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Josef-Schwarz Schule - Erlenbach

Germany, Erlenbach

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Josef-Schwarz-Schule
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, Latin
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Josef-Schwarz-Schule is a German-English bilingual school in Germany for ages 5 to 18. The curriculum combines a bespoke German programme with Cambridge Primary, with lessons delivered in German and English and a strong emphasis on STEM. From reception through Abitur, the school uses a bilingual all-day programme where German and English appear in class, supported by project-based learning, critical thinking and creative problem solving, and a reflective use of digital media. There are two campuses, Erlenbach and Heilbronn, offering facilities, small classes and individualized support. The Erlenbach site features purpose-built science laboratories, maker spaces and a large sports hall, while Heilbronn provides a state-of-the-art building with advanced digital and collaborative learning spaces and a dedicated IT team. Extracurriculars include robotics in the LEGO Education Lab and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award; the school also participates in IN FORM and the Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage network worldwide.

josef-schwarz-schule.phorms.de
This campus is part of Josef-Schwarz-Schule

Georg-Ohm-Straße 15, 74235 Erlenbach, Germany

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The Essentials

Josef-Schwarz Schule - Erlenbach has typical class sizes of 22, instruction in German, English.

Location
Two campuses: Erlenbach (Georg-Ohm-Straße 15, 74235 Erlenbach) and Heilbronn (Erich-Mendelsohn-Straße 1, 74076 Heilbronn). The Heilbronn campus is centrally located in the Neckarbogen district and has welcomed students from reception through to Abitur since 2024. The Erlenbach site hosts the primary and secondary programs in Baden‑Württemberg.

Stages
Reception; Primary School; Secondary School; College (Abitur).

Type
Private German-English bilingual school.

Additional learning support
Customised Learning offers a flexible pathway between learning levels with targeted support and binding elective and profile subjects.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
The school day starts around 8:15am. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, lessons end at 3:30pm; on Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:15pm. From year 9 onward, some lessons may continue until 5:00pm. After-school care and extracurricular clubs are available.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / administration fee

- A one-time administration fee of EUR 200 is charged on new admission to Josef‑Schwarz‑Schule.

Tuition fees — Reception (Early Years)

- Fixed monthly parental contribution: EUR 345 for the first child; sibling rate EUR 270 for additional children.
- School meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack): EUR 130 per month.
- Materials contribution at the start of each school year: EUR 90.
- Excursion fee at the start of the year: EUR 60.

Tuition fees — Primary school (monthly amounts by household income and child order)

- Household income up to EUR 50,000 per annum:
- 1st child: Tuition contribution EUR 65; Profile contribution EUR 40; Hort / holiday care EUR 85; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 320.
- 2nd child: Tuition contribution EUR 40; Profile contribution EUR 30; Hort / holiday care EUR 85; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 285.
- 3rd child (and following): Tuition contribution EUR 10; Profile contribution EUR 20; Hort / holiday care EUR 85; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 245.
- Household income up to EUR 135,000 per annum:
- 1st child: Tuition contribution EUR 100; Profile contribution EUR 200; Hort / holiday care EUR 85; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 515.
- 2nd child: Tuition contribution EUR 70; Profile contribution EUR 115; Hort / holiday care EUR 85; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 400.
- 3rd child: Tuition contribution EUR 40; Profile contribution EUR 35; Hort / holiday care EUR 85; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 290.
- Household income over EUR 135,000 (or no proof):
- 1st child: Tuition contribution EUR 110; Profile contribution EUR 530; Hort / holiday care EUR 85; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 855.
- 2nd child: Tuition contribution EUR 80; Profile contribution EUR 445; Hort / holiday care EUR 85; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 740.
- 3rd child: Tuition contribution EUR 50; Profile contribution EUR 345; Hort / holiday care EUR 85; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 610.
- Materials contribution at the start of the school year: EUR 90.
- Excursion fee at the start of the school year: EUR 60.
- One-time administration fee on admission: EUR 200.

Tuition fees — Secondary school (monthly amounts by household income and child order)

- Household income up to EUR 50,000 per annum:
- 1st child: Tuition contribution EUR 65; Profile contribution EUR 70; Hort / holiday care EUR 45; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 310.
- 2nd child: Tuition contribution EUR 40; Profile contribution EUR 65; Hort / holiday care EUR 45; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 280.
- 3rd child: Tuition contribution EUR 10; Profile contribution EUR 60; Hort / holiday care EUR 45; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 245.
- Household income up to EUR 135,000 per annum:
- 1st child: Tuition contribution EUR 100; Profile contribution EUR 230; Hort / holiday care EUR 45; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 505.
- 2nd child: Tuition contribution EUR 70; Profile contribution EUR 155; Hort / holiday care EUR 45; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 400.
- 3rd child: Tuition contribution EUR 40; Profile contribution EUR 75; Hort / holiday care EUR 45; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 290.
- Household income over EUR 135,000 (or no proof):
- 1st child: Tuition contribution EUR 110; Profile contribution EUR 565; Hort / holiday care EUR 45; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 850.
- 2nd child: Tuition contribution EUR 80; Profile contribution EUR 480; Hort / holiday care EUR 45; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 735.
- 3rd child: Tuition contribution EUR 50; Profile contribution EUR 385; Hort / holiday care EUR 45; Catering EUR 130; Monthly total EUR 610.
- Materials contribution at the start of the school year: EUR 150.
- Excursion fee at the start of the school year: EUR 60.
- Laptop 1:1 programme (from Year 8): annual flat fee EUR 250 (device, software, maintenance, insurance, printing allowance included).
- One-time administration fee on admission: EUR 200.

Tuition fees — College (upper secondary) (monthly amounts by household income and child order)

- Household income up to EUR 50,000 per annum:
- 1st child: Tuition contribution EUR 65; Profile contribution EUR 90; Monthly total EUR 155.
- 2nd child: Tuition contribution EUR 40; Profile contribution EUR 90; Monthly total EUR 130.
- 3rd child: Tuition contribution EUR 10; Profile contribution EUR 80; Monthly total EUR 90.
- Household income up to EUR 135,000 per annum:
- 1st child: Tuition contribution EUR 100; Profile contribution EUR 265; Monthly total EUR 365.
- 2nd child: Tuition contribution EUR 70; Profile contribution EUR 180; Monthly total EUR 250.
- 3rd child: Tuition contribution EUR 40; Profile contribution EUR 100; Monthly total EUR 140.
- Household income over EUR 135,000 (or no proof):
- 1st child: Tuition contribution EUR 110; Profile contribution EUR 600; Monthly total EUR 710.
- 2nd child: Tuition contribution EUR 80; Profile contribution EUR 515; Monthly total EUR 595.
- 3rd child: Tuition contribution EUR 50; Profile contribution EUR 410; Monthly total EUR 460.
- Materials contribution at the start of the school year: EUR 150.
- Excursion fee at the start of the school year: EUR 60.
- Laptop 1:1 programme (from Year 8): annual flat fee EUR 250.
- One-time administration fee on admission: EUR 200.

Other costs or optional charges

- Larger class trips (school camps, exchanges, ski trips, stays abroad) are charged separately in addition to the excursion fee.
- After‑school and holiday programme participation is optional; costs are included in the monthly packages where indicated but specific optional activities or materials may incur extra charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Parental contributions are expressed as monthly amounts. Materials, the excursion fee and the administration fee are charged at the start of the school year or upon admission as one‑off charges. The laptop contribution is charged as an annual flat fee where applicable. Specific invoice dates, due‑date terms and accepted payment methods are not detailed in the published fee schedules.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered by Josef‑Schwarz‑Schule; the school operates as a day school with an all‑day programme and after‑school care. There are no boarding fees.

Refund information

- No specific refund policy for tuition, administration, materials, excursion or laptop fees is stated in the published fee documents. Refund terms and conditions are not specified in the downloadable parental‑contribution schedules.

Fee payment options

- The published fee tables and registration pages list amounts and which charges are recurring or one‑off but do not list explicit payment channels (bank transfer, SEPA direct debit, credit card etc.) or the mechanics for payment.
Academics

Josef-Schwarz Schule - Erlenbach teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
Josef-Schwarz-Schule offers outstanding education in a modern German-English learning environment. The German curriculum is combined with international perspectives, with lessons in both German and English and a special focus on STEM. From reception through to the Abitur, a bilingual all-day programme uses German and English in class and daily life. The school emphasizes project-based learning, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and the safe, reflective use of digital media. Two campuses—Erlenbach and Heilbronn (the Heilbronn campus opened in 2024)—provide modern facilities, small classes and individualized support.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes and a dedicated teaching team provide individualized support for students.

Higher Education Progression
Phorms provides a seamless educational pathway from Kindergarten to Abitur. Heilbronn campus has welcomed students from reception through to Abitur since 2024.
Wellbeing
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online registration. Complete our online registration form conveniently and without obligation. You will receive a confirmation of receipt shortly afterwards. In the spring before the intended start date, we will contact you with further details about the admissions process.

2. Getting to know each other: trial day and parent meeting. Each child takes part in an age-appropriate admissions process where we get to know them and explore whether our concept is a good fit. When inviting children to a trial day at our reception, we take factors such as siblings, diversity and the date of registration into account. During the trial day, children complete small playful tasks, meet peers and experience our bilingual environment. Parents receive key information through an online presentation and take part in a virtual conversation with a member of our admissions team.

3. Our offer to you. After the trial days, we reflect together from a pedagogical perspective on whether our reception setting matches your child's needs. If we are able to offer you a place and you accept, you will receive the digital contract documents. Once these are signed, we look forward to welcoming you and your child at the start of the school year in Baden-Württemberg. If a place is available, we will be happy to welcome your child in the current Reception year. A one-time administration fee of €200 applies to new admissions and is not charged again when changing between school branches.
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