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Swedish School in Berlin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, Norwegian
Fees €1,200 - 6,900
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1906
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Swedish, Norwegian, German, English
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Situated in Berlin, the Swedish School in Berlin gGmbH is an international day school serving students from age 4 to 18. The school follows the Swedish curriculum for Grundskolan, Förskoleklass and fritidshemmet according to Lgr22, while integrating overseas Swedish regulations and aligning with Berlin's primary school requirements. Instruction begins with Swedish alongside German and English from preschool, with language profiles developing through year 6. The multilingual environment reflects Swedish, Norwegian and German contexts. The campus at Landhausstrasse 26-28 houses a Swedish-speaking community plus the Svenska Victoriaförsamlingens förskola in the same building; the facilities include an indoor sports hall and a well-equipped schoolyard used for frequent local excursions. The school emphasises practical learning through age-integrated classes, after-school care until 17:00, and opportunities in music and culture, most notably the annual Lucia concert. With a small, school-based community, the school nurtures individual progress while connecting students to Berlin's cultural landscape worldwide.

Landhausstraße 26, 10717 Berlin, Germany

The Essentials

Swedish School in Berlin has instruction in Swedish, Norwegian.

Location

The Swedish School in Berlin is located at Landhausstrasse 26-28, 10717 Berlin, Germany. It is accessible by public transport in Berlin.

Stages

Förskoleklass (pre-school class) and Grundskolan (primary school) under the Swedish national curriculum (Lgr22). Age range 6–12 years.

Type

The school is a Swedish international school in Berlin, registered as Schwedische Schule in Berlin gGmbH. It operates as a day school with after-school care (fritids) available.

Additional learning support

Support for children with special needs.

Country affiliation

Sweden

School day structure

After-school care (Fritids) is offered for all students; it runs after the regular school day with snacks, homework support, varied activities (including extra German), and outdoor time.

Fees

Annual tuition at Swedish School in Berlin ranges from EUR 1,200 to EUR 6,900 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- There is no separate application fee published for enrolment; no fixed ‘‘ansökningsavgift'' amount is listed in the school's publicly available enrolment documents.

Tuition fees (by month and by year per child)

- For families who HAVE been granted state subsidy ("statsbidrag/school allowance") the monthly tuition bands are: 330 EUR, 250 EUR or 120 EUR depending on the family's annual gross income. Annual tuition is calculated as the monthly amount multiplied by 10 (monthly × 10 months). For example: 330 EUR/month = EUR 3,300 per year (330 × 10). For each additional sibling a half-fee is charged.

- For families who HAVE NOT been granted state subsidy, the monthly tuition bands are: 480 EUR, 410 EUR or 220 EUR depending on the family's annual gross income. Annual tuition is the monthly amount multiplied by 10. For each additional sibling a half-fee is charged (sibling discount does not apply when the fee is paid by a company/organization).

- For places where a company, authority, municipality or organisation pays the school fee, the published rate is EUR 6,900 per child and per year; these fees are usually invoiced either for the full year or half-year. No sibling discount is applied in this payer category.

- The school's day-school provision covers children aged approximately 6–12 years (grundskola F–6). The published tuition bands apply per child (they are not published as differing rates per individual year group/grade). To obtain a per-term figure you should multiply the monthly fee by the number of months in that term; the school's published model is monthly billing over 10 months and the annual amount is defined as monthly × 10.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Private-paying families normally pay the school fee monthly over 10 months; the annual fee is calculated as the chosen monthly amount × 10. Companies/organisations that pay typically settle either the full year or half-year invoicing. The school applies a stepped-reduction model for private-paying families based on gross family income. If a child starts in the spring term, no reduction of the school fee for that term is granted (spring-term starters do not receive the pro rata reduction).

Boarding fees

- There is no boarding provision; the school operates as a day school (dagskola). No boarding fees are published.

Other costs and extras

- Published additional service and incidental fees (per day or per service) include:
- Teaching (day-school single-visit): EUR 30 per day.
- Fritids (after-school care): EUR 10 per day.
- Fritids for existing but not registered fritids pupils: EUR 8 per day.
- Fritids extension (pickup after 16:30): EUR 3.
- Holiday care (lovfritids) five days: EUR 180.
- Holiday care one day: EUR 36.
- School lunch: EUR 5 per meal.
- Private tuition (45 minutes): EUR 50.
- Private tuition at home (45 minutes): EUR 100.
- Written exam (3 hours): EUR 75.
- Sports hall hire (1 hour, weekdays 08:30–16:00): EUR 22.
These ancillary charges are billed separately to the regular school fee where applicable. Bank payment details for payments are published alongside this price list. (List updated June 2024.)

- No uniform fee is published in the school's standard fee documents. If a uniform or other compulsory material cost exists, it is not listed among the standard published charges.

Refunds and cancellation

- The formal cancellation (avanmälan/uppsägning) form specifies that the last date to cancel a pupil place prior to the autumn term is April 30. The published fee pages note that no reduction is given for children who start in the spring term for that term. A detailed line-by-line refund schedule (for example, prorated refunds after term start) is not published among the standard fee documents; cancellations and their financial consequences are handled via the school's contract/cancellation procedures.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The school publishes bank-transfer details (Deutsche Bank IBAN and BIC) for payments; the price-list document includes IBAN: DE18 1007 0124 0034 3137 00 and BIC: DEUTDEDB101. No public reference to credit-card payment or online-card processing is given in the standard fee documents. Invoicing frequency is as noted above (monthly over 10 months for private payers; company invoices commonly full- or half-year).

Quick calculation examples

- Family with state subsidy and gross income over EUR 50,001: 330 EUR/month → EUR 3,300 per year (330 × 10).
- Family without state subsidy and gross income over EUR 50,001: 480 EUR/month → EUR 4,800 per year (480 × 10).
- Company-paid place: EUR 6,900 per year (no sibling discount).

Brief summary of available vs. missing details

- Published materials provide clear monthly-rate bands (which are multiplied by 10 to give the annual fee), the company-paid annual rate, sibling discount rules, billing cadence (monthly × 10) and a list of additional per-service charges. The school's standard published documents do not list a separate application fee amount, do not publish a detailed prorated refund table for withdrawals during a term, and do not advertise card/online payment methods — bank transfer details are provided instead.
Academics

Swedish School in Berlin teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum

The Swedish School in Berlin follows the Swedish curriculum for grundskolan (compulsory schooling), förskoleklass (preschool class) and fritidshemmet (after-school care) Lgr22, and uses the current syllabi in all subjects. It also follows the overseas Swedish school regulations and aligns with Berlin's primary-school curricula. Norwegian instruction follows the Norwegian curriculum. The school has 46 enrolled pupils aged 6–12. Language profiling extends from preschool to year 6, with instruction in Swedish, German and English from preschool.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social and emotional development is central to Svenska Skolan i Berlin's philosophy. The school aims to ensure every child is seen and affirmed, and to create a safe, inclusive, and joyful learning community. Learning is designed to feel meaningful and to support ongoing development, with mutual respect between students and staff. The school emphasizes democracy and student voice through class councils and school councils to foster dialogue and participation. Regular development conversations involve parents, students, and teachers to support each child's learning and well-being. Children's wellbeing is the first priority.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides support to children with special needs. Technical aids such as computers and tablets are available. The school uses up-to-date pedagogical materials. Small age-integrated class groups are maintained to enable individualized attention. Support to children with special needs is provided. Funding for excursions is available.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

From preschool onward, students are taught Swedish, German, and English. Language profiling extends from preschool through year 6. Students learn all three languages as part of the curriculum. This supports multilingual development and cultural awareness. The school maintains a multilingual learning environment.

Mental Wellbeing

The school focuses on the inner development of the pupil and the surrounding environment as a learning context. It aims to create a safe and supportive climate for learning. The school uses small age-integrated classes to promote wellbeing. Personal contact and mutual respect underpin a sense of safety. ElevDemokrati and open dialogue contribute to a positive learning atmosphere. Children's wellbeing is the first priority.

Safeguarding

The school has a plan against abusive treatment, developed by the principal together with the teaching staff. The plan is discussed at the student council and class councils. The plan is approved by the school board. The school provides for procedures to address and prevent harassment or discrimination. The plan is accessible as part of the school's governance materials.

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