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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Mitte provides a continuous educational journey for children from age two through to the German Abitur. Located in a converted historic brick factory, the school operates on a full-day schedule from 7:30 to 18:00, integrating academic lessons with afternoon enrichment. The curriculum follows the Berlin state framework but is delivered through a 50/50 English-German immersion model. In primary years, each class is supported by both a teacher and an educator to ensure a high care ratio.
A signature feature of the campus is its "House of Little Scientists" certification, which emphasizes early scientific inquiry through hands-on experiments. From Year 5, students can enter a specialized bilingual science-focused secondary pathway, where subjects like Biology and Chemistry are taught primarily in English. Facilities include a dedicated theatre hall for student productions and a child-friendly kitchen for culinary projects. The school focuses on practical digital literacy, providing students with personal laptops starting in Year 7 to support a modern learning environment.
Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Mitte has 950 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in German, English.
Location
Phorms Campus Berlin Mitte is located at Ackerstraße 76, 13355 Berlin, Germany. It is in the Mitte district of central Berlin with excellent public transport links; it is near the Berliner Mauer Memorial and Humboldthain, with Gartenplatz opposite the St. Sebastian Church.
Stages
Kindergarten, Primary School, Gymnasium
Type
Private bilingual school campus offering Kindergarten, Primary School and Gymnasium
Additional learning support
Individual support and tutoring; supplementary tutoring; the revolving-door model for highly motivated learners; after-school care and activities
Country affiliation
Germany
School day structure
Open from early in the morning until 18:00; full-day community with after-school care available until 18:00
Fees
Admissions / Application fees
- Admissions fee (Primary & Secondary): EUR 2.5 times the monthly Phorms tuition fee, payable when the enrolment contract is submitted. - Reduced-fee administration fee (families eligible for reduced tuition): one monthly tuition fee, payable when the enrolment contract is submitted. - Kindergarten (PhorMinis) one-off admission charge on entry to preschool: 1% of the family's gross income from two years prior; a parental fee reduction of EUR 250 applies on transition to primary school.
Tuition fees by school section and income band (monthly and annual equivalents)
Note: Phorms charges tuition as an annual amount that is split into 12 monthly instalments; the monthly figures below are the published instalments and the annual figure is the monthly amount multiplied by 12. Exact tuition charged to a family depends on verified gross family income.
- Primary School (standard income bands) - Families with gross annual income less than EUR 50,000: monthly range EUR 121 – EUR 532 (annual equivalent EUR 1,452 – EUR 6,384). - Families with gross annual income EUR 50,000 or more: monthly EUR 581 (annual EUR 6,972). - Families with gross annual income EUR 80,000 or more: monthly EUR 618 (annual EUR 7,416). - Families with gross annual income EUR 130,000 or more: monthly EUR 850 (annual EUR 10,200).
- Secondary School / Gymnasium (standard income bands) - Families with gross annual income less than EUR 50,000: monthly range EUR 121 – EUR 715 (annual equivalent EUR 1,452 – EUR 8,580). - Families with gross annual income EUR 50,000 or more: monthly EUR 796 (annual EUR 9,552). - Families with gross annual income EUR 80,000 or more: monthly EUR 844 (annual EUR 10,128). - Families with gross annual income EUR 130,000 or more: monthly EUR 1,064 (annual EUR 12,768).
- Detailed reduced-fee scale for families with gross annual income below EUR 50,000 (monthly instalments; annual = monthly × 12): - up to EUR 30,000: Primary EUR 121 / Secondary EUR 121 (annual EUR 1,452). - up to EUR 32,000: Primary EUR 162 / Secondary EUR 162 (annual EUR 1,944). - up to EUR 34,000: Primary EUR 201 / Secondary EUR 201 (annual EUR 2,412). - up to EUR 36,000: Primary EUR 240 / Secondary EUR 240 (annual EUR 2,880). - up to EUR 38,000: Primary EUR 279 / Secondary EUR 279 (annual EUR 3,348). - up to EUR 40,000: Primary EUR 318 / Secondary EUR 318 (annual EUR 3,816). - up to EUR 42,000: Primary EUR 360 / Secondary EUR 397 (annual EUR 4,320 / EUR 4,764). - up to EUR 44,000: Primary EUR 404 / Secondary EUR 478 (annual EUR 4,848 / EUR 5,736). - up to EUR 46,000: Primary EUR 447 / Secondary EUR 557 (annual EUR 5,364 / EUR 6,684). - up to EUR 48,000: Primary EUR 489 / Secondary EUR 637 (annual EUR 5,868 / EUR 7,644). - up to EUR 50,000: Primary EUR 532 / Secondary EUR 715 (annual EUR 6,384 / EUR 8,580).
- Kindergarten (PhorMinis) fees and parental contributions - Parental contribution model: kindergarten parental contributions are income-related and are combined with a municipal daycare voucher (Kita-Gutschein) to determine the family's monthly cost. A parental contribution calculator is used to determine the exact monthly amount. - Friends' Association monthly contribution (examples by income band): - under EUR 20,000: EUR 135 per month; - EUR 50,000 or more: EUR 212 per month; - EUR 75,000 or more: EUR 246 per month; - EUR 100,000 or more: EUR 275 per month; - more than EUR 130,000: EUR 349 per month. These figures are part of the parental contribution structure; the membership fee before preschool entry is stated at EUR 126 per month. A preschool entry one-off admission charge of 1% of family income also applies.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is charged as an annual amount and split into 12 monthly instalments. The first monthly instalment is due at the start of the school year, on 1 August. Admissions/administration fees are due when the enrolment contract is submitted.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not provided at Phorms Campus Berlin Mitte; boarding fees are not applicable. Daytime and all-day care arrangements are offered instead.
Other costs and charges
- Catering: Primary School children are entitled to a free lunch arranged via the campus catering company; Phorms charges an additional food fee of EUR 33 per month. Gymnasium (secondary) lunch costs for warm meals are payable to the catering company directly. - Day-care voucher contributions for primary-school after‑school care: parental contributions set by the municipal day-care voucher scheme vary by income and care hours and are given as an example range between EUR 16 and EUR 194 per month. - School supplies, obligatory school clothing (primary school tops and sportswear), class trips, exhibitions and voluntary afternoon activities are charged separately and are not included in the tuition instalments. Primary students are required to purchase items from the school clothing collection. - Sibling discounts: second child - 25% reduction on tuition; third child - 50% reduction; fourth and subsequent children - 75% reduction. Loyalty discounts apply after 5 and 10 years of attendance.
Refund and cancellation information
- The School Fee Regulations and the Admissions & Costs information set out fees, instalment timing and admission charges. Specific refund, cancellation or termination rules are governed by the Phorms Berlin gGmbH General Terms and Conditions (AGB); those General Terms are referenced in the School Fee Regulations but detailed refund/cancellation clauses are not specified in the School Fee Regulations document itself.
Fee payment options
- The published School Fee Regulations and Admissions & Costs pages specify instalment timing and amounts but do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, SEPA, direct debit or card). Payment method details are handled as part of the enrolment and invoicing process.
Academics
Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Mitte teaches Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
Phorms Campus Berlin Mitte provides a bilingual German-English curriculum from kindergarten through to the Abitur. The secondary school follows the Berlin state curriculum for levels I and II and prepares students for the Abitur and university studies. Around fifty percent of the subjects taught at the bilingual secondary school are taught in English; Spanish and French are offered as second foreign languages from grade 7. Beginning in grade 5, a bilingual science-focused pathway exists, and a Grundständiges Gymnasium class supports high-achieving students; two bilingual pathways start in grade 5 and 7 and lead to the bilingual Berlin Abitur. English-language content is extended in English-taught subjects, and Cambridge Advanced English is offered in grade 11; a digital learning environment with Office 365 and MS Teams supports learning from Year 5.
Exam Results
Students acquire the state Berlin Abitur, supplemented by a bilingual component in those subjects where possible. For over 14 years, teachers have prepared students for Abitur with results well above the state average.
Gifted and Talented
A Grundständiges Gymnasium class from grade 5 focuses on bilingual science teaching to support high-achieving students.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Holistic education supports social and emotional development; group and project work builds self-confidence; two educational professionals per class provide personalized instruction; the campus operates as a whole-day community from early morning until 18:00.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Immersion develops fluency in German and English, with language development integrated into daily learning across subjects.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Online registration: Complete the online registration form. This is non-binding, and we will contact you directly after reviewing your information to discuss the next steps. We may request additional documents, such as certificates or reports.
2. Admission process: Every child participates in an individual admissions process tailored to their grade level. After reviewing the last three school reports, the child is invited to an introductory meeting with the school management and, if necessary, an admissions test. The child then attends three trial days to experience everyday school life while we assess social and academic skills. For families applying from abroad, an alternative procedure is provided.
3. Our offer to you: If the child meets the admissions criteria and completes the process, an offer of a place is sent by email. Upon accepting the offer, the school contract is provided for digital signature. Signing the contract marks the start of enrollment.
4. Open admissions: We welcome new students in all grades throughout the school year, subject to space availability. The Admissions Team guides families through the process to ensure a smooth transition. Space availability determines entry timing.
5. Lateral entry: Lateral entry is generally possible as long as English language skills are at B2 or C1 level. The admissions process starts with a review of the child's school reports. If the criteria are met, the child is invited to take an entrance test. Not all applicants may be invited to the assessment. After a successful test, the child attends three trial days to experience the environment and allow us to assess suitability.
6. Registration and Costs: Registration is quick and easy—complete the online form in about five minutes. After receiving the necessary documents and confirming space availability, the admission process begins, tailored to the class level. The Administration Fee upon signing the contract equals 2.5 times the monthly school fee, reduced to one monthly fee for incomes under €50,000. Monthly school fees are set according to combined family income: 50,000€+ (777€), 80,000€+ (823€), 130,000€+ (1,038€) per month. There are reduced tuition fees for families with income under €50,000, and additional material and other costs apply.
7. Do you offer scholarships? Scholarships recognise outstanding academic and social achievements and support the continued development of talented children. Each scholarship is valid for one school year and can provide up to €150 per month. This opportunity is exclusively available to students at Phorms Berlin schools who have been enrolled for at least one year.
Scholarships
Scholarships recognise outstanding academic and social achievements and support the continued development of talented children. Each scholarship is valid for one school year and can provide up to €150 per month. This opportunity is exclusively available to students at Phorms Berlin schools who have been enrolled for at least one year.
FAQs
What ages does Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Mitte serve?
Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Mitte serves students aged 2 to 18.
What curriculum does Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Mitte follow?
Phorms Campus Berlin Mitte provides a bilingual German-English curriculum from kindergarten through to the Abitur. The secondary school follows the Berlin state curriculum for levels I and II and prepares students for the Abitur and university.
Where is Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Mitte located?
Phorms Campus Berlin Mitte is located at Ackerstraße 76, 13355 Berlin, Germany. It is in the Mitte district of central Berlin with excellent public transport links; it is near the Berliner Mauer Memorial and Humboldthain, with Gartenplatz opposite.
What are the tuition fees?
**Admissions / Application fees**
- Admissions fee (Primary & Secondary): EUR 2.5 times the monthly Phorms tuition fee, payable when the enrolment contract is submitted.
- Reduced-fee administration fee (families eligible for reduced tuition): one.
How many students attend Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Mitte?
The school has approximately 950 students.
What languages are taught?
German and English are the core languages of instruction in the bilingual program. A second foreign language, Spanish or French, is offered in upper secondary. Students can earn the Berlin Abitur with bilingual components in eligible subjects. The.
How does the admissions process work?
1. Online registration: Complete the online registration form. This is non-binding, and we will contact you directly after reviewing your information to discuss the next steps. We may request additional documents, such as certificates or reports.
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What facilities does the school have?
Phorms Berlin Mitte is a private campus in Berlin Mitte offering kindergarten, primary school and gymnasium in German and English. The campus operates with an all-day concept and serves around 950 students. Native-speaking teachers guide immersion.
What extracurricular activities are available?
From Year 7, the bilingual secondary school offers bilingual lessons that strengthen German and English language skills and open doors to international cultures and perspectives; the program has a bilingual and scientific focus.
When was Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Mitte founded?
Phorms Bilingual School Berlin-Mitte was founded in 2006.
