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Located in the west of Berlin, Heerstraße 465, 13593 Berlin, Germany. The campus is surrounded by 60,000 m² of wooded parkland.
Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School (7–10); Secondary School (11–13); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Private day school
Affiliated with SIS Swiss International School, part of a group with schools in Switzerland, Germany, Brazil and Italy.
Day school supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; exact lesson and supervision times vary by school level.
A school shuttle is offered for transport.
Application / One‑time Entrance Fee
- A one‑time entrance fee is charged upon signing the school contract. The standard entrance fee is €850. For families with gross annual income up to €29,420 the entrance fee is €100; that reduced amount is set off against the monthly fees during the first semester. The entrance fee is due at contract signing and is non‑refundable.
Tuition — Preschool (Kindergarten) (school year 2026/27)
- Standard tuition for preschool (learning and play time, supervision 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) is €1,085 per month.
- Per term (semester, calculated as 6 months): €6,510.
- Per year (12 months): €13,020.
- After School Care (optional): €32 per month, per weekday booked.
- No sibling discount applies to preschool fees.
- Shuttle bus: €175 per month per child; flat family rate €252 per month for two or more children. Costs for lunch, school uniform, and field trips are not included in the preschool fee.
Tuition — Primary and Secondary School (school year 2026/27) — Standard (regular) rates
- Grades 1–6: €1,253 per month.
- Per term (6 months): €7,518.
- Per year (12 months): €15,036.
- Grades 7–9: €1,399 per month.
- Per term: €8,394.
- Per year: €16,788.
- Grades 10–11: €1,599 per month.
- Per term: €9,594.
- Per year: €19,188.
- Grades 12–13: €1,699 per month.
- Per term: €10,194.
- Per year: €20,388.
- The monthly figures cover instruction and supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (core teaching hours and attendance requirements vary by year group). Shuttle bus, lunch, and other optional services are charged separately.
Income‑based Tuition (Grades 1–13) — School year 2026/27 (monthly rates)
- Gross family income up to €29,420:
- Grades 1–6: €100 per month; Grades 7–9: €100 per month; Grades 10–11: €100 per month; Grades 12–13: €100 per month.
- Gross family income €29,421–40,000:
- Grades 1–6: €346; Grades 7–9: €368; Grades 10–11: €394; Grades 12–13: €394.
- Gross family income €40,001–50,000:
- Grades 1–6: €558; Grades 7–9: €592; Grades 10–11: €657; Grades 12–13: €657.
- Gross family income €50,001–60,000:
- Grades 1–6: €757; Grades 7–9: €830; Grades 10–11: €921; Grades 12–13: €921.
- Gross family income €60,001–70,000:
- Grades 1–6: €957; Grades 7–9: €1,053; Grades 10–11: €1,184; Grades 12–13: €1,184.
- Gross family income €70,001–80,000:
- Grades 1–6: €1,196; Grades 7–9: €1,329; Grades 10–11: €1,488; Grades 12–13: €1,488.
- Gross family income more than €80,001:
- Grades 1–6: €1,253; Grades 7–9: €1,399; Grades 10–11: €1,599; Grades 12–13: €1,699.
- Income‑based tuition levels are calculated on the basis of worldwide gross family income for the previous calendar year and require submission of an evaluation form and supporting documents. Specific sibling reductions apply to income‑based fees (25% for second child, 50% for third child, 75% for additional children).
Sibling Discount (regular tuition)
- For families paying the regular tuition rates who enroll two or more children in grades 1–13, a sibling discount of 20% applies to the tuition fees for the second child and any additional children. The sibling discount does not apply to the one‑time entrance fee, lunch, shuttle, or other additional services. Separate sibling discount rules apply to income‑based fees.
Other Mandatory / Optional Fees and Charges
- Fee for books and lesson materials: €100 annually (per student).
- After School Care (optional): €32 monthly (fee based on one weekday; bookings fixed for at least one semester; additional days possible subject to approval).
- Shuttle bus: €175 per month per child; flat monthly charge of €252 for families with two or more children.
- Lunch: Lunch can be purchased from an external provider; lunch costs are not included in tuition and are charged separately.
- School uniform and field trips: Costs for uniform and field trips are not included in the listed fees.
- IB Diploma assessment fees (grade 13) and other assessment/exam charges are not included and will be invoiced separately; such invoices include an administration fee of €50.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- The published monthly fees are expressed as monthly average rates based on calculations for 12 months per year (or 6 months per semester). Fees are payable 12 months per year, including holidays. Payment of fees must be made one semester (6 months) in advance unless otherwise agreed. Parents who choose monthly payments will be charged a surcharge of 3% on each payment. Parents who make an advanced payment covering the whole school year are offered a 2% discount. Changes to the agreed payment mode incur an administration fee of €50 per invoice (or per invoice line item within collective invoices).
Refunds and Non‑Refundable Charges
- The one‑time entrance fee is non‑refundable. Other specific refund rules and legally binding payment and booking modalities are defined in the school contract. Additional costs arising from optional services (transport, lunch, class trips, excursions, IB assessment fees, etc.) are charged separately and follow their own invoicing terms.
Fee Payment Options and Administrative Details
- Parents are asked to indicate their preferred mode of payment; the school will record the chosen payment mode and any subsequent change triggers the stated administration fee. Payment timing, surcharges, discounts, and invoicing modalities are specified in the school contract. Specific payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) are arranged with the school and appear in the invoicing and contract documentation.
Important Notes on Scope of These Fees
- Listed tuition figures cover instruction, supervision during the stated core hours, and general school services as described in the fee schedule. They do not include costs for optional or externally provided services and activities (transport beyond the shuttle, lunch, uniforms, field trips, assessment fees, etc.). The school reserves the right to amend fees; the price lists are valid for the stated school year.
293 enrolled students; 30+ nationalities represented.
Located in Berlin's western districts, SIS Swiss International School Berlin offers a bilingual, internationally oriented education for ages 3 to 18. The campus sits amid 60,000 square meters of wooded parkland, with spacious grounds, a cantine, two libraries, two science laboratories, art and music studios, modern computer rooms and dedicated study and relaxation spaces. The school delivers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in addition to ongoing bilingual instruction in German and English from Kindergarten through Secondary School, enabling students to pursue either the German Abitur or the IB Diploma. Across the day, students benefit from a diverse after-school program, hot lunch, and a shuttle service. Extra-curriculars include international exchanges, Model United Nations, art projects, and SIS Cup sports events. Unique features include cross-school collaboration within the SIS network and an emphasis on global citizenship through bilingual, intercultural learning and evidence-based inquiry. It supports curiosity through projects and global inquiry daily.
