Castle Hohenwehrda - boarding school near Frankfurt

Overview & Prices

Location & Environment:

The school is located in a scenic area in central Germany, about 15 kilometers from the city of Fulda. The nearest major airport is Frankfurt Airport, approximately 120 kilometers away, offering easy access for international travel. Surrounded by nature, the spacious campus provides outdoor spaces, sports facilities, and recreational areas, creating an ideal environment for learning and relaxation. The serene location fosters focus and well-being while still being well-connected to nearby cities and airports.

The School

Life at Schloss Hohenwehrda is structured yet enriching, offering a balanced combination of academics, extracurricular activities, and personal development. Lessons typically run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with breaks in between for rest and socializing. 

Students receive individual attention in small class sizes, fostering a supportive learning environment. English, French, Latin and Spanish are offered as foreign languages. 
After school, students can engage in a variety of activities, including sports, music, arts, and social projects. The school also promotes a strong sense of community through evening gatherings, study groups, and weekend excursions. This blend of focused academic and holistic development makes for a well-rounded school experience.
 

Daily study time - written homework is already largely integrated into lesson time - takes place in the evenings between 7.10 and 8.00 p.m. in the classroom and is supervised by teachers. Learning therapists are on hand to help students with reading, arithmetic or spelling difficulties or concentration problems.<o:p></o:p>

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. 

Academic options:

• Secondary School Diploma (Realschulabschluss): qualification after 10th grade for following vocational training or further education
• Specialized Higher Education Qualification (Fachabitur): provides students with the opportunity to attend universities of applied sciences, ideal for students pursuing a more practical, career-oriented education in fields such as technology or applied sciences

• University Entrance Qualification (Abitur): grants access to universities and universities of applied sciences, possible after grade 12 or 13, grades 11-13 in cooperation with Lietz schools Haubinda or Bieberstein Castle

   

Accommodation:

The boarding houses, in which 110 children and young people live and learn together, are grouped around the former hunting lodge. The 12 boarding school families are made up of six to ten girls or boys each, for whom two teachers are responsible. A total of 30 teachers are on duty and support the students around the clock, both during the week and at weekends. The work of the teachers is professionally complemented by the work of social pedagogues, professional coaches and counselors as well as a psychologist.
 

The food is freshly prepared and offers a balanced variety of meals, including vegetarian and special dietary options. Students enjoy communal meals in the school cafeteria, which promotes social interaction. The school prioritizes healthy, regional ingredients to ensure a nutritious diet for all students.

The Boarding Houses are closed during Christmas and summer vacations. For students who don’t travel home, the school works with partners to find an opportunity to attend an intensive German course. International students often spend their home weekends or short vacations with their German school friends.

Excursions to Berlin and cultural sites such as Neuschwanstein Castle, Heidelberg or Wartburg Castle are regularly on the program.