Compare International Schools in Elmshorn, Germany

Instructs in German, English

Fees €218 - 3,226

Pupils 1200

Type Co-educational

Leibniz Privatschule Elmshorn sits on Ramskamp 64b in Elmshorn and serves about 1,200 students across kindergarten through Gymnasium. The Elmshorn campus follows a German curriculum within a gGmbH framework and operates a multistage structure: Die Lütten kindergarten; a four‑stream Grundschule; a one‑ to two‑stream Gemeinschaftsschule; and a three‑stream Gymnasium with an upper level, enabling state‑recognized qualifications including the first school leaving certificate, the Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA), and the Abitur. In the Grundschule, English is the language of instruction in all subjects up to grade 4, creating immersion; from grade 5 bilingual instruction may occur. The school uses ItsLearning as a digital learning platform. A hallmark is the integration of five hours of sport per week across classes, part of a broader emphasis on practical learning. Facilities include Oberstufenbibliotheken named after Professor Gerhard Roth, and Haus der kleinen Forscher certification for Die Lütten. Ganztag provisions run with after‑school daily activities and clubs.

Location

Elmshorn, Ramskamp 64b, 25337 Elmshorn. Kaltenkirchen, Werner-von-Siemens Straße 14, 24568 Kaltenkirchen.

Stages

Six kindergartengruppen Die Lütten; a four-stream primary school; a one- to two-stream state-recognized Gemeinschaftsschule; a three-stream Gymnasium with a three- to four-stream upper level. All state certificates are available: the first school leaving certificate, Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA), and Abitur.

Type

private school (gGmbH)

Country affiliation

Germany

School day structure

The school opens at 7:30. The Kindergarten offers early service from 7:30 to 17:00. In Elmshorn, primary classes run from 8:00 to 12:30 daily with a lunch break from 12:30 to 13:10. Five hours of instruction per day with no instructional days lost.

Application fee

- One-time admission fee (Aufnahmegebühr): EUR 150.00.

Tuition and related charges (rates shown as monthly; annual totals shown in parentheses where calculated)

- Kindergarten (day care):
- Betreuung (care) until 15:00: EUR 212.25 per month (EUR 2,547.00 per year).
- Betreuung (care) until 17:00: EUR 268.85 per month (EUR 3,226.20 per year).

- Grundschule (Primary school):
- Tuition (Schulgeld): EUR 165.00 per month (EUR 1,980.00 per year).
- After‑school care / Betreuung (until 17:00): EUR 130.00 per month (EUR 1,560.00 per year).
- Annual materials charge (Materialkosten): EUR 150.00 per year.
- Daily lunch cost (Mittagessen): EUR 4.70 per day.
- One‑time admission fee: EUR 150.00 (already listed above).

- Sekundarstufe I (Lower secondary):
- Tuition (Schulgeld): EUR 185.00 per month (EUR 2,220.00 per year).
- After‑school care / Betreuung (until 17:00): EUR 155.00 per month (EUR 1,860.00 per year).
- Annual materials charge (Materialkosten): EUR 175.00 per year.
- Daily lunch cost for grades 5–8: EUR 5.50 per day.

- Oberstufe (Upper secondary):
- Tuition (Schulgeld): EUR 195.00 per month (EUR 2,340.00 per year).
- After‑school care / Betreuung (until 17:00): EUR 165.00 per month (EUR 1,980.00 per year).
- Annual materials charge (Materialkosten): EUR 200.00 per year.
- Daily lunch cost for grades 9–13: EUR 5.60 per day.

- Krippe (nursery):
- Betreuung (care) until 15:00: guidance points to the county price list; an indicated reference value is EUR 217.50 (reference date shown as 01.01.2022).

Other regular or one‑off costs

- Materials / annual fees: listed per school level (see entries above: EUR 150/175/200 depending on level).
- Meals: per‑day prices vary by age group (Kindergarten EUR 4.20 / Grundschule EUR 4.70 / Klassen 5–8 EUR 5.50 / Klassen 9–13 EUR 5.60).
- School clothing: school clothing is required and is distributed/sold via a school shop; specific prices for garments are not listed on the fees summary.
- Typical school equipment: a heavy traditional school backpack (Schultornister) is not required; many items remain at school. This reduces an expected one‑off purchase for parents.

Sibling discounts

- Sibling discount on school and care fees: second child – 20% discount; from the third child – 30% discount.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are presented as monthly rates and are charged on a monthly basis (standard practice indicated in school materials and public reporting). Monthly billing with 12 payments per year is the stated format in school presentation materials.
- The school operates an online registration/contract portal for enrolment and contract processing. Specific contractual payment terms (due date, grace periods, penalties for late payment) are handled through the enrolment/contract process.

Boarding / boarding fees

- No boarding or internat fees are listed; the school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding charges.

Refunds and cancellations

- No specific refund policy for tuition, care fees, material charges, or the one‑time admission fee is listed on the public fees summary or the school presentation materials. Refunds and conditions for cancellations are governed by the enrolment/contract terms processed at registration.

Fee payment options

- The public fees summary and presentation materials list the charges and the online enrolment portal but do not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, SEPA direct debit, credit card, etc.) on the published fees pages. Payment modalities are managed through the school's enrolment/contract process.

Notes on presentation of amounts

- All amounts above are shown in euro (EUR). Monthly rates have been multiplied by 12 to show approximate annual totals where indicated; the school presents its fees primarily as monthly figures.

Uniform Requirement

Uniform: Wearing school clothing is mandatory at school and at school events (excursions, class trips). The school does not emphasize brands but focuses on what students can achieve academically and athletically. The rule is: Jacket Day on Monday and Friday. Underneath, standard school clothes are worn. School clothing is the visible part of outerwear such as a T‑shirt, blouse, shirt, or sweatshirt. From the upper school, attire includes a jacket, tie, shirt, dark trousers, and dark shoes; or a jacket, blouse, skirt, dark trousers, and dark shoes; skirts should be appropriate.

Food Options

Mensa: The canteen operates with a computer-based ordering and billing system. In Elmshorn, meals are served at four serving stations to about 200 children within ten minutes, with self‑cooked, tasty meals. There are two meal options each day, plus a salad bar and dessert. Meals are eaten in three shifts, and about 90 percent of children participate. Free mineral water is available in the Mensa and on every floor, and fresh apples are provided. Parents can enable a meal allowance for their children. Allergies, intolerances, and religious dietary restrictions are observed at serving. Before school, in the first big break, and in the break before homework, additional purchases (bread rolls) can be made; payments can be made with the student ID or via fingerprint.

Governance and Ownership

The school is operated by Leibniz Privatschule gGmbH. Managing directors are Barbara Manke-Boesten, Gerhard Tolkmit, Dr. Tineke Boesten, Hendrik Boesten and Egon Boesten. Katharina Bialek is Deputy Principal. The Elmshorn address is Ramskamp 64b, Elmshorn; the Kaltenkirchen address is Werner-von-Siemens Straße 14, Kaltenkirchen. Handelsregister: HRA 4933 PI. Tax number: 18 280 25 058.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Value education is a core focus. The school emphasizes achievement as a positive goal and teaches values. Children and adolescents take responsibility for themselves and for others. There are duties or service roles within the school so everyone has responsibility for a specific area. The Student Handbook documents the school's philosophy and expectations for living together.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Deutsch-Förderunterricht is provided in a Förderraum for dyslexic students, with additional hours supervised by a teacher. There is also support in mathematics and English. Class sizes are small on average (about 22 students), enabling individualized support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Immersionsenglisch: early language learning through immersion. Children learn English from kindergarten, and immersion continues in primary school at a high level. From grade 6, bilingual instruction is provided, with 2-3 subjects taught bilingual from grade 5 for our younger pupils transitioning to secondary school.

Mental Wellbeing

Daily physical activity is integrated into the school day: one hour of sport per day, five hours per week, in every class. Regular movement supports learning and cognitive development, and movement opportunities are expanded through after school activities and breaks.

Safeguarding

Teachers are trusted adults who understand students' psyche and intellectual abilities; the teacher's presence in the classroom is a key component of student support and safeguarding.

History

The Leibniz Privatschule Elmshorn was founded with guidance from education experts and policymakers who shaped its concept. The minds behind the Leibniz school concept include Prof. Gerhard Roth (1942-2023), Prof. Henning Wode (1937-2021), Prof. Hans-Heinrich Driftmann (1948-2016), Prof. Klaus Bös, Renate Zimmer, and Prof. Klaus Zierer. Roth's standard work Bildung braucht Persönlichkeit guided teacher education and provided opportunities for advanced training and consulting; Wode helped pioneer English instruction for primary education in Germany and supported the founding concept in 2005/06. Bös and Zimmer's research on Toben macht schlau led to five hours of sport per week in every class, a practice still unique in Germany, while Zierer's work following the world-famous Hattie study encouraged ongoing evaluation of teaching. The Elmshorn campus is located at Ramskamp 64b, Elmshorn (25337).

Community

The Leibniz Privatschule Elmshorn and Kaltenkirchen run a calendar of community and cultural events. Kaltenkirchen hosts a Goose Dinner (Gänseessen Kaltenkirchen) and a Light Festival (Lichterfest). The Kita Die Lütten and preschool sections in both towns hold Advent celebrations, and staff and students organize Christmas events. The annual program also features events such as Anne Frank Day, the Abi-MSA-ESA-Ball, and other school-wide activities listed in the Veranstaltungskalender.

Facilities Overview

In Elmshorn, about 1,200 students attend Leibniz Privatschule Elmshorn, across six Kindergartengruppen Die Lütten, a four-stream Grundschule, a one- to two-stream Gemeinschaftsschule, and a three-stream Gymnasium with an upper level. The Elmshorn campus is at Ramskamp 64b, 25337 Elmshorn. Oberstufenbibliotheken exist in Elmshorn and Kaltenkirchen, named after Professor Gerhard Roth. Elmshorn's Kindergarten Die Lütten is certified as Haus der kleinen Forscher. The Ganztagsschule opens for the Kindergarten from 7:30 to 17:00, and the Grundschule timetable runs from 8:00 to 12:30 with a lunch break to 13:10, delivering five hours of instruction each day with no days off. After‑school activities and supervision run daily, with AG from 15:00–16:00 and trainings from 16:00–17:00.

Academic Facilities

Elmshorn has an Oberstufenbibliothek (Upper School Library). The two Oberstufen-Bibliotheken in Elmshorn and Kaltenkirchen are named after Professor Gerhard Roth and have developed into the finest workspaces.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Afterschool activities and supervision are offered daily. Training time runs from 16:00–17:00, and after-school clubs (AG) run from 15:00–16:00.

Academic & Intellectual

Intense and engaging science instruction is provided. Media literacy and instruction in handling information technologies are included. Economics, projects, and internships deepen understanding of societal and economic contexts. Gifted promotion develops individual abilities and supports the integration of particularly talented students.

Cultural & Language

Immersion English is introduced early through bilingual instruction. Early foreign language education is emphasized through bilingual teaching to develop language proficiency.

Leadership & Professional

Performance orientation and value-based education are part of the program. Gifted promotion develops individual abilities and supports the integration of particularly talented students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Daily sport provides balance to schooling and supports mental work. It contributes to students' physical wellbeing.

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