Maria-Montessori-Grundschule is one of the Montessori options among the international schools in Berlin that sits inside the state system rather than charging private fees. It is a Berlin state primary school in the Tempelhof district that teaches the standard primary curriculum through the Montessori method, and with around 500 pupils from about 40 different countries it has a genuinely mixed intake. Relocating families consider it when they want a Montessori early education for a younger child without the cost of a private campus, and are ready for their child to learn largely in German.
Maria-Montessori-Grundschule at a glance
| Curriculum and method | Berlin state primary curriculum taught through the Montessori method; English as the first foreign language |
|---|---|
| Stages | Primary (Grundschule), with mixed age learning groups |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | Berlin state school; open all day school (offene Ganztagsschule) |
| Language | German, with English as the first foreign language |
| Fee band | Tuition free (state school) |
| Campus area | Tempelhof, Tempelhof-Schöneberg district |
Curriculum and academics
The school teaches the Berlin state primary curriculum but organises learning around the Montessori method, with prepared classroom materials, self directed work and an emphasis on independence. Children learn in mixed age groups, including combined classes for the first school years, which lets younger pupils learn from older ones and lets each child move at their own pace. English is taught as the first foreign language, so children gain early exposure to it alongside their German.
Because it is a state Grundschule, the academic core matches that of other Berlin primaries and prepares children for the city's secondary schools at the end of the primary phase, while the Montessori approach shapes how that core is delivered day to day. For families weighing this state route against the private Montessori campuses, our directory of Montessori schools in Berlin sets out the alternatives and the trade off between cost and the international, English language setting some families want.
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Maria-Montessori-Grundschule fees
Maria-Montessori-Grundschule fees are, in the usual sense, nil. As a Berlin state primary school it is tuition free, which sets it apart from the private Montessori campuses that appear in the international school fees in Berlin. For a family wanting a Montessori primary education without a private school bill, this is the central appeal.
Families should still budget for the costs that sit outside tuition at a state school, including learning materials, lunch and the open all day care, school trips and excursions, and a parents' association contribution where one applies. The after school care that comes with an open all day school may carry an income related charge set by the city rather than the school. The practical questions for relocating families are therefore the child's German readiness and securing a place, not affordability.
Admissions
Admission runs through the Berlin state primary enrolment process rather than an international school's rolling intake. Children are usually enrolled for the start of the school year through the local district, where catchment and the school's capacity both play a part, so a place at a specific Montessori state primary is not guaranteed by preference alone.
Families relocating to Berlin mid year, or arriving with a primary age child, should contact the local Schulamt and the school directly about availability in the relevant year group. Because teaching is in German, a newcomer child will need to build the language, and the authorities can advise on welcome classes and support. Allow time for the German residence and registration steps that run alongside any school place.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Tempelhof, part of the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district in the south of inner Berlin, an area known for the vast former airport that is now a public park. It is a settled residential district with good transport, which makes the school reachable for families across the southern centre of the city.
The community is mixed, with around 500 pupils from about 40 countries, a blend of local German families and international households drawn by the Montessori approach and the free state place. Many live in Tempelhof and the neighbouring Schöneberg and Kreuzberg areas. Because it is a state primary, the intake is shaped by catchment as much as by parents seeking it out, which gives it a genuinely local character. For the fuller picture of where international families settle and which schools sit nearby, return to the Berlin city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Maria-Montessori-Grundschule fees?
There is no tuition. Maria-Montessori-Grundschule is a Berlin state primary school, so it is free to attend. Families budget only for the usual extras such as materials, meals and the open all day care rather than annual tuition.
What curriculum does Maria-Montessori-Grundschule follow?
It follows the Berlin state primary curriculum taught through the Montessori method, with mixed age learning groups, prepared classroom materials and English as the first foreign language. It is a primary school covering the early school years.
Is Maria-Montessori-Grundschule a state school?
Yes. It is a tuition free state Montessori primary school in the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district, run as an open all day school with around 500 pupils from about 40 countries.
When do Maria-Montessori-Grundschule applications open?
As a state primary, places are allocated through the Berlin school enrolment process, with catchment a factor, rather than year round international admissions. Families relocating mid year should contact the local Schulamt and the school about availability.
Where is Maria-Montessori-Grundschule?
The school is in the Tempelhof neighbourhood of the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district of Berlin. It teaches in mixed age groups and enrols around 500 pupils from about 40 different countries.
