55 countries. Student-led and school-wide events—such as Student Council elections, the Grade 4 Conservation Convention, and the Night of the Arts—highlight engagement and cultural involvement. Welcoming events for new families include info coffee mornings and Meet&Greet dinners run by the Welcoming Committee. Friends of MSF coordinates or supports events that bring together parents, students and staff, including Coffee Mornings, online Pub Quizzes, Gala Night, and International Day.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The PTA is a group that brings together the Celebration, Library and Road Safety Committees. Parents volunteer their time to support extra-curricular activities at accadis ISB. The aim is to create a social, friendly environment and strengthen ties between students, parents and teachers. The Library Committee organizes book fairs and invites authors to the school. The Road Safety Committee supports road safety awareness, and the PTA coordinates activities such as the Sports Day and the Summer Fair.	Parent teacher association Friends of Metropolitan School Frankfurt is a not-for-profit association whose members are parents, MSF Alumni and MSF Director, Mr Peter Ferres. Since its founding in 2009, Friends of MSF has strengthened ties within the MSF community and funded school projects. Friends of MSF works closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Head Parent Representatives, Student Councils and different committees; Welcome Committee, Gala Committee and International Day Committee operate under the umbrella of Friends of MSF. Friends of MSF hosts or provides support to events that bring parents, students and staff together in a fun and entertaining way, including Coffee Mornings, Pub Quizzes online, Gala Night and International Day, and Welcome Events to help new families integrate. Volunteer involvement is welcome; contact friendsofmsf@msf.education for volunteering opportunities.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school teaches IT from Grade 1 using project-based learning. Specific IT lessons begin in Grade 5. IT topics are linked across subjects to support practical project work. Lego Robotics is used for programming, and 3D printing and CAD are introduced.	Academic & intellectual MSF offers two kinds of clubs: in-school clubs are student-driven under a staff mentor, and after-school clubs are more formal and run by teachers. The club programme includes a range of academic and intellectual activities, including Debate Club, MUN, Competitive Maths, Chess, and a school newspaper. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered in the Secondary School.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art and Music are taught to all students throughout the year up to Grade 10. Students participate in additional activities such as the Elementary and Secondary School choirs, the band and a theatre club. Creating and rehearsing takes place in well-equipped art and music rooms, and in the accadium students perform in a space seating more than 200 spectators.	Arts & creative Clubs for arts and performance include Ballet & Dance, Three Octaves Choir, Luminous Ensemble, Film Club, Observational Drawing, 3D Design & Printing, and Band. These activities provide opportunities to create, perform, and explore visual arts and music within the in-school and after-school programme.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Regular excursions are part of school life and broaden horizons. From Grade 3 onwards, students go on overnight school trips to destinations such as Bad Breuberg, Kaub, Büdingen, Cologne, Camp Adventure Walsrode, Valencia, and Weimar. Students may attend taster lectures at accadis Hochschule in degree programmes conducted in German or English. Forest of hearts engages students in climate protection and reforestation with annual tree planting.	Cultural & language Language clubs are offered at beginner to fluent levels, including Mandarin Beginners and German Beginners, plus French Beginner and Turkish courses. These clubs support language learning with culturally focused activities.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies There is an extensive afternoon and holiday programme that can be booked flexibly. Cocurricular activities are offered to cultivate talents and interests beyond the core curriculum. Chewie, the school dog, accompanies classes and provides special highlights in the school day. Theatre, choir and band activities provide opportunities for performance and social engagement.	Social & hobbies Social and hobby clubs include Chess, D&D, Iris Book Bowl, Rainbow Alliance, Film Club and Newspaper, as well as Yoga. These clubs complement the school's formal programme and provide informal, interest‑driven groups.
Community & service	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is integrated into the Ethics curriculum, with Grade 9 students completing the four areas of Volunteering, Skills, Physical and Expedition. Grade 9 students undertake a two-week internship to gain insight into a work environment and develop professional behaviours. Forest of hearts involves planting trees and environmental learning as part of climate protection efforts.	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is introduced in the Secondary School, with four parts: Service, Skills, Fitness and Expedition. The Award fosters service to others, independence, leadership and social awareness, and is designed to support personal development.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award emphasizes teamwork and leadership development; the award is integrated into the school's Ethics curriculum. Grade 9 students complete a two-week internship to develop professional skills and reliability. The school supports university and career planning, offering information about trade fairs and providing references to support applications to universities abroad.	Leadership & professional Leadership development is embedded in the Duke of Edinburgh programme and in student‑driven clubs that require planning, collaboration and initiative. There is timetabled support for the DofE programme and opportunities to lead within clubs.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and physical exercise are integral parts of education from Preschool to Secondary. PE classes and afternoon sports courses take place in the accadis ISB sports hall or outside facilities. Internationally trained teachers guarantee well-structured and high-quality Physical Education.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Team sports are offered through the MSF Foxes, competing in soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross-country, rugby and cheerleading across Autumn, Winter and Spring. The sports programme supports teamwork, fitness and school spirit.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The languages taught and supported are German and English as working languages; Spanish is taught as a foreign language from Grade 5 onward; language support is provided in German and English in the Elementary School; remedial Spanish courses are offered in the Secondary School.	Language provision Main languages are English and German. In the Primary School, instruction is predominantly English, with German taught daily; an EAL program supports students who are new to English. In Early Years and across the school, children are immersed in English and German, and the school encourages connections to students' mother tongues.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school has bilingual teaching in German and English as working and social languages, with the 'one person - one language' principle guiding interactions in the classroom.	Bilingual teaching The school is an English-speaking private school with an extensive German program. English and German are the main school languages. A one-person–one-language approach is used to provide immersion in both languages, with each teacher speaking a single language to the children. The school also supports students' mother tongues.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Immersion learning through the immersion method is the core approach. In Bilingual Preschool, each mixed-age group is led by two educators—one English-speaking and one German-speaking—who support language development through immersion. In Secondary School, the immersion method continues to play an important role across subject lessons.	Immersion programs Immersion into German and English; one language per teacher; supporting mother tongues.
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP); Cambridge International Education (CIE) accreditation to offer the Cambridge IGCSE (Secondary 1 and 2) and is an authorised Cambridge Examination Centre; fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS); active member of the Association of German International Schools (AGIS).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Admission Preschool: You complete the questionnaire to register your child on our waiting list. This begins the admissions process for the Bilingual Preschool. Our Admissions Team is happy to answer questions; call +49 6172 984141 or use the contact form. Families are welcome to visit on Open Days. 2. Admission Elementary School: We inform you about our concept and answer individual questions. Your child spends a Trial Day in class or meets our teachers for an interview. Depending on the availability of places and the feedback from the teachers, school management decides on the offer of a place. For enquiries from abroad, the admission process usually takes place online. 3. Admission Secondary School: We inform you about our concept and answer your individual questions. You provide your child's school reports from the last two school years. Once we have checked the school reports, we invite interested students to a Trial Day and interview as well as to entrance tests (in Mathematics as well as German and English, according to existing language capabilities). Depending on the availability of places, the results of the entrance tests and interview as well as feedback on the trial day, school management decides on the offer of a place. For enquiries from abroad, the admission process usually takes place online. 4. Admission IB Diploma Programme: We inform you about our concept and answer individual questions. You provide your child's school reports from the last two school years. Once we have checked the school reports, we invite interested students to a taster day and interview as well as to entrance tests (in Mathematics, English, as well as German, depending on existing language capabilities). Depending on the availability of places, the results of the entrance tests and interview as well as feedback on the taster day, school management decides on the offer of a place. For enquiries from abroad, the admission process usually takes place online.	Admissions 1. Apply online through the MSF online application form at apply.m-school.de and upload all required documents and certificates. Kindergarten applications require the Early Years Confidential Statement Form to be filled out by the current nursery/kindergarten and by parents. For G1-11 applications, submit the last two school reports and transcripts translated into English, a letter of reference, and a completed Referral Form. Psychological/psycho-educational evaluations for applicants with specific learning needs, the Secondary Student Statement Form (Grades 6-11) completed in handwriting, and a handwritten essay of approximately 500 words for IB DP applicants to Grade 11 may also be requested.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school is a non-profit organisation funded through tuition and contributions. A sibling discount is available; enquiry is advised. There is an income and asset-based tuition reduction option for ES + SeS (Primary up to Grade 10) with reductions: up to 60,000 EUR = 50%, up to 80,000 EUR = 35%, up to 100,000 EUR = 15% (as of June 2024). Catering and school uniform are listed as additional costs; tuition fees are detailed in the brochure.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school uses a waiting list for Bilingual Preschool. Register your child by completing the questionnaire to join the waiting list. Depending on availability, an individual appointment is arranged. If everything fits, a place for your child is offered. Open Days are available for visits.	Waitlist Applications are accepted from September to June for the following school year. If a place is not available, students are placed on the waitlist.
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