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German and English are the languages of instruction across the kindergarten, primary, and secondary levels. The kindergarten provides early bilingual education in German and English. From Year 1 to Year 10, the school is a state-recognised private school; the upper secondary level (Years 11–13) was approved to start in August 2024. A MINT focus (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) is integrated into the curriculum.
The school is bilingual in German and English, and offers a kindergarten, plus primary and secondary schooling. It emphasizes a MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) focus. Immersive bilingualism is used in early education.
Immersive bilingualism is central to the program, with German and English used for instruction and daily life from kindergarten onward. Immersion begins in the kindergarten and continues through primary and secondary levels. The focus is on developing proficiency in both languages across the curriculum.
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.
