Admission / Application fees
- One-time admission fee: EUR 1,500 per child, payable when the contract is finalised. The admission fee is non-refundable. For families with a gross annual income below EUR 40,000 the one-time admission fee is the same amount as the monthly tuition fee for that family.
Tuition fees (Grades grouped and shown per month, per academic year, and per academic term)
Note: BMS calculates tuition on an income-adjusted basis: monthly tuition is set by the family's gross annual income and by the child's grade band. Tuition is collected monthly by direct debit; yearly and per-term figures below are derived from the published monthly rates (monthly × 12 = annual; annual ÷ 3 = per academic term). The published grade bands are Grades 1–6, Grades 7–10 and Grades 11–12.
- Income From EUR 30,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 210 / month — EUR 2,520 / year — EUR 840 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 210 / month — EUR 2,520 / year — EUR 840 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 210 / month — EUR 2,520 / year — EUR 840 / term.
- Income From EUR 32,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 270 / month — EUR 3,240 / year — EUR 1,080 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 270 / month — EUR 3,240 / year — EUR 1,080 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 270 / month — EUR 3,240 / year — EUR 1,080 / term.
- Income From EUR 35,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 330 / month — EUR 3,960 / year — EUR 1,320 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 330 / month — EUR 3,960 / year — EUR 1,320 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 330 / month — EUR 3,960 / year — EUR 1,320 / term.
- Income From EUR 40,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 360 / month — EUR 4,320 / year — EUR 1,440 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 360 / month — EUR 4,320 / year — EUR 1,440 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 360 / month — EUR 4,320 / year — EUR 1,440 / term.
- Income From EUR 50,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 430 / month — EUR 5,160 / year — EUR 1,720 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 430 / month — EUR 5,160 / year — EUR 1,720 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 540 / month — EUR 6,480 / year — EUR 2,160 / term.
- Income From EUR 60,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 470 / month — EUR 5,640 / year — EUR 1,880 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 660 / month — EUR 7,920 / year — EUR 2,640 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 680 / month — EUR 8,160 / year — EUR 2,720 / term.
- Income From EUR 70,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 580 / month — EUR 6,960 / year — EUR 2,320 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 720 / month — EUR 8,640 / year — EUR 2,880 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 790 / month — EUR 9,480 / year — EUR 3,160 / term.
- Income From EUR 80,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 610 / month — EUR 7,320 / year — EUR 2,440 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 760 / month — EUR 9,120 / year — EUR 3,040 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 850 / month — EUR 10,200 / year — EUR 3,400 / term.
- Income From EUR 90,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 640 / month — EUR 7,680 / year — EUR 2,560 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 800 / month — EUR 9,600 / year — EUR 3,200 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 910 / month — EUR 10,920 / year — EUR 3,640 / term.
- Income From EUR 100,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 665 / month — EUR 7,980 / year — EUR 2,660 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 865 / month — EUR 10,380 / year — EUR 3,460 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 965 / month — EUR 11,580 / year — EUR 3,860 / term.
- Income From EUR 110,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 690 / month — EUR 8,280 / year — EUR 2,760 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 930 / month — EUR 11,160 / year — EUR 3,720 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 1,020 / month — EUR 12,240 / year — EUR 4,080 / term.
- Income From EUR 120,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 738 / month — EUR 8,856 / year — EUR 2,952 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 1,015 / month — EUR 12,180 / year — EUR 4,060 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 1,102 / month — EUR 13,224 / year — EUR 4,408 / term.
- Income From EUR 130,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 769 / month — EUR 9,228 / year — EUR 3,076 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 1,077 / month — EUR 12,924 / year — EUR 4,308 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 1,159 / month — EUR 13,908 / year — EUR 4,636 / term.
- Income From EUR 140,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 795 / month — EUR 9,540 / year — EUR 3,180 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 1,148 / month — EUR 13,776 / year — EUR 4,592 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 1,220 / month — EUR 14,640 / year — EUR 4,880 / term.
- Income From EUR 150,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 820 / month — EUR 9,840 / year — EUR 3,280 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 1,220 / month — EUR 14,640 / year — EUR 4,880 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 1,282 / month — EUR 15,384 / year — EUR 5,128 / term.
- Income From EUR 160,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 851 / month — EUR 10,212 / year — EUR 3,404 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 1,251 / month — EUR 15,012 / year — EUR 5,004 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 1,312 / month — EUR 15,744 / year — EUR 5,248 / term.
- Income From EUR 170,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 882 / month — EUR 10,584 / year — EUR 3,528 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 1,282 / month — EUR 15,384 / year — EUR 5,128 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 1,343 / month — EUR 16,116 / year — EUR 5,372 / term.
- Income From EUR 180,000
- Grades 1–6: EUR 913 / month — EUR 10,956 / year — EUR 3,652 / term.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 1,312 / month — EUR 15,744 / year — EUR 5,248 / term.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 1,374 / month — EUR 16,488 / year — EUR 5,496 / term.
(Income bands, monthly rates and the method for calculating an income-adjusted rate are published by the school; if no income documentation is supplied the maximum rate for the relevant band applies.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency and collection method: tuition and any agreed additional fees are collected monthly by SEPA direct debit. The SEPA mandate authorises monthly withdrawal; the school withdraws on the 3rd day of each month (if the 3rd is a weekend or public holiday the withdrawal occurs on the next working day). Account-holder charges arising from insufficient funds are payable by the account holder.
- Contract term and notice: the standard school contract is ongoing and is automatically extended for one year (August 1 to July 31) unless cancelled in writing with three months' notice; in cases of sudden moves the notice period can be reduced to one month (contract details and exceptions are set out in the school contract). A holding (retainer) option exists to keep a place while abroad; a holding fee applies.
Sibling discounts
- Second child: 15% reduction on tuition.
- Third child: 25% reduction on tuition.
- Fourth and subsequent children: 100% (no tuition charged).
Media fees, lunches and other recurring charges
- Analog media fee (textbooks and classroom materials):
- Grades 1–6: EUR 300 per year — due 1 October.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 400 per year — due 1 October.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 500 per year — due 1 October.
- Digital media fee (digital infrastructure, software subscriptions etc.):
- Grades 1–6: EUR 300 per year — due 1 February.
- Grades 7–10: EUR 400 per year — due 1 February.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 500 per year — due 1 February.
- Early Learning Center lunches: EUR 23 per month, collected monthly. Primary school lunches are provided free of charge. Secondary students ordering cafeteria meals are invoiced directly by the external caterer (Dussmann); the published cost for Secondary lunches is EUR 5.10 per day and is billed by the caterer. Class trips and external examination fees (IGCSE, IB) are invoiced separately and are not included in tuition.
Holding/temporary enrolment
- Holding fee: a holding option is offered (minimum two months, maximum one year) to reserve places; when the contract is placed on hold a monthly holding fee of 25% of the monthly tuition is charged. Temporary short-term enrolment is possible subject to space and is charged separately.
Low-income provisions and fee waivers
- Families with combined gross annual income below EUR 30,000 are eligible for a specific reduced fee scale for the oldest child and further reductions for additional children; in those cases admission fees are not charged. Teaching–materials costs may be reduced or waived for families receiving designated social benefits; individual financial aid and case-specific solutions are available.
Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. Berlin Metropolitan School operates as a day school (no boarding provision).
Other one-off or variable costs
- External exam fees: IGCSE and IB Diploma examination fees are charged by the exam authorities and passed on to parents as separate invoices.
- Class trips, camps and additional extracurricular activities: invoiced separately as all‑inclusive one‑time charges.
- Uniforms and school clothing: BMS clothing is sold via the school's authorised supplier; uniform purchases are additional and are handled through that external shop (vendor payment options vary by vendor).
Refunds and fee adjustments
- Admission fee: non-refundable.
- Tuition adjustments: if a family's declared income is subsequently found to be incorrect or incomplete, tuition may be recalculated retroactively and the difference charged.
- In the event of contract cancellation, standard contract notice periods and the contractual terms determine final invoicing and any refunds or outstanding charges.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Primary payment method for school fees: SEPA Direct Debit mandate (monthly collection). Fees are usually withdrawn on the 3rd of each month. The SEPA mandate includes the school's bank details and creditor identifier for direct debit.
- Bank transfer / account details: the school's bank and IBAN/BIC are used for administrative transfers and are provided in the school's payment/SEPA documentation. External providers (uniform supplier, caterer) accept their own payment methods (for example card or online payment) according to the vendor's terms.
Key practical points for parents
- Tuition is income-based and requires submission of income documentation to receive an income-adjusted rate; without documentation the maximum published rate applies.
- Fees are collected monthly by SEPA direct debit (withdrawal on the 3rd).
- Expect separate invoices for class trips, exam fees and some extracurricular charges; media fees and lunch charges follow the annual due dates listed above.
