Nelson Mandela School
International School in Berlin
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, Local+English leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and Abitur.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- 60 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 6-18 school day starts at 8:00 am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
60
Fixed intake
IBO
IB Diploma and Abitur
About Nelson Mandela School
The Nelson Mandela School is a public (state-funded) international school in Berlin, Nelson Mandela School provides quality bilingual education to children from a wide variety of backgrounds. English and German are the school’s official languages, but NMS does not stop at introducing its students just to German and Anglo-American values and traditions. As a truly international school and a member of UNESCO’s Associated Schools Project Network (ASP), it is the school's business to acquaint its students with as many different aspects of life on this planet as possible – and to enable them to make a positive difference wherever they go. Being named after Mr. Mandela, sub-Saharan Africa in general and South Africa in particular have a special place in the school's hearts, and NMS tries and lets that show wherever and whenever it can – be it in the school's classrooms or beyond. As a community-oriented school, NMS also co-operates intensively with a large number of local partners beyond the
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
Hidden costs & fee notes
State bilingual school. IB Diploma + German Abitur. Highly competitive admission. Wilmersdorf campus.
IB, Local+English
IB Diploma and Abitur
Bilingual German-English Abitur International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
French, Spanish
moderate
Extra German lessons bringing them up to partner tongue German level within a period of two years (Deutsch-Anfänger, also called Seiteneinsteiger).
8:00 am – 3:50 pm
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Wilmersdorf, Charlottenburg, Schöneberg, Grunewald
At a Glance
Class size: Not published
Student Diversity
Very diverse
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