Gymnasium, Gesamtschule or international school? A high-stakes decision, made with expertise.
At around age 10, Germany asks families to make a school choice with consequences that last for years. This decision is complex, the German school landscape in Frankfurt is diverse, and the stakes are real. I help you navigate it with a clear head, in English.
This decision is more complex than it looks from the outside
Germany’s secondary school system is structured very differently from most other countries. At the end of primary school, children are allocated to a school track: Gymnasium (leading to the Abitur university entrance qualification), Realschule (intermediate track) or Hauptschule. In Frankfurt, there are also Gesamtschulen (KGS or IGS) that combine all tracks under one roof, as well as a wide range of private, bilingual and specialist schools.
Getting this decision right requires both system knowledge and a grounded individual assessment of your child. That is what I offer.
Educational science expertise. No averages, no generic advice.
I do not advise based on the school recommendation alone. I look at the child: learning behaviour, motivation, resilience, social dynamics, interests and developmental potential. I combine this perspective with in-depth knowledge of Frankfurt’s secondary school landscape, which schools have which real profiles, who they admit, and what they actually deliver.
My background spans a Master’s degree in Educational Science, several years as an education planner at Frankfurt’s city education authority, and extensive practical experience as an educator across the full spectrum of Frankfurt’s education institutions.
The result is a recommendation that fits your child. Not a typical child. Your child, as they are now and as they are developing.
What you will have after our consultation
- A clear overview of school types and specific schools in Frankfurt that are realistically suited to your child’s profile
- An independent assessment alongside the official school recommendation, with an honest comparison of where they align and where they diverge
- Insight into admission processes, school profiles and pedagogical approaches of the relevant schools
- A concrete transition plan including application timelines and the next steps to take
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, current performance, family circumstances: we build the foundation for a well-grounded assessment.
- Research and school profiles: I research the relevant schools with individual attention to fit, not prestige.
- Strategic school choice consultation (120 min.): Detailed assessment, trade-offs, decision logic and a concrete transition 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 Secondary School Guide -coming soon- | Structured PDF guide: school types compared, admission processes in Frankfurt, key questions 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 realistic options together. | € 99.99 |
| Secondary School Consultation Premium | The full consultation process: educational assessment of your child, school research, strategic consultation session (120 min.) and an individual transition plan. | € 1,190 |
Who this consultation is designed for
This service is for families who:
- are approaching the secondary school transition and want to prepare it with expert support
- want to understand the school recommendation their child received and evaluate it independently
- have a child with a distinctive learning profile, particular strengths or needs that require careful matching
- are new to the German school system and need a reliable, English-language guide through a genuinely complex decision
- understand that a well-considered school choice now reduces the risk of disruption later
A school choice that fits your child. Not the average child.
Start with a free introductory call. 30 minutes, specific, no commitment required.