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Germany, Karlsruhe
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1. For all admissions enquiries contact the Admissions Officer for your child's level: Stefania Bartholdy handles primary and secondary admissions, and Katharina Lins handles nursery admissions. Email and phone numbers are provided for each. 2. Review enrollment options: the application form is available as PDFs in English, German, and French, and there is an online submission option; a privacy statement is available to review how personal data are processed. If you need help with the form, contact the admissions officer listed above. 3. Prepare supporting documents: you may need class records or reports from previous schools, a birth certificate, a copy of the vaccination record, and, for employees of EU Institutions, a certificate of confirmation of appointment; refer to the application form for the exact list. 4. Submit your application: apply online via the Submit your application online page, or submit by email to the admissions officer, or send a paper application by post; do not send original documents as they cannot be guaranteed to be returned. 5. Application timing and placement: applications are accepted throughout the year except for the last two classes (Year 6 and Year 7 Secondary); admitted pupils are placed in a class appropriate to their level and may be assigned to the language section; an entrance examination may be required to determine level. 6. Admissions categories and priority: Category I is for children of staff in European Community Institutions for at least one year; Category II covers children of parents employed by a company with an agreement with the European School Karlsruhe or on placement; Category III has limited places and is allocated after Categories I and II; the Director makes Category III decisions and ensures space for I and II. 7. Fees and additional notes: tuition for Categories II and III is fixed by the Board of Governors of the European Schools and may vary slightly by school; information on fees is published by the European Schools; scholarships are available for French children through Bourses scolaires (AEFE), with further details linked on the site.
Bourses scolaires: The AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) can grant school allowances in the form of scholarships to French children living abroad who attend the French language section.
European School Karlsruhe serves nursery through secondary education, culminating in the European Baccalaureate. Affiliated with EU, it is part of the European School network, featuring a distinctive multilingual curriculum delivered in English, French and German. The school welcomes pupils from over 50 countries, offering tuition in up to 15 languages and a strong emphasis on language development from early years. The curriculum combines modern European approaches and the eight key competences for lifelong learning, with extensive pupil services, individual learning support and active dialogue with families. The campus sits on 10 hectares and includes four linked buildings, two sport halls, outdoor facilities, libraries, science, art and music spaces, a digital work space and a purpose-built hall for events. A signature Challenge Programme develops gifted pupils through projects and ensembles, including symphonic and philharmonic orchestras. The school emphasizes SWALS language options and transfers between European Schools support mobility for families abroad.
