Come in – We’re bilingual!

We are a bilingual educational institution (German/English) with a kindergarten and a primary and secondary school with a MINT or better known as STEM focus (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) in Berlin-Pankow.

In our kindergarten with a preschool we offer holistic and age-appropriate care, taking into account the individual inclinations and talents of the children. Through a demanding pedagogical concept, immersive bilingualism and personal attention, we ensure optimal early childhood education.

Our bilingual school is a state-recognised private school from Year 1 to Year 10 and is currently undergoing the usual recognition process for the upper secondary level (gymnasiale Oberstufe – Years 11 to 13) in the school years 24/25 to 26/27. The upper secondary level was approved to start in August 2024.

Under the roof of a venerable and listed house – the former Pankow Post Office – and in our adjacent buildings, weas well as in our modern adjacent premises, we offer ideal learning conditions, where natural curiosity and individual needs find their place. Here, children and young people can learn in peace, try things out, develop talents, deepen interests, get to know cultural diversity and internalise languages.

The kindergarten and school years are intensive and very special periods in the life of a young person and we would like to invite you and your child to spend this time with us in an international and caring community.

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Tag der offenen Tür / Open House

At our Open House, you will have the opportunity to get to know our school, talk to our team, ask questions and get a personal impression. more "Tag der offenen Tür / Open House"

Take a look around!

We cordially invite you to take a 360° panoramic walk through selected rooms and the grounds of our school. For more … more "Take a look around!"

20 good reasons for your application at Platanus

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Jubilee – 15 years of Platanus Kindergarten and School!

🎉 15 Years Since Our Topping-Out Ceremony – A Look Back Exactly 15 years ago today, on July 9th, 2010, we celebrated the topping-out ceremony of our school building – the historic post office… more "Jubilee – 15 years of Platanus Kindergarten and School!"

VDP Rally for Fair School Funding, in front of the Berlin House of Representatives

The Association of Private Schools in Berlin and Brandenburg (VDP) calls on all educators, parents, students, and supporters of independent schools to stand up for justice and … more "VDP Rally for Fair School Funding, in front of the Berlin House of Representatives"

Visit from the State Secretary for Education, Mrs Christina Henke!

At the invitation of the Association of Private Schools in Berlin-Brandenburg (VDP) and in close cooperation with Ms. Sabina Bothe, Managing Director of the VDP, we were honored to welcome Ms. … more "Visit from the State Secretary for Education, Mrs Christina Henke!"

A New Home for the Platanus Kindergarten!

After nearly four years of planning and construction, we are delighted and more than happy about our new Platanus Kindergarten location in Stiftsweg! From the initial planning phase in 2020 to the building’s … more "A New Home for the Platanus Kindergarten!"

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Platanus Gemeinschaftsschule

Your child can attend our bilingual Gemeinschaftsschule from Grades 1 to 13. With beautiful, bright rooms, small classes with max. 25 students, modern facilities as well as an engaged, international team, we strive to create a pleasant, creative learning environment at our school. We are located in the heritage listed Post Office building in Berlin-Pankow. Learn more about our school here.

The nonprofit association Platanus & Friends is a group of parents, teachers and Erzieher*innen who work on a voluntary basis in the interests of all Platanus children. Platanus & Friends support teaching projects and clubs, organise events and celebrations and are committed to making both our school and kindergartens look beautiful. Learn more about our Parent’s Association here.

Platanus Kindergarten

We encourage an early education in German and English in our everyday kindergarten life and make our children aware of nature, the environment und numbers through play. Our kindergarten and primary school work together for the best possible preschool development for our children. Learn more about our kindergarten here. Learn more about our Kindergarten here.