Get to know us!

A Step for the Whole Family

Die Entscheidung für ein Internat betrifft nicht nur Ihr Kind, sondern die ganze Familie. Sie markiert einen neuen Lebensabschnitt – mit Veränderungen im Alltag, neuen Erfahrungen und großen Erwartungen. Umso wichtiger ist es, einen Ort zu finden, an dem junge Menschen ihre Stärken entfalten, Selbstständigkeit entwickeln und in einer wertschätzenden Gemeinschaft ihren Platz finden.

Als Internat in der Mitte Deutschlands verbinden wir individuelle Förderung mit einer starken Schulgemeinschaft. Unser staatlich anerkanntes Gymnasium in freier Trägerschaft führt zur Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur) und begleitet Schülerinnen und Schüler auf ihrem persönlichen und schulischen Weg.

Für Jugendliche mit Interesse an einer internationalen Schullaufbahn bieten wir darüber hinaus einen internationalen Gymnasialzweig an, der zusätzliche Perspektiven eröffnet.

Niklas and Lucy will show you the stone mill

Steinmühle—(your) home!

Niclas and Lucy offer a genuine glimpse into life at the Steinmühle boarding school. Take a look now and discover what makes everyday life at Steinmühle so special!

Das Internat Steinmühle in zwei Minuten

Contact us directly!

Schedule an appointment for one of the following Saturdays:
Saturday, July 25, 2026

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Come see us at the Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026 (time to be arranged in advance)
Come to the boarding school’s Family Day, held every year in June (the date for 2027 will be announced later)
Or: Contact us to schedule your preferred appointment!

Get in touch with us now—we look forward to hearing from you.

One for All: Why Boarding School? Why Steinmühle?

Elke Behrendt, mother of former boarding school student Leon Sauer, explains her decision to choose Steinmühle.

Gründe für das Internat Steinmühle in zwei Minuten

What Makes the Steinmühle Special

Life at Boarding School

Promoting STEM Talent

Ecology & Sustainability

Languages & International Affairs

Developing Rowing Talent

Art, Music & Theater

Digitization

Steinmühle Riding School

Fit for Life

Life at Boarding School

Promoting STEM Talent

Ecology & Sustainability

Languages & International Affairs

Developing Rowing Talent

Art, Music & Theater

Digitization

Steinmühle Riding School

Fit for Life

Step by Step to Boarding School

The admission process is clearly structured, involves personalized support, and allows for a joint decision:

Inquiry & Preparation

In order for us to provide you with thorough and personalized advice during our initial consultation, we need some information in advance. Recent report cards and other documents that help us form a first impression are particularly helpful. It’s important to us that you don’t hold anything back. Even topics you may find difficult are part of the process for us. Only when we have a complete picture can we provide you with sound advice and work together to determine whether our boarding school is the right place for your child.

Telephone Consultation

During a one-on-one conversation, we’ll discuss your situation, answer your questions, and provide an initial assessment. This is based on the information and documents you share with us—ensuring a well-informed dialogue from the very beginning.

Getting to Know Each Other on Campus

After our phone conversation, we invite you to visit our campus to get to know us. While you’re here, you and your child will have the opportunity to talk with our students, experience the atmosphere, and get a sense of what life is like at the boarding school. At the same time, there will be time for discussions—both as a family and, on our part, individually with you as parents and with your child. This will give you a well-rounded impression that will help you take the next step in deciding whether our boarding school is the right fit.

Trial Stay

The next step is a trial stay. The young person spends several days experiencing daily life at the boarding school—including classes, community life, and educational support. This provides a realistic impression of life and learning there. This time is also important for us, as it allows us to observe the young person in their daily routine and get to know them better.

Joint Decision

In the end, it comes down to a joint decision. Admission is granted only when everyone involved is certain that it’s a good fit—for your child, for you as a family, and for us as a boarding school. This is the only way to lay a solid foundation for our time together.