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Berlin Bilingual School - Primary Campus

Germany, Berlin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Part of
Berlin Bilingual School
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Berlin Bilingual School provides a structured, two-country education for students aged 6 to 18. The school combines the Berlin State Curriculum with elements of a British framework and Cambridge IGCSE, supporting language development. The Primary School follows the Berliner Rahmenlehrplan, with 90-minute teaching blocks and 45-minute lessons. From Grade 3 onward, classes include an Erzieher:in in core subjects, and Grade 5 offers French or Spanish; English and German are taught at native level. The programme prepares students for bilingual qualifications in Secondary School, with more than half the staff native speakers and at least C1 proficiency in the other language. Primary classes are capped at 25 pupils. The campus for the Primary is in Friedrichshain, the Secondary in Pankow, connected by accessible transport links. Facilities include chemistry, music and art rooms, a library, a garden, and social work spaces; theatre, sport halls, and venues are used for performances and PE.

This campus is part of Berlin Bilingual School

Weinstraße 1, 10249 Berlin, Germany

The Essentials

Berlin Bilingual School - Primary Campus has instruction in English, German.

Location
Berlin Bilingual Primary School is located at Weinstr. 1, 10249 Berlin; Berlin Bilingual Secondary School is located at Granitzstr. 38(A), 13189 Berlin. The school operates across two campuses in Berlin, Germany.

Stages
Primary School: Years 1-6; Secondary School (gymnasium): Years 7-13.

Type
Primary School; Secondary School with Gymnasium

Pupil Nationality Mix
Enrolment approx. 450 students; around 30 nationalities; bilingual English-German student population.

Additional learning support
No language support programme; additional tutoring has to be covered and organised by the parents and is not followed up by BBS.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
Primary School hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm; Morning supervision 7:30 am - 8:30 am. Secondary School hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Afternoon program 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
After-school care (Hort) is available as Open Hort/Afternoon Hort from 16:00 to 18:00, integrated into the school day; Grades 5–6 have their own Hort room after school.

Food Options
A catered lunch is served in the cafeteria during the lunch cycle (12:45–13:45). A healthy snack is eaten in class or outside during the mid-morning break (10:45). After-school Hort offers additional activities or free play.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by two organisations: Berlin Kids International e.V. (BKI e.V.) and Pfefferwerk Stadtkultur gGmbH. BKI e.V. is responsible for ensuring the educational concept and mission; Pfefferwerk Stadtkultur gGmbH is a Pfefferwerk network member that operates three state-approved and authorised alternative schools.
Fees
Application fees

- A non‑refundable language assessment / trial‑day fee of EUR 100 is charged during the admissions process.

Tuition — charging model and general note

- Tuition is charged on an income‑based monthly scale rather than by specific grade level; the school publishes monthly amounts for first, second and third (and subsequent) children based on household gross annual income. The school does not publish separate tuition rates by individual year group.

Primary School tuition (monthly, by annual gross income; amounts shown are per child)

- < €10,000: 1st child EUR 50; 2nd child EUR 38; 3rd child EUR 25.
- from €10,000: 1st child EUR 60; 2nd child EUR 38; 3rd child EUR 25.
- from €20,000: 1st child EUR 80; 2nd child EUR 53; 3rd child EUR 35.
- from €25,000: 1st child EUR 100; 2nd child EUR 68; 3rd child EUR 45.
- from €30,000: 1st child EUR 130; 2nd child EUR 90; 3rd child EUR 60.
- from €35,000: 1st child EUR 150; 2nd child EUR 105; 3rd child EUR 70.
- from €40,000: 1st child EUR 180; 2nd child EUR 120; 3rd child EUR 80.
- from €45,000: 1st child EUR 220; 2nd child EUR 150; 3rd child EUR 100.
- from €50,000: 1st child EUR 240; 2nd child EUR 165; 3rd child EUR 110.
- from €55,000: 1st child EUR 247; 2nd child EUR 170; 3rd child EUR 114.
- from €60,000: 1st child EUR 254; 2nd child EUR 176; 3rd child EUR 117.
- from €65,000: 1st child EUR 260; 2nd child EUR 180; 3rd child EUR 120.
- from €70,000: 1st child EUR 280; 2nd child EUR 188; 3rd child EUR 125.
- from €75,000: 1st child EUR 290; 2nd child EUR 195; 3rd child EUR 130.
- from €80,000: 1st child EUR 306; 2nd child EUR 207; 3rd child EUR 138.
- from €85,000: 1st child EUR 314; 2nd child EUR 213; 3rd child EUR 142.
- from €90,000: 1st child EUR 320; 2nd child EUR 218; 3rd child EUR 145.
- from €95,000: 1st child EUR 340; 2nd child EUR 225; 3rd child EUR 150.
- from €100,000: 1st child EUR 380; 2nd child EUR 255; 3rd child EUR 170.
- from €145,000: 1st child EUR 385; 2nd child EUR 259; 3rd child EUR 173.
- from €160,000: 1st child EUR 395; 2nd child EUR 266; 3rd child EUR 178.
- from €175,000: 1st child EUR 405; 2nd child EUR 274; 3rd child EUR 183.
- from €190,000: 1st child EUR 415; 2nd child EUR 281; 3rd child EUR 188.
- from €205,000: 1st child EUR 425; 2nd child EUR 289; 3rd child EUR 193.
- from €230,000: 1st child EUR 435; 2nd child EUR 296; 3rd child EUR 198.
- > €250,000: 1st child EUR 440; 2nd child EUR 300; 3rd child EUR 200. (A 75% discount applies for a fourth child.)

Primary — Hort (all‑day care) and related costs

- Primary students require a Hort voucher for attendance from 13:00 to 18:00; the daycare (Hort) cost is determined by the Jugendamt and calculated on household income.
- If no Hort voucher is provided, a flat Hort charge of EUR 415 per month is applied.

Secondary School tuition (monthly, by annual gross income; amounts shown are per child)

- below €30,000: 1st child EUR 175; 2nd child EUR 175; 3rd child EUR 100.
- from €30,000: 1st child EUR 216; 2nd child EUR 207; 3rd child EUR 198.
- from €32,500: 1st child EUR 225; 2nd child EUR 214; 3rd child EUR 204.
- from €35,000: 1st child EUR 235; 2nd child EUR 222; 3rd child EUR 210.
- from €40,000: 1st child EUR 261; 2nd child EUR 246; 3rd child EUR 230.
- from €45,000: 1st child EUR 276; 2nd child EUR 258; 3rd child EUR 239.
- from €50,000: 1st child EUR 308; 2nd child EUR 286; 3rd child EUR 264.
- from €55,000: 1st child EUR 326; 2nd child EUR 300; 3rd child EUR 274.
- from €60,000: 1st child EUR 363; 2nd child EUR 332; 3rd child EUR 302.
- from €65,000: 1st child EUR 381; 2nd child EUR 347; 3rd child EUR 313.
- from €70,000: 1st child EUR 417; 2nd child EUR 378; 3rd child EUR 339.
- from €75,000: 1st child EUR 435; 2nd child EUR 392; 3rd child EUR 350.
- from €80,000: 1st child EUR 472; 2nd child EUR 425; 3rd child EUR 377.
- from €85,000: 1st child EUR 478; 2nd child EUR 429; 3rd child EUR 381.
- from €90,000: 1st child EUR 483; 2nd child EUR 434; 3rd child EUR 386.
- from €100,000: 1st child EUR 488; 2nd child EUR 439; 3rd child EUR 391.
- from €120,000: 1st child EUR 498; 2nd child EUR 449; 3rd child EUR 401.
- from €130,000: 1st child EUR 503; 2nd child EUR 454; 3rd child EUR 406.
- from €150,000: 1st child EUR 513; 2nd child EUR 464; 3rd child EUR 416.

Other costs and extras

- School trips, teaching materials, parental work contributions, and other incidental costs are charged separately in addition to the monthly tuition.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision is published for this school; the school operates as a day school with primary Hort (after‑school care) provision.

Refunds and refundability

- The admissions language assessment / trial‑day fee of EUR 100 is explicitly non‑refundable.
- No public, detailed refund policy for tuition payments (for example refunds on withdrawal or early termination and related notice periods) is published on the school's publicly available fee pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition amounts are published as monthly figures; a specific invoicing schedule (number of instalments per year, invoice dates, due dates, penalties for late payment) is not published on the public fee pages.
- The school provides bank details (IBAN and BIC) for its account, indicating bank transfer is accepted. Bank: Sozialbank AG; BIC: BFSWDE33XXX; IBAN: DE82 3702 0500 0001 5557 00.
- No publicly posted information about credit‑card payment acceptance or other online payment methods was found on the school's fee pages.

Fee payment options (as published)

- Bank transfer to the school's IBAN/BIC is published as a payment channel. No published information was found about payment by credit card, online payment platforms or automatic direct‑debit mandates.

Conversions to per‑term and per‑year figures (calculation method stated)

- The school publishes monthly tuition amounts only. Where a per‑year or per‑term value is required, the following conversions were used for consistency in this overview:
- Annual amount = published monthly amount × 12.
- Per‑term amount (illustrative) = published monthly amount × 4 (illustrative three‑term academic year assumption).

Brief note on published information gaps

- The school publishes the complete monthly fee tables (primary and secondary), the Hort voucher requirement and a flat Hort charge if no voucher is supplied, and the non‑refundable assessment fee. The public pages do not publish a detailed billing schedule (number and timing of instalments), comprehensive refund/withdrawal rules for tuition, or a list of accepted payment card/providers. Bank transfer (IBAN/BIC) details are published and are the only explicit payment channel shown.
Academics

Berlin Bilingual School - Primary Campus teaches German Curriculum for students aged 6 to 12.

Curriculum
Primary School follows the Berlin State Curriculum (Berliner Rahmenlehrplan). The day features 90-minute teaching blocks and 45-minute lessons. All students study English, German, Mathematics, Social-Studies/Science, Music, Physical Education, and Art, with Grade 3 onward taught by both a teacher and an Erzieher:in. Grade 5 can add French or Spanish; both English and German are taught at native level. The programme aims to prepare students for bilingual qualifications in Secondary School, with more than half the staff native speakers and at least C1 proficiency in the other language. Primary class sizes are capped at 25.

Student Teacher Ratio
Primary classes have no more than 25 students; secondary class sizes are described as small with a close student-teacher ratio.

Higher Education Progression
Secondary students take the bilingual Abitur in Grade 12 or 13, the German university entrance qualification. The Abitur examinations are conducted in the language in which the subject is taught, enabling study at German and international universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Educators (Erzieher:in) support students' social and emotional development throughout the school day and work with teachers to address individual needs. The Hort (after-school care) includes in-class Hort as a platform for discussion, bonding and social education, with topics that address social and emotional well-being. The primary Hort curriculum covers Feelings, Empathy & Tolerance, Developing Self-Awareness, and related social skills to foster inclusive interaction. The Erzieher:in role provides continuity across the day, facilitates group bonding and supports students' social development in class and on the playground. The school emphasises participation, teamwork and cooperation between students, staff and parents, and upholds respect, responsibility and reliability as core values. A Chill out room is available to support student wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides bilingual English-German education for primary and secondary students. We enroll students who have been raised in English and German; language proficiency in both English and German is a prerequisite for admission. Students in Grades 2-13 must be bilingual and biliterate. Older students with one language more dominant should have at least a B1/B2 level in the non-mother tongue. The school assesses language skills before enrollment to ensure readiness; applicants from abroad must include the last two report cards. There is no language support programme for students who do not speak German or English; additional tutoring has to be organized by the parents.

Mental Wellbeing
The primary co-curricular programme places social and emotional development at the center of day-to-day life, with educators supporting students' social and emotional needs throughout the day. The Hort, including In-Class Hort, provides opportunities for class discussion, bonding and social education. Grades 1-6 Hort topics include Feelings, Empathy & Tolerance, Developing Self-Awareness, Transitions and related social skills. A Chill out room is available to support wellbeing. A Social Worker's Office is open daily in the secondary school to support student wellbeing.

Safeguarding
A Social Worker's Office is open daily to students, providing safeguarding and welfare support. The 3R's emphasize respectful, reliable and responsible interaction and promote participation, teamwork and cooperation between students, staff and parents. The school recognises and accepts people regardless of gender, independence, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Barrier-free entrance demonstrates a commitment to inclusive education and accessibility for all.
Parent Experience

History
Berlin Bilingual School began when a group of enterprising parents in Berlin established a kindergarten to expose children to both English and German. They formed an association and created Berlin Kids International. In 2007, founding parents joined Pfefferwerk Stadtkultur gGmbH to establish a primary school in a former East German building. Five years later, the school changed its name to Berlin Bilingual School in anticipation of opening a Secondary School in August 2012. Since August 2014, the primary school has been in Friedrichshain and the secondary in Pankow, and the school has grown from 16 students to more than 400 across grades 1–13.

Community
Berlin Bilingual School celebrates diversity, with more than 30 nationalities represented. Parents founded the school and continue to shape it through active involvement; an Association Board exists to develop school policy. Parents participate in a wide range of roles, including library shifts, bake sales, translations, communications, event planning, and decorating for themed events. The school maintains a year‑round program of community events and has demonstrated solidarity by mobilizing to support Ukrainian families in early 2022.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Berlin Bilingual School was founded by parents and continues to be shaped by parent involvement. There is an Association Board that parents can join to develop school policy. Parent participation supports library shifts, press releases, translations, bake sales, event planning and other activities to benefit the school. Engagement strengthens communications, programmes and fundraising and reflects the school's family‑oriented ethos. The community has mobilized in significant ways, including supporting Ukrainian families in early 2022.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Secondary School is situated in a tranquil and green location in Pankow and is easily reached by bus, tram and subway. Facilities within the school include a Chemistry Lab, Music Room, Art Room, Library, Garden (includes an upper deck, a basketball court and table tennis). Cafeteria, Locker Room and Social Worker's Office are on site. Outside facilities used by the school include Alte Feuerwache for theatre performances, Buschallee Sporthalle & Kissingen Stadion for physical education, and a Bouldering hall at Berta Block.

Sports Facilities
Facilities for sport within the school include a garden with a basketball court and table tennis. Outside facilities used by the school for physical education include Buschallee Sporthalle & Kissingen Stadion (sport halls for physical education). There is also a Bouldering hall at Berta Block.

Academic Facilities
Chemistry Lab is available on site. Library is available on site. Art Room is available on site. Music Room is available on site.

Extra Curricular Facilities
An integrated Workshops programme offers Sport Workshops (Bouldering, Iceskating, Chess, Basketball, Skateboarding, Rugby, Floor hockey, Yoga, Dancing), Academic Workshops (Chinese, Journalism, Coding, Book Club, Eco Club, World Politics), and Artistic Workshops (Photography, Band, Film Making, Painting, Medienkompetenz/Typewriting/WordPress). BBS Traditions & Events include Open House, Winter Concert, Book Week, STEAM Week, Charity Run, Music Week, Sports Day, and the Summer Fair. The Summer Fair is organised by parents and takes place in the garden of the primary school campus. Book Week is a week-long celebration of books and reading with a read-a-thon and a book sale. STEAM Week features guest speakers and related activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Workshops are an integral part of the educational concept. Students sign up for a 90-minute workshop of their choice; Grade 7 & 8 choose two workshops per week, while Grade 9 & 10 choose one. After the first semester, a different selection is offered so students can explore new subjects. Academic Workshops include Chinese, Journalism, Coding, Book Club, Eco Club and World Politics.

Arts & Creative
Artistic Workshops include Photography, Band, Film Making, Painting, and Medienkompetenz/Typewriting/WordPress. These sessions provide hands-on opportunities to explore creative media and digital literacy. They support developing creative skills beyond the standard curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Academic Workshops include Chinese, Journalism, Coding, Book Club, Eco Club and World Politics. Cultural experiences are supported through Book Week, STEAM Week and other traditions. Open House is held in February for families outside of school. Book Week is a week-long celebration of books and reading, with a read-a-thon, a book sale and a bake sale; proceeds from the read-a-thon go to the library.

Social & Hobbies
Workshops are an integral part of the school day, offering students the chance to try new activities. Grade 7 & 8 choose two workshops per week; Grade 9 & 10 choose one. After-school Workshops are offered after 4pm, with options such as hip-hop, hockey, karate, or a craft project. In-Class Hort (ICH) is a platform for discussing class issues and social education, with the Erzieher:in preparing activities for the class.

Community & Service
Since 2012, the school has held an annual Charity Run. Donations support charities chosen by the students. In 2023, 1,800 Euros were donated to Growing Tree Liberia.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport Workshops include Bouldering, Iceskating, Basketball, Yoga and Dancing. Outside facilities include a garden with a basketball court and table tennis. Hort rooms include Art and Music rooms, Library, Dance room, Band room, Pottery workshop, Wood workshop, Movement room and more.
Languages

Language Provision
English and German are the main languages of instruction, with all language classes taught by native speakers. In Primary, English and German are taught at native level, and Grade 5 students may add French or Spanish. In Secondary, all language classes are taught by native speakers; sciences are generally taught in English and humanities in German; a bilingual Abitur is offered after year 12 or 13. More than half of staff are native speakers in one language and have at least C1 proficiency in the other.

Bilingual Teaching
Berlin Bilingual School provides bilingual education for German- and English-native-speaking students from Grade 1 to Grade 13. English and German are taught at native level in both Primary and Secondary. In Primary, the objective is for students to become bilingual and bi-literate, reading and writing in both languages at native-level proficiency. Secondary students graduate with the bilingual Abitur, enabling study at German and international universities.

Immersion Programs
In both Primary and Secondary, students learn in an environment where English and German are spoken by everyone in and out of the classroom. The Primary program aims for students to become bilingual and bi-literate, reading and writing in both languages at native-level proficiency. Language assessment is conducted before entry to the school to ensure applicants have sufficient proficiency to thrive in the bilingual program. Secondary students begin with bilingual proficiency and complete the bilingual Abitur.
Admissions

Admissions
The school seeks a diverse international student population and expects parental involvement in their child's school experience. Native level German and English is a prerequisite for admission; students must be able to follow a school programme taught in both languages. For Primary School – Grade 1 (Year 2027-28), registration on the school website runs from August 9 to September 11, 2026; children born after September 30, 2021 are not considered; admission is not first-come, first-served; an Open House is held on September 5 from 10am to 2pm; an Introduction webinar for the Berlin Bilingual Primary School is offered; after an application is submitted, eligible applicants are invited to a language assessment (date at 26 September 2026); a non-refundable 100€ language assessment fee applies (fee exemption for yearly income below 30,000€). Parents of qualified applicants are contacted for a personal interview (October–January); decisions are emailed at the end of January 2027. For Grades 2–6, online registration expresses interest; applicants submit an application with copies of the two most recent report cards; eligible students are invited to a trial day/assessment with a non-refundable 100€ fee (fee exemption applies); parents of qualified applicants are contacted for a personal interview; parents are notified of acceptance or a place on a waiting list; there are a limited number of places. Individual school tours can be arranged on指定 dates in 2026 (13./27.02, 06./20.03, 10./24.04, 08./22.05, 05./19.06); contact the admissions team for an appointment. For Secondary School – Grade 7, step 1 Registration to express interest; step 2 Application with required documents; step 3 Language assessment/interview; step 4 Decision (notified by March 31). For Grades 8–13, step 1 Registration; step 2 Application with report cards and documentation proving the student's second foreign language; step 3 Language assessment/Trial Day/Interview (two trial days) with a non-refundable 100€ fee; step 4 Decision (notified within two weeks).

Scholarships
A limited number of subsidised places are available annually upon application.

Waitlist
Parents are notified of acceptance or if they will be put on a waiting list. Can I put myself on a waiting list for Grade 1 or Grade 7 more than a year in advance? No. For administrative reasons this is not an option.
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