Elementary School
Two languages, two cultures, one community!
At JFKS, American and German children learn side by side — in English and German — from first grade through sixth. It's an education that builds language skills, cultural curiosity, and real friendships across borders.
Every year builds on the last: children grow into confident bilingual learners and finish elementary school ready to cross the bridge to the high school.
I really like learning from my American teacher and then playing with my German friends after school.
Sarah Grade 3
WE ARE JFKS!
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Students from both countries share classrooms from day one, making cross-cultural friendship a natural part of the school day.
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From guided play in EC and Grades 1–2 to electives, STEM, and peer mediation in Grades 5–6 — expectations grow with your child.
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Our goal is to provide all students – regardless of their home language – with competence-based, individualized, and continuous support in both languages.
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Our spacious campus provides the perfect setting for students to play, run, explore, and connect with friends during recess. With plenty of room for active play and social interaction, students enjoy a healthy balance of fun, movement, and community throughout the school day.
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Before crossing the bridge to high school, our 6th graders celebrate their final year with unforgettable traditions, including a week-long class trip and the exciting Greek Olympics—creating memories that last a lifetime.
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Curriculum
Combined Berlin and American curriculum.
School Day
A typical day in grades 1-6.
Support
Information on how we can support your child.
Lunch
Provided for free by the Berlin Senat for students in Entrance Class through grade 6.
After-School Care
Transportation
JFKS serves families from different Berlin districts, depending on age and area they use different means of transportation to get to school.