Choosing the right primary school in Frankfurt. A decision that shapes what comes next.
The transition from Kita (childcare) to Grundschule (primary school, typically starting at age 6) is one of the most consequential decisions in your child’s educational journey. I help you make it with a clear understanding of the Frankfurt system and a genuine assessment of your child.
The German school system is not what most parents expect
In Germany, primary school placement is largely determined by your catchment area (Schulbezirk). If you assume you can simply choose the school you prefer, you may find your options more limited than expected. At the same time, there is significantly more flexibility than the official rules suggest, if you know where to look and how to approach it.
Frankfurt also has a wide range of private schools, bilingual schools, and schools with specialist pedagogical profiles. Understanding which of these are realistic options for your child, and what each genuinely offers beyond its marketing, requires access to information that is not publicly available.
This is precisely where an informed consultation makes the difference.
System knowledge and pedagogical judgement, combined
I know Frankfurt’s primary school landscape from two perspectives: analytically, as a former education planner at the Stadtschulamt (Frankfurt’s city education authority), and practically, from years working in schools, after-school facilities and Kitas (childcare centres) across the city.
I know what school profiles actually mean in practice, how catchment areas and admission decisions work beyond the official rules, and which schools are genuinely well-suited for different kinds of children.
I give you an honest assessment. Not a polished overview, not a ranked list. A grounded perspective that is specific to your child and your family.
What you will have after our consultation
- A clear overview of public and private schools that are realistic options for your family
- A precise understanding of how catchment areas work in Frankfurt and what flexibility actually exists
- Insight into what different school formats (all-day vs. half-day, reform pedagogy, bilingual profiles) mean in practice for your child
- An honest assessment of whether early school enrolment makes sense in your case
- A concrete decision and preparation plan with clear next steps
How we work together
- Free introductory call (30 min.): We look at your situation together and clarify how I can help.
- Analysis and preparation session (60 min.): Child, family, values, circumstances: we create a well-grounded basis for all further steps.
- Research and school profiles: I research suitable schools with individual attention to fit, not reputation.
- Strategic consultation session (90 min.): Options, trade-offs, decision logic and a concrete action plan through to enrolment.
- Optional follow-up: I accompany you through further steps if needed.
Your investment
Three formats depending on what you need.
| Package | What’s included | Investment |
| Frankfurt Primary School Guide -coming soon- | Structured PDF guide: how school placement works, public and private options, key criteria and common mistakes. Available in English. | € 29.99 |
| Education Compass Frankfurt | Personalised PDF guide plus a 60-minute one-to-one consultation. We assess your specific situation and define clear next steps. | € 99.99 |
| Primary School Consultation Premium | The full consultation process: individual school research, comparison of profiles and fit, strategic consultation session (90 min.) and a personal decision plan. | € 890 |
Who this consultation is designed for
This service is for families who:
- are approaching the transition from Kita (childcare) to primary school and want to prepare it deliberately
- are not sure whether their assigned catchment school is actually the right fit for their child
- want a grounded, expert perspective rather than just more information to process themselves
- have a child with particular strengths, needs or a distinctive learning profile
- are navigating the German school system for the first time and need a reliable guide
A school start your child is ready for. Built on the right choice.
Start with a free introductory call. 30 minutes, specific, no commitment required.