Berlin Cosmopolitan School - City Campus vs Freie Schule Anne-Sophie Berlin

	B Berlin Cosmopolitan School - City Campus Berlin, Germany	F Freie Schule Anne-Sophie Berlin Berlin, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €1,200 - 14,400	Fees / year €10,500
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), German Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, German	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 2011
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rückerstraße 9, 10119 Berlin; Invalidenstraße 130, 10115 Berlin; Müggelheimer Damm 145, 12559 Berlin	Location Clayallee 328-334, 14169 Berlin, Zehlendorf. The Freie Schule Anne-Sophie Berlin is a German-English bilingual all-day school in Berlin. It is accessible by S-Bahn Zehlendorf (S1) and U-Bahn Oskar-Helene-Heim (U3) with bus connections 623, 115, 118, 285.
Stages	Stages Early Years; Primary School; Primary Years Programme; Secondary School; Secondary School Programme	Stages German-English bilingual all-day school with Eingangsklasse (entrance class), Grundschule (primary), and Gymnasium (secondary).
School type	School type Non-profit international school; IB World School	School type Private all-day school; bilingual German-English; private Ganztagesschule; continuous bilingual education from primary through Gymnasium to Abitur.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Academic & Social Emotional Support; English as an Additional Language; German Language Development	Additional learning support Coaching and individualized learning support; development of social competencies.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details S-Bahn Zehlendorf (S1); U-Bahn Oskar-Helene-Heim (U3); Bus 623, 115, 118, 285.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Registration fees - Application (Anmeldegebühr): EUR 50 (one-off; charged when an applicant is invited to an entrance test). Exempt for families with a demonstrated gross annual income under EUR 30,000. - Registration / Admission fee (Aufnahmegebühr): EUR 1,200 (one-off; payable at contract signing). Reduced or exempt for families with lower incomes as specified by the school's fee rules. - Advance payment (Vorauszahlung): EUR 1,350 (one-off; payable at contract signing and credited against the final invoice at contract end). Families with demonstrated lower incomes may be exempt on application. Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual amounts; income-based categories) - Tuition is charged as a monthly payment spread over 12 months. The table below shows the monthly charge followed by the equivalent annual charge (monthly × 12). Monthly amounts are shown per family gross-income bracket and by year group. - Year groups used by the school: - Klassen 1–6 (Primary) - Klassen 7–10 (Lower Secondary) - Abitur 11–12 (Upper Secondary, German Abitur track) - IB Diploma 11–12 (Upper Secondary, IB Diploma track) - Monthly / Annual (examples by income bracket): - Income from EUR 30,000: Klassen 1–6: EUR 231 / year EUR 2,772; Klassen 7–10: EUR 252 / year EUR 3,024; Abitur 11–12: EUR 265 / year EUR 3,180; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 293 / year EUR 3,516. - Income from EUR 32,500: Klassen 1–6: EUR 274 / year EUR 3,288; Klassen 7–10: EUR 289 / year EUR 3,468; Abitur 11–12: EUR 301 / year EUR 3,612; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 327 / year EUR 3,924. - Income from EUR 35,000: Klassen 1–6: EUR 357 / year EUR 4,284; Klassen 7–10: EUR 379 / year EUR 4,548; Abitur 11–12: EUR 398 / year EUR 4,776; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 414 / year EUR 4,968. - Income from EUR 37,500: Klassen 1–6: EUR 392 / year EUR 4,704; Klassen 7–10: EUR 422 / year EUR 5,064; Abitur 11–12: EUR 453 / year EUR 5,436; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 471 / year EUR 5,652. - Income from EUR 40,000: Klassen 1–6: EUR 433 / year EUR 5,196; Klassen 7–10: EUR 575 / year EUR 6,900; Abitur 11–12: EUR 569 / year EUR 6,828; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 593 / year EUR 7,116. - Income from EUR 60,000: Klassen 1–6: EUR 530 / year EUR 6,360; Klassen 7–10: EUR 689 / year EUR 8,268; Abitur 11–12: EUR 737 / year EUR 8,844; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 772 / year EUR 9,264. - Income from EUR 80,000: Klassen 1–6: EUR 600 / year EUR 7,200; Klassen 7–10: EUR 828 / year EUR 9,936; Abitur 11–12: EUR 892 / year EUR 10,704; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 932 / year EUR 11,184. - Income from EUR 100,000: Klassen 1–6: EUR 694 / year EUR 8,328; Klassen 7–10: EUR 950 / year EUR 11,400; Abitur 11–12: EUR 1,018 / year EUR 12,216; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 1,084 / year EUR 13,008. - Income from EUR 130,000: Klassen 1–6: EUR 769 / year EUR 9,228; Klassen 7–10: EUR 1,033 / year EUR 12,396; Abitur 11–12: EUR 1,093 / year EUR 13,116; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 1,171 / year EUR 14,052. - Income from EUR 160,000: Klassen 1–6: EUR 838 / year EUR 10,056; Klassen 7–10: EUR 1,095 / year EUR 13,140; Abitur 11–12: EUR 1,154 / year EUR 13,848; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 1,248 / year EUR 14,976. - Income from EUR 180,000: Klassen 1–6: EUR 900 / year EUR 10,800; Klassen 7–10: EUR 1,160 / year EUR 13,920; Abitur 11–12: EUR 1,220 / year EUR 14,640; IB Diploma 11–12: EUR 1,320 / year EUR 15,840. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is calculated on a monthly basis and payable as monthly instalments spread over 12 months. Parents who wish to access income-dependent fees must submit the required annual income tax documentation and a completed self-declaration by the stated deadline; otherwise the highest income category applies. - Specific due dates shown in the fee rules: application fee at invitation to test; admission fee and advance payment at contract signing; Lehr- und Arbeitsmittel (books/materials) charged annually on 1 August. The advance payment is credited against the final school invoice at the end of the contract. After‑school care / Ganztagsbetreuung (classes 1–6) - If the parent provides a voucher (Hortgutschein) the parental contribution is income-dependent. The documented ranges are: - Hortgutschein up to 18:00: monthly EUR 20–243 (income-dependent). - Hortgutschein up to 16:00: monthly EUR 15–182 (income-dependent). - If no Hortgutschein is provided, a flat additional fee of EUR 480 per month is charged for the afternoon programme. Classes 1–3 can take part in the 13:30–16:00 module without needs assessment. Meals (Verpflegung) - All students take part in the school lunch programme; the school charges a monthly contribution by age group. The charges are shown as monthly rates: - Klassen 1–5: EUR 18 per month (afternoon snack). For Grade 1 the listed rate for breakfast + afternoon snack is EUR 30. - Klasse 6: EUR 30 per month (breakfast and afternoon snack). - Klassen 7–12: EUR 99 per month (breakfast and lunch). - The document notes that pupils in Klassen 1–6 receive the midday meal without cost contribution in some cases and that the school provides allergy-sensitive options; the meal programme is operated by the school catering team. Learning materials, exam and other additional costs - Lehr- und Arbeitsmittel (books and core materials): annual flat rate — Klassen 1–6: EUR 250 (due 1 August); Klassen 7–12: EUR 350 (due 1 August). For Abitur and IB Higher Level practical art costs there is an additional one‑off charge of EUR 150 (due 1 August or as stated). Families with gross annual income up to EUR 30,000 are charged EUR 100 per child for these materials. - Other costs billed separately: materials for after‑school activities, external tests/examinations, remedial learning support, class trips, IB examination fees (IB exam fees are charged at the rates set by the IB organization) and similar additional services. Support is available for holders of relevant benefit passes (BuT) where applicable. Sibling discounts and low‑income concessions - Standard sibling discounts on tuition: - 2nd child: 15% reduction - 3rd child: 25% reduction - 4th child and more: 50% reduction - On application and where justified by family circumstances, higher sibling discounts may be granted (e.g., 25% for 2nd child, 50% for 3rd, 75% for 4th and more). - For families with a demonstrated gross annual income of up to EUR 30,000 the school sets a reduced flat tuition: EUR 100 for the oldest child, EUR 75 for the second child, EUR 50 for the third child and EUR 25 for each additional child. These families are fully exempt from the application fee, admission fee and advance payment; school clothing may be discounted or supplied free of charge on application. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed in the school's fee schedule. No boarding fees are charged because the school operates as a day school. Refunds and contract‑end treatment of payments - The advance payment (Vorauszahlung) is offset against the final invoice at contract termination. The fee rules provide for income-based exemptions and reductions but do not list general automatic refunds for term‑time withdrawals beyond the stated handling of the advance payment; additional refund or cancellation terms are handled per the school's contract and finance procedures. Fee payment options and contact for finance - The application process accepts credit card details for payment of the application fee. For contracts, invoices and other payments the school's finance office issues payment instructions; the finance contact is finance@cosmopolitanschool.de. Specific payment channels for tuition (bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, etc.) are confirmed in the school's finance correspondence and contractual documentation. Other practical notes on compulsory items - Official school clothing is compulsory; clothing is available from a designated supplier and through the school's second‑hand shop. Costs vary by item and family needs; discounted or free provision is available for eligible low‑income families on application.	Fee details Application / Admission Fees - There is an administration fee of EUR 750 payable on conclusion of the school contract. Tuition fees (monthly, with annual and per-term equivalents) - Tuition is charged on a monthly basis according to family gross income and differs for learners up to and including grade 6 and for learners starting at grade 7. The monthly amounts and their annual and per-term equivalents (annual ÷ 3) are: - Annual gross family income starting at EUR 30,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 240 / month (EUR 2,880 per year; EUR 960 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 220 / month (EUR 2,640 per year; EUR 880 per term). - Annual gross family income starting at EUR 50,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 350 / month (EUR 4,200 per year; EUR 1,400 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 330 / month (EUR 3,960 per year; EUR 1,320 per term). - Annual gross family income starting at EUR 70,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 440 / month (EUR 5,280 per year; EUR 1,760 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 420 / month (EUR 5,040 per year; EUR 1,680 per term). - Annual gross family income starting at EUR 90,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 605 / month (EUR 7,260 per year; EUR 2,420 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 585 / month (EUR 7,020 per year; EUR 2,340 per term). - Annual gross family income starting at EUR 120,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 770 / month (EUR 9,240 per year; EUR 3,080 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 750 / month (EUR 9,000 per year; EUR 3,000 per term). - Annual gross family income starting at EUR 150,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 990 / month (EUR 11,880 per year; EUR 3,960 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 970 / month (EUR 11,640 per year; EUR 3,880 per term). - Annual gross family income starting at EUR 170,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 1,070 / month (EUR 12,840 per year; EUR 4,280 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 1,050 / month (EUR 12,600 per year; EUR 4,200 per term). - Special minimum charges (income below EUR 30,000): first child EUR 100 / month (EUR 1,200 per year; EUR 400 per term), second child EUR 75 / month (EUR 900 per year; EUR 300 per term), third child EUR 50 / month (EUR 600 per year; EUR 200 per term), and EUR 25 / month (EUR 300 per year; EUR 100 per term) for each additional sibling. Under these minimums the administration fee, security deposit and service fee do not apply. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition amounts are described as monthly school fees; the administration fee (EUR 750) and the security deposit (EUR 500) are payable on conclusion of the school contract. The security deposit is refunded after leaving the school. A yearly service fee of EUR 100 is charged for provision and support of hardware and software. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable to this school (no boarding fees are listed). Catering and related charges - All students are required to participate in lunch. A catering charge of EUR 75 / month applies starting at grade 7 (equivalent to EUR 900 per year; EUR 300 per term). Up to and including grade 6 the catering fee does not apply. Additional small charges for fresh fruit at breakfast break and all-day drinks are included in the stated catering charge. Other costs and fees - A service fee of EUR 100 per year for hardware and software provision and support. Administration fee EUR 750 and security deposit EUR 500 due at contract signing (security deposit refunded on exit). Costs for consumables, school clothing, excursions and school trips may be added. Second‑hand school clothing is available for a small contribution or provided free of charge if the family is financially needy. Sibling discounts apply: 20% discount for the second enrolled child; 30% discount for the third and each additional enrolled child. After‑school care, vacation care and parental contributions - Parental fees for supervised after‑school care (16:00–18:00, elementary school only) are handled via the local youth welfare office voucher system; the amount payable is determined by the youth welfare office and depends on family income, care hours and number of children (based on the Tagesbetreuungskostenbeteiligungsgesetz, TKBG). If you live in Brandenburg the relevant municipal authority determines and issues the contribution. Vacation care incurs additional costs determined by the youth welfare office. Refund information - The security deposit (EUR 500) is refunded after a learner leaves the school. No other explicit tuition refund policy is listed in the published fee information. Fee payment options - The published fee information does not specify accepted payment methods (for example credit card, direct debit or bank transfer) in the fee schedule itself. The administration fee and security deposit are required at contract signing. Notes on discounts and financial support - Families judged financially needy can apply for cost reduction or cost absorption for additional charges (consumables, excursions, etc.). The Würth Foundation may grant scholarships for families with a notice of receipt of citizens' allowance; applications to the Foundation are made via the school management. Sibling discounts apply as listed above. Summary statement - Tuition is charged monthly on an income‑dependent scale with separate monthly rates for up to grade 6 and starting at grade 7. Administration and security payments are due on signing, the security deposit is refundable on leaving, and additional charges (service fee, catering from grade 7, consumables, trips, clothing) apply as described above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Berlin Cosmopolitan School implements the Berlin state curriculum and follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The Primary Years Programme anchors the primary curriculum and integrates the Berlin framework with international educational standards through the Program of Inquiry across six transdisciplinary themes. The upper secondary curriculum is bilingual in English and German and offers pathways to the bilingual Abitur or the IB Diploma, with French and Spanish available as additional languages. Mittlerer Schulabschluss is offered at the end of Year 10 via media-based project work, and after Year 12 students can obtain an IB Diploma and the German Abitur. Class sizes are small: primary classes have 18–22 students per class (with up to two classes per year) and secondary classes have a maximum of 22 students per class. The school provides work placements and college counselling, including internships from Year 6 to Year 10 and ongoing guidance through a college counsellor.	Curriculum details Freie Schule Anne-Sophie Berlin is a bilingual all-day school with classes taught in German and English starting in the entrance class. It consists of an entrance class, an elementary school (1st–6th grade) and a secondary school (7th–12th grade). The learning environment is designed to promote self-organized and goal-oriented learning. The school emphasizes media literacy and the responsible and creative use of digital tools and programmes. It is a state-approved alternative school in Berlin-Zehlendorf. The mission is defined by four attitudes: appreciation, mindfulness, willingness to learn and confidence.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Primary: 18–22 students per class with up to two classes per year; Secondary: up to 22 students per class.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Abitur 2025: The Class of 2025 achieved an average Abitur grade of 2.1.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates are prepared for admission to German and international universities. The school provides college counselling and internships, with a dedicated college counsellor and guidance. After Year 12, students can obtain an IB Diploma and the German Abitur.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Gifted and talented or exceptionally able students are recognised and included in the mainstream; they may receive differentiated instruction through a Student Support Plan, with input from teachers, SEN staff and families.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Application. Families interested in sending their children to Berlin Cosmopolitan School should complete the online application form. There is a non-refundable application fee for primary and secondary school of 50 EUR due at the time of application. You must complete the first page to receive your login details, and you will not be able to edit the application after submission. After submitting, you will receive an email with your login details and you can check the status of your application; the school can accept only complete applications with all required documents. 2. Kindergarten & Preschool documents. For Kindergarten & Preschool, provide a photo of the applicant(s) (passport/face photo) in JPEG or PNG format. If applicable, upload a document proving sole custody. Children must be at least one year old before entering Kindergarten; applications from parents with unborn children cannot be accepted; submit after birth. You can start the application process, save it, and continue later if you do not have all required documents. 3. Primary & Secondary information. For Primary School & Secondary School, provide a photo of the applicant(s) in JPEG or PNG format. Submit the 2 most recent school reports translated into English or German (PDF); Grade 1 applicants must include a letter of recommendation or evaluation from a teacher or kindergarten director. Include credit card details for payment of the application fee and, if applicable, upload any sole custody documents. 4. What happens after you submit. The information you submit will be reviewed. Waiting List: Students are placed on the waiting list until a change of status occurs; no specific timeframe is given; check your personal dashboard for updates; priority is given to siblings; the admissions process does not use a numbering system. Meeting & Trial Day: If a place becomes available, primary and secondary applicants are invited to an entrance test and, if necessary, a meeting and a trial day; Kindergarten applicants are invited to an introductory interview. Offer: After assessment, a place may be offered; if no places are available, the child is moved to the top of the waiting list; a contract is sent with seven working days to review and return; contracts become valid after the voucher is handed in. 5. Confirmation. Upon signing and returning the contract and completing required documents, your child is enrolled. Do not contact the school office for details of your application status; use your personal login for updates. The application is valid for one year, after which all information is deleted for data protection.	Admissions Admission procedure: 1. Attend an information event (Info Afternoon, Info Evening or Open House) to learn about the pedagogical concept and organizational aspects. The dates for the next info events are listed on the admissions page. For start of school registration, information from the Senatsverwaltung is available here (also in English). 2. An admission application PDF is downloadable here. 3. After the application is reviewed by the Admissions Committee and the basic requirements are met, you will be invited to an admissions interview to get to know you as parents and your child and to determine whether the school is a suitable learning environment. 4. After the Admissions Committee has met, you will receive a written acceptance or rejection letter, or notification that your child is on the waiting list. If your position on the waiting list moves up, you will be informed.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships: The Würth Foundation awards several places at Freie Schule Anne-Sophie Berlin as scholarships each year.
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting List: Students are placed on the waiting list until a change of status occurs; no specific timeframe is given; check your personal dashboard for updates; priority is given to siblings; the admissions process does not use a numbering system.	Waitlist Waiting list: The Admissions Committee may place applicants on a waiting list; you will be informed if your child's position moves up.
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