No, the John F. Kennedy School is a Berlin public school and, therefore, does not charge tuition.

Admission to the Entrance Class and grades 1-12 is contingent upon the applicant being registered as living with Berlin’s city limits (see Admissions Regulations). For applicants moving to Berlin, proof of residency in Berlin must be submitted before the first day of school. 

Please see Application periods.

The Entrance Class lottery takes place in April. Afterwards, letters with the lottery results are sent to all parents of applicants for the Entrance Class. Admissions letters for High School students (grades 7-12) will be sent out by the end of May, for the Elementary School (grades 1-6) by end of June. Please note that late admission is possible due to withdrawals or failed language tests. Your application is valid and will be considered for late admission until September 30.

The probation period for students in the elementary school is one year, and one semester for students in the high school.

Currently, we do not offer school tours, in-person meetings or open house events. Please contact Annika von Maydell at welcome@jfksberlin.org if you have specific questions.

The John F. Kennedy School does not have boarding facilities.

Students at the John F. Kennedy School work towards the German Abitur, the American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement Program, or towards both. JFKS does not offer the IB program.

Students applying to Grades 1 through 12 have to be fluent in English, but not in German. Please visit more information on our Language Program.

Yes, JFKS does offer accommodations for Special Needs students. Please visit JFKS Student Support Services.

Listing JFKS as a desired school does not have any affect on the admission process and does not guarantee admission.