Would you like to enrol your child at our secondary school? Here you’ll find all the essential information about the enrolment process, familiarisation days, place allocation, and school fees. We are here to guide you step by step through the entire process, ensuring a smooth and straightforward experience.
Please complete our online registration form. This is non-binding, and we will contact you directly after reviewing your information to discuss the next steps. We may request additional documents, such as certificates or reports.
Every child participates in an individual admissions process tailored to their grade level. After reviewing the last three school reports, we invite your child to an introductory meeting with the school management and, if necessary, an admissions test.
Your child will then join the class for three trial days, allowing them to experience everyday school life while we assess their social and academic skills. For families applying from abroad, we provide an alternative procedure to ensure a smooth and welcoming start.
Once your child has successfully completed the admissions process, you will receive an offer of a place via email. Upon accepting the offer, we will provide you with the school contract for digital signature.
Your signature marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for your child. Welcome to Phorms Secondary School—we are excited to support and guide your child on their educational journey!
Once the admission criteria are met, we ensure a smooth and efficient admission process to help your child transition seamlessly.
We welcome students transferring from any other school to our secondary school. Admission requirements vary depending on the year group. Proficiency in German is a fundamental requirement for all year groups.
The Admissions process begins with a review of your child’s school reports. If your child meets the initial criteria, they will be invited to take an entrance test. Please note that not all applicants may be invited to this assessment. Following a successful entrance test, your child will be invited to attend three trial days at our school to experience the environment and allow us to assess their suitability further.
A recommendation for secondary school at the end of primary school helps assess whether your child is well-prepared to attend a secondary school successfully.
To ensure a smooth transition, your child should have achieved good to very good results in primary school.
If siblings are already enrolled at Phorms Berlin, this social context is considered during the admission process.
English-Spanish or English-French proficiency is a part of the language requirements.
We value social and cultural diversity in our student community and ensure a balanced gender ratio in admissions.
Depending on availability, we enable you to switch within the Phorms network.
Registering is quick and easy—simply complete the online form on the Berlin Mitte website in just 5 minutes. Once we’ve received the necessary supporting documents and confirmed space availability, the admission process begins, tailored slightly to the specific class level.
Upon signing the school contract, an administration fee equivalent to 2.5 times the monthly school fee is required. For families with an income below €50,000, the administration fee is reduced to the amount of a single monthly fee.
The annual gross income is calculated based on the positive income of both legal guardians from the calendar year before last. Negative income cannot be offset. 50,000 € or more:777 €, 80,000 € or more:823 €, 130,000 € or more:1038 €.
For incomes up to €130,000 per year, proof must be provided through the income tax assessment notice or provisional documentation, such as an income tax certificate. For the highest income bracket, no proof is required.
Families with a gross annual income of less than €50,000 may qualify for reduced tuition fees. This requires legally binding proof of income and financial circumstances to be submitted annually.
The monthly school fees for primary school range from €118 to €519, and for secondary school, from €118 to €698. Additionally, the administration fee is reduced to the amount of a single monthly fee.
In addition to the stated fees, there may be additional costs for teaching and learning materials, mandatory school clothing, excursions, school trips, and any fee-based afternoon classes.
Our scholarships recognise outstanding academic and social achievements, supporting the continued development of talented children. Each scholarship is valid for one school year and can provide up to €150 per month. This opportunity is exclusively available to students at Phorms Berlin schools who have been enrolled with us for at least one year.
Students enjoy a varied and nutritious lunch provided by our caterer, 3 Köche. Lunch registration is required, and costs are covered by the Berlin Senate. Additional catering options are available for a contribution of €33.
Starting in the 6th year of enrolment, Phorms offers a loyalty discount of 10% on school fees, which increases to 20% after 10 years. Lateral entrants who join Year 7 of the grammar school qualify for the 10% loyalty bonus from their 4th year onwards, beginning in Year 11.
If you register more than one child, you will benefit from our sibling discount.
The full monthly school fee applies to the eldest child. The second eldest receives a 25% discount, the third eldest enjoys a 50% reduction, and the fourth and all subsequent children benefit from a 75% discount on school fees.
In Germany, under certain conditions, parental contributions and support association fees may be deductible as childcare expenses on your tax return. According to Section 10 (1) No. 5 EStG, up to two-thirds of childcare-related expenses—up to a maximum of €4,800 per child—can be deducted, provided the child lives in the taxpayer's household.
Please note that expenses for lessons, private tutoring, sports, or other leisure activities are not tax-deductible. For detailed advice on your individual situation, we recommend consulting your tax advisor.
Do you have questions about our school or the administration process? We will be delighted to assist you with any queries.
Corinna Scheuring
Admissions Counselor | Secondary School
