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Metropolitan School Frankfurt

Germany, Frankfurt

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees €13,440 - 21,460
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 750
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages German, French, Spanish
Typical class size 21
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Metropolitan School Frankfurt is an international school for ages 3 to 18 in Germany. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years and Primary School with the Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 6–10) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Grades 11–12, alongside an American Curriculum option. The Diploma Programme is built on six subject groups with a DP Core (Creativity, Activity, Service; Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay). The DP is recognised for university entrance and provides transparency for German university admission requirements. In 2023 graduates averaged 37 points (out of 45), with a high of 41. Campus spans over 8,000 m2 of teaching space, including two libraries, science labs, arts spaces, and music rooms; it hosts the largest sports hall in Frankfurt, plus a rooftop sport field and a 700-seat theatre planned in 2024/25. Founded in 2007, MSF emphasizes a family-style community and wellbeing.

Eschborner Landstraße 134 - 142, 60489 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The Essentials

Metropolitan School Frankfurt has 750 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English, German.

Location
Metropolitan School Frankfurt is located at Eschborner Landstrasse 134 - 142, 60489 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It sits in the city of Frankfurt and is easily accessible by car and public transport. The public bus stops in front of the school, and it is well connected via local train and bus services. The school maintains relationships with transportation companies that operate private transfers of students to and from school.

Stages
Early Years (Kindergarten), Primary School, Secondary School

Type
International school

Additional learning support
Learning support with an expert team; in-class differentiation helps to challenge and support student learning.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
Opening hours: Early Morning Care 8:00–8:30; Early Years and Primary School 8:30–15:30; Secondary School 8:25–15:30; After School Care 15:30–17:30.

Bus service
Public bus stops in front of the school; onsite parking for parents; well connected via local train and bus services; transportation providers arrange private transfers to and from school.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
MSF runs a spacious cafeteria serving four daily menus: fish or meat, vegetarian, vegan and allergen-free, each with a main, a salad and a dessert, and water as the drink. The kitchen uses fresh, regional and organic ingredients in line with DGE guidelines, and was renovated in 2021 to enable on-site cooking. The Lunch Menu is published weekly on Fridays for the following week; lunch runs 10:00–14:15, and a café is open for parents from 08:15 and again at 14:30.

Governance and Ownership
MSF is governed by the MSF Advisory Board, which supports the Director and the School Leadership Team in strategy, quality assurance and school development. The Advisory Board includes experienced school directors, a lawyer and tax consultant, and elected and nominated parent representatives.
Fees

Annual tuition at Metropolitan School Frankfurt ranges from EUR 13,440 to EUR 21,460 for 2026/27.

Application and one-time fees
- Registration Fee (one-time): EUR 1,000. This fee is due within three weeks after signing the school contract and covers admitting, assessing and registering the child.
- MSF Joining Fee (one-time): EUR 6,200 per student. For enrollments contractually limited to less than six months, half of this fee is payable. For Early Years children in KG1 and KG2, parents may elect to pay the Joining Fee in two equal instalments (50% on signing and 50% one year later). Students granted reduced tuition are exempt from the Joining Fee while they meet the reduced-tuition conditions.

Tuition fees by division (monthly and annual amounts)
- Early Years (ages 3–6):
- Snack fee for Frankfurt citizens (tuition otherwise covered by the city): EUR 56 per month / EUR 672 per year.
- Tuition for non-Frankfurt citizens (includes snack fee): EUR 1,220 per month / EUR 14,640 per year.
- Primary School (Grades 1–5): Regular school tuition EUR 1,255 per month / EUR 15,060 per year.
- Secondary School (Grades 6–10): Regular school tuition EUR 1,547 per month / EUR 18,564 per year.
- Secondary School — IB Diploma (Grades 11–12): Regular school tuition EUR 1,697 per month / EUR 20,364 per year.

Optional monthly fees (monthly and annual amounts)
- Lunch (optional hot lunch): EUR 136 per month / EUR 1,632 per year.
- After School Care (regular programme): EUR 176 per month / EUR 2,112 per year; ad-hoc care EUR 25 per day or EUR 100 per week.
- Extra English (EAL; four lessons per week for significant additional English support): EUR 145 per month / EUR 1,740 per year.
- After-school club fees: charged per semester or quarter depending on the club and provider.
All optional fees are charged monthly where indicated.

Reduced tuition and scholarships
- The school operates a fee-reduction programme with multiple income bands for Grades 1–10 and Grades 6–10 reduced-tuition levels; amounts vary by family income. Example reduced monthly rates (Primary G1–5): EUR 898, EUR 601, EUR 378, EUR 154 depending on income thresholds; (Secondary G6–10) examples include EUR 1,042, EUR 687, EUR 421, EUR 154 depending on income thresholds. Applicants must submit income and asset documentation for assessment; reduced-tuition places are allocated and reviewed annually. Families who receive reduced tuition are generally exempt from the Joining Fee while qualifying. Scholarships for Grade 1–10 and for IB Diploma years are available by confidential application and are decided by the school's scholarship committee.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and the monthly optional charges are billed in 12 equal monthly instalments and are due on the first day of each month. Lunch and after-school care costs are divided by 12 and charged monthly, including during school holiday months.
- Regular monthly tuition and optional monthly fees are payable by direct debit from the parents' or guardians' German bank account. Invoices are used for certain external charges (for example external examination fees).
- Handling and rejection: a handling fee of EUR 10 is charged for each rejected direct debit in addition to the bank's rejection fee. If direct debits are rejected three times within a school year, the school may require semester-by-semester prepayments with immediate effect.
- The school publishes an annual tuition and fees schedule in advance of the following academic year. The academic year runs from 1 August to 31 July.

Payment methods and bank details (fee payments and one-time fees)
- Ongoing monthly tuition and optional fees: payable by direct debit from a German bank account.
- Registration and Joining Fees: payable by bank transfer to the school's account (bank name, IBAN and SWIFT/BIC are provided in the admissions paperwork and in the school's admissions instructions). Example bank details used for fee transfers are associated with Taunus Sparkasse (IBAN: DE74512500000000326666; SWIFT-BIC: HELADEF1TSK) for the payment of Registration and Joining Fees. External examination fees and other invoices are normally paid by bank transfer on invoice. No regular acceptance of credit-card payments for monthly tuition is stated.

Late enrolment, notice and refund / termination arrangements
- Late enrolment schedule (percentage of annual tuition payable when joining after the school year start):
- August: 100% payable
- September: 100% payable
- October: 95% payable
- November: 85% payable
- December: 75% payable
- January: 65% payable
- February: 55% payable
- March: 45% payable
- April: 35% payable
- May: 25% payable
- June: 15% payable.
- Early termination (amount of annual tuition payable depending on termination month; applies to contracts per the stated contract clauses):
- Termination effective end of August: 25% of annual tuition payable
- September: 40% payable
- October: 45% payable
- November: 50% payable
- December: 55% payable
- January: 65% payable
- February: 75% payable
- March: 85% payable
- April: 95% payable
- May and June: 100% payable.
- For students leaving at the end of the academic year, notice must be given by 31 March prior to the end of the academic year. If notice is given between 1 April and 31 July, the early-termination table applies plus 25% of the following school year's tuition in specified contract situations. If a new student signs a school contract but terminates it before starting, a payment of 25% of the following year's tuition is due. These notice and termination conditions determine any refundable or payable balance when a student departs.

Other costs and regular extras
- External examination fees (charged by external examining bodies and invoiced to families): approximate amounts for the year include IGCSE exam fees ~EUR 110 per subject (Coordinated Science billed ~EUR 220) and IB Diploma fees with a registration component and per-subject charges (for example approximate registration and per-subject amounts are set out for the IB Diploma). Families may be eligible for confidential school funding for examination or book costs in specific financial-need cases.
- Day-school trips and excursions are included in the tuition up to EUR 50 per student per year; any costs beyond that will be charged separately. Overnight school-trip costs vary by trip.
- Books: the school provides school books for Early Years, Primary and Secondary except for Grades 11 and 12, where families are given a book list and ordering options. If required, families in Grades 11 and 12 may apply for confidential school funding for books.
- After-school care late pickup fee: EUR 10 for every 5 minutes beyond official closing time and EUR 25 for every 10 minutes after 18:00; charged by direct debit at month end.
- Ad-hoc afterschool care (occasional use): EUR 25 per day or EUR 100 per week. Afterschool-club fees are payable per semester or quarter depending on the activity.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. Metropolitan School Frankfurt operates as a day school with stated opening and after-school-care hours; no boarding fees apply.

Refunds and adjustments
- Refunds and adjustments are governed by the termination and late-enrolment schedules above and by the contractual notice requirements; specific refundable amounts (if any) are determined by the termination month percentages and by the contract clauses that apply to each enrolment. Handling fees for rejected direct debits and any charged external fees are not refundable where stated by the school's payment terms. Families seeking fee reductions or assistance must follow the school's fee-reduction or scholarship application procedures.
Academics

Metropolitan School Frankfurt teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years and Primary School. In Secondary School the programme combines the Cambridge International Examinations IGCSE for Grades 6–10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Grades 11–12. The IGCSE offers English (First Language, Core and Extended), English as a Foreign Language, German (First and Foreign Language), French, Spanish, Coordinated Science (Core and Extended, Double Award), Mathematics (Core and Extended), History, Geography, Food and Nutrition, Business Studies, Computer Science, Art and Design, Music, and Drama. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year curriculum built on six subject groups with the DP Core (Creativity, Activity, Service; Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay). The DP is recognised for university entrance and offers equivalence to the German Abitur; the school provides transparency for German university entrance requirements. The 2023 graduates averaged 37 points with a high of 41 out of 45.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes in Primary are usually 15-20 students per class and never exceed 25.

Exam Results
The Diploma Programme results show a 2023 average of 37 points with a high score of 41 out of 45. The school reports a 100% IB pass rate. In the Secondary School, students study the IGCSE with subjects including English, German, French, Spanish, Science, Mathematics, History, Geography, and more; 70% of students achieved grades A or A* in IGCSE.

Higher Education Progression
MSF provides university and career counselling to help students find the best match for higher education worldwide. Counsellors offer ongoing support, meet with students as needed, and provide guidance based on training and experience; parents are involved in the process. The programme includes guidance on internal and external deadlines, and resources for studying in the UK, Germany and beyond. Contacts are Marcel König (German University Counsellor) and Karen Smith (University Counsellor for worldwide applications).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing of the students is the center of everything we do at MSF and is always a priority. The school provides a safe, student-centred environment that supports emotional and social development in partnership with families and the wider school community. Guiding statements emphasise Community, Courage and Curiosity and describe an inquiry-based approach that develops independent, globally minded learners. The programme provides multiple pathways to success across divisions and fosters collaboration, leadership and service within the wider community. MSF focuses on holistic development, blending academic learning with opportunities to build resilience and wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
MSF is a private, English-language school with an extensive German program. Students continue to learn German language and culture in all its facets and will, over the years, reach native-level proficiency in English. After graduation, with the IB Diploma, graduates have access to German universities as well as leading universities worldwide.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is the focus in MSF. The environment is friendly and inspiring, designed to support students' wellbeing. There are multiple school social workers and school psychologists available to assist students. Outdoor Learning is integrated as a curricular component. Lunch is freshly cooked in the school kitchen. Modern sports facilities include a triple gym, a weight room, and a rooftop sports field.
Parent Experience

History
Metropolitan School Frankfurt started in 2007. The founder's vision was an international school with happy, self-confident children who would feel valued and have a sense of belonging. Today, the Mission and Vision Statements reflect these goals across the school, from the Early Years to the IB Diploma Years. The school emphasizes a family-style community and the social-emotional wellbeing of every student, helping them thrive academically and personally.

Community
MSF has a diverse, international community of about 750 students from 55 countries. Student-led and school-wide events—such as Student Council elections, the Grade 4 Conservation Convention, and the Night of the Arts—highlight engagement and cultural involvement. Welcoming events for new families include info coffee mornings and Meet&Greet dinners run by the Welcoming Committee. Friends of MSF coordinates or supports events that bring together parents, students and staff, including Coffee Mornings, online Pub Quizzes, Gala Night, and International Day.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of Metropolitan School Frankfurt is a not-for-profit association whose members are parents, MSF Alumni and MSF Director, Mr Peter Ferres. Since its founding in 2009, Friends of MSF has strengthened ties within the MSF community and funded school projects. Friends of MSF works closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Head Parent Representatives, Student Councils and different committees; Welcome Committee, Gala Committee and International Day Committee operate under the umbrella of Friends of MSF. Friends of MSF hosts or provides support to events that bring parents, students and staff together in a fun and entertaining way, including Coffee Mornings, Pub Quizzes online, Gala Night and International Day, and Welcome Events to help new families integrate. Volunteer involvement is welcome; contact friendsofmsf@msf.education for volunteering opportunities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Over 8000 m² (86000 ft²) of teaching and learning space provide more space per student than any other school in the region. Large, bright classrooms are complemented by two libraries, a cafeteria, music rooms, an information technology suite, science laboratories, visual arts spaces, a food technology studio and multi-function rooms. The school features the largest sports hall in the city of Frankfurt, with outside areas including a spacious playground, a football pitch, and a rooftop sports field, plus a quiet zone and an area dedicated to Early Years learners. A building project in 2024/25 adds 3300 m² with 12 new classrooms and 9 learning spaces, a new Primary/EY library, large arts and music classrooms, a 700-seat theatre, and environmentally friendly features such as green façades, green roofs and solar panels.

Sports Facilities
Largest sports hall in the city of Frankfurt. Outdoor facilities include a football pitch and a rooftop sports field.

Academic Facilities
Two libraries, an information technology suite, science laboratories, visual arts spaces, a food technology studio and multi-function rooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered in the Secondary School; Bronze level will be offered to G9, with Silver and Gold planned for subsequent years. The Award comprises four parts: Service, Skills, Fitness and Expedition, and is supported by a timetabled class, after-school clubs and practice expeditions; completion aligns with IB CAS and enhances university applications.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MSF offers two kinds of clubs: in-school clubs are student-driven under a staff mentor, and after-school clubs are more formal and run by teachers. The club programme includes a range of academic and intellectual activities, including Debate Club, MUN, Competitive Maths, Chess, and a school newspaper. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered in the Secondary School.

Arts & Creative
Clubs for arts and performance include Ballet & Dance, Three Octaves Choir, Luminous Ensemble, Film Club, Observational Drawing, 3D Design & Printing, and Band. These activities provide opportunities to create, perform, and explore visual arts and music within the in-school and after-school programme.

Cultural & Language
Language clubs are offered at beginner to fluent levels, including Mandarin Beginners and German Beginners, plus French Beginner and Turkish courses. These clubs support language learning with culturally focused activities.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby clubs include Chess, D&D, Iris Book Bowl, Rainbow Alliance, Film Club and Newspaper, as well as Yoga. These clubs complement the school's formal programme and provide informal, interest‑driven groups.

Community & Service
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is introduced in the Secondary School, with four parts: Service, Skills, Fitness and Expedition. The Award fosters service to others, independence, leadership and social awareness, and is designed to support personal development.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is embedded in the Duke of Edinburgh programme and in student‑driven clubs that require planning, collaboration and initiative. There is timetabled support for the DofE programme and opportunities to lead within clubs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Team sports are offered through the MSF Foxes, competing in soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross-country, rugby and cheerleading across Autumn, Winter and Spring. The sports programme supports teamwork, fitness and school spirit.
Languages

Language Provision
Main languages are English and German. In the Primary School, instruction is predominantly English, with German taught daily; an EAL program supports students who are new to English. In Early Years and across the school, children are immersed in English and German, and the school encourages connections to students' mother tongues.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is an English-speaking private school with an extensive German program. English and German are the main school languages. A one-person–one-language approach is used to provide immersion in both languages, with each teacher speaking a single language to the children. The school also supports students' mother tongues.

Immersion Programs
Immersion into German and English; one language per teacher; supporting mother tongues.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP); Cambridge International Education (CIE) accreditation to offer the Cambridge IGCSE (Secondary 1 and 2) and is an authorised Cambridge Examination Centre; fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS); active member of the Association of German International Schools (AGIS).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply online through the MSF online application form at apply.m-school.de and upload all required documents and certificates. Kindergarten applications require the Early Years Confidential Statement Form to be filled out by the current nursery/kindergarten and by parents. For G1-11 applications, submit the last two school reports and transcripts translated into English, a letter of reference, and a completed Referral Form. Psychological/psycho-educational evaluations for applicants with specific learning needs, the Secondary Student Statement Form (Grades 6-11) completed in handwriting, and a handwritten essay of approximately 500 words for IB DP applicants to Grade 11 may also be requested.

Waitlist
Applications are accepted from September to June for the following school year. If a place is not available, students are placed on the waitlist.
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