Verein der Eltern und Freunde der JFKS - Association of Parents and Friends of JFKS

John F. Kennedy School

Teltower Damm 87-93
14167 Berlin, Germany

Contacting JFKS

Questions about the admissions process:
To submit an application via email:

Elementary School (K-6) 
Phone: + 49 30 90299 5711
Fax: + 49 30 90299 6377
E-mail: jfks-el-adm@t-online.de
High School (7-13)
American Secretary:
+ 49 30 90299 5758
German Secretary:
+ 49 30 90299 5710

Fax: +49 30 90299 6868
E-mail:  highschool@jfksberlin.org

NEASC
The John F. Kennedy School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

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The John F. Kennedy School is a bilingual, bicultural German-American tuition-free public school. It offers an integrated elementary and high school program that combines the strengths of both the German and American educational traditions. Acknowledging and appreciating cultural diversity, the Kennedy School serves German- and English-speaking students of all nations for the purpose of developing international understanding. The languages of instruction, German and English, are equally respected. Within this framework the educational program incorporates the essentials of the German and American school curricula.

The Kennedy School, founded in 1960, continues to pioneer a curriculum which responds to and reflects a changing community and world. In keeping with this spirit, the faculty, staff, and administration constantly search for new ways to challenge each student intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

Upholding high academic standards of both educational systems, the Kennedy School gives students an opportunity to learn through different modes and strategies. Promoting learning as a continuous lifetime process, the balanced curriculum supports student growth in all areas, including the fine and performing arts, humanities, languages, sciences, mathematics and sport.

In guiding students to understand themselves and the world around them, the Kennedy School fosters independent inquiry, critical thinking, open-mindedness and service to others. The curriculum and learning strategies encourage the development of responsible, democratic citizens. At all times the dignity of the individual student and teacher is paramount.

The Kennedy School, by its very nature, strives to embody the finest spirit of international cooperation. Learning to better understand one's self and one's culture through bilingual education and interaction with other cultures is a key to tolerance and respect for others, a vital prerequisite for peace and understanding in the world.