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Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
School International Potsdam is a private international school in Potsdam, Germany, offering daycare, primary and upper secondary education on a single campus. The school runs Montessori and German curricula and delivers bilingual instruction in German and English from early years. Since 2005 it has been the first and only bilingual school in Potsdam. The International Primary School Potsdam (Years 1–6) provides bilingual German or English classes, while the International Comprehensive School (Years 7–13) offers Abitur preparation with two compulsory electives from a choice including WAT, MuK, Spanish, UuG and Environment and Society, plus mentoring and dedicated study guidance. The grounds feature Kita First daycare, Kita Children's House, a large outdoor sports field, a water playground and forest-adjacent spaces. Classrooms are equipped with diverse materials and subject rooms; pupils use iPads for self-organised learning. A broad range of after-school activities and projects connects learning to real-world challenges. A high-trust environment.
Alfred Nobel School Potsdam has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, German.
Location
Ravensbergweg 30, 14478 Potsdam, Germany. The school is located in Potsdam. First Steps daycare is located in the Berlin suburb near Heiligen See and Neuer Garten.
Stages
Kita First daycare centre (up to 20 childcare places) from 18 months; Kita Children's House (from age 3) in mixed-age bilingual groups; International Primary School Potsdam (Year 1 to Year 6) with German- or English-speaking classes; International Comprehensive School (Year 7 to Year 13); Abitur (Year 11 to Year 13).
Type
Private international school network offering daycare, primary and upper secondary education; bilingual instruction in German and English.
Country affiliation
Germany
School day structure
Kita First Steps operates weekdays 8:00–16:30. After-school care provides an all-day program with a large outdoor area next to the forest and various activities. International Primary School follows a rhythmic daily routine with lessons, a common lunch break and leisure activities. The upper school offers comprehensive support including mentoring and career guidance.
Fees
Application fees
- No separate application or non‑refundable enrolment fee is listed in the school's published fee regulations for the Potsdam campus.
Tuition (Schulgeld) — structure and how it is set
- Tuition is income‑dependent: the amount of school fees is calculated on the basis of the parents' (or guardians') declared household income and assigned from a school fee schedule. Tuition is charged for 12 months and is treated as an ongoing monthly obligation; started months count as full months.
Tuition — payment schedule and billing terms
- Billing is by 12 monthly instalments and the school collects fees by SEPA direct debit each month (withdrawal date is specified in the fee rules: Grundschule collections are scheduled on the 30th of the prior month; the comprehensive school (Gesamtschule) collections are scheduled on the 29th of the prior month). If direct debit is not used the monthly amount must be transferred to the school's business account by the 1st of each month. The school provides specific IBAN/BIC account details for payments in the fee regulations.
- Bank details published in the fee regulations (use the account matching the unit invoicing you receive): - Grundschule (account shown for school fee payments): IBAN DE51 7015 0000 2300 28, BIC SSKMDEMM. - Gesamtschule (account shown for school fee payments): IBAN DE51 7015 0000 1009 2297 80, BIC SSKMDEMM.
Tuition amounts by year group
- The school does not publish fixed, per‑grade annual tuition figures. Instead, tuition is set individually from the income‑based fee schedule (the Schulgeldtabelle) after parents submit the required income information. Because tuition is assessed by income bracket, there are no universal per‑year fixed values to list. The fee rules explain the income‑based assessment and the requirement to provide income documentation.
Daycare / Children's House (Kita) and after‑school (Hort) contribution schedule
- Daycare and after‑school contributions are published as a monthly contribution table that varies by the family's adjusted annual gross income and by the daily care hours selected. The table lists monthly amounts separately for Krippe (crèche), Kindergarten and Hort with columns for typical care durations (Krippe: up to 6 h, up to 8 h, up to 10 h; Kindergarten: up to 6 h, up to 8 h, up to 10 h; Hort: up to 4 h, up to 6 h, up to 8 h). The contributions are stated as monthly amounts in EUR.
- Books, digital media and classroom materials (primary school): - Books: Years 1–4 EUR 50 (due 1 August); Years 5–6 EUR 60 (due 1 August). - Digital media (notebooks/tablets/software and maintenance): Years 1–4 EUR 50 (due 1 September); Years 5–6 EUR 50 (due 1 September). - Classroom / consumable materials: Years 1–6 EUR 70 (due 1 August).
- Media / device fee (Gesamtschule / upper years): a one‑off media fee for Years 7–13 of EUR 70 (due 1 October) for device support/IT service. Essengeld (meals) and locker fees are charged under separate contracts.
- Costs for excursions, class trips, school clothing, supervised class funds and similar are charged separately as required. Meals and locker use are arranged and billed under separate contracts.
Boarding
- No boarding provision is shown for the Potsdam campus; the published materials and documents describe daycare, primary and comprehensive day‑school provision only. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable.
Refunds and reductions
- Absence, school holidays or temporary closure do not entitle parents to a reduction of the monthly school fee. One‑off fees are not refunded in the case of a premature, mid‑year school withdrawal. Fee reductions, sibling discounts or exemptions can be granted in individual cases at the discretion of school management but must be applied for in writing.
Failed payments / returned direct debit
- If a direct debit cannot be collected, the resulting bank fees and collection costs are charged to parents. The published fee rules set a charge for each subsequent collection attempt (Grundschule: EUR 10 per new collection attempt; Gesamtschule: EUR 4.50 per new collection attempt).
Fee payment options
- Standard payment method is SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift). If direct debit is not used or cannot be collected, the monthly amount must be transferred to the business account specified in the school's fee rules (IBAN/BIC given in the fee regulations for the relevant unit). Meal contracts and other optional services are billed separately and typically follow their own payment arrangements.
Summary note
- Tuition for the primary and comprehensive schools at the Potsdam campus is set according to family income and paid in 12 monthly instalments; additional small annual or one‑off charges apply for books, digital media, classroom materials and device support; daycare and after‑school contributions are published as a detailed monthly contribution table that varies by income bracket and by the number of care hours chosen.
Academics
Alfred Nobel School Potsdam teaches Montessori Curriculum, German Curriculum.
Curriculum
International Primary School Potsdam offers bilingual instruction in German or English for Years 1–6. Since 2005 it has been the first and only bilingual school in Potsdam. The International Comprehensive School provides Year 7–13 with fundamental, extended or in‑depth general education and programmes for EBR, FOR and AHR. From Year 7 onwards, pupils select two compulsory elective courses from Business – Labour – Technology (WAT), Natural Sciences, Spanish, Media and Communication (MuK), and Environment and Society (UuG). Upper school offers profiles and Abitur preparation, with comprehensive support including career and study guidance. Learning with the iPad is part of the teaching approach.
Higher Education Progression
The upper school prepares students for Abitur and university entrance. There is comprehensive support, including career and study guidance. Profiles in the upper school provide in‑depth education across disciplines.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a strong sense of community with engaging activities and reliable all-day supervision in after-school care, creating a stimulating environment for all children. The after-school program offers a range of clubs and activities—Baking and cooking, Woodworking, Skateboard, Dance and movement, Theater, Yoga Island, and more—to support social development, creativity and personal growth.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Individual support and challenge.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The International Primary School Potsdam offers German- or English-speaking classes, with English taught in an immersive bilingual approach. Since 2005, it has been the first and only bilingual school in Potsdam.
Mental Wellbeing
The daily routine includes lessons, projects, a common lunch break and leisure activities, with phases of intensive and independent learning, practice, and self-chosen projects, combined with periods of relaxation and play. The Yoga Island afternoon program offers relaxation with gentle sounds and yoga exercises. The grounds include a large free play area, a sports ground and a water playground.
Admissions
Admissions
From Daycare to Abitur. Kita First daycare centre offers up to 20 childcare places directly at Neue Garten; from 18 months, children are cared for in our private daycare centre until school age. Kita Children's House provides care from age three in mixed-age, bilingual groups until they reach school age. International Primary School Potsdam has been the first bilingual school in Potsdam since 2005; you can choose a German- or English-language class. After-school care offers a community-oriented setting with activities and reliable day care. International Comprehensive School provides education from Year 7 to Year 13, offering fundamental, extended or in-depth general education and supports the acquisition of the Abitur. Abitur preparation runs from Year 11 to Year 13 with profiles in the upper secondary school. First Steps is a private daycare centre near Heiligen See and Neuer Garten; hours are 8:00–16:30; care for 20 children aged between 1.5 and 6 years in two groups. The bilingual approach uses English immersion alongside German in everyday situations; preschool is offered and Montessori pedagogy guides the early years. Children's House is a bilingual daycare centre with 66 spaces; mixed-age groups; children learn together with pupils from the International Primary School and the International Comprehensive School; grounds include a large outdoor area with a water playground. Preschool prepares children for the transition to primary school; Montessori pedagogy informs activities. Learning with the iPad enables self-organised learning and digital assignment access. Extracurricular places of learning and projects are offered. Upper school profiles focus on Social Science, Economics/Politics/History and Science, with targeted preparation for university entrance.
FAQs
What curriculum does School International Potsdam follow?
International Primary School Potsdam offers bilingual instruction in German or English for Years 1–6. Since 2005 it has been the first and only bilingual school in Potsdam. The International Comprehensive School provides Year 7–13 with fundamental,.
Where is School International Potsdam located?
Ravensbergweg 30, 14478 Potsdam, Germany. The school is located in Potsdam. First Steps daycare is located in the Berlin suburb near Heiligen See and Neuer Garten.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- No separate application or non‑refundable enrolment fee is listed in the school's published fee regulations for the Potsdam campus.
**Tuition (Schulgeld) — structure and how it is set**
- Tuition is income‑dependent: the.
What languages are taught?
Languages taught include English, German and Spanish. The International Primary School Potsdam offers German- or English-language classes in Years 1–6. In the upper school, Spanish is offered as a compulsory elective subject (Year 7 onward).
How does the admissions process work?
From Daycare to Abitur. Kita First daycare centre offers up to 20 childcare places directly at Neue Garten; from 18 months, children are cared for in our private daycare centre until school age. Kita Children's House provides care from age three in.
What facilities does the school have?
The Potsdam campus includes Kita First daycare centre, Kita Children's House, an International Primary School and an International Comprehensive School. The International Primary School offers bilingual German- or English-language classes. The.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Extracurricular places of learning drive projects and competitions in sport, natural sciences, social sciences and economics. Pupils participate in Founding a Pupil Company and Pupils Helping Pupils, which provide experiential learning beyond the.
