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The school teaches a bilingual French–German program from kindergarten through elementary. Since 2009, kindergarten classes have equal time for French and German, about 13 hours per week per language. In elementary, instruction follows the French National Education program with about 55% in French and 45% in German; German is used in several subjects and seven to eight hours of German are taught per week. From CE2 onward, English is introduced (two hours per week); in 6th grade there are four English sessions and five German sessions, with math and SVT taught in German by teachers from the Französisches Gymnasium. The school emphasizes oral language development across languages and supports teacher professional development with an annual workload of 108 hours per teacher.
The school values cultural and artistic activities as essential to well-being and creativity. The elementary campus provides spaces for the arts, including a visual arts room, an aula-cinémathèque, a computer room, and a library. Projects and productions are part of the program, including Capsule and other student works and exhibitions. The school produced a film in 2024 titled Une journée à Voltaire.
The school operates on a Franco-German campus with bilingual French–German instruction. Kindergarten learners study French and German in parity, about 13 hours per week per language. In elementary, about 55% of instruction is in French and 45% in German; German is used in several subjects, with seven to eight hours of German per week and English beginning in CE2 with two hours per week. In 6th grade there are four English sessions and five German sessions, with some subjects taught in German by teachers from the Französisches Gymnasium. The Semaine des Langues celebrates the languages spoken at the school, with exchanges with other Berlin institutions; the school environment is multilingual and multicultural, with around 50 languages spoken by students.
The school emphasizes outdoor time and well-being, with two 30-minute recesses per day in the early years and a 1.5-hour midday break. It values sports, cultural and artistic activities as part of well-being and creativity. Students engage in language and culture projects and productions, including Capsule and other initiatives. The Language Week highlights languages spoken at the school and cross-cultural exchanges with other institutions, including exchanges with the Lycée Français de Berlin.
Solidarity, inclusion, and equality are core values at the school. A dedicated EBEP teacher, a climate‑of‑school lead, and a school psychologist support students with special needs and the overall climate. The school is open to Berlin's environment, with visitors, outings, field trips, and discovery trips. Students organize charity activities such as the Spendenlauf in support of the German Red Cross.
The school has governance through a Conseil d'établissement (CE), with minutes published and participation by staff and families. Teachers receive an annual teaching load of 108 hours to support classroom work, communicate with families, attend meetings, and pursue ongoing professional development. The school advertises positions publicly and recruits bilingual staff; recruitment notices are published for French-speaking teachers and multilingual assistants. The school participates in AEFE network activities and adheres to relevant educational standards.
The school emphasizes outdoor time and physical activity, with two 15-minute outdoor breaks for younger students and a 1.5-hour midday break. It fosters well-being through sports and cultural activities and an emphasis on outdoor learning. Friday after-school care runs from 14:45 to 16:00, with weekly sign-ups. Language-focused events such as the Language Week celebrate the school's multilingual environment, which includes about 50 languages spoken by students.
École Voltaire Berlin is a private French establishment within the AEFE network, with two Berlin campuses serving children ages 3 to 12. It offers the French national curriculum with a bilingual Franco‑German program. In Maternelle, instruction is shared equally between French and German (13 hours per week per language), with curricula adapted to Berlin. In Élementaire, about 55% of lessons are in French and 45% in German, with German used in several subjects and English introduced from CE2 (two hours per week). Since October 2024 the school is recognised as an Ersatzschule under private sponsorship by the Verein zur Förderung der französischen Bildung in Berlin e.V., whose managing sponsor is Ms. Deppe‑Prugnaud. The two campuses host a cantine served by Leckerlogisch, and Friday Garderie. The school emphasises outdoor learning, arts, and language development, with after-school activities via Cours et Jardins and Wednesday activities with Berlin Music School, including Capsule productions.
