Berlin Full-Day School Costs and Options Clarified
What this means for you
For families relocating to Berlin, this update clarifies the structure and potential costs of full-day schooling, helping them plan for childcare expenses and school choices for their children.
Now
Berlin offers two types of full-day schools, "Offene Ganztagsschule" and "Gebundene Ganztagsschule," with varying compulsory hours and optional care modules. While core school hours are free, supplementary or optional care is free for grades 1-3 but incurs income-dependent fees for grades 4-6, requiring an application for both types.
Information regarding full-day school options and associated costs in Berlin, Germany, has been updated. Previously unknown details are now available.
Berlin offers two types of full-day schools: “Offene Ganztagsschule” and “Gebundene Ganztagsschule.” These schools feature varying compulsory hours and optional care modules.
Core school hours remain free. However, supplementary or optional care is free for students in grades 1-3 but becomes subject to income-dependent fees for those in grades 4-6. An application is required for both school types.
Source
www.berlin.de ↗