
Leonardo Da Vinci Campus
LDVCUpdated July 2026
The Leonardo da Vinci Campus is a comprehensive, multi-facility educational community in Nauen that provides a continuous learning path from kindergarten through to secondary school graduation. It is known for its innovative, project-based approach and its status as the only school in Brandenburg offering a dual qualification of the German Abitur and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school emphasizes a holistic, project-based learning (PBL) approach that encourages students to explore complex topics through input, deepening, and project phases. It views the campus as a community-oriented "place of learning and well-being," where education is tailored to personal inclinations and abilities. The school promotes diversity, social responsibility, and critical thinking, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves and others.
Programmes
The academic offering spans from kindergarten to secondary education, including a primary school (Grundschule), a secondary school (Gesamtschule), and an international gymnasium. The gymnasium offers a dual-qualification pathway, allowing students to earn both the German Abitur and the IB Diploma. The school is a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and follows the state curriculum of Brandenburg, enhanced by holistic and innovative teaching methods.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs a dedicated Psychologists and Therapists Team (PUTT) to diagnostically identify individual strengths and weaknesses, providing the foundation for personalized learning support and academic career planning. This support is integrated across all levels, from kindergarten through the secondary schools, ensuring that students receive tailored assistance to meet their individual needs.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Leonardo Da Vinci Campus offer?
- Leonardo Da Vinci Campus offers IB Diploma and IB MYP.
- Is Leonardo Da Vinci Campus a day or boarding school?
- Leonardo Da Vinci Campus is a boarding school.
- What accreditations does Leonardo Da Vinci Campus hold?
- Leonardo Da Vinci Campus holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Leonardo Da Vinci Campus co-educational?
- Leonardo Da Vinci Campus is a co-ed school.
- Where is Leonardo Da Vinci Campus located?
- Leonardo Da Vinci Campus is an international school in Falkensee, Germany.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school follows a structured, multi-step admissions process for its kindergarten, which includes an initial inquiry, registration on an interest list, and attendance at a campus tour. Prospective families participate in personal interviews and "Eltern-Upgrade" informational events before final placement offers are made in the spring. The school maintains a focus on individual transitions, utilizing the "Berlin Model" for kindergarten settling-in periods.
Calendar
The campus operates throughout the year, with key events including summer camps (such as the English Language Summer Camp and "SchriftArt" Chinese camp), informational evenings for school transitions, and an annual Open House held in the autumn. The secretariat is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 17:00 and Friday from 7:30 to 16:00.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features specialized learning environments, including a "Kreativitätshaus" (Creativity House) that houses a spacious theater hall used for performances, workshops, and regional meetings. The school also provides dedicated spaces for creative and sustainable learning, such as a Maker Space at the primary school level. The grounds include facilities for sports and arts, and the campus offers boarding options through an on-site boarding school and campus residential groups.
Co-curriculars
The campus offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, including a student-led school paramedic service, various sports teams (rugby, volleyball, basketball, athletics), and a chess club. Students participate in academic competitions such as the International Pi-Day, which includes math contests and workshops. Additionally, the school hosts "Herzensretterwoche" (Heart Saver Week) to teach students life-saving first aid and resuscitation techniques.

Bianca EtringerLeiterin Psychologen- und TherapeutenteamBianca Etringer is the head of the Psychologen- und Therapeutenteam (PuTT), a qualified diplomat pedagogue, integrative learning therapist, and coach.
- Cathrin HinzTeam Schulleitung, Fachbereichsleitung Naturwissenschaften und Lehrerin
Cathrin Hinz is part of the Grundschule & Hort leadership team, serves as the head of the natural sciences department, and is a teacher.
- Christian SanderTeam Schulleitung, Fachbereichsleitung Sport und Lehrer
Christian Sander is part of the Grundschule & Hort leadership team, serves as the head of the sports department, and is a teacher.
- Marion SchalwatTeam Schulleitung, Lehrerin
Marion Schalwat is part of the Grundschule & Hort leadership team and a teacher.
- Drazen SpudicTeam Schulleitung, Lehrer
Drazen Spudic is part of the Grundschule & Hort leadership team and a teacher.
- Kati UllmannTeam Schulleitung, Fachbereichsleitung Gesellschaftswissenschaften und Lehrerin
Kati Ullmann is part of the Grundschule & Hort leadership team, serves as the head of the social sciences department, and is a teacher.
- Anica Petrovic-WriedtTeam Schulleitung
Anica Petrovic-Wriedt is part of the Gesamtschule leadership team.
IB Diploma