Germany, Hamburg
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The school offers a full-day program with an after-school and holiday program, operating from 7:30 to 18:00.
Meals are balanced, regional and bio-certified; prepared daily in the school kitchen by the caterer Bio für Kids; two daily dish options (one vegetarian) and a raw-food option at the salad bar; fresh water available all day; lunch beverages include herbal or fruit teas; fish is offered once a week and poultry or beef twice a week from organic production; pork is avoided entirely.
The school is a private German-English school and is part of the Phorms Education network.
Phorms Bilingual School Hamburg is privately funded in central Hamburg serving ages 1 to 18 across Day Care, Primary and Secondary Campuses. It offers bilingual instruction in German and English from nursery onward, supported by native-speaking staff within a cosmopolitan community from 45 nations. The Secondary follows the Cambridge framework with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, and prepares students for Cambridge certificates from year 10. The curriculum emphasises Bilingual Education, Self-Organised Learning, Talent Development, Media Education, Qualifications and Career Orientation. From year 6, students learn Spanish and/or French as additional languages, with many bringing other languages from home. Classrooms are equipped with interactive Smart Boards and personal laptops; an in-house IT team supports digital learning and media literacy. Facilities cover science, sports, and music, and all-day care operates 7:30 to 18:00. The school participates in initiatives such as School without Racism, School with Courage, underscoring its commitment to education today.