John F. Kennedy School Berlin

Zehlendorf Berlin

German-American Bilingual / US Diploma / German Abitur
Public
Ages 5 - 18

Indicative annual tuition

Up to EUR 500

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Curriculum: German-American Bilingual / US Diploma / German Abitur
Ages: 5 - 18
Type: Public
Languages: German, English
Area: Zehlendorf
Address: Teltower Damm 87, 14167 Berlin, Germany

Last updated 27 September 2026 One of 16 schools we list in Berlin

About John F. Kennedy School Berlin

The John F. Kennedy School (JFKS) in Zehlendorf is one of the world's most celebrated bilingual public schools, founded in 1960 as a symbol of German-American friendship. As a tuition-free Berlin state school, it offers a fully bilingual German-English education from Kindergarten through Grade 12, producing graduates who earn both the German Abitur and a US High School Diploma.

JFKS operates a unique dual-section model: the German Section follows the Berlin state curriculum in German, while the American Section follows a US curriculum in English — and both sections share classrooms, sports facilities, and social life. This cultural fusion creates graduates who are genuinely bicultural and at ease in both worlds.

Admission is selective for the American Section, with priority given to US government and military families, but JFKS is otherwise open to all Berlin families. Its exceptional academic reputation, zero tuition, and genuine bilingual immersion make it one of the most sought-after schools in the capital.

Facilities and campus

Full Gymnasium
Science Labs
Library
Cafeteria
Auditorium
Sports Fields
IT Center
Music Rooms
Art Studios

Accreditations and memberships

As listed by the school. Check with the accrediting body if it matters for your decision.

Berlin Senate Department for Education
US State Department Approved
German-American Partnership Program

Location and contact

Teltower Damm 87, 14167 Berlin, Germany
+49 30 90299 5711
welcome@jfksberlin.org
jfks.de (opens in a new tab)

John F. Kennedy School Berlin

Teltower Damm 87, 14167 Berlin, Germany

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Questions parents ask

John F. Kennedy School Berlin follows the German-American Bilingual / US Diploma / German Abitur curriculum, catering to students aged 5 - 18.

Indicative annual tuition at John F. Kennedy School Berlin is Up to EUR 500, based on the most recent published figures. Fees vary by grade level and additional services — confirm current fees with the school before applying.

John F. Kennedy School Berlin is located at Teltower Damm 87, 14167 Berlin, Germany, in the Zehlendorf area of Berlin.

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