Admissions Process

First things first

If you believe your child will benefit from the educational programme at B.I.S. and you are ready to apply, then please visit our admissions platform and fill out the application form to get the admissions process started. We do not charge an application fee.
There are a number or required documents that need uploading at the initial application stage for all candidates: copies of the last 2-3 report cards (if applicable) and a copy of your child’s birth certificate.
After you submit the form, signed by both parents/guardians (or proof of sole custody) our Admissions Officer, Ms. Melanie Sommer-Joest, will confirm the receipt of your application and will guide you through the process.

Admissions Process

What's next?

  • You submitted your application through our admissions website.
  • Your child is placed on the list of applicants
  • Families will be asked via the child's admissions profile on OpenApply to check and complete new checklist items (for example: request Student Reference Form, uploading proof of Measles vaccination)
  • Based on availability of spaces (online) entrance tests and interviews are carried out for applicants for Grade 6 upwards; trial days are carried out for Grades 1-5 applicants, if they help with the admissions decision and if the applicants are in town
  • A place is offered
  • The place is accepted
  • A school contract is issued for signing

Admissions Process

What else?

Admission Fee EUR 800.00

Annual Tuition Fees 2025/2026
Grades 1 – 6* EUR 12,300.00 (EUR 1,025.00/month)
Grades 7 – 10** EUR 13,560.00 (EUR 1,130.00/month)
Grade 11 and 12** EUR 18,240.00 (EUR 1,520.00/month)

* The school fee for the 2025/2026 school year is 13,500.00 per year. It is to be paid in twelve monthly installments (August to July) of EUR 1,125.00 each and includes full-day care, including a hot lunch. At present, the State of Berlin reimburses the costs of the cooked lunch for Grades 1–6 in the amount of EUR 6.33 per child/school day. The share for the cooked lunch includes in the school fees is currently EUR 1,202.70 per year or EUR 100.23 per month. Accordingly, the current school fees to be paid are reduced to EUR 12,300.00 per year or EUR 1,025.00 per month.

** The monthly lunch fees are included in the school fees, per month € 100,00 (€ 1,200.00/per year).

Annual Resource Fees
Grades 1 – 5 EUR 125.00/year
Grades 6 – 8 EUR 175.00/year
Grades 9 – 10 EUR 225.00/year

Fees for special needs support, excursions, field and class trips, after school activities and clubs, and the school bus service are not included in the school fees.

Sibling Reductions
B.I.S. offers sibling reductions. Corresponding additional agreements are issued by the Admissions Office^when the contract is concluded. The figures below are with the meal cost portion covered by the Senate, and are as of August 2025

Overview Sibling Reduction for Grade 1-6

1. Child € 1.025
2. Child € 769
3. Child € 513
4. Child € 256

 

Overview Sibling Reduction for Grade 7-10

1. Child € 1.130
2. Child € 872
3. Child € 615
4. Child € 357

 

Overview Sibling Reduction for Grade 11-12 (IBDP 1 and 2)

1. Child € 1.520
2. Child € 1.165
3. Child € 810
4. Child € 455

Income Related School Fees
Families can apply for income-related school fees. An application form plus complete and reliable evidence of family income should be sent to the Management Office. For further information please contact gf@private-kant-schulen.de.