What costs come on top of the monthly contribution?

A one-off admission fee of €400 and a deposit of two monthly instalments, plus €300 if an entrance examination is required. In addition, there are personal expenses such as pocket money, trips to the railway station and admission fees for individual clubs.

Can the youth welfare office cover the costs?

Yes, if a child is admitted as part of youth welfare services under Sections 34, 35a or 41 of Book VIII of the German Social Code (SGB VIII). Schloss-Schule is a recognised provider of independent youth welfare services; around a third of our boarding pupils are supported in this way. The contact is the responsible youth welfare office (Jugendamt), more on our youth welfare page.

Are there scholarships?

Yes, under certain conditions, partial scholarships may be awarded to high school students. More information can be found here.

Is there a discount for siblings?

Yes. Costs are reduced by 20% for the second child and by 40% for each additional child.

Can boarding school costs be deducted from tax?

Partly. In Germany, 30% of the school costs, up to €5,000, can be claimed as special expenses (Section 10 (1) No. 9 EStG). Costs for accommodation, meals and care are not included.

Can the annual fee be paid in one sum?

Yes. If you pay the annual fee in advance, you receive a 2% discount. Alternatively, you can pay in 12 monthly instalments or, when joining in September, in 11 instalments.

School and boarding school costs

The Schloss-Schule is run by a non-profit foundation. As an independent school, it receives a partial subsidy from the state of Baden-Württemberg, which is calculated exclusively from the pure costs for teaching and learning materials of comparable state-run schools.

This income is used exclusively to cover the costs incurred in implementing our comprehensive educational program.

Different costs are incurred depending on whether admission to the Schloss-Schule is as a boarding student or as a local student.

Difference between "external pupils", "pupils in the Castle School profile" and "boarding school pupils"

Pupils can attend our grammar school as "external pupils", as "pupils in the Schloss-Schul-Profil" and as "boarders". Boarding students also have the option of attending the neighboring public primary, secondary and intermediate schools.

The parental contribution for external pupils only covers the costs of teaching in the type and scope of state mainstream schools (including a class size of 30).
In contrast, the optional Schloss-Schul-Profil parental contribution also covers the costs of teaching in small classes (up to a maximum of 20 pupils) in addition to the above-mentioned costs for teaching.
The optional parental contribution for boarding school students also covers the costs for our support programs such as homework supervision, basic courses and support in study rooms, as well as the costs for breakfast and dinner, for the study groups, for weekend care and, of course, for accommodation and comprehensive day and night care, in addition to the services for students in the Schloss-Schul-Profil.

International students

Costs and information for the admission of international students can be found here.

Boarding school students

The parental contribution for boarding school students in the 2026/2027 school year is per month (with 12 installments):

for class 3 to 6	Euro 3.510,--
for class 7 to 9	Euro 3.601,--
for class 10 to 12	Euro 3.655,--

For the second child, the school and boarding costs are reduced by 20%, for each additional child by 40%.

We offer merit scholarships to pupils with high intellectual abilities, which are awarded by the Schloss-Schul-Verein.

For parents who cannot afford the school and boarding school costs, or can only afford part of them, there is the possibility of a social scholarship, which is based on the parents' income.

Boarding school students also have the opportunity to attend the public primary, secondary and intermediate schools in the surrounding area that cooperate with us.

Local pupils (external pupils and pupils in the Schloss-Schul-Profil)

The parental contribution for tuition (exclusively in the type and scope of regular state schools) in the 2026/2027 school year is per month (with 12 installments):

for local pupils from the town of Kirchberg	Euro 120,--
for local pupils from municipalities that do not provide a subsidy	Euro 131,--

The parental contribution for the Schloss-Schul-Profil in the 2026/2027 school year is per month (with 12 installments):

for local pupils from the town of Kirchberg	Euro 224,--
for local pupils from municipalities that do not provide a subsidy	Euro 235,--

For the 2nd child the school fees are reduced by 20%, for each additional child by 40%.

We offer merit scholarships to pupils with high intellectual abilities, which are awarded by the Schloss-Schul-Verein.

For parents who cannot afford the school fees, or can only afford part of them, there is the possibility of a social scholarship, which is based on the parents' income.

Local pupils also have the opportunity to take part in other childcare services, depending on their individual needs.

Frequently asked questions about costs

What costs come on top of the monthly contribution?: A one-off admission fee of €400 and a deposit of two monthly instalments, plus €300 if an entrance examination is required. In addition, there are personal expenses such as pocket money, trips to the railway station and admission fees for individual clubs.
Can the youth welfare office cover the costs?: Yes, if a child is admitted as part of youth welfare services under Sections 34, 35a or 41 of Book VIII of the German Social Code (SGB VIII). Schloss-Schule is a recognised provider of independent youth welfare services; around a third of our boarding pupils are supported in this way. The contact is the responsible youth welfare office (Jugendamt), more on our youth welfare page.
Are there scholarships?: Yes, under certain conditions, partial scholarships may be awarded to high school students. More information can be found here.
Is there a discount for siblings?: Yes. Costs are reduced by 20% for the second child and by 40% for each additional child.
Can boarding school costs be deducted from tax?: Partly. In Germany, 30% of the school costs, up to €5,000, can be claimed as special expenses (Section 10 (1) No. 9 EStG). Costs for accommodation, meals and care are not included.
Can the annual fee be paid in one sum?: Yes. If you pay the annual fee in advance, you receive a 2% discount. Alternatively, you can pay in 12 monthly instalments or, when joining in September, in 11 instalments.