FINDING THE BEST FIT SCHOOL FOR YOUR INTERNATIONAL FAMILY IN BERLIN


A Free Online Workshop 

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Dr. Christina Limbird and Expath co-founder, Tia Robinson guide you through schooling options and processes for international families in Berlin. This workshop pulls together the 100 most frequently asked questions we get on how to choose a school in Berlin.  

This workshop includes:
 

  • How the German school system works

  • Key questions to ask yourself about your family’s needs

  • Key questions to ask the schools you’re considering

  • An overview of Berlin’s bilingual and international schools

  • When a German school might be right for your children

  • Paperwork and processes for registering for school

  • Special needs, helping your kids learn German, and other FAQs about school life in Berlin

THE BASICS OF SCHOOLING IN BERLIN
Part 2/9

GETTING INTO YOUR LOCAL BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Part 4/9

UNDERSTANDING PRIVATE ENGLISH-SPEAKING SCHOOLS

Part 6/9

TIPS ON HOW TO ENROLL IN SCHOOL 
Part 8/9

KEY DEFINITIONS & QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

Part 3/9

UNDERSTANDING THE PUBLIC BILINGUAL SCHOOLS IN BERLIN
Part 5/9

UNDERSTANDING PRIVATE BILINGUAL SCHOOLS IN BERLIN
Part 7/9

SPECIAL NEEDS, LEARNING GERMAN & OTHER FAQS
Part 9/9

Downloadable Resources:

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  1. The city of Berlin's official guide to schools in English (PDF)

  2. Application for after-school care (Hort) (PDF)

  3. Application to change schools (Schulwechsel Antrag) (PDF)

  4. List of School Coordination Offices in Berlin (PDF)

  5. Database of bilingual and international schools and Kitas in Berlin (XLS download)