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Taught languages German, English, Mandarin, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Sport
Clubs Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Moderne Schule Hamburg is a private school in Hamburg, Germany, following the German curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Learners come from many countries, with teachers from over ten nations. English and Chinese are taught from preschool, and Spanish is offered from grade 10, supporting daily use of multiple languages. Culture Week is held annually, and cross-cultural experiences include class trips to the United States in grade 8 and to China in grade 10. The program emphasizes practical, student-centered learning, with weekly Klassenrat, Study Week and Culture Week, and daily physical education including swimming, sailing, and field hockey. Facilities include a student library, a music room, science rooms, and dining areas; laptops and interactive whiteboards support digital learning, complemented by Bettermarks for mathematics and Office 365. The school operates as a day school with after-school care. Exchange partnerships with Thaddeus Stevens School and Xi'an Foreign Language School enable exchanges.
Moderne Schule Hamburg has instruction in German, English, Mandarin.
Location
Brödermannsweg 17, 22453 Hamburg, Germany. Located in Groß Borstel, in the heart of Hamburg. Reachable from all parts of Hamburg; the school has its own school bus.
Stages
Preschool, Primary School and Secondary School
Type
Private international school
Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from different countries.
Country affiliation
Germany
School day structure
All-day school and after-school care
Bus service
The school has its own school bus
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application or registration fee. The school offers a complimentary, personal application/registration interview for families.
Tuition fees (by year group, per term and per month)
- Tuition is a single fixed school fee for all year groups (preschool, primary and secondary): EUR 250 per student per month. This fixed monthly Schulgeld applies to every enrolled pupil regardless of year group.
- The school publishes tuition as a monthly amount only (EUR 250/month). The school does not publish distinct fee levels by year group. Because tuition is stated as a fixed monthly fee, there is no separate published per-term or per-grade fee schedule on the school's public information.
- Example totals based on the published monthly rate (for clarity only): - EUR 250 per month (published rate). - If charged over 12 months, that would equal EUR 3,000 per year (EUR 250 × 12). - If charged only over 10 months of an academic year, that would equal EUR 2,500 per year (EUR 250 × 10). (The school publishes the monthly amount; the exact number of billed months per academic year is not specified in the publicly available material.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is stated as a monthly charge (EUR 250 per month). Specific invoicing dates, payment due dates, late-payment penalties, and whether tuition is invoiced directly per month or in aggregated termly/annual invoices are not published in the publicly available information.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school is an all-day day school with after-school care; there is no boarding provision described. Therefore there are no boarding fees published. The school's programme and facilities are described as day-based (preschool, primary, secondary with all-day provision and after-school care).
Other costs and fees (examples of additional charges)
- School meals: Lunch must be paid in addition to the fixed monthly tuition; the amount for lunch is not published.
- After-school care / Hort: Day-care (Hort) attendance is provided free of charge until 16:00 during school time. Extended/after-school follow-up care is bookable until 18:00 and is offered outside the complimentary period; any fees for extended care are additional and are not published.
- Extracurriculars, special courses, materials, school trips and similar program-specific costs: These are mentioned as part of school life (courses, exchanges, trips and partner projects) and may incur additional charges; specific prices for these items are not published.
- Uniforms: No mandatory uniform fee or uniform policy with associated costs is published in the publicly available information.
Refund information
- No public refund, cancellation or detailed withdrawal policy for tuition or ancillary fees is published. Specific terms for fee refunds, proration on withdrawal, or reimbursement in case of prolonged absence are not available in the published material.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer capability is indicated by the presence of the school's bank account information in the organisation/donation information (IBAN/BIC format shown for the school's account). The school's publicly available material does not detail an exhaustive list of accepted payment instruments (for example, whether credit card, SEPA direct debit, or online card payments are accepted for regular tuition).
Other fee-related notes
- The school's foundation can award scholarships that cover up to the amount of the tuition; such scholarship awards can reduce or eliminate the monthly tuition for eligible families.
Summary of information located and outstanding items
- Located and published: the school's fixed monthly tuition amount (EUR 250 per month for each pupil); that lunch is charged separately; that after-school care is complimentary until 16:00 and that extended care to 18:00 is bookable; that registration interviews are complimentary; and that the school is a day/all-day school (no boarding).
- Not published / not located in the publicly available material: a detailed fee schedule broken down by term or by individual year groups; specific published amounts for lunch, extended after-school care, extracurricular course fees, school-trip costs, uniform costs (if any), exact billing cycle dates, due dates, late-payment penalties, formal refund/cancellation terms for tuition or additional services, and an explicit list of accepted payment instruments for regular tuition (credit card, SEPA direct debit, etc.). These items were not present in the school's publicly available pages.
Academics
Moderne Schule Hamburg teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school educates students from different countries with teachers from over ten nations; English and Chinese are taught from preschool, and Spanish is available from grade 10. Culture Week takes place annually, and class trips to the USA in class 8 and to China in class 10 provide intensive cross-cultural experiences. Through daily use of multiple languages and exposure to diverse religions and cultures, students are prepared to be global citizens with many options in the world. State-of-the-art IT is used in every classroom, with interactive whiteboards, a digital class book, and Microsoft Office 365; the Digitalpakt Schule ensures ongoing equipment upgrades. Learning is practical and student-centered: daily application of classroom skills, weekly Klassenrat, and annual Study Week and Culture Week, along with daily physical education and activities such as swimming, sailing, and field hockey, support holistic development.
Admissions
Admissions
Registration has no fixed deadline; you can register your child at any time as long as there are free places in the desired class. To express interest, submit the registration sheet linked below to arrange a joint registration meeting with you and your child. The school accommodates children who do not yet speak Chinese; in elementary school and in 5th grade, your child can join and catch up within regular lessons; for transfer students from year 6 onward, an intensive Chinese course is offered to help reach the level of the respective class. Spanish is offered for Abitur from 10th grade. The school is state-approved and supervised by the Hamburg State School Authority. Recognized degrees include ESA – First School Leaving Certificate, MSA – Middle School Leaving Certificate, and Abitur – High School Degree.
Scholarships
Financial aid may be provided in exceptional cases; the fixed school fee is €250 per student per month, with lunch charged separately; after-school care after 4 p.m. is voluntary and costs are based on needs.
FAQs
What ages does Moderne Schule Hamburg serve?
Moderne Schule Hamburg serves students aged 3 to 18.
What curriculum does Moderne Schule Hamburg follow?
The school educates students from different countries with teachers from over ten nations; English and Chinese are taught from preschool, and Spanish is available from grade 10. Culture Week takes place annually, and class trips to the USA in class.
Where is Moderne Schule Hamburg located?
Brödermannsweg 17, 22453 Hamburg, Germany. Located in Groß Borstel, in the heart of Hamburg. Reachable from all parts of Hamburg; the school has its own school bus.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- There is no application or registration fee. The school offers a complimentary, personal application/registration interview for families.
**Tuition fees (by year group, per term and per month)**
- Tuition is a single fixed.
What languages are taught?
English and Chinese are taught starting in preschool. Chinese is also taught to students who start learning Chinese later or who join after preschool. Spanish is offered from the 10th grade.
How does the admissions process work?
Registration has no fixed deadline; you can register your child at any time as long as there are free places in the desired class. To express interest, submit the registration sheet linked below to arrange a joint registration meeting with you and.
What facilities does the school have?
MSH is a private international school serving preschool, primary and secondary levels. The school owns its building since 2017, enabling long-term planning and space design. The campus includes dedicated rooms for each level, including a student.
What extracurricular activities are available?
English and Chinese are learned from preschool. Spanish is offered from grade 10. Culture Week takes place annually to explore different cultures. Annual class trips to the USA in grade 8 and to China in grade 10 provide intensive cultural.
