Key benefits - especially for local pupils
- Small classes (current average: 17 children; maximum: 20 children)
- Specific promotion of individual potential
- Dedicated teaching staff (employed by the Schloss-Schule)
- No/extremely low absenteeism rate
- Special feel-good atmosphere
- Open-minded reform pedagogy → holistic education: head, heart and hand
- State-of-the-art school equipment (digital, media, etc.)
- Valuable international contacts (boarding school students from all over the world)
- Own school catering (fresh daily from mainly regional ingredients)
- Intensive homework supervision and attractive leisure activities
The Abitur at the Schloss-Schule corresponds to the Abitur at public grammar schools.
Transfer from primary school grade 4 to grade 5 at Schloss-Schule
Most children move on to the 5th grammar school class at Schloss-Schule after the 4th primary school class. In order to make the transition to school as easy as possible for the 5th graders, the school has had a mentor system for all new students for several years.
But also in higher grades and as secondary school leavers it is also possible to transfer to the Schloss-Schule.
Get Information

Deciding on the “right” school after 4th grade isn’t easy. That’s why the Schloss-Schule is holding information sessions for parents of 4th graders. The following events have taken place or are coming up soon:
- November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Hybrid event (online registration to follow):
Information session for all parents of fourth-graders, featuring a presentation and tour of the school. - Our School in Pictures:
Would you like to get a feel for our school? On our YouTube channel, you’ll find various videos, including a tour of our school building.
Experience

To get a real sense of what the Schloss-Schule Kirchberg is like, it’s best for children and parents to visit the school in person. That’s why the Schloss-Schule will be hosting open houses on the following dates:
- Tue, Nov. 24 & Thu, Nov. 26, 2026; Thu, Feb. 4, 2027, from 1:40 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. each day: Open House dates (registration required by phone or email)
- We invite fourth-grade elementary school students to spend the afternoon experiencing our classes and getting to know our school up close and in its everyday setting!
- Since the children will likely be brought to us right after their elementary school classes, we’ll have a hearty snack ready so they can tackle the afternoon classes with plenty of energy!
- To register, contact Jana Gundel – Student Admissions, Tel.: 07954-980247 or aufnahme@~@schloss-schule.de.
- Saturday, January 16, 2027: Open House, 10:00 a.m. – approx. 2:00 p.m. (Online registration to follow)
We warmly invite all families to our Open House.- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Presentations in the classrooms
- 12:00 p.m. Welcome and presentation by Head of Education Tim Carstens
- Followed by lunch in the dining hall and a relaxed conclusion with conversations
- We look forward to welcoming many visitors and getting to know you and your children!
Admissions Interviews for 5th Grade

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 4, 2026
In addition, it is possible to schedule appointments by arrangement with the school administration. During the registration process, we would like to take the time to get to know you and your child in a personal conversation. Please schedule an appointment with Jana Gundel (Local Student Admissions) at 07954 9802-47 or aufnahme@~@schloss-schule.de
Transferring to the Schloss-Schule with a Realschul diploma - our advanced high school program
Through our extension program and the "10 plus" model, students who have completed 10th grade at a Realschule or those transferring from another school can enroll at Schloss-Schule Kirchberg and complete their high school education there by earning the Abitur.
School costs
Details of the school cost regulations are described on the school and boarding school costs subpage. The school costs are 30% tax deductible.
Scholarships
Scholarships are granted in justified cases. An overview of our scholarships can be found here.
