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Germany, Berlin
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No boarding; all-day care is offered (Ganztag) with before-and-after-school care from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Catering provides meals; all students in Years 1 to 6 must attend lunch; in primary the lunch is waived due to Berlin's free lunch regulation; in Years 7 to 13 lunch is optional and costs 81.10 EUR per month. The meals consist of a warm lunch including a salad bar and fresh fruits; a water dispenser is available throughout the day. The lunch is delivered by the catering company Löwenzahn.
Platanus Schule Berlin is privately run by Platanus Bildungs gGmbH. The Executive Board comprises Dr. Karen Krüger (Primary and Secondary I/II) and Kristin Wendorf (Kindergarten). Shareholders are Dr. Karen Krüger, Kristin Wendorf, Sabine Schoenermark, and Sylke Mouroum. The nonprofit association Platanus & Friends supports teaching projects and clubs and organizes events for the school community.
Platanus Schule Berlin is a bilingual German‑English school for ages 3 to 16, located in Berlin‑Pankow in the Pankow Post Office complex. The school combines a kindergarten with a primary and secondary section and emphasises a MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) focus across all years. It operates as a state‑recognised private school from Year 1 to Year 10 and is pursuing recognition for the gymnasiale Oberstufe (Years 11–13), with approval to begin in August 2024. Small class sizes of up to 25 students support personalised attention and immersive bilingual learning, especially in the early years. The campus comprises a 1923 heritage building renovated to provide bright subject rooms, science and art spaces, a computer lab, library, workshop, and multiple common areas, plus a Second House for secondary students and a separate building with a Student Lounge. Outdoor spaces include a garden and sports facilities and a terrace that encourage exploration.
