Compare International Schools in Nauen, Germany

Instructs in English, German

Fees €4,080 - 4,920

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Leonardo da Vinci Campus Nauen is a private, non-profit gGmbH offering education from kindergarten to gymnasium on one campus. It delivers IB Diploma Programme and IB Middle Years Programme alongside the German Curriculum. The school uses an adaptive, student-centered model: learners choose courses and schedules, while a tutor supports groups of about 12 as the primary contact. Project-based learning is central, with cross-grade project days from grade 7 and learning organized in Interessenverbände that replace traditional class groups. Learning is digital via the GDPR-compliant DiLer platform, providing year-round access to materials. An open-teaching concept combines input, consolidation and project phases, with talent pathways in Sport, Kreativ and NaWi. Facilities include open learning landscapes with Marketplaces, Studierzimmer, Kursräume and a multifunctional room, plus an on-site psychologist and weekly therapies. Erasmus+ collaborations, a dual IB/Abitur diploma, and initiatives like Schule ohne Rassismus and UNICEF Red Hand Day reflect its international outlook. CampusKunst and language camps enrich arts and culture.

Location

The Leonardo da Vinci Campus is located in Nauen, Brandenburg, Germany. It has been rooted in the city of Nauen for more than 20 years. The Brandenburg state curriculum guides its program, and the highest qualifications are the Abitur or the International Baccalaureate (IB).

Stages

Kindergarten; Grundschule & Hort; Gesamtschule; Gymnasium

Type

Private school operated as a gGmbH (non-profit private company)

Additional learning support

Strengths and weaknesses are diagnosed with the help of the campus psychologist and therapy team; weekly coaching and learning therapies are provided; individualized learning support and progression planning.

Country affiliation

Germany

School day structure

Campus is open all day for learning and activities; on-campus meals and projects foster a continuous learning and social environment.

Application fees
- No separate, fixed application fee amount is published. One-off admission-related charges (if applicable) are specified on the cost sheet that accompanies the signed school contract at offer stage.

Tuition (Schulgeld) — summary by school type (monthly basis)
- Internationales Ganztagsgymnasium: EUR 410.00 per month (maximum).
- Sport- & Kreativitätsgesamtschule: EUR 345.00 per month (maximum).
- Kreativitäts- & Ganztagsgrundschule (inkl. Hort-Anteil in Jgst. 1–4): EUR 340.00 per month (maximum).
- Mindestbetrag (reduzierte, einkommensabhängige Staffelung): EUR 10.00 per month.
- The published figures are expressed as monthly amounts. Each signed contract includes a cost sheet that sets the applicable one-off, annual and monthly amounts for that pupil. The contractual cost sheet lists the monthly maximum and any one-off or yearly charges that apply to the pupil's place.

Tuition expressed per term / per year group
- Tuition is calculated and administered on a monthly basis; the monthly contribution is the billing unit used in the school's fee calculation. Annual or term totals are derived from the agreed monthly contribution in the contract (monthly amount × number of months charged). The contract's cost sheet specifies any one-off annual fees in addition to the monthly contribution.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's fee process uses a monthly contribution field in its Schulgeld‑Berechnungsbogen (calculation form); the contract's cost sheet records the applicable monthly amount and the date from which the monthly contribution is due. The calculation form includes fields for “Höhe des monatlichen Beitrages” and “Fällig ab”.
- Fees are assessed as a regular monthly contribution; the contract and cost sheet define the exact start date and the invoicing/charge period for each individual pupil.

Boarding / Internat fees
- Boarding is offered on campus (Internat / Campuswohngruppen and a Sport‑Internat are part of campus provision). Charges for accommodation, boarding and associated internat services are handled as separate items in the contractual cost sheet and billing; the contractual cost sheet sets the applicable boarding fees for each boarding place. No fixed boarding price table is published in the general fee information.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- One-off and annual fees: The contract's cost sheet lists any one-off admission/entry fees, annual charges and other standard additional fees that apply to all pupils.
- Hort / after‑school care: For pupils in Jgst. 1–4 the published maximum monthly amount for the Grundschule includes the Hort (supervision) portion; that Hort share is determined internally and accounted for separately in the cost sheet.
- Meals / mensa: School meal provision is available; meal charges for camps or special programmes are billed separately where applicable (example: summer camp pricing shown as separate fees).
- Uniform / sports kit: School sport clothing and kit arrangements are managed by the campus; any mandatory kit costs or optional school clothing charges appear as items in contract or programme communications rather than as a single public price list.

Refunds and cancellations
- Refunds, withdrawal and cancellation terms are set out in the contractual documents and the cost sheet accompanying the school contract. The Schulgeld‑Berechnungsbogen and the contract record the payable monthly amount and the contractual arrangements that determine re‑calculation or adjustments; specific refund or termination rules are governed by the contract terms for the signed pupil agreement.

Fee payment options
- The school issues contractual cost sheets and bookkeeping instructions per pupil; standard payment channels for institutional billing practices (bank transfer / invoicing / bookkeeping) are used and further details (such as the exact account information or direct‑debit arrangements) are communicated in the contract and billing documents. Contact details for the campus secretariats are provided for billing and accounting correspondence.

How fee components appear in the contract
- Every accepted pupil receives an Aufnahmemappe (admissions pack) and a signed Schulvertrag that contains a cost sheet (Kostenblatt). The Kostenblatt contains:
- any one‑off fees (admission/administration),
- any annual charges,
- the monthly maximum Schulgeld and the ultimately agreed monthly contribution after income‑based reduction where applicable.

Notes on calculation and reductions
- The published maximum monthly amounts are ceilings; a family's payable monthly contribution is calculated using the campus' Schulgeld‑Berechnungsbogen and may be reduced on the basis of a voluntary income self‑declaration and supporting documents. The Berechnungsbogen sets out required income and expense entries and the internal calculation fields used to determine the monthly contribution. Confidentiality obligations around the disclosed Schulgeldhöhe are part of the calculation process.

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Boarding Arrangements

Campuswohngruppen provide a residential support service for children and adolescents who cannot live with their birth families for various reasons. The Wohngruppen operate as a child and youth welfare facility under §27 in conjunction with §34 SGB VIII as well as §35a and §41 SGB VIII.

Food Options

Breakfast and lunch are provided by a single supplier and follow a varied, balanced, and healthy diet, including raw vegetables, fruits, and dairy components. The quality of the meals is monitored by the Food Commission, which consists of students, parents, and teachers.

Governance and Ownership

The campus is sponsored and operated by Da-Vinci-Campus Nauen gGmbH. The managing partners are Dr. Irene Petrovic-Wettstädt, Martin Bauch, Timo Insel, and Anica Petrovic-Wriedt; other partners are Dr. Lydia Kater-Wettstädt, Anica Petrovic-Wriedt, and David Volkmann. The imprint lists Potsdam District Court HRB 15522 and the VAT ID 051/125/02329. Content responsibility lies with Dr. Irene Petrovic-Wettstädt, Laura Sprave, Corinna Grütz, Timo Insel, Anica Petrovic-Wriedt, Tina Raehse, and Kati Ullmann. Press contact: Laura Sprave. Technical assistance and support: Wecombine.net; Bart Van Kersavond.

Curriculum

The school uses an adaptive learning concept that personalizes learning to students' needs and interests. Students choose their courses, teachers, and design their schedules, learning at their own pace and gaining self-efficacy. Each student is supported by a tutor in a group of 12, with the tutor as the primary contact. Project-based learning is central, with cross-grade project days from grade 7 and learning organized in Interessenverbände that replace traditional class groups. Learning is digital, using the GDPR-compliant learning platform DiLer that provides access to materials across the year. The school emphasizes an open teaching concept, providing holistic learning through input, deepening, and project phases, and supports talent through sport, Kreativ, and NaWi (Natural Sciences) profiles.

Student Teacher Ratio

12 students per tutor in tutor groups

Higher Education Progression

There is a dual qualification path: IB and Abitur at the Gymnasium; early preparation for career and study choices begins in grade 7 with practical orientation to help students explore interests and potential paths.

Gifted and Talented

Talent development is integrated through profiles in Sport, Kreativ, and NaWi. Sport profile students can train up to 14 hours during the school day with support for both recreational and competitive levels and certifications such as Junior Coach Breitensport C, Schulsanitäter, and Rettungsschwimmer. The Kreativ profile covers arts and digital media, and the NaWi profile focuses on natural sciences. Learning also occurs in smaller Interest Groups (Interessenverbände) to tailor education and develop competencies with diverse learning aids.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

On-campus PuTT provides diagnostic assessment to identify strengths and weaknesses, forming the basis for individualized learning support and development. The team offers learning therapies, relaxation therapies, concentration training, and behavior coaching, all delivered on site. Social inclusion and resilience are central to campus life, with preventive work such as the first-grade program 'Gemeinsam sind wir große Klasse' to build social and emotional competencies. Diagnostic work and ongoing counseling involve parents and teachers to support learners' well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

PuTT consists of psychology and special education specialists who diagnose individual needs on site and provide tailored learning support as the basis for a learning career. They offer individual learning therapies and related therapies, such as relaxation and concentration training, delivered on the campus. The team acts as the school psychological service for the campus and coordinates with the state's special education advisory service. This work emphasizes inclusion and early support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is taught from first grade. In the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, several subjects are taught in English, and some courses are bilingual; Abitur exams can be taken in English. The school has English-language summer camps on campus with native speakers from England. The campus participates in Go4Goal, an international English language competition, and students may take TOEFL Junior or TOEFL ITP tests. The school maintains international partnerships with English-speaking schools and operates as a UCAS Centre.

Mental Wellbeing

PuTT focuses on social and emotional development and resilience, with diagnostic evaluation and individualized learning support to address wellbeing. The team provides learning therapies, relaxation therapies, concentration training, and behavior coaching, including group and individual therapies, on the campus. There is a strong emphasis on inclusion and preventive measures, such as early-class programs to build social-emotional competencies.

Safeguarding

PuTT serves as the school's psychological and special education advisory for the campus, offering diagnostics, counseling, and collaboration with families, teachers, and the state's advisory services. They provide therapies and preventive support to address issues such as anxiety or learning difficulties, within the school day. There is a whistleblowing portal under the Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz for safeguarding concerns.

History

The Leonardo da Vinci Campus Nauen is located in Nauen, Brandenburg, and comprises a kindergarten, primary school with after-school care, a comprehensive school, a gymnasium, and campus housing groups on one campus. It has existed as a learning community for 30 years. The campus is run by Da-Vinci-Campus Nauen gGmbH, with governance led by Dr. Irene Petrovic-Wettstädt as managing shareholder and pedagogical lead, and Martin Bauch as managing shareholder, among other executives. The campus maintains partnerships with Da Vinci Gemeinschaftsschule Großpösna and other partner institutions.

Community

The campus fosters a vibrant community across Kindergarten, Grundschule & Hort, Gesamtschule, and Gymnasium with ongoing activities for students and families. It hosts regular events and information sessions, including October 1, 2026 Kinderuni for Grundschüler aus dem Havelland and October 12, 2026 Let's talk about Schwächen! for families. Campus life is showcased in the Campus Blog and the CampusKunst online gallery, and a YouTube channel features content about campus life.

Facilities Overview

The school features open learning landscapes with Marketplaces, Studierzimmer, and Kursräume, plus a dedicated Multifunctional room. It is a Ganztagsschule with hours from 07:00 to 18:00 and a core teaching period from 08:00 to 15:30, with optional afternoon offerings. A Tutor guides groups of about 12 students, coordinating learning activities and student support. The campus includes an on-site psychologist and therapy team that provides weekly coaching and learning therapies. Lockers are available in the learning houses, and meals are prepared with oversight by a Küchenkommission made up of students, parents, and teachers to ensure nutrition quality.

Academic Facilities

The school buildings are thematically divided into social sciences, languages, and mathematics/natural sciences, plus a multifunctional room. Learning spaces include marketplaces for partner and group work, Studierzimmer, and Kursräume where courses run. Adaptive learning is supported by tutors who accompany groups of 12 students, and the tutor is the first point of contact for questions. A graduation concept strengthens learning at one's own pace and allows grade advancement. The campus uses a DSGVO-compliant learning platform called DiLer to provide year-round access to learning materials. Teaching follows an open-learning concept with input, consolidation, and project phases, and project-based learning (PBL) is integrated with cross-grade collaboration. The learning approach includes sport, creativity, and science profiles, with extensive in-class training, plus Junior Coach Breitensport, first aid, and lifeguard training opportunities.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Extracurricular activities include chess, instrumental lessons, and drama as part of the creative and activity options. There are open components and lunchtime offerings such as Individual Learning Time (ILZ) and various AGs in sport and creative domains. The campus hosts ongoing programs and events, including a Chinese Summer Camp (Chinesisch-Sommercamp 2026), a primary school Kinderuni for students from Havelland, and an evening series Let's talk about Schwächen for families. Painting courses for adults and other campus events are offered, and the school period features topics like sport and creativity, with opportunities for project-based learning and campus-wide club activities.

Academic & Intellectual

The school offers a dual diploma program with IB and Abitur. Learning is organized around an open teaching concept with project-based learning, starting in grade 7, and includes cross-subject projects and student-driven courses. Erasmus+ supports international collaboration and staff development, with trainer certificates and subject-specific training available. A tutor system provides individualized guidance, and learning materials are accessed via a digital learning platform to support students across the campus.

Arts & Creative

CampusKunst is an online gallery that shows the artistic abilities and expressions of LDVC students across all ages. The gallery features works from Grundschule, Gesamtschule and Gymnasium, including drawings, paintings, prints, graffiti, and digital media. It highlights notable artworks and provides insight into the students' creative development across grades.

Cultural & Language

English Language Summer Camp 2025 is offered on the LDVC campus. Chinesisch-Sommercamp 2026 was organized on campus for language immersion and cultural exploration. The campus also supports international collaboration through Erasmus+ and an internationally oriented learning environment.

Social & Hobbies

The campus offers Sport, Kreativ and NAWI profiles; sport students can train up to 14 hours during the school day and may pursue certifications such as Juniorcoach Breitensport C, Schulsanitäter, and Rettungsschwimmer. Chess is a vibrant activity with teams and competitions, including the Schach-Kreisolympiade & Osterturnier, and LDVC teams have achieved notable success in chess.

Community & Service

LDVC participates in the Netzwerk Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage, including state network gatherings. UNICEF Red Hand Day 2025 was featured among LDVC's community initiatives. The campus emphasizes social responsibility and community engagement across its programs.

Leadership & Professional

There are student leadership opportunities, including Campus Sprecher meetings to shape the campus. The Gesamtschule uses a Tutor system where each tutor group guides around 12 students and coordinates projects and excursions. The campus also supports Erasmus+ and related staff development as part of its international outlook.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Sports are central to campus life, with the sport profile enabling up to 14 hours of training within the school day and pathways to various coaching and rescue-related certifications. The school hosts events like the Sportfest that highlight movement, teamwork and athletic talents. Chess and other creative and physical activities contribute to a balanced, well-rounded student life.

Language Provision

The school offers a bilingual profile through the International Baccalaureate at the International Gymnasium. The bilingual profile yields both the German Abitur and the IB Diploma. French or Spanish is taught as a second foreign language. A Confucius Classroom partnership at Naunhof provides Chinese language study with access to language and culture projects, international exchange, and the HSK language test.

Bilingual Teaching

The International Gymnasium offers a bilingual IB profile. This bilingual track leads to both the German Abitur and the IB Diploma. A bilingual orientation is available for fifth-grade entrants.

Immersion Programs

English Language Summer Camp provides intensive English language immersion on campus with native-English-speaking instructors. Students work on projects and present in English across age groups during a dedicated week. The camp is open to all grade levels at all LDVC schools.

Admissions

Admission to the International Gymnasium at Leonardo da Vinci Campus follows a multi-step process.

1) 5th grade entry (bilingual orientation): The admission process runs from September 1 of the year before the start of the school year until May 30. Guardians attend an information event, either the Open Day in September or one of three information evenings held during the year, to receive detailed information. As part of the admission process, guardians participate in a mandatory Medienzeit information evening that explains the media concept and the guiding principles smartphone-free school and Social Media from 16. A get-to-know meeting with the school leadership is held; parents should bring their certificates, and appointments are arranged through the secretariat. Good behavior and performance are required in mathematics, English and German, with the overall grade sum totaling 5. A Bildungsgangempfehlung from the primary school for attending a selective class is required, since the school cannot offer a place without the legal prerequisites. A written test is required, a Brandenburg-wide requirement. An oral, profile-based test is conducted at the school in the second half of the school year. A Schnupperunterricht (trial lesson) is offered to 4th graders in December or January. If a decision is made to enter Class 5, a school contract is signed and the signed contract must be returned within 14 days after the digital contract package is sent, usually in April or May of the current school year.

2) 7th grade entry: The admission process runs from September 1 to December 31 of the previous year. Guardians attend an information event at the Open Day or at an information evening to receive all necessary information. A mandatory Medienzeit information evening is part of the process. A Kennenlerngespräch (getting-to-know meeting) with the school leadership is held; bring certificates and make the appointment via the secretariat. A Schnupperunterricht invitation may be offered in November or December (only for the 6th grade). Good grades in mathematics, English and German (sum 7) and in social behavior are required, along with a Bildungsgangempfehlung for obtaining the Allgemeine Hochschulreife (AHR). The absence of the legal prerequisites means no school place can be offered. The contract must be signed and returned by 15 December of the current school year.

3) Transfer from another grade level: If a student already attends a Gymnasium and has studied French or Spanish as the second foreign language since 7th grade, an information evening (Open Day or information evening) is attended, followed by the Medienzeit information evening. A Kennenlerngespräch with the school leadership is held; bring certificates and make the appointment via the secretariat. If places are available, trial lessons (Probeunterricht) are conducted in the desired grade. After a successful trial and the signed contract, admission to the Gymnasium is granted. A transition from another school form (Oberschule or Gesamtschule) is possible only until the start of the 9th grade with appropriate aptitude, in accordance with Brandenburg's school law (Brandenburgisches Schulgesetz, § 55).

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