John F. Kennedy School

Learning at the school is centered on making meaningful connections and building on student creativity. Teachers act as facilitators, employing bicultural, bilingual, and problem-based methods to engage students in an inspiring, lifelong learning process. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality, bicultural, and bilingual education.

The school provides a comprehensive academic program spanning from Entrance Class through Grade 12, culminating in the Abitur or the High School Diploma. The curriculum includes a wide range of subjects such as English, German, Math, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Social Studies, Art, Drama, Music, and various foreign languages including French, Latin, and Spanish. Religious education options include Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Humanistische Lebenskunde.

Student Support Services consist of a team of counselors, special education teachers, pedagogical assistants, and learning support teachers. These professionals assist students with academic, socioemotional, and career or college aspirations. Support includes specialized labs for reading and math, as well as student accommodation planning.

Admission to the John F. Kennedy School is selective and based on previous school records and, where necessary, testing. The school admits students on a space-available basis at each grade level, with application periods strictly enforced. All admissions are probationary for one year in the elementary school and one semester in the high school.

The school operates on a standard academic year, with specific dates for holidays, breaks, and events provided in annual calendars. The school year includes key milestones such as graduation, exam periods, and various student activities like the 11th-grade class trip and the 8th-grade ski trip.

The campus is located at Teltower Damm 87-93 in Berlin and includes facilities for academics, sports, and the arts. It features libraries for both elementary and high school students, as well as specialized spaces for music, drama, and sports. The school also provides after-school care through the JFK Friendship Center and the 'Late Birds' program.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including Model United Nations (BERMUN), the National Honor Society, and the student newspaper, 'The Muckraker.' Fine arts opportunities include bands, orchestras, choirs, vocal ensembles, drama productions, and a Suzuki violin program. Sports activities encompass school teams, competitions, and a sports club, while other options include Odyssey of the Mind, scouting, and various student-led clubs.