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Ecole de Gaulle-Adenauer

Germany, Bonn

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 169
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Typical class size 28
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

École de Gaulle-Adenauer is a bilingual Deutsch-Französische Grundschule in Bonn-Mehlem serving kindergarten through CM1. It provides bilingual instruction in German and French from Kindergarten onward, with English taught from CP's second semester. The school is Franco-German; the elementary section is homologated by France's Ministry of National Education and has Ersatzschule status in North Rhine-Westphalia, ensuring continuity of public education abroad and in Germany. Instruction uses a mixed French-German teaching team under the principle 'one teacher - one language', enabling students to master at least one additional language and continue study in either system. The school is connected to AEFE and offers bilingual education across its programs. Facilities include a kindergarten and elementary campus, a library with over 6,000 books in French, German, and English, and an optional after-school program (OGS) with meals and activities until 17:00. There is a lunch service with separate dining areas. Canteens support separate dining areas.

Meckenheimer Straße 45, 53179 Bonn‑Mehlem

The Essentials

Ecole de Gaulle-Adenauer has 169 pupils, typical class sizes of 28, instruction in French, German.

Location
Meckenheimer Straße 45, 53179 Bonn-Mehlem, Germany. The school is located in the Mehlem district south of Bonn city center. It is a Deutsch-Französische Grundschule mit Kindergarten. Access is via bus stops Mehlem Kapelle (line 614) and Mehlem Ort (lines 613/615).

Stages
From kindergarten (maternelle) to CM1 (the first four grades of primary education in the French system).

Type
French-German bilingual primary school with kindergarten

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school enrolls 169 students from 32 nationalities.

Country affiliation
France and Germany

School day structure
School hours are Monday to Friday 8:15–15:00; Wednesdays 8:15–11:35; doors open at 8:00.

Bus service
Bus stops Mehlem Kapelle (Line 614) and Mehlem Ort (Lines 613/615) serve the school area.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school offers a choice between a warm canteen and a cold canteen, and parents may switch between offerings at the start of each trimester. The cold canteen lets parents supply their child's midday meals, and children eat lunch using those cold foods. The warm canteen is provided by a regional catering company that sources most ingredients from local farmers and suppliers, with students involved in selecting the weekly menu (main course and dessert).

Governance and Ownership
The school is managed by the Association des parents d'élèves and is part of the AEFE network, and is recognised by German authorities as an Ersatzschule. It has been AEFE-conventionnée since 1990, and the elementary section is recognised as a German Ersatzschule since 2001/2002. The association's board is elected by parents for two-year terms, and a separate support association (F2) handles administration and funding.
Fees
Application fees

- No separate application or one‑off registration fee amount is published for new pupils. Families must submit a completed registration dossier to apply; French families may request state school‑bursary support through the consular commissions.

Tuition fees by year group (maternelle / élémentaire)

- The school does not publish fixed annual tuition or per‑term tuition tables by year group for the 2026/27 academic year. The École de Gaulle‑Adenauer is a bilingual kindergarten and elementary school run by a parents' association and conventionné with the AEFE; the school's cost structure is organised around the tuition-free school structure supplemented by optional paid services (OGS and holiday centre) rather than a published universal annual tuition schedule.

OGS (offered optional full‑day care) and related charges

- OGS hours and organisation:
- OGS I: Wednesday 11:35 – 17:00.
- OGS II: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 15:00 – 17:00.
- Registration for OGS requires a request to the school office and an OGS contract which is renewed tacitly each year. The OGS contract can be terminated at the end of a trimester under specific modalities.

- Holiday centre (centre aéré) contributions (charged per week, meals included):
- Maternelle participants: €150 per week (meals included).
- Élémentaire participants: €130 per week (meals included).

- The school indicates that OGS places are limited, that OGS pricing is optional and that payments are frozen in July and August.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The OGS contract is stated to be resignable by trimester; the holiday centre is charged per week. Specific per‑term or per‑year billing schedules for standard tuition are not published. No explicit invoice schedule, due dates, or late‑payment penalties for standard school charges are publicly listed.

Boarding fees

- There is no boarding provision for pupils; the school operates a kindergarten (maternelle) and elementary (élémentaire) day school only. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Annual parents' support association membership: €20 (annual cotisation to the school support association/Förderverein).

- Costs associated with OGS activities and the holiday centre (see amounts above) apply when families use those services. Some optional extra‑curricular activities, outings or materials used in OGS workshops may incur separate charges, but no consolidated list of such ancillary fees (for example, uniform charges, standard materials fees, photocopying or exam charges) is published.

Refund information

- No detailed, itemised public refund policy for tuition or ancillary fees is published. The OGS contract is terminable at the end of a trimester under stated modalities, but explicit rules on refunds, prorata refunds for mid‑year departures, or cancellation penalties are not published in the available public materials.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)

- Publicly available information does not list accepted payment methods (credit card, direct debit, bank transfer, etc.). For administrative or billing arrangements, families are expected to contact the school office by phone or email.

Summary of available fee items and what is not published

- Available, specific charges (2026/27 where published):
- Parents' support association membership: €20 per year.
- Holiday centre (centre aéré): €150/week (maternelle) and €130/week (élémentaire), meals included.
- OGS organisation, schedules, and contractual termination by trimester (procedural/payment timing information for OGS).

- Not published / not available in public materials for 2026/27: a comprehensive table of annual or per‑term tuition fees broken down by year group; explicit application/registration fee amounts; detailed refund rules for tuition or ancillary fees; and listed accepted payment methods.

If you require this information to be entered into an external database exactly as published, the verifiable fee figures currently available for entry are the annual association membership (€20) and the holiday‑centre weekly contributions (€150/€130) plus the procedural notes on OGS (hours and contract termination).
Academics

Ecole de Gaulle-Adenauer teaches French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Franco-German bilingual primary school with kindergarten; serves children from kindergarten through CM1; provides bilingual and bicultural instruction in German and French.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters solidarity, self-confidence, and curiosity through student projects. Students develop autonomy, critical thinking, and openness to the world. The environment is serene and safe for children to learn and grow. The after‑school program actively participates in school life, offering snacks (fresh fruit daily), sports and arts activities, and homework help to support social development. Ongoing communication with families supports each child's well‑being and progress.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
RIT Reflexintegration is integrated at the École de Gaulle-Adenauer as a certified RIT kindergarten and school. The school is part of the RIT network of certified kindergartens and schools, with RIT experts available to support and guide involvement near the school. The program supports reflex integration as part of the child's development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school operates in a bilingual French‑German environment, with French and German as the languages of instruction. The principle 'one teacher, one language' guides language teaching, with adults speaking either French or German to immerse children in both languages. Children learn both languages from age 3, fostering language development and cultural openness.

Mental Wellbeing
The spaces and routines are designed to be calm and safe, with activities conducted in a caring atmosphere. The OGS team works to create a positive ambiance and ensures that every child feels comfortable. The program includes snacks, sports and arts activities, and homework help to support emotional and social development. Weekly nature outings help children connect with the environment and biodiversity, contributing to well‑being. Regular meetings with families share progress and experiences, supporting ongoing emotional support for the child.
Parent Experience

History
École de Gaulle-Adenauer is a bilingual Deutsch-Französische Grundschule with a kindergarten in Bonn-Mehlem. It is a state-recognized Ersatzschule and belongs to the AEFE network of French schools worldwide. Instruction is bilingual in German and French from Petite Section, with English added in first grade. Education is recognized by both France and Germany, ensuring the child can continue schooling in France within the AEFE network or in Germany. The school is sponsored and operated by the Deutsch-Französischer Schulverein Bonn e.V., a nonprofit association of parents and other members.

Community
169 students from 32 nations study from the Petite Section through the fourth grade. The school offers bilingual German-French instruction from the early years, with English introduced in first grade. Students engage in projects that promote solidarity, self-confidence and curiosity, and develop independence, critical thinking, and openness to the world. The leadership works in cooperation with families and educational partners to support the success and development of every student.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school is sponsored by the Deutsch-Französischer Schulverein Bonn e.V., a nonprofit association. Parents of children in the kindergarten and/or Grundschule can become active members. Active members are eligible to vote; booster and honorary members may be individuals or organizations. The association is governed by a general meeting that elects a board of at least five and up to ten members to oversee and advise the school's administration. The board includes the director, a teacher representative, the works council representative, and the Schulpflegschaft (parent council) representative, among others. The association may undertake the sponsorship and operation of the kindergarten and the school and operates under non-profit rules with defined membership rights, contributions, and dissolution provisions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located at Meckenheimer Straße 45, 53179 Bonn-Mehlem. The school day runs Monday to Friday from 8:15 to 15:00, with Wednesday hours from 8:15 to 11:35 and afternoon activities continuing until 15:00. The campus includes a kindergarten and a bilingual Franco-German elementary program. The library houses over 6,000 books in French, German and English, and each child may borrow three books (one in each language); volunteers help run the library. The school offers an optional after‑school program (OGS) providing supervision, meals and activities in the afternoon (OGS I 11:35–15:00; OGS II 15:00–17:00). Lunch is offered in warm and cold canteens with separate dining areas for kindergarten and elementary, and weekly menus are coordinated with families.

Academic Facilities
The École de Gaulle-Adenauer includes a kindergarten and an elementary school. The elementary school is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and has Ersatzschule status in North Rhine-Westphalia, ensuring continuity of public education abroad and in Germany. A mixed French-German teaching team supports instruction in both programs, with the principle 'one teacher – one language' to foster solid mastery of at least one additional language and to enable students to continue in either system. English is taught from the second semester of CP with two 45‑minute periods per week. The school is connected to AEFE and supports bilingual education across its programs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Open Association for All-Day School (OGS) offers after‑school activities in sport and the arts, plus homework support. After classes end at 15:00, children join an OGS group and receive a short snack. Current activity offerings include dancing, theater, rhythm/drumming, art, seasonal crafts, playground games, and language activities to learn German or French through play; groups are organized by age, and additional staff support is provided as needed.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Homework help is offered from 15:30 to 16:00 as part of the OGS. The program supports academic work and learning habits. Sessions are organized by age group. The OGS team collaborates with the school leadership with regular meetings.

Arts & Creative
After-school activities include music, nature discovery, magic, and psychomotor activities. Additional options include dance, pottery, percussion, visual arts, and a range of experiments and crafts. Sessions are organized by age group and led by qualified instructors. Seasonal themes influence projects and activities.

Cultural & Language
German and French language workshops are offered as part of the after-school program. Language activities are integrated into the after-school schedule. Children have opportunities to practice language skills during activities.

Social & Hobbies
Outdoor courtyard games and ball games are part of the program. There is time for free play to encourage social interaction. Activities are adapted to the seasons and festive occasions.

Leadership & Professional
Two parent representatives are elected as delegates to the daycare, acting as the interface between parents and OGS staff.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Daily snacks consist of fresh fruit and vegetables. The team fosters a positive, welcoming atmosphere and ensures children feel comfortable. Time for rest and social interaction is built into the schedule.
Languages

Language Provision
French and German are the core languages of instruction in the bilingual program; English is introduced from CP. The school is a French elementary school (homologated by the French Ministry of National Education) and has the status of a German elementary school (Ersatzschule) under NRW. A mixed French-German teaching staff delivers instruction for both programs, with French teachers under the French inspection and German teachers under NRW Schulamt. Remedial language periods are provided to support language development in both languages.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual French-German elementary education with a mixed French and German teaching staff. Teaching follows the content of both the French national education system and NRW's German system. The 'one teacher – one language' principle governs instruction to ensure solid mastery of at least a second language and to enable students to continue their studies in either system. English is taught from the second semester of CP, with two 45-minute periods per week.

Immersion Programs
An intensive German introduction is provided from September for French-speaking families whose children do not speak German joining the elementary. It consists of 30 minutes of German lessons five days a week for 12 weeks, taught by a German teacher at the school.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Fill out the enrollment dossier as early as possible because wait lists are long. The enrollment dossier can be downloaded online. 2. The admissions commission meets in February for the September intake, so dossiers should be submitted before this date to be considered. 3. Scholarships are available as tuition assistance. French families can apply for scholarships through the French government. Two scholarship commissions per year meet at the Frankfurt Consulate, in October and March. The March commission handles dossiers for families joining for the September start; the October commission handles late registrations. Forms can be obtained starting in January at the school's secretariat. 4. An online registration form is available to initiate the enrollment process.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available; French families may apply for scholarships through the French government. Two scholarship commissions per year meet at the Frankfurt Consulate, in October and March. The March commission handles dossiers for families joining for the September start; the October commission handles late registrations. Forms can be obtained from January at the school secretariat.

Waitlist
Waitlists are long; the waiting lists are substantial, so families are advised to submit an enrollment file as early as possible.
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