Deutsch-Franzosisches Gymnasium Freiburg

Germany, Freiburg

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, German

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 10 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 850

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1972

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum, German Curriculum

Taught languages English, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin, German

Typical class size 28

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Deutsch-Französisches Gymnasium Freiburg is a public, binational school operated by the City of Freiburg in cooperation with AEFE. The campus runs German and French sections within a shared bicultural curriculum. German classes cover grades 5–9 and French cover 6e–3e, with two classes per language and gradual integration of subjects. From grade 6, English is the second foreign language; from grade 8, Spanish, Italian and Latin are offered as electives. In the upper secondary (grades 10–12), tracks are L (Philosophy–Languages), ES (Economics and Social Sciences–Mathematics), SMP (Mathematics–Physics) and SBC (Chemistry–Biology). All tracks lead to the Deutsch-Französische Abitur, a joint German-French Abitur. Facilities include a library with study spaces and a Silentium room, OPAC terminals, and access to Europresse via Moodle. The canteen serves meals for €4.80 with online ordering. The school has a football field and a Ski/Snowboard mentoring program. Extracurricular offerings include arts, music, theatre, chess, gardening and more, plus exchange programs and after-school care.

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Runzstr. 83, 79102 Freiburg, Germany

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The Essentials

Location

Runzstraße 83, 79102 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

Stages

5/6e to 10/2e classes.

Type

Public school (state-funded) run by the City of Freiburg in cooperation with AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).

Country affiliation

Germany and France

School day structure

The school day begins at 7:50 AM. It operates as a full-day school with midday and after-school care.

Bus service

Daily bus service from Alsace.

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Fees

Application fees

- No application fee is charged for admission to the Deutsch‑Französisches Gymnasium Freiburg (DFG / LFA).

Tuition fees by school year (day school)

- There are no tuition fees for attendance at the DFG/LFA; the school operates as a public, state‑run binational secondary school and does not charge annual or term tuition for any year group.

Boarding fees (Internat)

- Monthly boarding charge: EUR 865.20 per month.
- Billing basis: the boarding fee is invoiced in September and covers ten months (September through June); the invoice shows the amount to be paid for those 10 months. Payments must be made monthly to the municipal treasury (“Stadtkasse”) with the pupil's personal number (PKNr.). The boarding fee must be paid monthly (the sum cannot be paid once yearly).
- Scholarship support: means‑tested internat scholarships are available from the Internatstiftung (Adelhausenstiftung) and from the Baden‑Württemberg ministry; applications are processed by the internat's scholarship commission.

Tuition / boarding — per term and per year group detail

- Day pupils (all year groups): no tuition charged; no per‑term tuition schedule applies.
- Internat pupils: fee shown as EUR 865.20 per month, invoiced for 10 months (September–June). For the standard billing period this equates to EUR 8,652.00 for the 10‑month school residence period (EUR 865.20 × 10). Payments are required monthly as stated above.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Internat billing: each September parents receive an invoice indicating the 10‑month amount; payments must be remitted at the start of each month to the Stadtkasse and must include the pupil's PKNr. Monthly payment is required; annual single‑payment is not accepted.
- Afternoon supervision (DFGplus): the parents' contribution is EUR 40.00 per month, billed for 11 months (September–July). Payments are collected by SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift); invoices are issued at admission or on change; returned direct debits incur an administrative charge (EUR 15). Cancellation of the place is possible only at the semester boundary (effective 31 January) with written notice by 15 January; a narrow early withdrawal right applies only until 30 September under the stated conditions.
- Cantine (school lunch): meals cost EUR 4.80 per meal. Meal orders are placed online and are accessed/identified via an electronic meal key (chip). Order and cancellation deadlines apply (ordering at least two working days before; cancellation at least one working day before).

Other costs and fees

- School trips and extra‑curricular travel: trips and camps are charged separately; the school and external trip organizers set trip prices and payment schedules for each trip (example: a summer trip listing showed total participant costs in the range of EUR 1,320–1,400 for a multi‑day program). Parents pay those trip charges in addition to any regular school/boarding costs.
- Instrumental tuition / extracurricular activities: some musical or extracurricular offerings involve third‑party instructors or external providers and may carry separate fees or contribution requests. Specific fees vary by activity and are charged separately when applicable.
- Small annual contributions and voluntary purchases: modest voluntary levies exist for some school bodies and activities (for example, a SMV contribution of around EUR 1 per pupil for student‑representative activities). School‑branded clothing and merchandise (school clothing with the DFG logo) is available for purchase online; such purchases are voluntary.
- Insurance: parents are required to ensure their child is covered by appropriate personal/civil liability insurance where requested in the family agreement/registration documents; some activities or trips may require additional travel or cancellation insurance at parent expense.

Refund information

- Afternoon supervision (DFGplus): advance payments are collected by direct debit; the contract permits a withdrawal (Rücktritt) only up to 30 September under the stated conditions and ordinary cancellations only at the half‑year (effective 31 January with notice by 15 January). Returned direct debits incur a EUR 15 administrative fee.
- Cantine: meal orders must be cancelled at least one working day in advance; this ordering/cancellation policy governs chargeability of meals.
- Boarding (Internat): the standard internat billing terms require monthly payments to the Stadtkasse; the published internat information specifies billing and payment frequency but does not offer a general annual single‑payment option. Details on contractual termination, refunds or pro‑rata calculations for boarders are governed by internat admission and contract terms (scholarship and administrative rules apply where relevant).
- School trips and external providers: refunds and cancellation conditions for trips are governed by the organizer's terms (school or external operator) and may vary by trip; trip flyers and contracts set the specific refund/cancellation rules.

Fee payment options

- Boarding (Internat): payment is made to the Stadtkasse (municipal treasury) as a bank transfer/payment referencing the pupil's PKNr. Monthly payment schedule applies.
- Afternoon supervision (DFGplus): collected by SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift); parents must provide a direct‑debit mandate; returned direct debits incur an administrative fee.
- Cantine (meals): ordering and cancellation are handled online using the electronic meal key (chip); the ordering platform manages reservations and chargeability.
- Trips and external services: payments for trips and external providers are processed according to the organizer's payment methods and schedules (these commonly include bank transfer, online payment or direct payment to the trip operator).

If a specific numeric detail above requires formal verification for publication in your database (for example the exact monthly internat fee amount or current meal price), use the cited institutional documents for confirmation and the school's published billing references for the academic year in question.

Academics

Curriculum

DFG Freiburg is a binational, bicultural school with German and French sections. In the lower and middle levels, the German department runs classes 5–9 and the French department runs 6e–3e, with two German and two French classes; initially taught in parallel and later in more subjects by teachers from both nations. From grade 6, English is the second foreign language; from grade 8, Spanish, Italian, and Latin are offered as elective subjects. In the upper secondary level (grades 10–12), students choose among four tracks: L (Philosophy – Languages), ES (Economics and Social Sciences – Mathematics), SMP (Mathematics – Physics), and SBC (Chemistry – Biology). All tracks lead to the Deutsch-Französische Abitur. The final diploma is a joint German-French Abitur, which grants rights associated with both the German Abitur and the French Baccalauréat.

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Admissions

1. The school is under the supervision of the state of Baden-Württemberg, the city of Freiburg, and the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). It is a binational and bicultural institution whose ambitious and demanding curriculum blends the expectations of French and German programs. It is recognized in the local and cross-border landscape for its strengths in language, science, and the arts.

2. Parcoursup calendar for 2022-2023 is provided, outlining the admissions timeline. It covers information beyond grades, including what the Fiche Avenir contains. The Parcoursup information site opened on December 20, 2022 at 14:00, enabling candidates to start formulating wishes from January 18, 2023, and it includes sections on field-specific expectations and a Questions/Answers page.

3. Prepare and submit wishes through Parcoursup during the established timetable. Candidates use Parcoursup to express their wishes, guided by the Fiche Avenir and field-specific expectations. The information is presented as part of the Parcoursup guidance for the 2023 intake.

4. Review by field and consult the FAQ. Parcoursup provides the Attendus par filière and the Questions/Réponses sections to help applicants understand expectations by program.

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FAQs

What ages does Deutsch-Französisches Gymnasium Freiburg serve?

DFG Freiburg caters to students aged 10 to 18, covering lower, middle, and upper secondary levels. It is a co‑educational, binational school with German and French sections.

Is DFG Freiburg a public, state-funded school?

Yes. It is a public, state‑funded binational secondary school run by the City of Freiburg in cooperation with the AEFE, and it leads to a joint Deutsch-Französische Abitur.

Where is DFG Freiburg located and what is distinctive about its structure?

The school is at Runzstraße 83, 79102 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. It operates with two parallel departments (German 5–9 and French 6e–3e) and a binational leadership team (a German head and a French deputy), with increasing joint teaching in the upper years.

Are there tuition fees for day pupils?

No. Day pupils attend without tuition charges because the school is state‑funded.

What are the boarding costs and are there scholarships for boarders?

Boarding costs about EUR 865.20 per month, billed for 10 months (September–June). There are means‑tested boarding scholarships available from the Internatstiftung and Baden‑Württemberg's ministry.

How does a family apply to the German and French sections?

Admissions are run into two departments (German 5–9 and French 6e–3e). The school's binational framework brings together German and French teachers, and later years feature more integrated teaching across subjects.

What tracks are offered in upper secondary and what diploma do they lead to?

In grades 10–12, students can choose L (Philosophy – Languages), ES (Economics and Social Sciences – Mathematics), SMP (Mathematics – Physics), or SBC (Chemistry – Biology). All tracks culminate in the Deutsch-Französische Abitur, a joint German-French diploma.

How does the curriculum integrate German and French in the lower and middle years?

German classes run 5–9 and French classes run 6e–3e in parallel, with two German and two French classes. Over time, more subjects are taught by teachers from both nations to increase integration.

Which languages are taught and when are they introduced?

English is introduced as the second foreign language from grade 6; from grade 8, students may take Spanish, Italian, or Latin as elective subjects. Italian is also taught as a regular subject.

What facilities does the library offer at DFG Freiburg?

The library is modern and includes a reading area and a Silentium room, with OPAC stations for research. It houses materials in German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese, and provides access to Europresse via Moodle.

What is the canteen like and how do meals work?

The canteen has about 80 seats and offers meat and vegetarian options for EUR 4.80 per meal. Meals are ordered online with a chip key, and there are deadlines for ordering and cancellations.

What sports and other on‑campus facilities or programs exist?

The school runs a range of sports clubs and events, including a Ski/Snowboard mentoring program and an on‑site football field used for events such as the Tatort Stadion Freiburg tournament.

What extracurricular clubs are available at DFG Freiburg?

Clubs include EquiWi (biology/eco), Choir, Sciences, Orchestra, Bigband, Visual Arts, Chess, Gardening, Theatre, Ski, Academic Club, Sewing, 50/50, Bicycle Workshop, Trickfilm, Ton, and more; attendance becomes compulsory once joined.

Are there leadership opportunities or student representation?

Yes. The school has a Student Council (SMV) and an active parent network (Eltern) plus a booster club (Förderverein) that supports activities and excursions.

Does the school offer international exchanges or partnerships?

Yes. There are exchange programs with international partners as part of the binational German‑French program.

How does DFG Freiburg support student wellbeing and safeguarding?

Wellbeing is supported through a Wohlbefinden program, a Schulsozialarbeit (school social worker), prevention initiatives, anti-bullying measures, and peer mediators, along with a complaint-management system.

Is there dedicated SEN or EAL support at the school?

The available information does not specify formal SEN or EAL support; the school emphasizes a binational, integrated approach and wellbeing services.

Is boarding available to all students or only those with a French background, and what does it cost?

Boarding is available for admitted students with a French background, with costs around EUR 7,000 per year (subject to state setting). Weekend stays may be possible from the 9th grade.

Is there a school uniform?

There is no information indicating that a uniform is required.

How is school governance structured at DFG Freiburg?

The school is binationally governed: a German principal oversees the school, a French deputy principal leads the French department, and staff comprise both German civil servants and French teachers; parent representatives and a booster association participate in governance.

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