École Francaise de Hambourg

Located in Hamburg, Germany. The address is Hartsprung 23, 22529 Hamburg. Telephone: +49 (0)40 790 147 0. Email: secretariat@efhh.de.

Kindergarten and Elementary (Maternelle and Élementaire).

French international school.

France (AEFE network).

Application and registration fees
- First-time registration (droits de première inscription): EUR 220 for the first child, EUR 140 for the second child, EUR 90 for the third child and each following child. These registration fees are payable at the time of enrolment and are non‑refundable.

Deposit (arrhes) for nursery/maternelle
- After an offer of admission to the maternelle/Kita, a deposit of EUR 350 per child is due within three weeks; this deposit is applied during the child's first year of attendance against the family participation amount. Failure to pay the deposit within the deadline may result in cancellation of the place.

Tuition fees — Maternelle / Kita (2025–2026)
- The nursery (maternelle) fee structure is split into two components: the family's remaining charge under the city of Hamburg Kita‑Gutschein (Reste à charge — RàC) and the specific programme fees charged by the school.
- The school's programme fees for the École Maternelle range between EUR 1,056 and EUR 2,436 per year depending on the child's Kita‑Gutschein and hours of care. The RàC set by the city of Hamburg can vary (examples published show RàC values between approximately EUR 48 and EUR 2,448 per year depending on family income and hours). The total annual amount payable by a family is therefore the sum of the RàC and the school's programme fee. Payment is collected by monthly direct debit before the 5th of each month.

Tuition fees — École élémentaire (CP–CM2), academic year 2025–2026
- Annual tuition (frais de scolarité) standard rates for 2025–2026:
- 1st child: EUR 1,530 per year.
- 2nd child: EUR 1,377 per year (10% sibling reduction).
- 3rd child and subsequent children: EUR 1,147.50 per year (25% sibling reduction).
- The elementary tuition covers school fees, on‑time curricular outings, and exercise books and workbooks provided by the school; some activities (class trips, optional projects) may generate additional, separate charges.
- Billing schedule: elementary tuition is payable in 10 monthly instalments. Modalities: payment by direct debit (prélèvement automatique) or bank transfer, before the 5th day of each month.

Billing schedule and payment terms (general)
- Regular tuition and care fees are billed and collected monthly by direct debit before the 5th of each month; elementary families may also pay by bank transfer. Bank account information for transfers is provided by the school (Commerzbank Hamburg; IBAN and BIC shown in the school's practical information). Notice periods for contract termination apply and differ by service (see below).

After-school care (GBS) and cantine costs
- GBS (périscolaire) monthly maximum tariffs (examples for the school year):
- 07:00–08:00: EUR 30 per month.
- 13:00–16:00: free for Hamburg‑domiciled children; EUR 140 per month for non‑Hamburg domiciled children.
- 16:00–17:00: EUR 30 per month.
- 17:00–18:00: EUR 30 per month.
- Holiday care: 1 week holiday care (08:00–16:00) shown as EUR 7.50/month equivalent (EUR 90/year); 07:00–18:00 week shown as EUR 10/month equivalent (EUR 120/year); families may reserve up to 15 weeks of holiday care per year and specific billing rules apply.
- Cantine (school lunches) is managed through the school's catering partner and ordered via the SAMS‑ON system; meal payments in SAMS‑ON are handled by PayPal or bank transfer according to the provider's procedures. Reductions and subsidies for GBS and lunch may be available depending on family income and sibling rules.

Other possible costs
- Occasional and itemised additional costs may be charged separately: class trips or residential trips, some extracurricular activities, materials for special projects. The elementary programme states that most textbooks/workbooks are provided, but class trips or projects may incur extra charges. The maternelle programme may involve programme‑specific charges depending on the chosen Kita‑Gutschein/hours.

Uniforms and compulsory clothing
- No compulsory school uniform is listed in the published practical fee and registration materials for the school; nothing is specified as a mandatory uniform charge in the school's fee and inscription pages. (School may issue guidance on practical clothing for activities where relevant.)

Boarding / residential provision
- Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school (maternelle and élémentaire) with no boarding fees indicated.

Refunds and cancellation terms
- Registration fees (droits de première inscription) are definitive and non‑refundable. Arrangements state that registration fees and, where specified, deposits are retained in the event of cancellation.
- Notice periods for contract termination (examples):
- Maternelle/Kita: a 12‑week notice period applies from signature of the care contract.
- Elementaire: three months' notice (calendrical) from the end of the month in which the removal notice is sent.
- GBS (périscolaire): written resignation with two months' notice before the end of the school year.
- Situations where refunds or reductions apply (for example, city Kita subsidies or family income‑based reductions for GBS/cantine) are governed by the Kita‑Gutschein rules and the school's published reduction policies.

Accepted payment methods and billing routes
- Standard tuition and care fees: monthly direct debit (prélèvement automatique) is the primary collection method; bank transfer is accepted for elementary tuition. School banking details (Commerzbank Hamburg, IBAN, BIC) are published in the school's practical information.
- Cantine (meals) payments are processed through the SAMS‑ON system and may be made by PayPal or by bank transfer according to the catering provider's payment options.
- For some services, invoices and billing modalities differ (e.g., Kita‑Gutschein handling for maternelle co‑funding).

Sibling discounts and financial aid
- Elementary sibling discount: 10% reduction for the second child and 25% for the third child and subsequent children (elementary only). Maternelle/Kita fees depend on the Kita‑Gutschein and family circumstances; families may apply for AEFE bursaries where eligible. GBS and canteen subsidies or reductions may apply according to income and sibling rules.

Summary (practical points for parents)
- Elementary annual tuition example: EUR 1,530 (first child), billed in 10 monthly instalments; sibling discounts apply. Registration fees at enrolment are EUR 220/140/90 by order of children and are non‑refundable. Maternelle fees combine a city Kita‑Gutschein remainder plus a school programme fee (programme fees shown between EUR 1,056 and EUR 2,436 for 2025–2026); monthly direct debit is used for collection. After‑school care, holiday care and canteen are charged separately according to published GBS tariffs and the catering provider's ordering/payment system. Contract termination requires advance notice (maternelle: 12 weeks; élémentaire: three months; GBS: two months before end of school year).