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Germany, Berlin
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English and German are the main languages of instruction, with all language classes taught by native speakers. In Primary, English and German are taught at native level, and Grade 5 students may add French or Spanish. In Secondary, all language classes are taught by native speakers; sciences are generally taught in English and humanities in German; a bilingual Abitur is offered after year 12 or 13. More than half of staff are native speakers in one language and have at least C1 proficiency in the other.
Berlin Bilingual School provides bilingual education for German- and English-native-speaking students from Grade 1 to Grade 13. English and German are taught at native level in both Primary and Secondary. In Primary, the objective is for students to become bilingual and bi-literate, reading and writing in both languages at native-level proficiency. Secondary students graduate with the bilingual Abitur, enabling study at German and international universities.
In both Primary and Secondary, students learn in an environment where English and German are spoken by everyone in and out of the classroom. The Primary program aims for students to become bilingual and bi-literate, reading and writing in both languages at native-level proficiency. Language assessment is conducted before entry to the school to ensure applicants have sufficient proficiency to thrive in the bilingual program. Secondary students begin with bilingual proficiency and complete the bilingual Abitur.
Berlin Bilingual School provides a structured, two-country education for students aged 6 to 18. The school combines the Berlin State Curriculum with elements of a British framework and Cambridge IGCSE, supporting language development. The Primary School follows the Berliner Rahmenlehrplan, with 90-minute teaching blocks and 45-minute lessons. From Grade 3 onward, classes include an Erzieher:in in core subjects, and Grade 5 offers French or Spanish; English and German are taught at native level. The programme prepares students for bilingual qualifications in Secondary School, with more than half the staff native speakers and at least C1 proficiency in the other language. Primary classes are capped at 25 pupils. The campus for the Primary is in Friedrichshain, the Secondary in Pankow, connected by accessible transport links. Facilities include chemistry, music and art rooms, a library, a garden, and social work spaces; theatre, sport halls, and venues are used for performances and PE.
