Phorms Campus Berlin Süd
International School in Berlin
Quick answer
Phorms Campus Berlin Süd is a German-English bilingual private school in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, leading to the German Abitur. The school operates from Kita through Abitur with a STEM (MINT) focus and 'House where children research' designation. Annual tuition runs $4,000-$10,000 USD (true cost ~$8,000, +14% — Berlin's 21st cost percentile, well below most international tier). Admissions are open; best suited to bilingual German-English families wanting accessible Berlin private-school Abitur pathway with STEM emphasis.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Local+English leaving qualifications include Abitur.
- Tuition: $4,000–$10,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
Rolling
Abitur
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
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $4,000 – $10,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,000(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,500 |
| Cost position in Berlin | 21th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Bilingual English-German. Income-based fees. Steglitz-Zehlendorf campus. Part of Phorms Education network.
Local+English
Abitur
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
Lichterfelde, Steglitz, Zehlendorf, Lankwitz
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Fee Position in Berlin
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Bilingual English-German. Income-based fees. Steglitz-Zehlendorf campus. Part of Phorms Education network.
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