International Schools in Berlin, Germany

Berlin’s international schools sit alongside a large network of state bilingual “Europa-Schulen” and private fee-paying schools, so families can choose fully English-medium IB or British/American programmes, bilingual German - English tracks, or state bilingual paths that follow the German curriculum. Instruction in private international schools is usually English with German taught as a second language or used in parallel bilingual streams; the state Europa-Schulen deliver roughly half their lessons in German and half in the partner language. Tuition at private international schools varies: typical annual fees in the city range widely (from low five-thousands up to around €25,000), with many schools clustered in the roughly €10 - 14k band and extra costs for exams, meals and transport. Admissions for the main school year are busiest for the intake that starts in August/September, many schools open priority rounds in the autumn and some operate rolling or mid-year entry if space exists, so relocating families are usually advised to begin their search and applications 6 - 12 months before arrival and to check language-support and assessment arrangements early.

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