In our German-English primary school, we offer your children a unique and enriching learning environment in the heart of the city. Ensuring high-quality education is our top priority. Through our immersion method, we foster curious and open-minded students who can successfully and competently communicate in both languages in a globalised world.«

Damir Dzafic

Head of Primary School

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Bilingual Education

Our experienced teachers consistently speak in their respective mother tongue, either German or English, allowing the children to naturally learn both languages.

2

Two teachers per class

Your child learns in small classes which are accompanied by two educational professionals, ensuring both high-quality teaching and individual support.

3

Group and project work for greater self-confidence

We encourage our students to become independent learners by integrating regular group and project work into the lessons.

4

Focus on STEM subjects

Through hands-on experiments and innovative teaching methods, we inspire children to engage with the world of numbers and scientific phenomena from an early age.

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Activities

We offer a wide range of extracurricular programmes. The children participate in a wide range of creative and sporting activities offered in our afternoon programme. Courses and clubs are tailored to individual preferences.

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Whole-day Community

Our campus is a learning and living space, available to our students from 7:30 am to 6 pm.

How satisfied are parents with our primary school

88%

of our primary school parents confirm: "My child enjoys going to school."
86%

of our primary school parents have already recommended us or would do so.
82%

of our primary school parents are satisfied with their children’s language acquisition through the bilingual approach.

Damir Dzafic

Head of Primary School

Christine Arruda

Deputy Head of Primary School

Danika Louise Fleming

Extracurricular Coordinator

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.
For which age groups is the summer camp suitable?

The courses are suitable for children from nursery to high school. The age groups range from 1 to 17 years.
How much does the summer camp cost and what is included in the price?

Each camp costs a one-off fee starting at €250. Special camps such as the sports or dance camp cost €269. The price includes all materials and lunch.
Is the summer camp bilingual?

The summer camp is held in German and English and is supported by our teaching assistants.
How do I register my child?

You can register your child for the vacation program quickly and easily by clicking on the registration form above.
Does the summer camp also take place for children who are not Phorms students?

Children from other schools are also welcome to attend the Phorms Summer Camp and spend their vacation time together with children of the same age.
Does my child have to speak German to take part in the summer camp?

No - the summer camp is bilingual and is explicitly aimed at English-speaking children and expat families. All courses are held in German and English so that no child is excluded from the language.
Can my child book several weeks in a row?

Yes, that is possible. The summer camp takes place over three weeks (13 to 31 July 2026), and each week offers its own program. You can book one, two or all three weeks - depending on your needs.
How large are the course groups and how much supervision is available?

The course groups are deliberately kept small so that each child receives individual attention. All course instructors are also supported by our teaching staff at the Phorms Campus Hamburg.