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Age Requirements

Early Childhood (24 months–Kindergarten)

Our Early Childhood Program serves children starting at 24 months through kindergarten. We provide a warm, play-based setting that supports social-emotional growth, creative exploration, and early bilingual development in English and German.

  • Preschool: Begins at 24 months; placement based on age and developmental readiness

  • Kindergarten: Children must turn 5 by September 1 of the school year

If your child will turn two years old during the coming school year, you may apply now. Upon admission, your child will be eligible to join our program beginning on their second birthday.

Elementary School (Grades 1 - 4)

Our Elementary Program builds foundational academic skills and a lifelong love of learning alongside immersive German instruction. The birthday cutoff for enrollment is September 1, with students required to be:

  • Grade 1: Age 6

  • Grade 2: Age 7

  • Grade 3: Age 8

  • Grade 4: Age 9

Middle School (Grades 5 - 8)

Our Middle School begins in fifth grade and continues through grade eight.

In Middle School, students deepen academic content knowledge and German language fluency while developing independence and critical thinking. A literature-rich English Language Arts curriculum is implemented in every grade. The program balances rigorous academics with project-based learning and global perspectives.

High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Our High School prepares students for university and beyond through a rigorous, internationally-minded curriculum including Advanced Placement classes in grades nine and ten, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in grades eleven and twelve.

For all grade levels, the admissions process is the same for local and international applicants. Please contact our Admissions Team for application details, age/grade placement, and availability.