Moser Schule Schweizer Gymnasium vs Platanus School Berlin

	M Moser Schule Schweizer Gymnasium Berlin, Germany	P Platanus School Berlin Berlin, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,800 - 5,340	Fees / year €1,200 - 6,360
Age range	Age range 10 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German, French, English	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 2006	Opened 2010
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Moser Schule Schweizer Gymnasium is in Berlin-Charlottenburg, Badenallee 31/32, 14052 Berlin. The school sits on a quiet residential street near Theodor-Heuss-Platz with good public transport access.	Location Platanus Schule Berlin is located at Berliner Straße 12, 13187 Berlin, Germany. The building is the former Pankow Post Office, a listed historic property housing the school. It lies in the Berlin-Pankow district with access to local public transport links. The school comprises a bilingual kindergarten and a Gemeinschaftsschule offering primary and secondary education, with an upper secondary level approved to start in August 2024.
Stages	Stages Grades 5–6 (Sek I), 7–10 (Sek I), and 11–12 (Sek II). The school begins with the 5th grade and students sit the Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA) in 10th grade to qualify for progression to upper secondary; the 12th grade can conclude with Abitur or AbiBac.	Stages Kindergarten; Primary and Secondary School (Years 1–10). Upper secondary level (Years 11–13) approved to start in August 2024.
School type	School type Private, state-recognized grundständiges Gymnasium with German-French-English orientation; bilingual German-French Gymnasium with immersion English and French; part of the Moser Schule network and run as a non-profit gGmbH.	School type Bilingual Gemeinschaftsschule (community school) and state-recognised private school with a STEM (MINT) focus.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Social pedagogy and school psychology support; homework supervision (Etudes) and after-school activities.	Additional learning support Erzieher*innen provide class-based support, including language acquisition and assistance during Ganztag and study periods; the school emphasises individual attention and small classes as part of its learning support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Germany
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-denominational; no religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school offers a full-day program Monday–Friday for grades 5–12. Instruction typically starts around 8:30 and runs to 15:15 with mandatory attendance; supervised after-school care is available from 8:00 to 17:00, and Etudes plus clubs can be taken.	School day structure Ganztag provides full-day learning from morning to afternoon with a rhythmised daily routine. Each class is supported by a Class Erzieher*innen during lessons and in the Ganztag, with over 30 clubs offered and meals in the canteen. All-day care runs from 6 am to 6 pm for Years 1–6 as part of an extended program.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and one‑off enrollment fee - A one‑time enrollment (Einschreibe) fee is charged at initial admission: EUR 500. For families with a documented gross annual income up to EUR 29,420 the enrollment fee is reduced to EUR 100 and that reduced amount is credited against the school fee for the first half‑year. Tuition fees by year group (monthly, annual, and per school term) - 5th–6th grade: EUR 400 per month (paid in 12 monthly instalments) — annual equivalent EUR 4,800. Per school term (half‑year) equivalent: EUR 2,400. - 7th–10th grade: EUR 430 per month (paid in 12 monthly instalments) — annual equivalent EUR 5,160. Per school term (half‑year) equivalent: EUR 2,580. - 11th–12th grade (upper school): EUR 445 per month (paid in 12 monthly instalments) — annual equivalent EUR 5,340. Per school term (half‑year) equivalent: EUR 2,670. Sibling discounts - Second child: 20% reduction on the applicable tuition amount. - Third and subsequent children: 40% reduction on the applicable tuition amount. Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition is a single yearly contribution and may be paid either as a one‑time lump sum or in monthly instalments (12 monthly payments). Enrollment is made for a full school year. Boarding / residential provision - Boarding is not applicable to the Berlin campus; the school operates as a day school. Other costs and fees - Additional charges may apply for meals (school catering), participation in after‑school care / afternoon programmes, provision or replacement of school materials, and an administrative levy. These items are billed in addition to the stated tuition. - No uniform fee is specified as a mandatory cost in the published fee information. Refunds and withdrawal - No general refund schedule for paid tuition is specified in the published Schulgeldordnung; the enrollment fee reduction for low‑income families is applied as a credit against the first half‑year contribution where applicable. Fee payment options (methods) - Payment frequency options: one‑time annual payment or monthly instalments (12). Specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, SEPA, direct debit, credit card) are not listed in the published fee information. Administrative notes on invoicing - Enrolments and invoicing are organised on a per‑school‑year basis; additional optional services are invoiced separately. Sibling discounts are applied to the tuition amounts as stated above.	Fee details Application fees - Trial days/assessment: a fee of EUR 30 is charged per trial day for students invited to trial lessons or trial days. Tuition fees (Years 1–13) - Tuition is income-based and the same for all students in Years 1 to 13; the school calculates the monthly tuition from the family's joint annual gross income and bills the yearly contribution in 12 monthly instalments. - Representative monthly tuition amounts by annual gross income band (monthly amount — equivalent annual amount): - Up to EUR 30,000 — EUR 100 per month (EUR 1,200 per year). - Up to EUR 45,000 — EUR 236 per month (EUR 2,832 per year). - Up to EUR 60,000 — EUR 295 per month (EUR 3,540 per year). - Up to EUR 75,000 — EUR 353 per month (EUR 4,236 per year). - Up to EUR 90,000 — EUR 412 per month (EUR 4,944 per year). - Up to EUR 120,000 — EUR 471 per month (EUR 5,652 per year). - EUR 150,000 and above — EUR 530 per month (EUR 6,360 per year). - Discounts and minimums: - Loyalty discount: a EUR 50 monthly loyalty discount applies from the 5th year of a child's affiliation to the kindergarten and/or school; the monthly fee remains at least EUR 100 per child even after discounts. - Sibling discount: the second-oldest and each additional child pay 50% of the income-based monthly tuition (calculated without the loyalty discount for the eldest child). Only one of the two discounts (loyalty or sibling) applies to a single child. - Note on increases: the published fee schedule shows an indexing/increase plan; parents should expect scheduled annual increases as set out in the published fee framework. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is charged as a yearly contribution and billed in 12 monthly instalments. - The first monthly instalment is due at the start of the school year (beginning of August) and the final instalment is due by the start of July of the following year; instalments are payable monthly across the school year. - Additional payment schedules: - The collective fund (Sammelkasse) of EUR 285 per school year is normally due at the beginning of the school year or can be paid in monthly instalments on request. - Cost-sharing for before-and-after-school care (primary level) is determined separately under Berlin regulations and is due on the official start of the school year (early August) through to early July. Typical parental shares for after-school care range approximately EUR 16 to EUR 194 per month (dependent on income, sibling status and hours). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Platanus operates as a day kindergarten and a day primary/secondary community school with before- and after-school care options rather than residential boarding. Other costs and recurring fees - Collective fund (Years 1–13): EUR 285 per school year to cover teaching and learning materials, class funds, entrance fees and a solidarity contribution; due at the school-year start or payable in instalments on request. - Lunch/catering: - Primary Level (Years 1–6): lunch costs are waived under the Berlin Senate free-lunch regulation (no parental lunch charge). - Secondary Level (Years 7–13): optional lunch at EUR 81.10 per month. - Before- and after-school care (primary level): separate contract and separate fees apply; parental cost-sharing is set by Berlin youth services and varies by income/siblings and hours used (approx. EUR 16–194 per month as a guide). - Class trips and excursions: costs vary by year group and duration and are charged in addition to tuition. - Clubs and extra-curricular partner activities: participation fees apply; example rate published is EUR 40 per 15 minutes of club duration per school year (e.g., approx. EUR 160 for a weekly 60-minute club across the school year). - Locker hire: listed as cost-free as of recent entries for students from Year 3. - Kindergarten-specific contributions (where relevant): voluntary monthly co-payments for kindergarten facilities and concept support currently around EUR 50 per month; the Berlin Senate charges a lunch contribution of EUR 23 per month for kindergarten lunches and an additional snack provision fee is shown at EUR 25 per month. - Trial-day insurance/attendance: trial days are charged (EUR 30 per trial day) and trial-day attendance is covered by school insurance while on campus. Refunds and fee adjustments - Refunds and fee adjustments are governed by the school's fee regulations and the enrollment contract. The school's fee rules include a hardship provision (Härtefallregelung) under which families may apply for reductions or exemptions in justified cases (for example, low gross annual income). The collective fund can be waived in some cases (e.g., BuT pass recipients or hardship). Fee payment options - Payment mechanisms are handled through the school's contracting and payment processes; the school and its parent association use SEPA direct-debit mandates for recurring payments and the parent association documents state that cash or invoicing is not used for membership payments. The enrollment contract and contractual documentation specify the exact payment method to be used for tuition and related charges. Summary of immediate amounts to expect on enrolment - Possible one-off/early charges at or before admission: trial-day fee(s) if applicable (EUR 30 per trial day); collective fund (EUR 285) due at school-year start unless otherwise agreed; first monthly tuition instalment due at the start of the school year (monthly amount depends on family income band).
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements No boarding; all-day care is offered (Ganztag) with before-and-after-school care from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options A weekly lunch menu is published; for the week of March 16–20, 2026, the menu is posted.	Food options Catering provides meals; all students in Years 1 to 6 must attend lunch; in primary the lunch is waived due to Berlin's free lunch regulation; in Years 7 to 13 lunch is optional and costs 81.10 EUR per month. The meals consist of a warm lunch including a salad bar and fresh fruits; a water dispenser is available throughout the day. The lunch is delivered by the catering company Löwenzahn.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Moser Schule Schweizer Gymnasium gGmbH is the legal entity behind the school. Authorized managing directors are Mr. Alain Moser and Ms. Stephanie Leyser.	Governance and ownership Platanus Schule Berlin is privately run by Platanus Bildungs gGmbH. The Executive Board comprises Dr. Karen Krüger (Primary and Secondary I/II) and Kristin Wendorf (Kindergarten). Shareholders are Dr. Karen Krüger, Kristin Wendorf, Sabine Schoenermark, and Sylke Mouroum. The nonprofit association Platanus & Friends supports teaching projects and clubs and organizes events for the school community.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Moser Schule Schweizer Gymnasium is a state-recognized gymnasium with a German-French-English orientation and begins in grade 5. Multilingual instruction includes immersion in French and English. In grade 10, students obtain the Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA) to access the upper secondary level. The 12th grade can be completed with Abitur or AbiBac.	Curriculum details Platanus Schule Berlin is a bilingual educational institution (German/English) with a kindergarten and a primary and secondary school in Berlin-Pankow. It has a MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) focus across the primary and secondary levels. The kindergarten and school are a state-recognised private school from Year 1 to Year 10 and are undergoing recognition for the upper secondary level (gymnasiale Oberstufe – Years 11 to 13), with approval to start in August 2024. It is housed in the heritage-listed former Pankow Post Office and uses adjacent buildings for learning. The Platanus Gemeinschaftsschule offers Grades 1 to 13 with small classes of up to 25 students. Immersive bilingualism and personal attention are key features of the early years.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small classes with max. 25 students.
Exam results	Exam results Abitur 2025: 46 examinees; 45 passed; pass rate 98%; average grade 1.69.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
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 Social pedagogy and school psychology support students' social and emotional development.	Social & emotional learning The school supports students' personality development and social behaviour through lessons and the Co-Curricular Enrichment Program. Teachers and educators guide this development in lessons and through the Co-Curricular Enrichment Program, and a secure, supportive environment is maintained to help all students feel a sense of achievement.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Learning is designed with internal differentiation, Team-Teaching and Support-Teaching, plus small-group work and cross-curricular projects to accommodate diverse learning needs and provide appropriate challenge. The school emphasizes inclusive education and ongoing assessment to support each learner's development.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Multilingual education with immersion in French and English; German-French-English orientation begins in grade 5; Abitur or AbiBac available in grade 12.	English as an additional language The school is bilingual German-English. All students must be able to speak German or English at native level for admission. German-speaking students study English as a first foreign language from Years 3 to 10, and English is taught as a first foreign language at Year 11 at a high level. English-speaking students study German as a first foreign language with progression to higher levels (German at least B2 by Years 7–10 and at least C1 by Years 11–13). From Year 7, Spanish is taught as a second foreign language, with French offered as a beginners' course.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through school psychology services.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding During the admission process, a safe and supportive atmosphere is provided for a get-to-know-you visit and trial days, with attention to physical and cognitive development, social interaction, and language development. A personal meeting with the child and parent, and the possibility of trial days, help ensure a secure and welcoming environment. The school communicates with families and provides ongoing support throughout the onboarding process.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Moser Schule is a bilingual German-French Gymnasium with a multilingual humanities and science orientation. It is a state-recognized substitute school with the Berlin campus established in 2006 by Alain Moser and Pia Effront. The school emphasizes immersive language instruction in French and English and maintains ongoing exchanges with Swiss partner schools Genf and Nyon and a French partner school within the AbiBac framework. About 330 students are enrolled. The learning environment is continuously modernized with modern digital equipment and a positive atmosphere, and the school holds recognitions such as Exzellente Digitale Schule and Berufliche Orientierung.	Facilities overview The school's main building is a listed historic building dating back to 1923, originally used as a post office, with renovations preserving its historic charm while creating modern, bright classrooms, subject rooms and common areas. Each class has its own dedicated classroom, and Grades 1–4 have an additional all-day care room nearby for learning, relaxation and play. The campus includes fully equipped subject rooms for science, music and art, as well as a computer lab, a school library, a workshop and several group rooms. Lunch is served in a large cafeteria with an outdoor terrace. The campus comprises a Second House with four bright classrooms for secondary students and a neighboring Berliner Straße 13 building with two classrooms and a Student Lounge for Grades 7–10; the Upper School House nearby provides quiet learning spaces, modern course rooms, a multifunctional room/cafeteria and a garden.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school has a sports hall on the third floor for indoor physical education and events. PE in good weather takes place at Kissingen Stadium about one kilometer away. The schoolyard features a sports pitch for PE, extracurricular activities and break times, plus climbing and play equipment, a ball cage, table tennis tables, benches and an outdoor chill-out lounge.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school offers a bilingual German-French-English curriculum with a multilingual humanities and science orientation. Immersion instruction in French and English is provided for Sekundarstufe I (grades 5–6). In Sekundarstufe I (grades 7–10) there is interdisciplinary project work and internships in preparation for the upper level. In Sekundarstufe II (grades 11–12) students can achieve Abitur or AbiBac. Digital learning is an integral part of the teaching concept, and the learning environment is continuously modernized with up-to-date digital equipment. Social pedagogy and school psychology support are available to students.	Academic facilities The school has fully equipped subject rooms for science, music and art. It also has a computer lab, a school library, a workshop and several group rooms. The Second House provides four spacious classrooms for secondary students. The Berliner Straße 13 building houses two additional classrooms and a Student Lounge for Grades 7–10. The Upper School House on Benjamin-Vogelsdorff-Straße 1 offers quiet learning spaces, modern course rooms, a multifunctional room that doubles as a cafeteria and a garden. Platanus Kindergarten offers bright group rooms and spaces for movement, learning, reading, music and creativity, plus a garden with two play areas and a workshop for planting and caring for herbs, vegetables and flowers; it also has child-friendly sanitary facilities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include homework supervision, clubs, and class trips. In Sekundarstufe I (grades 5–6) and 7–10, there are class trips and exchange trips. In Sekundarstufe II (grades 11–12), there are study trips, course trips, and exchange trips.	Extra curricular facilities The Diplomats Club offers secondary students a chance to explore international relations, cultures, and diplomacy beyond the classroom. The school hosts a Duke of Edinburgh International Bronze Award ceremony for students in Grades 10 and 11. Summercamp on Rügen provides a week-long outdoor learning experience for students. The Green Space garden offers environmental learning with fruit trees, raised beds and pollinator-friendly plants.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The Moser Schule is a state-recognized, foundational Gymnasium with a German-French-English orientation and begins in Grade 5. In Grade 10, students complete the Mittleren Schulabschluss (MSA) to qualify for the transition to the upper secondary level, and the 12th grade can be completed with Abitur or AbiBac. To ensure students engage deeply with the material and develop, the environment is tailored to their needs. The school time comprises phases with appropriate frameworks, and social pedagogy and school psychology support are standard at Moser Schule. The learning environment is continuously updated with modern digital equipment and a positive atmosphere.	History The school is a bilingual educational institution (German/English) with a kindergarten and a primary and secondary school with a MINT focus (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) in Berlin-Pankow. It is a state-recognised private school from Year 1 to Year 10 and is undergoing the usual recognition process for the upper secondary level (gymnasiale Oberstufe – Years 11 to 13) in the school years 24/25 to 26/27; the upper secondary level was approved to start in August 2024. Under the roof of a venerable and listed house—the former Pankow Post Office—and in adjacent buildings, learning spaces accommodate natural curiosity and individual needs.
Community	Community A Förderverein (Friends of the Moser Schule) operates with branches in Geneva, Nyon, and Berlin, and an Alumni section supports the school community. The school holds ISO certification by SQS and is presented as an excellent digital school. It offers DELF/DALF, AbiBac, career orientation, App Camp, and Pisa 2025 branding. Recent news includes an upper-school Zukunftstag on January 20, 2026, and an open day on January 24, 2026.	Community The school operates in an international and caring bilingual community in Berlin-Pankow. Open House events invite families to meet the team and get a personal impression, and a 360° panoramic tour is available. The Diplomats Club offers secondary students opportunities to explore international relations and diplomacy beyond the classroom, a Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award ceremony was held at the Red Town Hall, and a Summer Camp on the island of Rügen provided an unforgettable week for students.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school has a Förderverein der Moser Schule (Friends of the School). The Förderverein operates with branches in Geneva, Nyon, and Berlin. An Alumni und Förderverein section is listed, highlighting involvement of former students. The association is part of the school's community framework that includes parents and alumni. This structure supports ongoing engagement in school life.	Parent teacher association The nonprofit Platanus & Friends is a group of parents, teachers and educators who work on a voluntary basis in the interests of all Platanus children. Platanus & Friends support teaching projects and clubs, organise events and celebrations and are committed to making both the school and kindergarten look beautiful.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers multilingual instruction with immersion in French and English. The school follows a German-French-English orientation starting in Grade 5. In Grades 7–10, there is interdisciplinary project work and internships. In Grades 11–12, students can complete Abitur or AbiBac.	Academic & intellectual Ganztag is a co-curricular enrichment program that extends learning beyond the regular timetable, organizing the school day into structured activities. It offers over 30 clubs for all age groups, including Advanced Maths Skills, Coding, Construction, Robotics, and Create Your Website, with options in English and German. In Years 7 to 10, clubs provide age-appropriate challenge, integration with subject learning, and targeted support such as homework help and project work. The program also runs STEM-focused activities and participates in external competitions, including the Climate Future Conference, the Girls' Technology Congress, the World Robot Olympiad, the Math Olympiad, and HEUREKA.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Arts and creative opportunities include Art Club, Junior & Senior Choir, Ceramics, K-Pop Dancing, Origami, and Wood Workshop, with many activities offered in English or German. The clubs extend creative practice beyond regular lessons and often lead to performances or exhibitions at school events. They emphasize hands-on making, imagination, and collaborative creation. The Library complements these offerings by supporting reading and creative exploration.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Immersion instruction in French and English is offered. The school has a German-French-English orientation. Class trips and exchange trips are part of the program. These experiences support intercultural learning.	Cultural & language Cultural and language engagement includes Oware & Afro Club, which teaches board games rooted in African culture and aims to develop multicultural understanding, with sessions delivered in English. Tastes from around the world introduces international cooking, expanding cultural awareness through seasonal dishes and shared cooking activities. These clubs foster intercultural exchange and global awareness as part of the after-school program.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Homework supervision is provided. After-school clubs are offered. Class trips are part of extracurricular activities. Exchange trips are also part of extracurricular activities.	Social & hobbies Library access is open for reading three times a week, with opportunities to borrow books and read in a quiet setting. Board and Card Games encourages strategic thinking through weekly group games, offered in English. The Chess Club promotes logical and strategic thinking, while the Homework Room provides supervised time for completing assignments. These clubs complement social interaction and informal interests in the school community.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Duke of Edinburgh Award is a formal part of the program, with eleven students from Grades 10 and 11 receiving Bronze certificates at a ceremony at the Red Town Hall. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is a globally recognized youth development program that emphasizes volunteering, physical activity, skills, and expeditions. Participants develop perseverance, teamwork, and social responsibility as they pursue the Award, with some continuing toward the Silver level.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Diplomats Club provides a platform for exploring international relations, cultures, and diplomacy beyond the classroom. The club involves direct engagement with diplomatic institutions and professionals, and recent visits have included Germany's Federal Foreign Office to gain real-world insights into diplomacy and career paths in international affairs.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Support through social pedagogy and school psychology is provided. Digital learning is an integral part of the teaching concept. Health Day and the Federal Youth Games are organized to promote wellbeing and physical activity. The learning environment is student-centered and designed to support personal development.	Lifestyle & wellbeing A wide range of wellbeing and athletic activities are offered, including Fitness & Self Defence, Football, Badminton, Volleyball, Climbing, and Yoga. These programs promote physical fitness, balance, and mindfulness as part of a holistic approach to student development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught are German, French, and English. In Sekundarstufe II (grades 11–12), Abitur or AbiBac can be completed.	Language provision German and English are the languages of instruction across the kindergarten, primary, and secondary levels. The kindergarten provides early bilingual education in German and English. From Year 1 to Year 10, the school is a state-recognised private school; the upper secondary level (Years 11–13) was approved to start in August 2024. A MINT focus (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) is integrated into the curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching German-French-English orientation. The school offers multilingual instruction with immersion in French and English for Sekundarstufe I (grades 5–6).	Bilingual teaching The school is bilingual in German and English, and offers a kindergarten, plus primary and secondary schooling. It emphasizes a MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) focus. Immersive bilingualism is used in early education.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Immersion instruction in French and English during Sekundarstufe I (grades 5–6).	Immersion programs Immersive bilingualism is central to the program, with German and English used for instruction and daily life from kindergarten onward. Immersion begins in the kindergarten and continues through primary and secondary levels. The focus is on developing proficiency in both languages across the curriculum.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. 5th and 6th grade: The Moser School is open to all students who have successfully completed Grades 1–4 of primary school and who want to pursue foreign language focus in addition to their mother tongue. Typically admission to Grade 5 occurs to enable immersion-based learning. A gymnasium recommendation from the previous school is advantageous, and suitability for attending a gymnasium is a prerequisite. In a discussion between parents, the child, and the school management, the school's concept, expectations and possibilities are discussed and all important questions are clarified. Early scheduling of such a meeting is advisable; there is no fixed enrollment period within the school year, so available places from the preceding year are allocated. Each year two parallel Grade 5 classes with 20 children each are opened.	Admissions 1. Submit online application via the online application portal. The enrolment period for the new school year begins on August 1 of the preceding year. If places are available, admission during the current school year is possible for students with the necessary linguistic and academic aptitude. The school is a state-recognised private school from Year 1 to Year 10. 2. After the online application, the school reviews the complete documents and conducts a pre-selection. Because applications exceed places, not all applicants are invited to an interview. If the child meets the admission criteria, the child is invited to a get-to-know-you appointment, several trial days or a trial week, depending on the grade; a meeting with the parents also takes place. A decision on admission is made afterwards. 3. For the start of the 2026/27 school year, 50 places are offered in two Grade 1 classes. The preliminary selection from all submitted applications takes place after the Open Day. All applications received by October 17, 2025 are considered; applications submitted after this date can only be placed on the waiting list. 4. Introductory meetings are held in November 2025, and the allocation of school places occurs shortly afterwards. If a place is offered, the school will contact you by email or phone. If offered, you will receive contract documents by email and must schedule an appointment with the school office to sign the enrollment contract. The process is designed to allow the school and families to get to know each other. 5. Admission to Year 7 is limited to high-achieving students with a Gymnasium recommendation; final decisions are communicated by June 2026. Admission to Year 11–13 is possible only if all official requirements of the Berlin school authority are met. The decisions follow the current Berlin School Act and related regulations. 6. For applications in all current grades and available school places, the school will contact you as quickly as possible to determine whether your child can be invited to trial days. If a place is not available, your child will be placed on the waiting list. This process continues until a decision is reached. 7. For future first graders, an introductory visit is organised in autumn prior to the start. Your child spends a morning at our school with a small group of around 11 children, together with teachers and educators. The activities focus on physical and cognitive development, social interaction, and language development. 8. For students wishing to transfer into an already existing class, several trial days or a full trial week are offered. There are short written assessments in German, Mathematics, and English, followed by a personal interview and participation in lessons; feedback is gathered from teaching staff at the end of the trial. 9. What does waiting list mean? If there is no place available, the application will be placed on the waiting list. A waiting list is not a rejection, nor a guarantee of admission. Admission depends on class balance and capacity; if a place becomes available, the school will contact you by email or phone. No binding information about when a place might open up is provided.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting list: If no place is offered, the child's application goes on the waiting list. A place on the waiting list is not a rejection, nor a guarantee of admission. Admission depends on class balance and capacity; if a place becomes available, the school will contact you by email or phone. The school cannot provide binding information about when a place might open up.
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