Metropolitan School Frankfurt vs The European School - RheinMain

	M Metropolitan School Frankfurt Frankfurt, Germany	T The European School - RheinMain Frankfurt, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,440 - 21,460	Fees / year €11,703 - 25,487
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 750	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size 21	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English, German	Instruction language German, English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2007	Opened 2012
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Metropolitan School Frankfurt is located at Eschborner Landstrasse 134 - 142, 60489 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It sits in the city of Frankfurt and is easily accessible by car and public transport. The public bus stops in front of the school, and it is well connected via local train and bus services. The school maintains relationships with transportation companies that operate private transfers of students to and from school.	Location Bad Vilbel, Germany (Theodor-Heuss-Straße 65, 61118 Bad Vilbel)
Stages	Stages Early Years (Kindergarten), Primary School, Secondary School	Stages Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary
School type	School type International school	School type Private European School within the European Schools system
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Approximately 1,800 students from 70 nations; school community includes pupils from many nationalities; two language sections (German and English).
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning support with an expert team; in-class differentiation helps to challenge and support student learning.	Additional learning support Educational support is provided at three levels (general, moderate, intensive) and includes study skills classes, extra lessons in core subjects (L1, L2, Math) for catch-up, dedicated individual support for diagnosed learning difficulties, and programs for gifted students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany	Country affiliation Germany
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Opening hours: Early Morning Care 8:00–8:30; Early Years and Primary School 8:30–15:30; Secondary School 8:25–15:30; After School Care 15:30–17:30.	School day structure Pre-Primary school hours: Mon–Wed 8:15–15:00; Thu–Fri 8:15–13:00; childminding from 7:00 until school starts and after-school hours until 18:00. Afternoon childminding is an additional paid service; Primary and Secondary offer after-school activities as an optional paid service.
Bus service details	Bus service details Public bus stops in front of the school; onsite parking for parents; well connected via local train and bus services; transportation providers arrange private transfers to and from school.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and one-time fees - Registration Fee (one-time): EUR 1,000. This fee is due within three weeks after signing the school contract and covers admitting, assessing and registering the child. - MSF Joining Fee (one-time): EUR 6,200 per student. For enrollments contractually limited to less than six months, half of this fee is payable. For Early Years children in KG1 and KG2, parents may elect to pay the Joining Fee in two equal instalments (50% on signing and 50% one year later). Students granted reduced tuition are exempt from the Joining Fee while they meet the reduced-tuition conditions. Tuition fees by division (monthly and annual amounts) - Early Years (ages 3–6): - Snack fee for Frankfurt citizens (tuition otherwise covered by the city): EUR 56 per month / EUR 672 per year. - Tuition for non-Frankfurt citizens (includes snack fee): EUR 1,220 per month / EUR 14,640 per year. - Primary School (Grades 1–5): Regular school tuition EUR 1,255 per month / EUR 15,060 per year. - Secondary School (Grades 6–10): Regular school tuition EUR 1,547 per month / EUR 18,564 per year. - Secondary School — IB Diploma (Grades 11–12): Regular school tuition EUR 1,697 per month / EUR 20,364 per year. Optional monthly fees (monthly and annual amounts) - Lunch (optional hot lunch): EUR 136 per month / EUR 1,632 per year. - After School Care (regular programme): EUR 176 per month / EUR 2,112 per year; ad-hoc care EUR 25 per day or EUR 100 per week. - Extra English (EAL; four lessons per week for significant additional English support): EUR 145 per month / EUR 1,740 per year. - After-school club fees: charged per semester or quarter depending on the club and provider. All optional fees are charged monthly where indicated. Reduced tuition and scholarships - The school operates a fee-reduction programme with multiple income bands for Grades 1–10 and Grades 6–10 reduced-tuition levels; amounts vary by family income. Example reduced monthly rates (Primary G1–5): EUR 898, EUR 601, EUR 378, EUR 154 depending on income thresholds; (Secondary G6–10) examples include EUR 1,042, EUR 687, EUR 421, EUR 154 depending on income thresholds. Applicants must submit income and asset documentation for assessment; reduced-tuition places are allocated and reviewed annually. Families who receive reduced tuition are generally exempt from the Joining Fee while qualifying. Scholarships for Grade 1–10 and for IB Diploma years are available by confidential application and are decided by the school's scholarship committee. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and the monthly optional charges are billed in 12 equal monthly instalments and are due on the first day of each month. Lunch and after-school care costs are divided by 12 and charged monthly, including during school holiday months. - Regular monthly tuition and optional monthly fees are payable by direct debit from the parents' or guardians' German bank account. Invoices are used for certain external charges (for example external examination fees). - Handling and rejection: a handling fee of EUR 10 is charged for each rejected direct debit in addition to the bank's rejection fee. If direct debits are rejected three times within a school year, the school may require semester-by-semester prepayments with immediate effect. - The school publishes an annual tuition and fees schedule in advance of the following academic year. The academic year runs from 1 August to 31 July. Payment methods and bank details (fee payments and one-time fees) - Ongoing monthly tuition and optional fees: payable by direct debit from a German bank account. - Registration and Joining Fees: payable by bank transfer to the school's account (bank name, IBAN and SWIFT/BIC are provided in the admissions paperwork and in the school's admissions instructions). Example bank details used for fee transfers are associated with Taunus Sparkasse (IBAN: DE74512500000000326666; SWIFT-BIC: HELADEF1TSK) for the payment of Registration and Joining Fees. External examination fees and other invoices are normally paid by bank transfer on invoice. No regular acceptance of credit-card payments for monthly tuition is stated. Late enrolment, notice and refund / termination arrangements - Late enrolment schedule (percentage of annual tuition payable when joining after the school year start): - August: 100% payable - September: 100% payable - October: 95% payable - November: 85% payable - December: 75% payable - January: 65% payable - February: 55% payable - March: 45% payable - April: 35% payable - May: 25% payable - June: 15% payable. - Early termination (amount of annual tuition payable depending on termination month; applies to contracts per the stated contract clauses): - Termination effective end of August: 25% of annual tuition payable - September: 40% payable - October: 45% payable - November: 50% payable - December: 55% payable - January: 65% payable - February: 75% payable - March: 85% payable - April: 95% payable - May and June: 100% payable. - For students leaving at the end of the academic year, notice must be given by 31 March prior to the end of the academic year. If notice is given between 1 April and 31 July, the early-termination table applies plus 25% of the following school year's tuition in specified contract situations. If a new student signs a school contract but terminates it before starting, a payment of 25% of the following year's tuition is due. These notice and termination conditions determine any refundable or payable balance when a student departs. Other costs and regular extras - External examination fees (charged by external examining bodies and invoiced to families): approximate amounts for the year include IGCSE exam fees ~EUR 110 per subject (Coordinated Science billed ~EUR 220) and IB Diploma fees with a registration component and per-subject charges (for example approximate registration and per-subject amounts are set out for the IB Diploma). Families may be eligible for confidential school funding for examination or book costs in specific financial-need cases. - Day-school trips and excursions are included in the tuition up to EUR 50 per student per year; any costs beyond that will be charged separately. Overnight school-trip costs vary by trip. - Books: the school provides school books for Early Years, Primary and Secondary except for Grades 11 and 12, where families are given a book list and ordering options. If required, families in Grades 11 and 12 may apply for confidential school funding for books. - After-school care late pickup fee: EUR 10 for every 5 minutes beyond official closing time and EUR 25 for every 10 minutes after 18:00; charged by direct debit at month end. - Ad-hoc afterschool care (occasional use): EUR 25 per day or EUR 100 per week. Afterschool-club fees are payable per semester or quarter depending on the activity. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. Metropolitan School Frankfurt operates as a day school with stated opening and after-school-care hours; no boarding fees apply. Refunds and adjustments - Refunds and adjustments are governed by the termination and late-enrolment schedules above and by the contractual notice requirements; specific refundable amounts (if any) are determined by the termination month percentages and by the contract clauses that apply to each enrolment. Handling fees for rejected direct debits and any charged external fees are not refundable where stated by the school's payment terms. Families seeking fee reductions or assistance must follow the school's fee-reduction or scholarship application procedures.	Fee details Application fees - No non‑refundable application or upfront registration fee is published in the school's admissions and fee information materials. Tuition fees by year group (monthly / per term information) - The school bills a "monthly parental contribution (in Euros)" for Primary and Secondary pupils; a detailed month‑by‑month tuition table is maintained by the school as the formal fee schedule. Exact monthly amounts for each year group (Primary P1–P5, Secondary S1–S7) and the IB track are shown in the school's parental contribution table. Pre‑Primary (Kindergarten) fees and state reduction - Pre‑Primary parental contributions are reduced automatically by state funding of EUR 149.16 per month; families resident outside the State of Hesse receive only the sibling discount. Sibling discounts and fee reductions - Sibling discounts (based on household income thresholds) apply as follows: - 2nd child: 25% discount where household income is up to EUR 180,000. - 3rd child: 50% discount where household income is up to EUR 230,000. - 4th child: 50% discount where household income is up to EUR 280,000. - The sibling discount requires an application; the school relies on parental self‑assessment (no routine income verification for sibling discount). A separate tuition reduction (means tested) process exists and may require submission of income documents (e.g., tax assessment) for consideration; reductions are granted for one school year and reviewed annually. After‑school childminding / extracurricular care costs - External childminding (afternoon care) fees are income‑graded. Examples from the published schedule: - Kindergarten (4–6 year olds): EUR 450 (annual income band €40,000) up to EUR 900 (annual income €80,000 and more). - Classes 1–4: between EUR 300 and EUR 800 depending on income band. - Classes 5–10: between EUR 300 and EUR 800 depending on income band. - Classes 11–12: between EUR 400 and EUR 1,100 depending on income band. - These amounts are shown as standard rates tied to household annual income bands. IB (International Baccalaureate) fees - The school operates an IB track (MYP and DP) and lists separate fees for the IB programme within its fee structure; the IB provision is operated as a day programme (no boarding). Exact IB monthly parental contribution amounts are included in the school's fee table. Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school; no boarding provision is offered (boarding status: DAY). There are therefore no boarding fees. Other costs and compulsory items (uniforms, books, materials, examinations) - Parents are responsible for purchasing routine books, stationery and materials listed on class material lists. Certain books and materials are ordered centrally by the school and invoiced to parents (example: some book orders are invoiced in September). Expect periodic invoices for school‑ordered books and specific classroom materials. - Examination or exam‑related fees (for example, fees associated with end‑of‑programme examinations) are handled separately and appear as part of invoicing or administrative charges when applicable; specific amounts are set per exam and school year. Refunds and withdrawal / fee‑reduction mechanics - The school offers means‑tested tuition reductions and, in exceptional hardship cases, full tuition exemption (stipend) normally limited to one child per family; these concessions are granted for a single school year and reviewed annually. The school's policy requires cooperation and documentary proof where reductions are applied for. No separate, general published refund schedule for term‑time withdrawal of tuition is published in the school's publicly available admissions and fee materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published materials refer to the parental contribution as a monthly charge (i.e., a monthly parental contribution schedule). Specific billing dates, invoice frequency (monthly/termly/annual), payment deadlines and formal payment terms are presented to parents through the school's official fee schedule and invoices. Some school‑ordered materials are invoiced in September. Fee payment options - Standard practice uses invoicing to parents; the school's account and billing contacts (including the bursar) are provided for families to arrange payment. The public admissions and fee materials do not publish a detailed, itemised list of accepted payment methods (e.g., specific card processors or IBAN/BIC strings) in the publicly posted fee summaries. For account‑level or invoice‑level payment options and bank details, the school provides direct billing information on invoices and through its accounts office. Summary of what was obtained and what remains to be confirmed - Confirmed and included above: Pre‑Primary state deduction (EUR 149.16/month), sibling discount bands and percentages, income‑based after‑school childminding fee bands, that the IB is offered and the school is a day school, that some school‑ordered books are invoiced in September, and the existence of means‑tested tuition reductions. - Not all line‑by‑line tuition amounts (the detailed monthly parental contribution figures per individual year group / class and per term billing totals) were extractable from the publicly posted admissions and brochure materials available at the time of checking; the school's formal fee table is the definitive schedule for exact monthly/term amounts and payment dates. For clarity and for use in an external database, consult the school's official fee schedule or the invoicing documents provided by the school's accounts office to obtain the complete per‑class monthly and per‑term numeric values.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years and Primary School. In Secondary School the programme combines the Cambridge International Examinations IGCSE for Grades 6–10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Grades 11–12. The IGCSE offers English (First Language, Core and Extended), English as a Foreign Language, German (First and Foreign Language), French, Spanish, Coordinated Science (Core and Extended, Double Award), Mathematics (Core and Extended), History, Geography, Food and Nutrition, Business Studies, Computer Science, Art and Design, Music, and Drama. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year curriculum built on six subject groups with the DP Core (Creativity, Activity, Service; Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay). The DP is recognised for university entrance and offers equivalence to the German Abitur; the school provides transparency for German university entrance requirements. The 2023 graduates averaged 37 points with a high of 41 out of 45.	Curriculum details The European School RheinMain offers the European Schools curriculum leading to the European Baccalaureate. The school also offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum on the same site. The ESRM IB Curriculum commenced in September 2021 with MYP 1-5 and expanded to the Diploma Programme (DP) with the DP commencing in September 2024. The IB curriculum conducts all subjects—except the second language—in English.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Class sizes in Primary are usually 15-20 students per class and never exceed 25.	Student teacher ratio Total students: 1,684; Teaching staff: 156; approximate student-to-teacher ratio: about 10.8:1. Classes are around 24 students on average.
Exam results	Exam results The Diploma Programme results show a 2023 average of 37 points with a high score of 41 out of 45. The school reports a 100% IB pass rate. In the Secondary School, students study the IGCSE with subjects including English, German, French, Spanish, Science, Mathematics, History, Geography, and more; 70% of students achieved grades A or A* in IGCSE.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression MSF provides university and career counselling to help students find the best match for higher education worldwide. Counsellors offer ongoing support, meet with students as needed, and provide guidance based on training and experience; parents are involved in the process. The programme includes guidance on internal and external deadlines, and resources for studying in the UK, Germany and beyond. Contacts are Marcel König (German University Counsellor) and Karen Smith (University Counsellor for worldwide applications).	Higher education progression Guidance and counselling for higher education is provided by dedicated staff. Career/Guidance Counsellors assist with university applications in English and German.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school offers dedicated support for students who are gifted or exceptionally 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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
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Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Apply online through the MSF online application form at apply.m-school.de and upload all required documents and certificates. Kindergarten applications require the Early Years Confidential Statement Form to be filled out by the current nursery/kindergarten and by parents. For G1-11 applications, submit the last two school reports and transcripts translated into English, a letter of reference, and a completed Referral Form. Psychological/psycho-educational evaluations for applicants with specific learning needs, the Secondary Student Statement Form (Grades 6-11) completed in handwriting, and a handwritten essay of approximately 500 words for IB DP applicants to Grade 11 may also be requested.	Admissions 1. Eligibility and initial interview: All students promoted at a state or comparable Gymnasium in a member state can enroll with no further admission conditions. An interview with the student and the parents is part of the enrollment process. If the student does not meet these conditions or comes from a non-European country, they are invited to an interview and a decision is made about admission or whether further assessment is needed. 2. Non‑selective admission and intent: The European School RheinMain follows a non‑selective principle and aims to integrate all students quickly and thoroughly into the European School system, with the goal of enabling every student to pursue the European Baccalaureate. 3. Application forms and language tracks: English-language application forms exist for Pre-Primary, Primary School, Secondary School, and an IB Curriculum track; German-language forms exist for Registration (Kindergarten), Registration Primary School, and Registration Secondary School. 4. Fees and financial information: Pre-Primary fees are €149.16 per month and automatically reduced by state funding; families outside Hessen receive only the sibling reduction. 5. Making it official: The bursar can be contacted for fee reductions (Mr. 6. Enrollment materials: Applications for the IB track and for standard tracks are available as English and German forms, with separate links for Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, and IB Curriculum. 7. Ongoing financial support and discounts: A tuition‑fee reduction can be granted based on need, with specific conditions and annual reviews; a full tuition exemption (scholarship) may be granted for a maximum of one child per family to broaden distribution; the entire household income and assets are considered as the basis for reductions. 8. Sibling and income thresholds: Sibling discounts apply—2nd child up to €180,000 annual income with 25% reduction; 3rd child up to €230,000 with 50% reduction; 4th child up to €280,000 with 50% reduction. 9. Other notes: The school relies on an application and confidentiality for reductions, and reductions are generally reviewed annually.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships take the form of tuition reductions. Full tuition exemption (scholarship) can generally be granted for a maximum of one child per family to ensure broader distribution of this highest level of reduction. Reductions are not guaranteed and depend on need; an application is required and income/assets must be disclosed, with the entire household considered. A tuition‑fee reduction can be granted if no other financial support is available and there is financial hardship; reductions are reviewed annually and apply for one school year at a time. The school is non‑profit, and proofs are kept confidential. Sibling discounts are also available: a 2nd child discount of 25% up to €180,000 annual income; a 3rd child discount of 50% up to €230,000; a 4th child discount of 50% up to €280,000.
Waitlist	Waitlist Applications are accepted from September to June for the following school year. If a place is not available, students are placed on the waitlist.	Waitlist —
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