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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School
Introduction
Berlin Bilingual School provides a structured, two-country education for students aged 6 to 18. The school combines the Berlin State Curriculum with elements of a British framework and Cambridge IGCSE, supporting language development. The Primary School follows the Berliner Rahmenlehrplan, with 90-minute teaching blocks and 45-minute lessons. From Grade 3 onward, classes include an Erzieher:in in core subjects, and Grade 5 offers French or Spanish; English and German are taught at native level. The programme prepares students for bilingual qualifications in Secondary School, with more than half the staff native speakers and at least C1 proficiency in the other language. Primary classes are capped at 25 pupils. The campus for the Primary is in Friedrichshain, the Secondary in Pankow, connected by accessible transport links. Facilities include chemistry, music and art rooms, a library, a garden, and social work spaces; theatre, sport halls, and venues are used for performances and PE.
Berlin Bilingual School - Primary Campus has instruction in English, German.
Location
Berlin Bilingual Primary School is located at Weinstr. 1, 10249 Berlin; Berlin Bilingual Secondary School is located at Granitzstr. 38(A), 13189 Berlin. The school operates across two campuses in Berlin, Germany.
Stages
Primary School: Years 1-6; Secondary School (gymnasium): Years 7-13.
No language support programme; additional tutoring has to be covered and organised by the parents and is not followed up by BBS.
Country affiliation
Germany
School day structure
Primary School hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm; Morning supervision 7:30 am - 8:30 am. Secondary School hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Afternoon program 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- A non‑refundable language assessment / trial‑day fee of EUR 100 is charged during the admissions process.
Tuition — charging model and general note
- Tuition is charged on an income‑based monthly scale rather than by specific grade level; the school publishes monthly amounts for first, second and third (and subsequent) children based on household gross annual income. The school does not publish separate tuition rates by individual year group.
Primary School tuition (monthly, by annual gross income; amounts shown are per child)
- Primary students require a Hort voucher for attendance from 13:00 to 18:00; the daycare (Hort) cost is determined by the Jugendamt and calculated on household income. - If no Hort voucher is provided, a flat Hort charge of EUR 415 per month is applied.
Secondary School tuition (monthly, by annual gross income; amounts shown are per child)
- School trips, teaching materials, parental work contributions, and other incidental costs are charged separately in addition to the monthly tuition.
Boarding fees
- No boarding provision is published for this school; the school operates as a day school with primary Hort (after‑school care) provision.
Refunds and refundability
- The admissions language assessment / trial‑day fee of EUR 100 is explicitly non‑refundable. - No public, detailed refund policy for tuition payments (for example refunds on withdrawal or early termination and related notice periods) is published on the school's publicly available fee pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition amounts are published as monthly figures; a specific invoicing schedule (number of instalments per year, invoice dates, due dates, penalties for late payment) is not published on the public fee pages. - The school provides bank details (IBAN and BIC) for its account, indicating bank transfer is accepted. Bank: Sozialbank AG; BIC: BFSWDE33XXX; IBAN: DE82 3702 0500 0001 5557 00. - No publicly posted information about credit‑card payment acceptance or other online payment methods was found on the school's fee pages.
Fee payment options (as published)
- Bank transfer to the school's IBAN/BIC is published as a payment channel. No published information was found about payment by credit card, online payment platforms or automatic direct‑debit mandates.
Conversions to per‑term and per‑year figures (calculation method stated)
- The school publishes monthly tuition amounts only. Where a per‑year or per‑term value is required, the following conversions were used for consistency in this overview: - Annual amount = published monthly amount × 12. - Per‑term amount (illustrative) = published monthly amount × 4 (illustrative three‑term academic year assumption).
Brief note on published information gaps
- The school publishes the complete monthly fee tables (primary and secondary), the Hort voucher requirement and a flat Hort charge if no voucher is supplied, and the non‑refundable assessment fee. The public pages do not publish a detailed billing schedule (number and timing of instalments), comprehensive refund/withdrawal rules for tuition, or a list of accepted payment card/providers. Bank transfer (IBAN/BIC) details are published and are the only explicit payment channel shown.
Academics
Berlin Bilingual School - Primary Campus teaches German Curriculum for students aged 6 to 12.
Curriculum
Primary School follows the Berlin State Curriculum (Berliner Rahmenlehrplan). The day features 90-minute teaching blocks and 45-minute lessons. All students study English, German, Mathematics, Social-Studies/Science, Music, Physical Education, and Art, with Grade 3 onward taught by both a teacher and an Erzieher:in. Grade 5 can add French or Spanish; both English and German are taught at native level. The programme aims to prepare students for bilingual qualifications in Secondary School, with more than half the staff native speakers and at least C1 proficiency in the other language. Primary class sizes are capped at 25.
Student Teacher Ratio
Primary classes have no more than 25 students; secondary class sizes are described as small with a close student-teacher ratio.
Higher Education Progression
Secondary students take the bilingual Abitur in Grade 12 or 13, the German university entrance qualification. The Abitur examinations are conducted in the language in which the subject is taught, enabling study at German and international universities.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
The school seeks a diverse international student population and expects parental involvement in their child's school experience. Native level German and English is a prerequisite for admission; students must be able to follow a school programme taught in both languages. For Primary School – Grade 1 (Year 2027-28), registration on the school website runs from August 9 to September 11, 2026; children born after September 30, 2021 are not considered; admission is not first-come, first-served; an Open House is held on September 5 from 10am to 2pm; an Introduction webinar for the Berlin Bilingual Primary School is offered; after an application is submitted, eligible applicants are invited to a language assessment (date at 26 September 2026); a non-refundable 100€ language assessment fee applies (fee exemption for yearly income below 30,000€). Parents of qualified applicants are contacted for a personal interview (October–January); decisions are emailed at the end of January 2027. For Grades 2–6, online registration expresses interest; applicants submit an application with copies of the two most recent report cards; eligible students are invited to a trial day/assessment with a non-refundable 100€ fee (fee exemption applies); parents of qualified applicants are contacted for a personal interview; parents are notified of acceptance or a place on a waiting list; there are a limited number of places. Individual school tours can be arranged on指定 dates in 2026 (13./27.02, 06./20.03, 10./24.04, 08./22.05, 05./19.06); contact the admissions team for an appointment. For Secondary School – Grade 7, step 1 Registration to express interest; step 2 Application with required documents; step 3 Language assessment/interview; step 4 Decision (notified by March 31). For Grades 8–13, step 1 Registration; step 2 Application with report cards and documentation proving the student's second foreign language; step 3 Language assessment/Trial Day/Interview (two trial days) with a non-refundable 100€ fee; step 4 Decision (notified within two weeks).
Scholarships
A limited number of subsidised places are available annually upon application.
Waitlist
Parents are notified of acceptance or if they will be put on a waiting list. Can I put myself on a waiting list for Grade 1 or Grade 7 more than a year in advance? No. For administrative reasons this is not an option.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does BBS follow?
BBS follows the Berlin State Curriculum (Berliner Rahmenlehrplan) with Cambridge IGCSE elements. Secondary leads to the bilingual Abitur.
What age range does BBS serve?
BBS serves students aged 6 to 18, from Primary Year 1 through Secondary Year 13.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees are income-based monthly amounts, with a EUR 100 language assessment fee. Tuition ranges from approximately EUR 3,000 to EUR 5,130 annually.
How does bilingual teaching work?
English and German are taught at native level. Primary aims for bilingualism and bi-literacy. Both languages are spoken in and out of class. Both must be at native level for admission.
How many students attend?
BBS has approximately 450 students from around 30 nationalities.
Does the school have after-school care?
Yes. Hort (after-school care) runs from 16:00 to 18:00, including In-Class Hort for discussion, bonding, and social education.
What workshops are available?
Academic workshops include science and psychology. Artistic workshops include photography, band, and filmmaking. Sport workshops include bouldering, ice skating, basketball, and yoga.
Is there a Social Worker?
Yes. A Social Worker's office is open daily to students for safeguarding and welfare support.
Are scholarships available?
A limited number of subsidised places are available annually upon application.
When was BBS founded?
BBS was founded in 2007 by a group of enterprising parents who established a bilingual kindergarten.
