Germany, Frankfurt
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Phorms Bilingual School Frankfurt is a private German‑English day school offering Kita through Abitur, with classes taught in two languages by native‑speaking teachers. The school follows the Hessian curriculum and provides Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, and the German curriculum, with language‑track transitions possible at any time based on language skills. The Primary School operates on two campuses — City Campus in Frankfurt's historic Holzhausen district and Taunus Campus in Steinbach — and a bus connects them to support cross‑campus bilingual education. The Secondary School emphasizes STEM and digital learning, with computer science as an elective in the lower years becoming a regular subject, and Year 10 offering IGCSE. The school holds Digital School and DigitalPakt Schule credentials and has earned a MINT‑freundliche Schule certificate. Facilities include modern science, sport and music spaces, high‑speed Wi‑Fi, tablets and interactive whiteboards. A broad after‑school program and vacation camps complement an intercultural, multilingual community.
Fürstenbergerstraße 3-9, 60322 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phorms Bilingual School Frankfurt - City Campus has instruction in German, English.
Phorms Frankfurt City Campus (Fürstenbergerstraße 3-9, 60322 Frankfurt) in the Holzhausen district, and Phorms Campus Frankfurt Taunus (Waldstraße 91, 61449 Steinbach/Taunus).
Primary School at Frankfurt City and Steinbach Taunus campuses; Secondary School at Taunus Campus.
Private bilingual German-English day school.
Individualised support; additional staff support in most classes.
Germany
Open 7:30–18:00. Early Care 7:30–8:30; Arrival 8:30–9:00; Lessons 9:00–12:30; Lunch 11:15–11:30; Lessons 13:30–15:45; Pick-up 15:45; Afternoon programme 16:00–18:00.
Phorms school bus connects Frankfurt City Campus to Taunus Campus and back; routes include City route and Route West/East/South with booking via schulbus.frankfurt@phorms.de.
Annual tuition at Phorms Bilingual School Frankfurt - City Campus ranges from EUR 2,920 to EUR 11,924 for 2026/27.
Phorms Bilingual School Frankfurt - City Campus teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, German Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.
Phorms Frankfurt teaches according to the Hessian curriculum, and transfers between language tracks are possible at any time depending on language skills. The school provides a bilingual German‑English education from early years through the gymnasium, using an immersive approach where teachers speak in their native language and gestures and visuals support understanding. The Primary School operates at two campuses, Frankfurt City and Steinbach im Taunus, and emphasizes project work, interdisciplinary learning, a modern learning environment with digital tools, and a rich after‑school program. The Secondary School places a strong emphasis on STEM and digital learning, with computer science starting as an elective in the lower secondary years and becoming a regular part of the curriculum; Year 10 offers IGCSE examinations. The school holds digital credentials such as a Digital School certificate for the secondary and is equipped with DigitalPakt Schule infrastructure.
Typical class size in the Secondary School is 24 students.
Abitur is offered as the highest school‑leaving qualification, with Realschulabschluss and Fachhochschulreife also available. In Year 10, IGCSE examinations are offered in the secondary school.
Abitur prepares students for university study in Germany and beyond. The bilingual environment supports language proficiency for international universities, and IGCSE examinations in Year 10 provide an additional pathway for international higher education. The school also offers study guidance and internships to support career planning.
The school holds a MINT‑friendly School certificate, recognizing active promotion of mathematics, informatics, natural sciences and technology. The after‑school program includes competitions such as First Lego League, Jugend forscht, Mathematics Olympiad and other STEM activities to challenge advanced learners.
CARE: We work with every student on a personal level. We strengthen their talents and support them when challenges arise — with additional educators at Primary School, small class sizes and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school fosters an international mindset and open culture, with German and English equally present in everyday learning and school life. There is a warm, family-like atmosphere where every child feels safe and welcome. All-day learning and living in a community provides stable social contexts for personal development.
The school provides individual support for personal development with dedicated teachers and educators offering tailored assistance. Small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio enable targeted attention, with teaching assistants in Primary School at Reception. Support is tailored to each child's talents and needs. The school offers a seamless educational pathway from kindergarten to Abitur, helping learners with diverse needs stay on track.
German and English are equally present in everyday learning and school life, reflecting a bilingual immersion. Our teachers come from a wide range of English-speaking countries around the world. A bilingual approach contributes to positive language development for students in both languages. 81% of our Secondary School parents are happy with their children's language acquisition through the bilingual approach.
The school is known for a warm, family-like atmosphere where every child feels safe and welcome. Students are seen as individuals and are supported to develop emotionally, with teachers and staff offering dedicated and sensitive support. Testimonials describe emotional development as a core strength and highlight personal development within a supportive environment. All-day learning and community life contribute to mental wellbeing through stable routines and social connections.
The environment is safe and secure, with guaranteed supervision and teaching in a secure school setting. The open culture and warm atmosphere support safeguarding, ensuring children feel safe and welcome. The school emphasises a respectful, intercultural community and ongoing care as part of daily life.
1. Non-binding online registration. To register your child, complete the online registration form. After registration you will receive confirmation by email. The admission process begins after the summer holidays when your child enters Year 4. We will send you all necessary documents, including questionnaires and a request to submit the school reports from Years 2 and 3.
2. Personal meeting. If the requirements for attending the bilingual secondary school are met, a personal meeting is arranged to answer questions in an individual interview. You will have the opportunity to get to know our school and gain deeper insight into our educational concept. The meeting also helps you assess whether the program fits your expectations.
3. Our offer of a place. Once the admissions process is successfully completed and you are convinced by our school concept, you will receive an offer of a place along with the school contract. Lateral entrants are welcome. If places are available, we arrange trial days and a meeting with parents on short notice, and the Admissions Team will contact you promptly to discuss the next steps and any remaining requirements.
Sibling discount: The second child receives a 20% discount on the parental contribution; the third child receives a 40% discount; from the fourth child onward, a 60% discount applies. The minimum contribution per child is €99/month.