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Quentin Blake Grundschule

Germany, Berlin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Languages, Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Quentin Blake Grundschule is a state primary school in Berlin offering two concepts: the Regular Primary Branch and the Bilingual European School Branch (SESB). The SESB provides integrated bilingual instruction in English and German from grade 1, with roughly half of the class speaking English and half German. From grades 5 and 6, Science, History and Geography are taught in English, while Mathematics remains in German; French is introduced in grades 5 and 6. The Regular Branch follows Berlin Senate guidelines, with a fixed timetable and a half-day model (8:00–14:25) and optional care before or after class. The school operates on a shared campus with the Biesalski Förderzentrum, and facilities include a four-hectare schoolyard, a sport hall (Aula), libraries, a grand-piano music room, a Mensa, and a teaching kitchen. The Erasmus+ program, the UNITED IN DIVERSITY theme, and after-school clubs foster intercultural learning. Open House Day and libraries are strengths.

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Hüttenweg 40, 14195 Berlin, Germany

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The Essentials

Quentin Blake Grundschule has instruction in German, English.

Location
The Quentin-Blake-Grundschule is located at Hüttenweg 40, 14195 Berlin, Germany. It is a state primary school and European School in Berlin. The Europaschulzweig provides instruction in German and English.

Stages
Grundschule (primary school)

Type
State primary school with bilingual European School strand (German-English)

Additional learning support
Sonderpädagogische Förderung occurs through a multiprofessional inclusion team comprising Fachlehrerinnen, Sozialpädagogin and Inklusionspädagoginnen. The school cooperates with SIBUZ for school psychology and inclusion support, and Lernzeit is provided twice per week.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
Regular classes occur during the school day. The Hort is coordinated by tjfbg gGmbH and offers three modules: Early 6:00–7:30, Middle 13:30–16:00, and Late 16:00–18:00. For the Regelzweig, Hort care is free from 7:30–16:00.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- There are no application fees for admission; Quentin Blake Grundschule is a state (public) primary school and attendance is free of tuition or application charges.

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

- There are no tuition fees for any year group. The school is a state-funded Grundschule and does not charge termly or annual tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- School attendance and core instruction are not billed. Any payable items (see Other costs below) are invoiced or collected by the external provider responsible for that service and must be paid according to that provider's billing schedule and terms. Examples: the school's daily lunch is managed and ordered through the external caterer (Luna) and must be booked in advance via the caterer's ordering system; changes to lunch participation must be cancelled with the caterer by the end of the relevant month.

- For use of the internal Hort (after‑school care) the family must obtain a Hortgutschein (voucher) from the Jugendamt; where a voucher covers a child the care is provided without parental charge for the specified times. If a parent is charged (no valid voucher or for services beyond voucher coverage), billing and payment terms are set by the Hort operator (tjfbg gGmbH).

Boarding fees

- There is no boarding provision and no boarding fees. Quentin Blake Grundschule is a day primary school.

Other costs and fees

- Lunch (midday meal): Families order and pay for school lunch through the external caterer (Luna). Lunch must be pre-ordered via the caterer's parent portal using the school's schulkürzel; the caterer issues the meal and billing according to its ordering and payment process. Temporary or permanent withdrawal from the lunch service requires cancellation with the caterer by the end of the month.

- Hort / After‑school care: The in‑school Hort is coordinated by tjfbg gGmbH and operates three modules (early, middle, late). For children with an approved Jugendamt Hortgutschein the listed core Hort provision for years 1–3 (regular branch) and for all SESB classes is provided without parental charge; families without a valid voucher or requiring extra, chargeable services will be billed by the Hort operator.

- Förderverein (Friends of QBGS) membership: Membership is voluntary. The regular membership contribution cited by the association is €25 per month (example/typical amount). Membership contributions are collected by the Förderverein to fund activities, materials and school projects; payment and collection arrangements are handled by the Förderverein.

- School merchandise / uniform: The Förderverein operates a schoolshop for branded school clothing and merchandise; prices for items are set in the shop and purchased directly through that shop.

- Optional activities, trips and materials: Field trips, project costs, special materials or external activity fees may be charged separately when applicable; these optional charges are billed individually (by the school, external providers or the Förderverein) as required. The Förderverein also supports and finances optional projects that may otherwise require parental contributions.

Refund information

- There is no school-wide tuition refund policy because the school does not charge tuition. Refunds or cancellations for paid services are handled according to the terms of the specific external provider: for lunch, cancellation must be made with the caterer by the end of the month; for Hort or other paid services, refunds and cancellation conditions are governed by the Hort operator or provider. For Förderverein contributions, membership administration and any refund questions are handled by the Förderverein.

Fee payment options

- Core school services require no payment. Paid services are transacted directly with the external provider responsible for that service: lunches are ordered and paid through the Luna parent ordering portal; Hort charges (if applicable) are coordinated through the Hort operator (tjfbg) and any parental contributions are collected as per that operator's procedure; Förderverein contributions are collected by the association through its membership process. Parents follow the payment methods and schedules specified by those providers.


If you need these fee elements presented in a different format for a database entry, the above sections list the factual fee items and who issues or collects each charge. The school itself does not charge tuition or application fees; paid items are limited to externally provided services (meals, certain optional activities, Hort where not covered by a Jugendamt voucher, and voluntary Förderverein contributions).
Academics

Quentin Blake Grundschule teaches Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 6 to 12.

Curriculum
QBGS operates two concepts: the Regular Primary Branch and the Bilingual European School Branch (SESB). In the Regular Branch, instruction follows the Berlin Senate guidelines with a fixed timetable and a half-day model; classes run from 8:00 to 14:25, with additional care before or after class. The Förderverein provides a weekly Frühenglisch course for first and second graders, and from grade 3 Frühenglisch continues; from grade 5 English becomes the first foreign language. The school is housed in a shared building with both branches, and teachers teach in both areas; students may participate in English-language after-school activities, and many school events are bilingual. In the SESB Branch, there is integrated bilingual instruction in English and German from the first grade, with roughly half the class speaking English and half German, taught by German and English teachers. From grades 5 and 6, subjects such as Science, History, and Geography are taught in English, while Mathematics is taught in German; French is learned in grades 5 and 6. The SESB follows a bound day from 8:00 to 16:00 (Wednesdays and Fridays until 14:30), with intercultural experiences and a full-day program offered.

Student Teacher Ratio
One class per year level in the Regular Branch.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. The school has two enrollment tracks: the bilingual European School track (SESB) and the regular monolingual track. You may enroll your child in both tracks by submitting separate Aufnahmeanträge for SESB and for the Regelzweig. The regular track does not include the bilingual instruction of the SESB classes. 2. For children starting in first grade, the enrollment process is more complex; enrollment for school entry is detailed in the guidance for new pupils. The enrollment period requires personal submission during the period, at the catchment school and the first-choice school, with the enrollment documents handed in in paper form. If your family has moved or will move, different deadlines apply. 3. When emailing, attach only a PDF file if possible, as we cannot open documents from Dropbox, Google Drive, or similar services. 4. The Aufnahmeantrag must be signed by both parents or legal guardians. If a signature cannot be provided (e.g., due to sole custody), relevant court documents not older than six months at the time of application must be submitted; in the case of a deceased parent, a copy of the death certificate must be provided. 5. Enrollment is possible all year round, but a school change around half-year or at the start of a new school year (approximately February or August/September) is recommended. The school will check whether a place is available for your child, and patience is requested until contact is made. 6. The school does not provide information about the status of your application; you should wait to be contacted. 7. When a place becomes available for your child, the secretary's office will contact you promptly to schedule a language test at the school; online language testing is not possible. 8. Your registration is valid only for the school year for which you registered (the current year and at most the following year) and must be actively renewed by you. 9. Registration is governed by a checklist of documents: a copy of the child's birth certificate; copies of the guardians' ID documents or passports; a copy of the last school report (if the child already attends school); a copy of proof of measles vaccination; proof of residency (Berlin residents provide a current registration for both parents and the child; non-Berlin residents provide a note about the planned move – a Berlin registration must be obtained as soon as possible, at least one day before school starts). If the school is not the catchment school, provide the form for change of school; for the first grade, a copy of the transfer forms may be required.

Waitlist
Registration is possible all year round; a school place is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. When a place becomes available, the secretary's office will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a language test at the school. An online language test is not possible. The school does not provide ongoing status updates about your application; please wait for contact.
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