About BFA
Who we are
Who We Are
Black Forest Academy is an accredited international Christian school for students in grades 5–12.
Since 1956, BFA has provided a high-quality education for families seeking a strong, globally minded Christian environment. It partners with and supports Christian workers and initiatives around the world. Black Forest Academy prepares students for admission to universities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its community includes both boarding and day students, with a long-established boarding program that collaborates closely with families in caring for their children.
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Our Staff
The staff at BFA are an extraordinarily unique, talented, and dedicated group of people. Every year, new staff arrive after having spent months or years raising support to come and work at Black Forest Academy. This means that 100% of BFA staff already care deeply about our mission and vision as a school before they arrive.
The result is a team with both professional competence and a level of commitment and dedication that is impossible to explain outside of God’s calling to serve at BFA.
Our Location
We are located in Kandern, in the rolling hills of the southwestern edge of Germany in the Black Forest.
Our campus and boarding homes are all located in the small and picturesque town of Kandern. The area is surrounded by forests, valleys, and small villages, and is a 20 minute drive from both Switzerland and France.
Our History
BFA began in 1956 as a small one-room school for just six children of missionaries in post-war Europe. Founded by the Janz family, the school steadily grew, moving locations between Switzerland and Germany before eventually settling in Kandern. Over time, it expanded its programs, developed a strong boarding community, and introduced its own curriculum to better serve an international student body.
