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Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Süd

Germany, Berlin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 24
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Süd is a private German-English bilingual kindergarten and school serving ages 1 to 18 in Berlin's Steglitz-Zehlendorf district, near Monroe Park. The school follows the German curriculum and offers a continuous bilingual pathway from Kita through Abitur, with native-speaking teachers delivering German-English immersion. In Primary School, instruction is bilingual and a STEM-focused program is taught in English from lower secondary onwards; two educational professionals per class support learning. The Secondary School maintains a 50/50 language balance, uses an immersion method, and introduces Spanish from Year 7 and French as an elective from Year 9; all students receive Phorms laptops from Year 7. The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning and media education, culminating in Abitur with the option to take the Cambridge Advanced English Certificate (CAE). Phorms Berlin Süd is part of the Phorms Education network; since 2025 it has been designated a Digital School and holds the House Where Children Research award. The campus features a main building, a green schoolyard with two sports fields, science labs, specialist rooms and a Maker Space, and fosters an international, cosmopolitan atmosphere reflecting Local Schools – Global Education.

Harry-S.-Truman-Allee 3, 14167 Berlin, Germany

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Süd has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in German, English.

Location
Phorms Campus Berlin Süd is located in the green south-west of Berlin, in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. The campus sits near Monroe Park, a green oasis with parks and playgrounds. The area has a history from Telefunken factories to Hollywood productions.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School

Type
Private German-English bilingual kindergarten and school

Additional learning support
Remedial lessons; Digital revolving door (Digitale Drehtür) model

School day structure
Full-day programme with comprehensive all-day care; varied afternoon programme; vacation program
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / Admissions Fee

- An administration (admissions) fee is charged when the enrolment contract is submitted. The standard administration fee equals 2.5 times the applicable monthly tuition fee. For families qualifying for reduced tuition (gross annual income under €50,000), the administration fee is reduced to a single monthly tuition fee.

Tuition — how it is set and how it is billed

- Tuition is income-related rather than set by individual year group; the school uses gross household income bands to determine the monthly tuition rate for Primary School (Grundschule) and Secondary School (Gymnasium). Tuition is calculated as an annual amount and split into twelve equal monthly instalments. The first monthly instalment is due on 1 August each year.

Tuition — representative monthly bands (2025/26 academic year)

- Primary School (monthly): for families with gross annual income under €50,000 the reduced-band range is €121 to €532 monthly; the published standard monthly rates for higher income bands are: €581 (50,000+), €618 (80,000+), €850 (130,000+). Annual amount = monthly × 12.

- Secondary School (monthly): for families with gross annual income under €50,000 the reduced-band range is €121 to €715 monthly; the published standard monthly rates for higher income bands are: €796 (50,000+), €844 (80,000+), €1,064 (130,000+). Annual amount = monthly × 12.

Tuition — detailed reduced-fee scale for incomes under €50,000 (monthly, 2025/26)

- Up to €30,000: Primary €121 / Secondary €121.
- Up to €32,000: Primary €162 / Secondary €162.
- Up to €34,000: Primary €201 / Secondary €201.
- Up to €36,000: Primary €240 / Secondary €240.
- Up to €38,000: Primary €279 / Secondary €279.
- Up to €40,000: Primary €318 / Secondary €318.
- Up to €42,000: Primary €360 / Secondary €397.
- Up to €44,000: Primary €404 / Secondary €478.
- Up to €46,000: Primary €447 / Secondary €557.
- Up to €48,000: Primary €489 / Secondary €637.
- Up to €50,000: Primary €532 / Secondary €715.

All figures above are monthly amounts; the annual tuition is the monthly amount multiplied by 12. Where the family qualifies for the reduced tuition band, the admissions fee is reduced to one month's tuition instead of 2.5 months.

Per-term / per-year presentation

- The school charges an annual tuition amount split into twelve monthly instalments; there is no separate published per-term (semester) invoicing structure. To present per-year figures, multiply the monthly tuition by 12. The admissions (administration) fee is charged once at contract submission (2.5× monthly fee normally; 1× monthly fee for reduced-fee families).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The tuition is an annual amount billed in twelve equal monthly instalments. The first instalment for the academic year is due by 1 August. The administration fee is due when the enrolment contract is submitted. Other specific payment deadlines or late-payment penalties are governed by the school's fee regulations and general terms and conditions.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Phorms Campus Berlin Süd is a day kindergarten and day school with full-day care options; no boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and mandatory extras

- Catering / lunch: Primary School children are entitled to a free lunch; an additional school catering fee of €33 per month is levied for the extra food items provided by the school. Secondary pupils may register for a warm lunch via the external caterer and pay the caterer directly.

- Day-care / Hort contributions (Primary School): Parents must apply for the local Day Care Voucher (Hortbescheid); parents pay the parent contribution set by the voucher scheme. Typical parent-contribution amounts vary with income and requested hours (examples cited in regulation: from about €16 up to €194 in illustrative cases). The child care agreement for after-school care accompanies the Primary School contract.

- Kindergarten parental contribution: Kindergarten fees are income-based and combined with parental-contribution payments via a parents' support association; example contribution levels published for the kindergarten support association include, by household income band: up to €20,000 → €135; €50,000 → €212; €75,000 → €246; €100,000 → €275; €130,000 → €349 (monthly amounts shown as examples).

- School supplies, mandatory school clothing, class trips, exhibitions and voluntary after-school activities are charged separately and are not included in the monthly tuition. Primary school students are required to purchase specific tops and sportswear from the school clothing collection.

Sibling discounts and loyalty discounts

- Sibling discount: Full monthly tuition applies to the eldest child. The second eldest receives a 25% reduction, the third eldest a 50% reduction, and the fourth and subsequent children a 75% reduction on tuition.

- Loyalty bonus: After five years of continuous enrolment at the campus, a loyalty discount of 10% on tuition applies from the sixth year; after ten years the loyalty discount increases to 20%. For students who join the Secondary School in Grade 7, the 10% loyalty bonus applies after four completed years (i.e., from Grade 11).

Refund information

- The published school fee regulations do not specify a separate refund schedule for tuition in the fee document itself; contractual details including cancellation, refund or termination conditions are covered by the school's general terms and conditions (AGB) and the school contract.

Fee payment options

- The school's published fee regulations state the billing cadence (annual amount, split into 12 monthly instalments) but do not list specific accepted payment instruments (for example: bank transfer, SEPA direct debit, or credit card) within the fee regulation document. Accepted payment methods and invoicing details are managed administratively under the school's billing procedures and general contract terms. The published documents do not provide a definitive list of payment channels.

Summary of the most relevant numeric points for the 2025/26 academic year

- Tuition is income-related and published as monthly amounts; annual = monthly × 12.
- Representative standard monthly rates (examples): Primary €581 / €618 / €850 for the 50k+, 80k+, 130k+ bands respectively; Secondary €796 / €844 / €1,064 for the 50k+, 80k+, 130k+ bands respectively.
- Reduced-fee detailed monthly table for families under €50,000 is published with stepped amounts from €121 up to the €532 (Primary) and €715 (Secondary) endpoints.
- Admissions fee: 2.5× monthly tuition (standard); reduced to 1× monthly tuition for families on the reduced-fee scale.
- Catering extra: €33 (Phorms charge for additional food beyond the reimbursed lunch).

If you need a concise plain-text extract of any single item above for your database (for example: a single-line tuition entry showing monthly and annual amounts for a specific income band), that can be prepared from the figures given.
Academics

Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Süd teaches German Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Phorms Berlin Süd provides bilingual education in German and English across its primary and secondary programs. Primary School uses a bilingual approach with native-speaking teachers; a STEM-focused curriculum includes Biology, Chemistry, and Physics taught in English from lower secondary onwards; two educational professionals per class; the campus operates with all-day learning and after-school care. Secondary School maintains a language balance with 50% of subjects taught in German and 50% in English, uses an immersion method, and introduces Spanish from Year 7 and French as an elective from Year 9; all students receive Phorms laptops from Year 7; the curriculum emphasizes project-based learning and media education, culminating in Abitur (general higher education entrance qualification) alongside the option to take the Cambridge Advanced English Certificate (CAE).

Student Teacher Ratio
Two educational professionals per class.

Exam Results
Abitur (general higher education entrance qualification) through bilingual Abitur; Cambridge Advanced English Certificate (CAE) offered in upper grades.

Gifted and Talented
Digitale Drehtür model for gifted students; competitions; homework clubs; and extensive career guidance supporting students' study and career planning.
Wellbeing
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Kindergarten admissions: Online registration is non-binding; after reviewing your child's application, you will be contacted to discuss the next steps. A personal introduction follows, during which you can ask questions, see daily life at PhorMinis, and learn how the school supports your child with warmth and care. If a place is available, you will receive an email about the offer and a contract for digital signing; once signed, admission to PhorMinis is confirmed. If a place is available, admission may also occur in the current kindergarten year. Parental contributions via the Friends' Association determine monthly costs, with an income-based sliding scale; a Kita-Gutschein (daycare voucher) covers part of basic costs and must be arranged through Berlin's Bezirksamt at least two months before start; the district office will approve the voucher and specify care hours and validity. Sibling discounts apply (full price for the eldest child; 25% for the second, 50% for the third, 75% for the fourth and subsequent children). Tax deductibility may apply for childcare expenses. Additional details include meals and lunch costs that may be added to the monthly amount. Primary School admissions: Online registration is quick and easy; after review, the school will contact you to discuss the next steps and may request additional information or documents if needed. For Year 1, your child will participate in a trial day to experience activities and daily life; for Year 2 and higher, the process includes time to get to know you and your child, with a five-day placement in the future year group to help them settle in. If a place is offered, you will receive the contract by email for digital signing; once signed, your child officially joins the Phorms community. Lateral entrants are welcome; places may be offered throughout the year if available. Registration and costs: administration fee is 2.5 times the monthly school fee (reduced to one monthly fee for families with income below €50,000); monthly fees vary by income bracket; reduced tuition is available for low-income families; materials and other costs may apply; scholarships exist (up to €150 per month for eligible students enrolled for at least one year); catering costs and lunch options may apply; loyalty and sibling discounts are offered; tax-deductibility may apply for childcare expenses. Secondary School admissions: Online registration is non-binding; we will contact you promptly to discuss next steps. The admission process is individualized per grade: after reviewing the last three reports, you'll be invited to an introductory meeting with the school management and possibly an admissions test; your child may undertake up to three trial days. If admission criteria are met, you'll receive an email offer with a digital contract to sign. Places may be available for lateral entrants during the current year. Lateral entry details: German proficiency is required; the process may start with a review of school reports, followed by an entrance test and up to three trial days. If a place is offered, you will sign the contract digitally to begin the bilingual journey. Registration and costs: administration fee is 2.5 times the monthly fee (reduced to one monthly fee for income below €50,000); monthly fees depend on income; reduced tuition for low income; material and other costs may apply; scholarships are available (up to €150 per month for eligible students enrolled for at least one year); catering, loyalty bonuses, and a sibling discount apply; tax deductibility may be available for childcare expenses.

Scholarships
Yes. Scholarships recognise outstanding academic and social achievements and are available to Phorms Berlin students who have been enrolled for at least one year. Each scholarship is valid for one school year and can provide up to €150 per month. This opportunity is available at Phorms Berlin schools (including Phorms Campus Berlin Süd).
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