Internationale Lomonossow-Schule - Tiergarten Campus

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German, Russian

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 6 - 19 years

Pupil numbers 900

Type Co-educational

Opened 2006

Bus Service Yes

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages German, English, Russian

Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Internationale Lomonossow-Schule Tiergarten Berlin is a bilingual private school in central Berlin following the official Berlin state curriculum. Students receive instruction in both German and Russian, using the immersion method where subjects like mathematics and science are taught in both languages. The campus includes a primary school and a Gymnasium, leading students from first grade through to the Abitur examinations. The school is known for its "full-day" concept, operating from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, which integrates traditional classroom learning with afternoon activities such as chess, theater, and choir. Mathematics holds a central place in the program, supported by specialized clubs. A distinctive feature is the shuttle bus service that assists families with daily transportation to the Beusselstraße campus. Facilities include specialized rooms for music and art, and students participate in an annual tradition of "Lomonossow Days" to celebrate the school's namesake through scientific and creative projects.

Genthiner Str. 20, 10785 Berlin, Germany

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The Essentials

Location

Berlin, Germany. Hauptstandort Brebacher Weg 15, Haus 17, 12683 Berlin-Biesdorf. Tiergarten campus Genthiner Str. 20, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten. Marzahn campus Allee der Kosmonauten 123A, 12681 Berlin-Marzahn.

Stages

Primary, lower secondary and upper secondary.

Type

Private school run by MITRA Lomonossow-Schulen gGmbH.

Country affiliation

Germany

Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding on campus is available in boarding houses with single and twin rooms; full-board is provided.

Uniform Requirement

Uniform exists and a uniform catalog is available for ordering.

Food Options

Full-board meals are provided as part of the language school program.

Governance and Ownership

Founding organization is MITRA LOMONOSOW-SCHULEN gGmbH.

Fees

Application fees

- No publicly published, fixed application or non-refundable registration fee amount for the current academic year is available in the school's public enrolment information.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- There are no publicly available, itemised tuition-fee schedules (per year group, per term or per annum) posted in the school's public parent information pages. No specific numeric tuition rates for grades 1–13 were found on the publicly accessible pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A specific billing schedule (for example: termly, monthly, or annual instalments), due dates, penalties for late payment, and detailed payment-terms are not published in publicly accessible school materials. The school uses an enrolment contract process for accepted pupils; detailed payment terms are handled through enrolment paperwork and parent information channels.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding provision exists for the upper secondary / gymnasiale Oberstufe on the International Lomonosov Campus for pupils entering grades 10–13. No public schedule of boarding fees (room type rates, full-board costs, security deposit, or associated extras) is published on the public pages.

Other costs and fees (uniform, meals, transport, textbooks, extras)

- No fixed, publicly listed charges for uniform, school meals, transport/bus, textbooks, extracurricular activity fees, or instrument hire are published on the public pages. The school does operate language camps and a language course offering that does include published pricing for those programs (see next item).

- The specialised online German course (“German for Future”) includes published pricing information on its course page: advertised from EUR 72.00 per week and example full-course fees shown for 16-week levels (A1/A2/B1) on the course page. These course prices are for the language-course product rather than regular school tuition.

Refund information

- There is no publicly posted, itemised refund or cancellation policy for tuition, boarding or enrolment-related fees on the publicly accessible parent pages; refund or cancellation provisions appear to be managed through the enrolment/contract process.

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

- Specific, public details about accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, online payment portal) are not listed on the public pages. Enrolment forms and administrative contact channels are provided for submission and contract completion; payment method details are handled during contract/enrolment processing.

Brief summary of what was checked

- The school's public pages and the publicly accessible parent-information sections were reviewed; the site shows enrolment forms and confirms boarding and language-course offerings, but it does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule for application, tuition by year group, boarding rates, uniforms, refunds, billing schedule, or specific payment-method instructions for the current academic year. The language-course offering does include specific course pricing.

Academics

Curriculum

Bilingual teaching concept integrating bilingual children into the German school system; education from 1st to 13th grade; official license for the secondary level II (gymnasium) enabling the Abitur from the 2019/2020 school year.

Higher Education Progression

Abitur certificate entitles pupils to tuition-free university study in Germany and some EU countries, as well as enrollment to universities worldwide.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school is bilingual in German and Russian, and English is taught as a first foreign language. A bilingual environment is described as intellectually stimulating and good for harmonious, comprehensive growth and the mental well-being of children.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Admission tests assess psychological readiness and the ability to learn, and are used to identify possible learning problems, including logopedic concerns.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

German is taught as a native language; English is a first foreign language; Russian is a second foreign language; the school aims for pupils to speak three languages fluently (German, Russian and English).

Mental Wellbeing

Learning languages in a natural bilingual environment supports the mental well-being of children.

Safeguarding

School-life rules include turning to adults for support if bullied, maintaining appropriate conduct in school spaces, staying with a supervising adult during trips, and not leaving the school premises without permission.

Parent Experience

History

Tiergarten campus was approved in 2005 by the Berlin Senate for Education, Youth and Sport and began operating in August 2006. In December 2011 the school was state-recognized with an innovative pedagogical concept. In the 2018/2019 school year the Tiergarten campus moved to a new four‑story building at Genthiner Str. 20, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten, where students in grades 1–13 study, and from the 2019/2020 school year onward the upper secondary level (gymnasial) was approved to prepare students for the Abitur. The Marzahn campus was approved in August 2007 and began operation in August 2007; it was state-recognized in December 2012. In the 2017/2018 school year a building at Brebacher Weg 15, Haus 17, 12683 Berlin, became the main site for the Marzahn campus, with the Kosmonauten site housing grades 1–7; from 2019/2020 Abitur preparation began. The International Lomonosow-Schulen in Berlin have been open since 2006 to cultural and linguistic diversity, welcoming students from Berlin, across Germany and from around the world, including opportunities for exchange programs, school internships, a language school, and a boarding option for students who have completed the ninth grade, with Abitur obtainable after gymnasial studies.

Community

The International Lomonosov schools in Berlin opened in 2006 and actively participate in festivals, local sports and community activities, competitions and tests in Berlin and nationwide. The MITRA Lomonossow-Schulen gGmbH operates the schools. MITRAfan is a deutsch‑russischer newsletter that covers the life of MITRA, bilingual kindergartens and the International Lomonossow-Schulen. In August 2021, the International Lomonosov Campus opened on Marzahn-Biesdorf to expand the campus network. Open days are held annually (e.g., 13–15 October 2025) at the Marzahn, Tiergarten and Campus locations to inform families about the school concept, meet staff and tour facilities. The school also maintains an ongoing exchange with bilingual schools in Berlin and Germany and with partner institutions in Russia, and participates in festivals and community activities. For families, the school emphasizes a bilingual (German-Russian) environment and involvement in school life and events.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

The International Lomonosow-Schule operates two Berlin campuses: Tiergarten and Marzahn. The Tiergarten campus is located at Genthiner Str. 20, 10785 Berlin, in a four-storey building. Marzahn campus is at Brebacher Weg 15, Haus 17, 12683 Berlin, with a second building at Allee der Kosmonauten 123A for grades 1–7. The boarding school on campus provides upper secondary studies up to Abitur (grades 10–13). The language camp during school holidays and the on-site language school are available at the International Lomonosov Campus.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The school teaches German, Russian and English, emphasising multilingualism. It actively participates in festivals, local sports and community activities, competitions and tests in Berlin and nationwide. Getting acquainted with literature, attending concerts and program events, going to cinema and theater, museums and galleries, and taking part in cultural events in Berlin are an indispensable part of education. The Berlin Holidays language camp offers 1–3 week sessions during school breaks for ages 12–17 with intensive German courses (25 classes per week) and on-campus boarding. The Language School provides Intensive German courses for 14–17 year olds (40 weeks) with levels A1–C1, boarding on-site (single and twin rooms), full-board, and extra-curricular activities.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school is a bilingual (German-Russian) state-licensed full-day school with gymnasium level. Some main subjects, including maths, natural sciences, history and music, are taught in both German and Russian. Grades 7 to 10 attend additional classes in mathematics, German and English for an in-depth study of these subjects, and pupils prepare for exams and school competitions there.

Arts & Creative

Music is taught as a subject in both German and Russian.

Cultural & Language

German is taught as a native language; English as a first foreign language, and Russian as a second foreign language. The school is bilingual German-Russian, providing instruction in both languages.

Social & Hobbies

All about school events, projects, parents-teachers meetings and school holidays is in the school events calendar. More about school life, traditions and festive events is in the events section of this school.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Classes start at 8:00 a.m. and usually run till 4 p.m. Schoolchildren also take various extra-curricular activities during this time. The pupils have a fruit break in the morning, hot lunch and an afternoon snack.

Languages

Language Provision

Languages taught include German, Russian and English. The school aims for fluency in all three languages. German–Russian bilingual education forms the core of the program, with English also emphasized. The language school offers German language courses for teens (A1–C1) to prepare them for further study in Germany and at the International Lomonosov School in Berlin.

Bilingual Teaching

The school provides German–Russian bilingual education. The bilingual program uses German and Russian as languages of instruction. English is taught as an additional language to develop multilingual proficiency.

Immersion Programs

The language school offers intensive German courses for teenage students (A1–C1) to support their studies at the International Lomonosov School. These courses immerse students in German language and academic life. English language support and language-related classes are integrated into the main curriculum to build multilingual competence.

Reputation

Accreditations

Tiergarten campus approved by the Berlin Senate and officially recognised by the authorities in 2011.
Tiergarten: received the official license for the secondary level II (gymnasium level), enabling study through Abitur from the 2019/2020 school year.
Marzahn: licensed by the Berlin Senate; obtained the official license for the secondary level II (gymnasium level), enabling Abitur from the 2019/2020 school year.
Marzahn: five years after opening, officially approved by the authorities.

Admissions

1. Enrollment policies: We accept school-age children speaking German and Russian who passed the admission tests. The school provides gymnasium-level studies and maintains class sizes at secondary level I not higher than 20 pupils per class. 2. Application deadlines and admission tests: Our application deadline is the same as other primary schools in Berlin, in accordance with the law. Admission tests occur six months before the start of the school year; test results are sent to parents by post. After that, parents are invited to sign a school enrolment contract. 3. Admission tests details: Our teachers or educators together with psychologists test the first-graders-to-be for psychological readiness for school and ability to learn. The tests also check German and Russian language skills (comprehension and spoken speech). 4. Enrollment procedure for transfers: For enrollment from other schools, a half-year/full-year certificate or an oral testimonial from the previous school is submitted with the application form. Key factors for admission are high marks in maths, German and nature-study, and we also conduct an entrance interview. Schoolchildren from all parts of Berlin are accepted subject to availability. 5. Enrollment forms exist for School year 2026/2027 (grade 1; grade 2–6; grade 7–10; grade 11–13) and for School year 2027/2028 (grade 1; grade 2–6; grade 7–10; grade 11–13).

Waitlist

Enrollment is subject to availability.

School Events

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FAQs

Where is Internationale Lomonossow-Schule - Tiergarten Campus located and what age range does it serve?

The Tiergarten campus is at Genthiner Str. 20, 10785 Berlin, and the school operates additional campuses in Marzahn and Biesdorf. The school serves children aged 6 to 19, covering grades 1 through 13 and preparing students for the Abitur.

What kind of school and curriculum does the Tiergarten campus follow?

The school is a bilingual private, co-educational school that follows the official Berlin state curriculum with a German–Russian immersion approach. It offers primary, lower secondary and upper secondary (gymnasium) education, with an official license for the gymnasial level enabling Abitur since the 2019/2020 school year.

How do I apply and what does the admissions process involve?

Applications require completion of the school's enrolment forms and participation in admission tests conducted by teachers and psychologists to assess readiness and language skills. Test results are sent to parents by post, and successful applicants are invited to sign an enrolment contract.

Is there a waiting list if my child cannot be admitted straight away?

Enrollment is subject to availability, so places may be limited and a waitlist can apply when classes are full. The school accepts pupils from across Berlin subject to available space.

When are admission tests and how far in advance should we apply?

Admission tests are held approximately six months before the start of the school year and the application deadline aligns with other primary-school deadlines in Berlin as required by law. Parents receive test results by post and are then invited to complete enrolment paperwork.

What languages are used for teaching and which languages will my child learn?

Instruction is bilingual in German and Russian, with key subjects taught in both languages using immersion methods. English is taught as the first foreign language, so pupils work toward fluency in German, Russian and English.

Does the school offer intensive language support or courses for non-German speakers?

Yes — the school's Language School runs intensive German courses for teens at levels A1–C1, and the holiday language camp and language-course offerings are designed to support integration into academic life. These courses include options with on-site boarding and extracurricular activities to reinforce language learning.

How much do the school's language-course programmes cost?

The specialised online German course “German for Future” is advertised from EUR 72.00 per week, with example full-course fees shown for 16-week levels (A1/A2/B1) on the course information materials; these prices refer to the language-course product rather than regular school tuition.

What kind of academic focus and additional subject provision does the school have?

Mathematics receives special emphasis and the school runs additional classes and clubs in mathematics, as well as extra lessons in German and English from grades 7–10 for in-depth study. Main subjects such as maths, natural sciences, history and music are taught in both German and Russian to reinforce bilingual competence.

Does the school prepare students for university and which qualification do they receive?

The upper secondary gymnasium leads to the German Abitur, which the school has been licensed to offer since the 2019/2020 school year. The Abitur entitles graduates to apply for tuition-free university study in Germany and some EU countries, and to enroll at universities worldwide.

What are typical class sizes at the school?

At secondary level I the school maintains class sizes not higher than 20 pupils per class. Class sizes for other levels are managed according to enrolment and the school's organisational policies.

What boarding options are available for families relocating from abroad?

Boarding is available for upper-secondary students entering grades 10–13, provided in boarding houses with single and twin rooms and full-board included. No public schedule of boarding fees is published; specific boarding arrangements and fees are handled through the enrolment process.

Does the school provide meals and what is the daily timetable like?

The school follows a full-day concept operating early morning to evening and provides a fruit break in the morning, a hot lunch and an afternoon snack for pupils. The full-day programme integrates classroom lessons with afternoon activities, with reported school hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

What facilities does the Tiergarten campus have for arts and music?

The Tiergarten campus includes specialised rooms for music and art and teaches music as a subject in both German and Russian. Students also regularly attend concerts, theatre and cultural events in Berlin as part of the curriculum.

Is there a school shuttle or transport service for students?

The school operates a shuttle-bus service that assists families with daily transportation to the Beusselstraße campus. Specific published transport tariffs or schedules are not provided publicly and are arranged through school administrative channels.

What extracurricular activities and clubs are offered after school?

The full-day programme includes a range of afternoon activities such as chess, theater and choir, plus specialised clubs in mathematics and other subjects. The school also organises participation in festivals, competitions and cultural events across Berlin and nationwide.

How does the school support pupils with learning difficulties or speech concerns?

Admission testing includes psychological assessment and checks for learning problems, including logopedic (speech) concerns, to identify needs early. The school uses these assessments to plan appropriate educational measures and support through its enrolment and pastoral processes.

What safeguarding and pastoral-care measures are in place for student wellbeing?

School-life rules encourage pupils to turn to adults for support if bullied, to maintain appropriate conduct on premises and to stay with supervising adults on trips. The bilingual learning environment is described as supporting harmonious growth and students have access to structured school rules and supervisory staff for day-to-day wellbeing.

What is the school's history and community involvement in Berlin?

The Tiergarten campus opened in August 2006 and was state-recognized in December 2011; it moved to its current Genthiner Str. building in 2018/2019 and began offering gymnasial Abitur from 2019/2020. The International Lomonossow schools actively participate in local festivals, exchanges with partner institutions in Russia and other bilingual schools, and maintain community communications such as the MITRAfan newsletter.

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