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Phorms Bilingual School Hamburg

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All the fees for Phorms Bilingual School Hamburg

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Annual Fees
Name Age Fee Track Conditions
Infant 1 1 2,934 EUR Infant Infant stage (before Reception).
Infant 2 2 2,934 EUR Infant Infant stage (before Reception).
Infant 3 3 2,934 EUR Infant Infant stage (before Reception).
Infant 4 (Reception year) 4 2,588 EUR Infant to Reception Reception entry year; Day care before Reception ends; From Reception onwards daily contributions are income-based (0.315% of gross income per month) and a one-off Reception admission charge of 1% of gross income applies at entry to Reception; EUR 250 administration fee is offset against this amount and becomes payable when entering Primary School.
Primary 1 5 5,588 EUR Primary First year of Primary (Grundschule). Tuition 3,000 EUR/year (EUR 250/month, 12 payments); Lunch 1,068 EUR/year; Materials 60 EUR/year; Year-start learning-materials 20–80 EUR (one-off); After-school care 360 EUR/year; Holiday care 1,080 EUR/year; Day-care contribution from Reception onwards is income-based (0.315% of gross income monthly); Admission/entry costs are ongoing as applicable.
Primary 2 6 5,588 EUR Primary Second year of Primary; same fixed costs as Primary 1; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Primary 3 7 5,588 EUR Primary Third year of Primary; same fixed costs as Primary 1; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Primary 4 8 5,588 EUR Primary Fourth year of Primary; same fixed costs as Primary 1; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Primary 5 9 5,588 EUR Primary Fifth year of Primary; same fixed costs as Primary 1; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Primary 6 10 5,588 EUR Primary Sixth year of Primary; same fixed costs as Primary 1; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Secondary 1 11 5,588 EUR Secondary First year of Secondary; fixed costs as Primary (3,000 tuition; lunches; materials; year-start; after-school; holiday care), plus income-based day-care contribution (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Secondary 2 12 5,588 EUR Secondary Second year of Secondary; fixed costs as Primary; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Secondary 3 13 5,588 EUR Secondary Third year of Secondary; fixed costs as Primary; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Secondary 4 14 5,588 EUR Secondary Fourth year of Secondary; fixed costs as Primary; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Secondary 5 15 5,588 EUR Secondary Fifth year of Secondary; fixed costs as Primary; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Secondary 6 16 5,588 EUR Secondary Sixth year of Secondary; fixed costs as Primary; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Secondary 7 17 5,588 EUR Secondary Seventh year of Secondary; fixed costs as Primary; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).
Secondary 8 18 5,588 EUR Secondary Eighth year of Secondary; fixed costs as Primary; income-based day-care contribution applies (0.315% of gross income monthly).

Application Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Application Fee 0 EUR One-time administration fee offset against Reception admission charge; charged later if applicable

Enrollment Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Enrollment Fee 0 EUR Not separately specified beyond registration

Additional Fees
Name Fee Conditions
One-time administration / registration fee 250 EUR Charged after signing the school contract
Reception entry admission charge 0.01 EUR One-off charge on entry to Reception

Fee Breakdown

Fees
Application & registration fees

- One‑time administration / registration fee: EUR 250 per child (charged after signing the school contract).
- Day‑care / preschool admission: on entry to the Reception (preschool) a one‑off admission fee equal to 1% of the family's gross income from the relevant reference year is charged (the standard EUR 250 administration fee is offset against this and becomes payable when entering primary school).

Tuition / Monthly school fees (by provision)

- Primary School (Grundschule): Monthly school fee EUR 250 per child. Annual equivalent (12 months) EUR 3,000. Sibling discounts apply: 25% for the second child, 50% for the third child, 75% for the fourth child. Families with gross annual income under EUR 40,000 may qualify for a reduced school fee of EUR 50 per month.

- Secondary School (Gymnasium): Monthly school fee EUR 250 per child. Annual equivalent EUR 3,000. The same sibling discounts and income‑based reduced fee arrangements apply.

- Day care / Kita (before Reception): Monthly Friends' Association membership / parental contribution for children in the day‑care phase before Reception is EUR 128 per month. From Reception (preschool) onwards the parental contribution is income‑based and (for the 2025/26 reference) set at 0.315% of the family's gross income from the relevant reference year. The one‑off Reception admission charge (1% of the reference income) applies on entry to Reception as noted above.

Fees by year group and how they are billed

- Primary and Secondary: the published fee model uses a flat monthly tuition amount (EUR 250 per month per child). Fees are collected as 12 monthly instalments (monthly billing); the annual equivalent is EUR 3,000 per child.

- Day care / Reception: charges depend on voucher hours and family income; the Friends' Association monthly contribution (EUR 128 before Reception) or the income‑based contribution from Reception apply. One‑off Reception admission charge is calculated as described above.

Catering, learning materials, care and other recurring costs

- School meals (catering): EUR 89 per month (standard lunch service) plus an optional contribution of EUR 11 per month for sugar‑free drinks and a healthy afternoon snack. All pupils take part in the school lunch system.
- Material contribution: EUR 5 per month per pupil for learning materials, plus an additional one‑off year‑start materials charge that varies by year group (typically in the range EUR 20–80 at the beginning of the school year).
- Full‑day / after‑school care: offered before school (from 7:30) and after school (until 18:00). The standard rate shown for one hour of daily after‑school care is EUR 30 per month (this is charged in addition to the monthly school fee). Income‑based reductions and sibling discounts for care apply in certain cases.
- Holiday care: available during 9 of the 12 weeks of the school holidays. Holiday weeks are booked at the start of the school year and are charged at EUR 120 per week; a flexible week option (six selectable days) is charged at the same EUR 120 rate.
- Additional costs that may arise during the year: school uniform / starter‑set purchases, contributions for school trips and excursions, optional paid afternoon courses or external providers, and occasional equipment or excursion charges.

Uniforms and one‑off items

- School uniform: a starter set of school clothing is required before school entry; uniforms are purchased via the official Phorms uniform shop. Specific item lists are provided and a minimum starter set is required. A small deposit for certain school equipment (for example a security transponder) is recorded in parent information (example deposit EUR 25 in the parent handbook).

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. Phorms Campus Hamburg operates as a day school with all‑day care options; there are no published boarding fees.

Refunds and contract/termination handling

- Fees are collected in advance via monthly instalments. Refunds, any adjustments and termination terms are managed through the school contract and contractual conditions; the school's published information specifies that contributions are collected in advance and via direct debit.

Billing schedule, payment terms and accepted methods

- Billing schedule: all contributions are collected in 12 monthly instalments and the amounts are collected in advance. Fees and contributions are collected by direct debit from the nominated account on the first working day of each month; an invoice detailing the contributions is issued by email at the time of collection.
- Payment methods: the standard collection method for tuition and related contributions is direct debit; invoices are sent by email. For Friends' Association donations / transfers, bank transfer details are provided for voluntary contributions.

Summary of key figures (monthly and annual equivalents)

- Primary & Secondary tuition: EUR 250 per month → EUR 3,000 per year.
- Lunch: EUR 89 per month; drinks/snack optional EUR 11 per month.
- Material contribution: EUR 5 per month + EUR 20–80 one‑off at year start.
- After‑school care (standard 1 hour daily): EUR 30 per month (additional to tuition).
- Holiday care: EUR 120 per week.
- Day‑care (before Reception) Friends' Association contribution: EUR 128 per month; Reception onwards: income‑based contribution (2025/26 example rate 0.315% of gross family income); Reception one‑off admission charge 1% of reference income.
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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 1 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 650
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No

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.

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