Nelson Mandela School
International School in Berlin
Quick answer
Nelson Mandela School Berlin (NMS) is a state bilingual secondary school offering both the bilingual Berlin Abitur and the International Baccalaureate Diploma to students from 60 nationalities. As a Berlin public school, fees are nominal compared with private international peers — true annual cost runs around $1,950 USD versus $20,000+ for private equivalents. Best suited to families with German residency seeking premium bilingual IB education within the public-school system, accredited by the IBO.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, Local+English leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and Abitur.
- Tuition: $500–$2,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- 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
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $500 – $2,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 0-0 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $1,950(+50%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $3,450 |
| Cost position in Berlin | 3th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
State bilingual school. Minimal fees (state-funded, ~€500/yr). 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
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Berlin
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
State bilingual school. Minimal fees (state-funded, ~€500/yr). IB Diploma + German Abitur. Highly competitive admission. Wilmersdorf campus.
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