Germany, Frankfurt
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Wellbeing of the students is the center of everything we do at MSF and is always a priority. The school provides a safe, student-centred environment that supports emotional and social development in partnership with families and the wider school community. Guiding statements emphasise Community, Courage and Curiosity and describe an inquiry-based approach that develops independent, globally minded learners. The programme provides multiple pathways to success across divisions and fosters collaboration, leadership and service within the wider community. MSF focuses on holistic development, blending academic learning with opportunities to build resilience and wellbeing.
MSF is a private, English-language school with an extensive German program. Students continue to learn German language and culture in all its facets and will, over the years, reach native-level proficiency in English. After graduation, with the IB Diploma, graduates have access to German universities as well as leading universities worldwide.
Wellbeing is the focus in MSF. The environment is friendly and inspiring, designed to support students' wellbeing. There are multiple school social workers and school psychologists available to assist students. Outdoor Learning is integrated as a curricular component. Lunch is freshly cooked in the school kitchen. Modern sports facilities include a triple gym, a weight room, and a rooftop sports field.
Metropolitan School Frankfurt is an international school for ages 3 to 18 in Germany. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years and Primary School with the Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 6–10) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Grades 11–12, alongside an American Curriculum option. The Diploma Programme is built on six subject groups with a DP Core (Creativity, Activity, Service; Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay). The DP is recognised for university entrance and provides transparency for German university admission requirements. In 2023 graduates averaged 37 points (out of 45), with a high of 41. Campus spans over 8,000 m2 of teaching space, including two libraries, science labs, arts spaces, and music rooms; it hosts the largest sports hall in Frankfurt, plus a rooftop sport field and a 700-seat theatre planned in 2024/25. Founded in 2007, MSF emphasizes a family-style community and wellbeing.