Admissions Procedure

As an international school, we seek to attract a student population from diverse cultural backgrounds. Additionally, we look for students who bring distinct talents, interests and academic abilities.

BBS assumes that parents who select us as a choice for their child(ren) place a high priority on education and are willing to involve themselves in their child’s school experience.

Native level German and English is a prerequisite for admission. Students must be able to follow a school programme taught in both languages.

The admissions process for first grade begins one year prior to enrollment:

• For Grade 1 in school year 2025-26, please register your child on our website between August 15 and September 30, 2024. Any registration outside the designated period will not be considered.

• We will not consider children born after September 30, 2019.

• Please note that admission is not done on first-come, first-served basis.

• Anyone is invited to attend our Open House on the 6th of July 2024 from 10am to 2pm. School tours last about 45 minutes. BBS parents will be your tour guide, accompanying you through our rooms while answering your questions. No registration is needed.

• On Monday the 23rd of September there will be an "Introduction: Berlin Bilingual Primary School" webinar with our Head of Primary School Nelson Yarwood and Head of Hort Serena Lobo. Video call link:

• Once an application form has been submitted, parents of the eligible applicant will be contacted by the Admissions Office. The Admissions Committee decides whether a child is invited to a language assessment on the 21st September or 12th of October 2024. A non-refundable fee of 100 € applies (fee exemption: upon proof of yearly income below 30,000 €).

• Parents of qualified applicants will be contacted for a personal interview (October until January).

• Decisions will be emailed to the parents at the end of January 2025.

Grades 2-6

• Register online to express your interest.

• Parents complete an application form and submit it along with a copy of the two most recent report cards (if applicable).

• Eligible students are invited to the school for a Trial day/ assessment, a non-refundable fee of 100 € applies (fee exemption: upon proof of yearly income below 30,000 €).

• Parents of qualified applicants will be contacted for a personal interview.

• Parents are notified of acceptance or if they will be put on a waiting list.

• As there are a limited number of places for grades 2 - 6, we ask for your understanding.

• For an individual school tour, please contact Melissa Correa: melissacorrea.de@gmail.com
  *Please note that we do not offer school tour for potential grade 1 families between September and December.

Grade 7

Step 1: Registration

Register online to express your interest. Registrations for the coming school year can be made by February 28. After this date, individual student applications may still be considered.

Step 2: Application

If the student seems to meet the admissions criteria, you will be asked to complete an application form and submit it along with:

• The Förderprognose 6th Grade (applies only to students coming from a German school)
• Report cards from grade 3 onwards
• Any other supporting material that is helpful or relevant

Step 3: Language Assessment / Interview

Applicants will be invited to a language assessment. A non-refundable fee of 100 EUR is charged.

Parents of qualified applicants will receive an appointment for a private interview.

Step 4: Decision

We will notify parents whether or not their child has been accepted by March 31 at the latest.

Grades 8 - 13

Step 1: Registration

Register online to express your interest. Registrations are accepted throughout the year dependent upon availability.

Step 2: Application

If the student meets the admissions criteria, you will be asked to complete an application form and submit it along with:

• Report cards from Grade 3 onwards
• Documentation proving of the student’s second foreign language
• Any other supporting material that is helpful or relevant

Please note for grades 11 - 13 it is required that the applicant has passed MSA+ (or to hold an equivalent qualification).

Step 3: Language Assessment / Trial Day / Interview

The applicant is invited to spend two trial days at BBS, in the respective class they are applying to. Additionally, they will undergo a language assessment.

A non-refundable fee of 100 EUR is charged.

Parents of qualified applicants will receive an appointment for a private interview.

Step 4: Decision

Parents are notified if their child has been accepted within two weeks.