Welcome & Willkommen
to Phorms Campus Hamburg

We are a bilingual private school located in the centre of Hamburg. As part of the nationwide Phorms network, bilingual education in German and English is at the heart of everything we do here on campus. Since 2011, our native-speaking staff have been supporting children and young people on their educational journey—within a vibrant international community made up of families from 45 different nations.

Why families choose Phorms Hamburg

Bilingualism until A-Levels

Immersion Method

Skills for the future

Talent development

International and open-minded

All-day care

Established and future-oriented

What Phorms Hamburg parents say about us:

Family Busold

"Our children always go to school with a smile! We have been part of Phorms since 2018 and have never regretted it for a single day. You can tell that the teachers here are passionate and carry out their work with great joy."

Family Bastan

"After transferring from a public school, we immediately noticed the difference — here, the teachers are truly dedicated, engaged, and invested in our child’s learning and well-being. The bilingual environment has also helped our child grow both academically and personally. We’re so grateful to be part of this school community."

Family Harms

"There's something truly special about teaching in the place where your own children learn. As a teacher and a mom of two at Phorms Hamburg, I get to share each day with students who inspire me and coworkers who feel like family. Together, we’re building a community within our classrooms walls."

Family Yagües

"What we appreciate most is the caring, flexible environment that allows her to pursue her ambitions in sport without compromising her education."

What are the central pillars of the Phorms educational concept?

1

Authentic Bilingual Learning & Cosmopolitan Spirit

An immersive German-English school experience in a global community

2

Reliability & Stability

Guaranteed teaching in a safe and secure school environment. No cancelled lessons

3

Child-Centred Approach & Attentive Attitude

Pedagogically appropriate class sizes with an optimal teacher-student ratio allow for individual support. 

4

Performance Orientation & Personal Development

Focus on applied skills, responsible use of media, as well as the development of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

5

Passionate Educators & Inspiring Campus

Well-equipped classrooms and specialist facilities, digital teaching tools, a wide range of teaching methods, and a focus on project-based and collaborative learning

6

Above-average Abitur results

Dedicated teachers and a supportive community enable students to surpass themselves.

The 5 Cs
of our educational philosophy

CULTURE

German and English are equally present in everyday learning and school life. Children grow up naturally in both languages and cultures, developing openness, confidence and ease with intercultural interactions.

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COMPETENCE

Phorms places great value on strong scientific education and on helping students use media and AI in a thoughtful and responsible way. We also develop important skills for the future, laying a solid foundation for university studies and professional life.

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CARE

We work with every student on a personal level. We strengthen their talents and support them when challenges arise — with additional educators at Primary School, small class sizes and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

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CAMPUS

Dedicated educators with internationally proven teaching methods, innovative learning spaces, and our own IT team create the ideal conditions for students to enjoy learning.

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CONSISTENCY

Phorms provides a seamless educational pathway from Kindergarten to Abitur. Families can rely on a secure, consistent school environment with a full-day structure and guaranteed supervision and teaching.

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‘STEM-Friendly School’ Certificate

Focus on curiosity and the joy of discovery

As a certified STEM-friendly school, we actively foster our students’ interest and skills in maths, computer science, science and technology through practical and innovative teaching methods. At Phorms Hamburg, your child benefits not only from strong theoretical foundations but also from the opportunity to apply their knowledge through experiments, projects, and interactive learning environments.

"Digital School" Certificate
for our Primary and Secondary School

Competent and reflective use of digital media

We are proud to have been recognised as a Digital School. This certification for our Primary and  Secondary School affirms our commitment to future-oriented learning and the ongoing development of our digital infrastructure. With support from digital education experts and in line with the official Guidelines for Digital Schools, we are continually refining our teaching concepts, strengthening our school profile, and promoting innovative learning approaches. This recognition motivates us to continue advancing digitalisation and to provide our students with the best possible preparation for a digital future.

fobizz Schule 2025/26

Phorms Campus Hamburg has been recognized as a fobizz School for 2025/26.

 

Fobizz is the leading German-language platform for professional development and a provider of digital tools and AI for schools and teachers of all subjects who

 

- are looking for ideas for practice-oriented instruction,

- want to make their lessons more interactive using digital tools,

- want support from an AI assistant, and

- want to continue their professional development on current topics in media, IT, and digital technology.

 

 

Our Collaborations and Networks

Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage

Der PARITÄTISCHE Wohlfahrtsverband Hamburg

BürgerStiftung Hamburg

Dr. Heinrich Netheler Stiftung

DigitalPakt Schule

Behörde für Schule und Berufsbildung

Klimawoche Bildungsprogramm

Oregon International School

Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft (BVMW)

Curious?
Check out our Blog.

Our management team
at Phorms Campus Hamburg

Andrea Zahrte

Temporary Head of Secondary School

Jennifer Teich

Temporary Deputy Head of Secondary School

Damir Dzafic

Head of Primary School

Christine Arruda

Deputy Head of Primary School

Evelyn Siegert

Head of Day Care Centre

Benjamin Haack

Managing Director

Sharne Pathiwille-Motley

Extracurricular Coordinator

Do you have any questions?
We have the answers!

  • Do children need to speak English before entering Year 1?

    No, but they should be fluent in at least one of the two languages of instruction (German or English).

  • What kind of meals are provided on campus?

    Our meals are balanced, regionally sourced, and certified organic. The trained chefs of our catering service “Bio für Kids” prepare the meals fresh every day in the school’s kitchen. The meals we serve are based on the quality standards of the German Nutrition Society. Each day, children can choose between two dishes (one of which is vegetarian) and a raw food option at the salad bar. Fresh water is available throughout the day. For lunch, there are also delicious and healthy beverage options such as herbal or fruit teas. The meal plan typically includes fish once a week and poultry or beef from organic farms twice a week. We do not serve any pork. Since we value community, the students and educational staff eat together. We place importance on good table manners and appropriate behaviour during meals. Afterwards, there is plenty of time for playing and running around outside during the lunch break.

  • We live abroad but are planning to move to Germany. How does the admission process work for my child?

    For families still living abroad and unable to arrange trial days on-site, we offer an alternative admission process.

We are happy to help you.

Do you have questions about our school, our nursery or the registration process? We will be delighted to assist you with any queries.

+49 40 573 07 87 50Consultation hours: 10 am to 4 pm