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Clayallee 328-334, 14169 Berlin, Zehlendorf. The Freie Schule Anne-Sophie Berlin is a German-English bilingual all-day school in Berlin. It is accessible by S-Bahn Zehlendorf (S1) and U-Bahn Oskar-Helene-Heim (U3) with bus connections 623, 115, 118, 285.
German-English bilingual all-day school with Eingangsklasse (entrance class), Grundschule (primary), and Gymnasium (secondary).
Private all-day school; bilingual German-English; private Ganztagesschule; continuous bilingual education from primary through Gymnasium to Abitur.
Coaching and individualized learning support; development of social competencies.
S-Bahn Zehlendorf (S1); U-Bahn Oskar-Helene-Heim (U3); Bus 623, 115, 118, 285.
Application / Admission Fees
- There is an administration fee of EUR 750 payable on conclusion of the school contract.
Tuition fees (monthly, with annual and per-term equivalents)
- Tuition is charged on a monthly basis according to family gross income and differs for learners up to and including grade 6 and for learners starting at grade 7. The monthly amounts and their annual and per-term equivalents (annual ÷ 3) are:
- Annual gross family income starting at EUR 30,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 240 / month (EUR 2,880 per year; EUR 960 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 220 / month (EUR 2,640 per year; EUR 880 per term).
- Annual gross family income starting at EUR 50,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 350 / month (EUR 4,200 per year; EUR 1,400 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 330 / month (EUR 3,960 per year; EUR 1,320 per term).
- Annual gross family income starting at EUR 70,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 440 / month (EUR 5,280 per year; EUR 1,760 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 420 / month (EUR 5,040 per year; EUR 1,680 per term).
- Annual gross family income starting at EUR 90,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 605 / month (EUR 7,260 per year; EUR 2,420 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 585 / month (EUR 7,020 per year; EUR 2,340 per term).
- Annual gross family income starting at EUR 120,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 770 / month (EUR 9,240 per year; EUR 3,080 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 750 / month (EUR 9,000 per year; EUR 3,000 per term).
- Annual gross family income starting at EUR 150,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 990 / month (EUR 11,880 per year; EUR 3,960 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 970 / month (EUR 11,640 per year; EUR 3,880 per term).
- Annual gross family income starting at EUR 170,000: up to grade 6 — EUR 1,070 / month (EUR 12,840 per year; EUR 4,280 per term); starting at grade 7 — EUR 1,050 / month (EUR 12,600 per year; EUR 4,200 per term).
- Special minimum charges (income below EUR 30,000): first child EUR 100 / month (EUR 1,200 per year; EUR 400 per term), second child EUR 75 / month (EUR 900 per year; EUR 300 per term), third child EUR 50 / month (EUR 600 per year; EUR 200 per term), and EUR 25 / month (EUR 300 per year; EUR 100 per term) for each additional sibling. Under these minimums the administration fee, security deposit and service fee do not apply.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition amounts are described as monthly school fees; the administration fee (EUR 750) and the security deposit (EUR 500) are payable on conclusion of the school contract. The security deposit is refunded after leaving the school. A yearly service fee of EUR 100 is charged for provision and support of hardware and software.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable to this school (no boarding fees are listed).
Catering and related charges
- All students are required to participate in lunch. A catering charge of EUR 75 / month applies starting at grade 7 (equivalent to EUR 900 per year; EUR 300 per term). Up to and including grade 6 the catering fee does not apply. Additional small charges for fresh fruit at breakfast break and all-day drinks are included in the stated catering charge.
Other costs and fees
- A service fee of EUR 100 per year for hardware and software provision and support. Administration fee EUR 750 and security deposit EUR 500 due at contract signing (security deposit refunded on exit). Costs for consumables, school clothing, excursions and school trips may be added. Second‑hand school clothing is available for a small contribution or provided free of charge if the family is financially needy. Sibling discounts apply: 20% discount for the second enrolled child; 30% discount for the third and each additional enrolled child.
After‑school care, vacation care and parental contributions
- Parental fees for supervised after‑school care (16:00–18:00, elementary school only) are handled via the local youth welfare office voucher system; the amount payable is determined by the youth welfare office and depends on family income, care hours and number of children (based on the Tagesbetreuungskostenbeteiligungsgesetz, TKBG). If you live in Brandenburg the relevant municipal authority determines and issues the contribution. Vacation care incurs additional costs determined by the youth welfare office.
Refund information
- The security deposit (EUR 500) is refunded after a learner leaves the school. No other explicit tuition refund policy is listed in the published fee information.
Fee payment options
- The published fee information does not specify accepted payment methods (for example credit card, direct debit or bank transfer) in the fee schedule itself. The administration fee and security deposit are required at contract signing.
Notes on discounts and financial support
- Families judged financially needy can apply for cost reduction or cost absorption for additional charges (consumables, excursions, etc.). The Würth Foundation may grant scholarships for families with a notice of receipt of citizens' allowance; applications to the Foundation are made via the school management. Sibling discounts apply as listed above.
Summary statement
- Tuition is charged monthly on an income‑dependent scale with separate monthly rates for up to grade 6 and starting at grade 7. Administration and security payments are due on signing, the security deposit is refundable on leaving, and additional charges (service fee, catering from grade 7, consumables, trips, clothing) apply as described above.
Freie Schule Anne-Sophie Berlin is a private all-day school in Berlin-Zehlendorf offering Cambridge-based curricula in Primary and Secondary. The school serves ages 5 to 18 and provides continuous bilingual education in German and English from the entrance class onward. The school is organized as an entrance class, a primary school (1st–6th), and a secondary school (7th–12th). It is a state-approved alternative school in Berlin-Zehlendorf. Instruction is bilingual, with German and English taught from early years. The curriculum combines Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary programmes, extending to Gymnasium and Abitur pathways within a bilingual framework. The learning environment emphasizes self-organized, goal-oriented learning, media literacy, and the responsible and creative use of digital tools. Excellent IT equipment supports digital learning, and digital tools are used across subjects. The mission centers on appreciation, mindfulness, willingness to learn, and confidence. The school fosters a community and supports students in preparing for university studies worldwide.