Phorms Bilingual School Frankfurt - City Campus vs The European School Frankfurt

	P Phorms Bilingual School Frankfurt - City Campus Frankfurt, Germany	T The European School Frankfurt Frankfurt, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €2,920 - 11,924	Fees / year €4,370 - 8,358
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, German Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2002
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Phorms Frankfurt City Campus (Fürstenbergerstraße 3-9, 60322 Frankfurt) in the Holzhausen district, and Phorms Campus Frankfurt Taunus (Waldstraße 91, 61449 Steinbach/Taunus).	Location Praunheimer Weg 126, 60439 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is in Frankfurt am Main and part of the European Schools network. The school offers education from nursery to the European Baccalaureate.
Stages	Stages Primary School at Frankfurt City and Steinbach Taunus campuses; Secondary School at Taunus Campus.	Stages Nursery, Primary, Secondary; European Baccalaureate.
School type	School type Private bilingual German-English day school.	School type European School (state-funded) run by the governments of EU member states.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Individualised support; additional staff support in most classes.	Additional learning support Educational Support is provided with General, Moderate and Intensive levels.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany	Country affiliation European School system supervised by the governments of the EU member states.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Open 7:30–18:00. Early Care 7:30–8:30; Arrival 8:30–9:00; Lessons 9:00–12:30; Lunch 11:15–11:30; Lessons 13:30–15:45; Pick-up 15:45; Afternoon programme 16:00–18:00.	School day structure Nursery (N): Mon–Wed 08:25–15:05; Thu–Fri 08:25–12:50. Primary P1–P2: Mon–Wed 08:25–15:05; Thu–Fri 08:25–12:50. Primary P3–P5: Mon–Thu 08:25–15:05; Fri 08:25–12:50. Secondary: Mon–Fri 08:25–16:50. Gates: Gate A (Primary) 07:30–08:45; Gate C (Secondary/Main Building) 07:30–16:00. All buildings open for pupils from 08:05.
Bus service details	Bus service details Phorms school bus connects Frankfurt City Campus to Taunus Campus and back; routes include City route and Route West/East/South with booking via schulbus.frankfurt@phorms.de.	Bus service details In the afternoons, transport services information is provided by EuroKids; contact Transport – extra-curricular activities: office@eurokids.gmbh.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission fees - There is no separate one‑off “application fee” stated; a one‑time administration/admission fee is charged when the contract is signed. For Primary and Secondary this administration fee is equal to 2.5 times the monthly parental contribution. - For the Kindergarten (PhorMinis) a one‑off administration fee of €1,600 is charged. When a child transfers continuously from the kindergarten into the Primary School and the PhorMinis contract has been fulfilled until 31 July of the same year, the administration fee for Primary School is reduced (to a single monthly parental contribution instead of 2.5 times the monthly contribution). Tuition fees by school level (how fees are calculated and the amounts that apply) - Kindergarten (crèche and kindergarten): fixed monthly amounts are published for Early Years. - Crèche (ages 0–3): €870 per month. - Kindergarten (ages 3–5): income‑based brackets with published monthly amounts: - Households with gross annual income under €50,000: €650 per month. - Households with gross annual income €50,000–€150,000: €700 per month. - Households with gross annual income over €150,000: €750 per month. - Primary School and Secondary School: tuition is calculated using an income‑based parental contribution model rather than fixed per‑year fees. The monthly tuition contribution for each pupil is determined from the family's gross annual income (from the penultimate calendar year before the school year begins) using the school's contribution calculator. Because the contribution is income‑based, no single fixed fee per year group or per term is published; monthly contributions vary by family income and are then charged in instalments as described below. The admission fee for these levels is charged as 2.5 times the monthly parental contribution. The school also sets a minimum contribution per child of €99 per month. Other regular charges and optional programme fees - School lunch (all students take part): €119.50 per month. - Annual learning‑materials fee: €50 per student, charged yearly. - Early morning care (daily 7:30–8:20; City campus until 8:30): options are a fixed monthly fee of €62, a single visit fee of €8, or a 10‑visit pass for €62. - Afternoon / after‑school programme (flexible day options): - 1 day/week: €46 per month. - 2 days/week: €92 per month. - 3 days/week: €138 per month. - 4 days/week: €164 per month. - 5 days/week: €184 per month. - Day attendance: €21 per month. - 10‑visit pass: €155. - Holiday programme (German‑English holiday camps and holiday clubs): programmes and prices are offered seasonally; holiday camps are available for children aged 5–12. - School bus: separate charges apply for school bus routes; these fees are billed in line with the school's payment schedule. - School clothing, class trips and excursions: additional one‑off costs may be incurred during the school year. Sibling discounts - Sibling discount on the parental contribution for Primary/Secondary: - Second child: 20% discount on the parental contribution. - Third child: 40% discount on the parental contribution. - Fourth child and subsequent children: 60% discount on the parental contribution. - Minimum contribution per child is €99 per month. Kindergarten does not offer sibling discounts. Billing schedule and payment terms - Recurring fees (parental contributions, lunch fees, school bus, early morning care and after‑school care) are billed in 12 equal monthly instalments. All recurring fees are collected by direct debit in advance on the first working day from the specified account. An invoice with a breakdown of the fees is issued by email at the time of collection. - Admission/administration fees and one‑off charges (such as the Kindergarten administration fee and material fees) are charged as stated in the enrolment offer and the contract. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered at Phorms Frankfurt; the school provides full‑day care and after‑school programmes rather than residential boarding. Refunds and cancellations - No separate public refund schedule for fees is published on the admissions pages; contractual terms govern cancellations, refunds or reductions and are specified in the enrolment contract. Families receive the exact contractual conditions with the offer and contract at the time of enrolment. Fee payment options - Recurring fees are collected by direct debit (SEPA/direct debit from the specified account) in advance. Invoices are issued by email. Specific arrangements for payment of one‑off fees are set out in the contract or invoice.	Fee details Application fees - No separate application fee is charged. The school charges annual school fees and mandatory administrative costs as detailed below. Tuition fees (annual) by school level — School Year 2026/2027 - Nursery (Category III, first child): EUR 4,457.80 per year. - Primary (Category III, first child): EUR 6,129.55 per year. - Secondary (Category III, first child): EUR 8,358.46 per year. Sibling reductions (Category III) - 2nd child: reduction of 20% of the regular school fee. - 3rd and each further child: reduction of 40% of the regular school fee. Mandatory administrative costs and other compulsory charges (per pupil) - Insurance: EUR 5.00 (Nursery / Primary / Secondary). - Administration costs: EUR 38.00 (Nursery / Primary) and EUR 44.00 (Secondary). - Fees for books: variable (charged separately). - Lost student ID: EUR 5.00. - European Baccalaureate (BAC) exam fee: EUR 108.10 (Secondary). Billing schedule and payment terms - Parents commit to pay the full school fees for the complete school year when enrolling. A non-refundable advance payment equal to 25% of the annual school fees is due by 30 June (date set in the school's billing calendar). The remaining balance for the year is invoiced and charged after the start of the school year. Parents must quote the customer/reference number shown on their invoice when making payments. Children whose fees from the previous year are unpaid, or for whom the advance payment is not made by the stated deadline, will not be permitted to attend classes. Boarding fees - No boarding provision applies; there are no boarding fees. Other costs parents should expect - Books and materials: charged as variable costs per pupil (book lists and material costs are notified separately). - School trips, extracurricular activities, special projects or optional services may carry additional charges billed separately. - Examination-related costs (e.g., BAC exam fee listed above) and small administrative charges (lost ID, insurance) are invoiced in addition to the school fee. Refunds and withdrawal - Notice of withdrawal must be submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to the pupil leaving; the school will confirm withdrawal in writing. If a child is withdrawn during the school year, a percentage of the school fees may be reimbursed, but mandatory administrative costs and the non-refundable 25% advance payment are excluded from any reimbursement. Fee payment options and invoicing - The school issues invoices and mandatory administrative-cost invoices by email; each invoice shows a customer/reference number that must be quoted when paying. Payment is to be made using the payment details provided on the invoice; parents should follow the payment instructions on their invoice and observe the stated deadlines. Failure to pay by the deadlines noted on invoices can lead to exclusion from attendance as described above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Phorms Frankfurt teaches according to the Hessian curriculum, and transfers between language tracks are possible at any time depending on language skills. The school provides a bilingual German‑English education from early years through the gymnasium, using an immersive approach where teachers speak in their native language and gestures and visuals support understanding. The Primary School operates at two campuses, Frankfurt City and Steinbach im Taunus, and emphasizes project work, interdisciplinary learning, a modern learning environment with digital tools, and a rich after‑school program. The Secondary School places a strong emphasis on STEM and digital learning, with computer science starting as an elective in the lower secondary years and becoming a regular part of the curriculum; Year 10 offers IGCSE examinations. The school holds digital credentials such as a Digital School certificate for the secondary and is equipped with DigitalPakt Schule infrastructure.	Curriculum details The European School Frankfurt offers nursery through secondary education, culminating in the European Baccalaureate. It is part of the European Schools network and provides education in a multicultural and multilingual environment. The European Baccalaureate cycle comprises the two final years of secondary education (S6 and S7). The school follows the European Schools language policy, assigning a dominant language (L1) at enrolment and providing instruction in official EU languages through mother tongue sections and vehicular language sections.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Typical class size in the Secondary School is 24 students.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Abitur is offered as the highest school‑leaving qualification, with Realschulabschluss and Fachhochschulreife also available. In Year 10, IGCSE examinations are offered in the secondary school.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Abitur prepares students for university study in Germany and beyond. The bilingual environment supports language proficiency for international universities, and IGCSE examinations in Year 10 provide an additional pathway for international higher education. The school also offers study guidance and internships to support career planning.	Higher education progression Graduates take the European Baccalaureate, which is recognized for admission to universities in member countries; there are official arrangements for equivalence between the European Baccalaureate and the upper secondary leaving certificates of national schools.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school holds a MINT‑friendly School certificate, recognizing active promotion of mathematics, informatics, natural sciences and technology. The after‑school program includes competitions such as First Lego League, Jugend forscht, Mathematics Olympiad and other STEM activities to challenge advanced learners.	Gifted and talented The school has a High Potential Policy to identify and support students with high potential abilities.
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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. Non-binding online registration. To register your child, complete the online registration form. After registration you will receive confirmation by email. The admission process begins after the summer holidays when your child enters Year 4. We will send you all necessary documents, including questionnaires and a request to submit the school reports from Years 2 and 3. 2. Personal meeting. If the requirements for attending the bilingual secondary school are met, a personal meeting is arranged to answer questions in an individual interview. You will have the opportunity to get to know our school and gain deeper insight into our educational concept. The meeting also helps you assess whether the program fits your expectations. 3. Our offer of a place. Once the admissions process is successfully completed and you are convinced by our school concept, you will receive an offer of a place along with the school contract. Lateral entrants are welcome. If places are available, we arrange trial days and a meeting with parents on short notice, and the Admissions Team will contact you promptly to discuss the next steps and any remaining requirements.	Admissions 1. Admission follows three categories. Cat I includes children of employees of the European Central Bank, EIOPA, AMLA and other European institutions. Cat II includes children of employees of other European institutions and companies that have signed a financing agreement with the ESF, admitted with priority if places are available after Cat I. Cat III covers private enrolments and is admitted upon availability. 2. Enrolment for school year 2025/2026 runs from 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025; late registrations for the French, Italian and Spanish sections extend to 31 May 2025 in exceptional cases. Decisions on enrolment are sent out in April 2025 at the latest. 3. Applications must be complete in original form and signed by both legal guardians, with all accompanying documents. Accompanying documents may be provided as copies; originals are not required. Documents must be in German, English or French, with certified translations if necessary. For enrolments in Cat I and II, an employer confirmation must be attached. 4. The school does not keep a waiting list. Only applications for the next school year are accepted. During the school year, applications are considered only for Cat I or Cat II if pupils are not enrolled in Frankfurt. 5. Cat III private enrolments are admitted upon availability. The Enrolment Policy governs Cat III admissions and the overall process. 6. For school year 2026/2027, enrollment forms will be on the website as of 1 December 2025 and the enrolment period expires on 28 February 2026. Applications during the school year are considered only for Cat I and Cat II for pupils not enrolled in Frankfurt. The decision to enroll Cat II or Cat III pupils follows class size and room capacity, with priority order: Cat I first, then siblings, then Cat II with contracts, then pupils from other European Schools.
Scholarships	Scholarships Sibling discount: The second child receives a 20% discount on the parental contribution; the third child receives a 40% discount; from the fourth child onward, a 60% discount applies. The minimum contribution per child is €99/month.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school does not keep a waiting list.
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