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Ernst-Reuter-Schule (German Embassy School Ankara)

Turkey, Ankara

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees TRY 10,500 - 14,500
Ages 5 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages German, English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Ernst-Reuter-Schule Ankara, the German Embassy School in Ankara, is a private school operating under German law. It serves students aged 5 to 18, from kindergarten through school years 1–12, at Tunus Caddesi 56 in Kavaklıdere. The school offers the German International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the upper secondary level and requires German language proficiency (C1) and English (B2) for IB participation. Admission to the IB stream is conditional on guardians meeting the qualification for transition to upper secondary education by the end of Grade 10; provisional admission to IB1 may be possible, with final authorization after the first semester and class conference. For pupils transferring from non-German schools, an equivalent qualification may be required. The IB coordination team, including Sudabe Ahmad as IB Coordinator and Dr. Daniel Georg Bauer, supports planning and inquiries. The campus is small, with kindergarten capacity of 45 and admission capacity for Grades 1–12 dependent on classroom space; language proficiency is a key admission factor.

Tunus Caddesi 56, TR 06680 Kavaklıdere-Ankara, Türkiye

The Essentials

Ernst-Reuter-Schule (German Embassy School Ankara) has instruction in German, English.

Location
Tunus Caddesi 56, 06680 Kavaklıdere, Ankara, Türkiye (Ankara city center)

Stages
Preschool through Grade 12, including Primary School and the German IB Diploma Programme (GIB)

Type
Private school of the German Embassy Ankara (Privatschule der Deutschen Botschaft Ankara) under German law

Additional learning support
German language acquisition support may be provided within the home environment

Country affiliation
Germany (German Embassy Ankara)
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private school of the German Embassy in Ankara.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ernst-Reuter-Schule (German Embassy School Ankara) ranges from TRY 10,500 to TRY 14,500 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fee

- School admission (one‑time): EUR 4,500 (net).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

- Kindergarten / Crèche (including meals): EUR 13,100 per year (net). Per term (billed twice): EUR 6,550 (net). Admission for kindergarten: EUR 4,500 (net).

- Primary & Lower Secondary (Grades 1–10): EUR 10,500 per year (net). Per term (billed twice): EUR 5,250 (net).

- Upper Secondary / IB (Grades 11–12): EUR 14,500 per year (net). Per term (billed twice): EUR 7,250 (net).

Other recurring or optional school fees

- Hort (after‑school care), excluding meals: EUR 2,900 per year (net). Per term: EUR 1,450 (net).

- One after‑school activity (per half‑year): EUR 200 (net).

- Annual family membership (Schulverein): EUR 185 per family (net).

- VAT / tax treatment: All amounts are published as net amounts in euros; statutory VAT is added to invoices (published regulation identified a 10% VAT rate). Gross totals depend on the VAT rate applied on the invoice.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular tuition and kindergarten fees are billed twice per academic year and are due on 15 September and 15 January. Per‑term amounts above correspond to those two instalments.

- The regulation provides a EUR 50 reduction if the annual school or kindergarten fee is paid in a single annual instalment.

- On joining, any started month is charged in full. On withdrawal, fees remain due to the end of the relevant half‑year and are not refunded; interruptions in attendance do not remove the payment obligation. The admission fee is due within the short acceptance period and the place is not secured until payment arrives; the admission fee is not refunded if the family declines after an offer.

- Late payment penalties: a reminder fee of EUR 300 is levied after two weeks of non‑payment and EUR 500 after a further two weeks (both amounts are subject to VAT); continued non‑payment can lead to exclusion.

Sibling discounts and reductions

- Sibling discounts for self‑paying families: 10% reduction from the second child and 25% reduction from the third child (for Grades 1–10). An additional 10% long‑service discount is available after five fully paid school years for that child (kindergarten years do not count toward the five‑year requirement). Evidence of self‑paying status or employer contributions is required for reductions; partial employer payments can be handled proportionately.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school. No boarding fees are charged.

Other costs (uniforms, transport, meals, exams, materials)

- The published fee schedule itemises admission, annual tuition (by year group), kindergarten/crèche (including meals), hort, activity fees and the annual family membership. No mandatory uniform fee is listed in the published fee schedule. Additional services (for example specific extracurricular activity charges, transport or examination fees) are handled separately and may incur extra charges under separate agreements.

Refund information and withdrawal policy

- A started month at entry is charged in full. On withdrawal, fees remain payable to the end of the relevant half‑year and are not refunded. The admission fee is non‑refundable once paid to reserve a place. Interruptions in attendance do not exempt the payer from the fee obligation.

Fee payment options

- All fees and charges are payable in euros (EUR). The published fee regulation specifies payment in euros but does not itemise the accepted payment channels (bank transfer, credit card, standing order, etc.) in the public fee summary. Payment channel details and invoice instructions are handled by the school administration at contract stage.
Academics

Ernst-Reuter-Schule (German Embassy School Ankara) teaches IB (DP) for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) as the German IB (GIB) in the upper secondary level. German IB admission is requested by guardians and contingent on the guardians having obtained the qualification for transition to the upper secondary level by the end of Grade 10; direct admission to IB2 is not permitted; provisional admission may be granted if the requirement is not met after consultation. For ERS-Ankara students, progression to the upper level is authorized for those who have passed the Grade 10 final examination (C) with authorization to move to the upper level, and for students from non-German schools an equivalent qualification is required. An indicator of successful IB participation is end-of-10th-grade IB grades; generally, IB students are expected to have good knowledge of German and English and to perform satisfactorily in IB subjects; conditional admission is possible, and the class conference decides after the first semester. Enrollment in the IB Diploma Programme is accompanied by a contract; if the conditions are not met, it cannot be guaranteed that the student will obtain an IB Diploma; subject choices must match ERS, and downgrading to IB1 may occur for non-matching cases; the admission process for younger students emphasizes German language proficiency and may include language support.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Affective skills include managing emotional states, self-motivation, resilience, and mindfulness.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Additional support for German language acquisition may be provided within the home environment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ERS-Ankara is a Private School of the German Embassy in Ankara. The main address is Tunus Caddesi 56, Kavaklıdere, Ankara, Türkiye. It is one of the smallest German foreign schools. The kindergarten capacity is 45 children (including 12 in the crèche). Admission capacity for school years 1–12 depends on available classroom sizes. German language proficiency is given special consideration during admission.

Academic Facilities
The school offers the German International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (GIB). Enrollment in the IB is contingent upon guardians having the qualification for transition to the upper secondary level by the end of Grade 10, with possible conditional admission to IB1. A high level of language proficiency is expected for IB participation (German at least C1 and English at least B2). For students transferring from non-German schools, an equivalent qualifying certificate may be required.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has IB coordination to support the International Baccalaureate pathway. The IB coordination team includes Sudabe Ahmad as IB Coordinator and Dr. Daniel Georg Bauer. For IB-related inquiries, contact ib-coord@ers-ankara.com and dbauer@ers-ankara.com. The IB coordination structure supports planning and guidance for students pursuing IB-oriented pathways.

Social & Hobbies
The school has a School Association Board (Vorstand des Schulvereins) with a chairman, a deputy chairman for HR, a secretary, a treasurer, and posts for building and security, public relations, and digitalization and sustainability. Current board members include Dirk Stockhausen (Chair), Bilge Altınbilek (Deputy Chair, HR), Joshua Wibberley (Secretary), Salih Ağca (Treasurer), Neşe Gündoğan (Building and Security), Yeşim Riemenschneider (Public Relations), and Bianca Rousselot (Digitalization and Sustainability). For governance inquiries, use vorstand@ers-ankara.com. The Parents' Council (Elternbeirat) is led by Dr. Özlem Sert (Chair) with Umay Altınok Aktan as Deputy Chair; the Elternbeirat can be reached at elternbeirat@ers-ankara.com.

Community & Service
The school fosters community through its School Association and Parents' Council, which coordinate school life and parent involvement. The Board and the Parents' Council provide channels for parent and community engagement via vorstand@ers-ankara.com and elternbeirat@ers-ankara.com. The school also supports student well-being through a School Social Worker who offers individual counseling and guidance. The Marburger Konzentrationstraining (MKT) is offered in the kindergarten, primary, and lower secondary levels to support focus and inclusion.

Leadership & Professional
The school maintains formal leadership structures through the School Association Board, including a Chair, Deputy Chair (HR), Secretary, Treasurer, and roles covering construction and security, public relations, and digitalization and sustainability. The current board members are Dirk Stockhausen (Chair), Bilge Altınbilek (Deputy Chair, HR), Joshua Wibberley (Secretary), Salih Ağca (Treasurer), Neşe Gündoğan (Construction and Security), Yeşim Riemenschneider (Public Relations), and Bianca Rousselot (Digitalization and Sustainability). Contact for board matters is vorstand@ers-ankara.com.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Newcomer brochure lists local leisure activities available to families in Ankara, including AGK-Ankara Golf Club (9-hole course with children's group lessons, beginner-friendly), Ankara Atli Spor Kulübü (Pony Club with riding lessons for children and adults; some instructors speak English; contact 0541 215 67 58), Ankara Şehir Kulübü – ASA-Ability Sports Academy (sports for children 4–14; 20 sports available over a 12–14 month period), and Belpa Buz Pateni (ice rink offering hockey and figure skating, synchronized skating, and short track).
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers the German IB Diploma Programme (GIB). Students are admitted to the German IB (GIB) program with guardians who have the qualification for transition to the upper secondary level by the end of Grade 10, or an equivalent; direct admission to IB1 may be provisionally admitted, but direct admission to IB2 is not permitted. Generally, IB Diploma Programme students are expected to have good knowledge of German and English, as well as satisfactory performance in IB subjects. Additional German language acquisition support may be provided within the home environment.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Absorption capacity and general policy: The school's capacity is determined by classroom and care-room sizes, setting the maximum number of students. Kindergarten capacity is 45 children (including the crèche), and crèche capacity is 12. Admission capacity for years 1–12 depends on available classroom space and may vary each year. When registrations exceed capacity, the headmaster decides based on the overall framework, with emphasis on German language proficiency; students lacking adequate German language skills may be admitted only to kindergarten or possibly primary, with primary admission typically on a probationary basis. 2. Preschool admissions: Children must be five by June 30 prior to the kindergarten year. Guardians may submit informal written applications by June 30; the kindergarten management reviews, and the headmaster makes the final decision after consultation. Admission for children turning five after September 30 is not possible. 3. First Grade admissions: All children entering the first grade must have turned six by June 30. Guardians may submit informal written applications by June 30; the Primary School Coordinator assesses the child's development, and the headmaster decides after consultation. Admission for six-year-olds turning six after September 30 is not possible. Children who have not attended ERS Kindergarten or whose native language is not German undergo a language-proficiency and school-suitability analysis before admission to the first grade; depending on results, admission may be on probation. 4. IB admissions: Students are admitted to the German IB program upon guardians' request, contingent on guardians having the required transition qualification by the end of Grade 10; provisional admission may be granted after justified consultation if this is not met. Direct admission to IB2 is not permitted, and IB1 may be repeated once if needed. For ERS-Ankara students and students transferring from other schools, eligibility depends on the 10th-grade qualification or an equivalent certificate. Applicants should have good knowledge of German and English and meet the IB's subject requirements; those not meeting all criteria may be admitted on probation and decisions on continuation are made after the first semester. 5. Start-of-year admission procedure: Applications for the upcoming school year are evaluated based on all applications received by March 30, and complete registration documents must be submitted by March 30. The headmaster informs guardians in writing no later than May 1. If complete registration is not finalized by March 30, admission is considered based on capacity after the regular admission process. In such cases, capacity limits govern the final decision. 6. Admissions during the year: For student admission during the current school year or after the official admission process has ended, the headmaster will promptly make decisions based on available capacities upon receipt of complete registration documents. Guardians will be notified in writing of the decision. If no capacity is available, the school may place the student on a waiting list to fill vacancies as they arise. The waiting-list allocation is not based solely on registration time; German language proficiency is an essential criterion. 7. Registration fee: Upon official notification of acceptance, guardians receive a payment request for the registration fee. The fee must be paid within 14 days and the registration becomes binding upon payment. Failure to pay on time will result in forfeiture of the school place, which may be given to another student if necessary. The registration fee is non-refundable, even if the school place is not accepted.

Waitlist
When registrations exceed capacity, waiting lists are maintained and a place becomes available as soon as possible. Allocation of places is not based solely on the order of registration; an essential selection criterion is proficiency in the German language. Free places are allocated when capacity allows, and decisions are made to fill vacancies promptly.
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