Haubinda
Boarding school village
Age: min. 13
Start: FEB or AUG
Stay: 5 or 11 months
from 22.500 €
Haubinda, Central Germany - boarding school village
Are you looking for a boarding school in Germany where you can also ride horses and enjoy outdoor activities?
Then Haubinda is something for you: a boarding school village in an idyllic landscape, approx. 2 hours' drive from Frankfurt. Here you live together with other students, many of them internationals from all over the world, in houses with two teachers each, forming a kind of family. The school offers you a great international community as well as academic excellence. In addition to agriculture, the focus is on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths). The extracurricular activities are also very attractive, such as horseback riding, theatre, choir, climbing, beekeeping, student parliament or cooking & baking.
PS: The school was founded by the German educational reformer Hermann Lietz and promotes personal responsibility and social skills in a community setting. More Lietz schools in Germany: Castle Hohenwehrda and Castle Bieberstein
Overview & Prices
| Location | Haubinda, central Germany, 2 hours' drive from Frankfurt - Google map |
| School type | Private boarding school - school website |
| Highlights | Horseback riding, Farm Life, Theatre, Choir, Climbing, Beekeeping, Student Parliament, Cooking & Baking |
| Focus | Agriculture, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Business and Information Technology |
| Size | 400 students, 120 of them boarding students, 80 % internationals |
| Requirements | Minimum age 13, German on level B1/B2, English on B2 level, entry in grade 10 or 11 (G9 system) |
| Entry | FEB or AUG for 1 school year or semester |
| Price | 41.800 € per year, 22.500 € for 1 semester Incl.: admission, tuition, boarding, full board, German lessons 3-4 hours per week, support courses in mathematics, German and foreign languages, supervision outside lesson times. Not incl.: security deposit, health insurance, personal expenses for leisure activities, pocket money, transport tickets for arrival and departure |
The School
The students receive the best possible support in everyday school life. Small classes guarantee optimal individual support for each student. Students with specific interests or talents can realize and develop them in the numerous clubs (guilds).
All Lietz boarding schools have the necessary technical equipment and combine modern digital forms of learning with their proven learning methods according to Dr. Hermann Lietz.
Location
The boarding school is located in Haubinda, a charming village in Thuringia, Germany, close to the border with Bavaria. This region is rich in history and culture, with nearby attractions like Wartburg Castle, the city of Weimar, and Erfurt’s cathedral. The transfer on arrival from Frankfurt or Fulda will be organized.
Class Schedule:
- Monday to Friday from 8:15 am to 1:25 pm
Classes on Saturdays every other week
Academic options:
- Primary School, Secondary School (Hauptschule), Realschule
- Technical Secondary School with specialization in Information Technology
- Vocational Grammar School specializing in Business and Administration
- German Abitur available (if students stay through grades 11-13)
Accommodation:
Students live in their own apartments or houses with two teachers, forming a “family.” This close-knit structure ensures individual support and fosters a sense of community. The spacious 90-hectare site includes a bakery, farm, greenhouse, and workshops, offering students a balanced life between academics, outdoor activities, and agricultural practices.
The Boarding house is closed during summer and Christmas vacation.
