“The best class in Germany”: Start of the autumn season from August 25, 2025 Online First

<h1>'The Best Class in Germany' Season 22: Schulbattles Begin – And Your Class Could Be Next!</h1>

<p><strong>Berlin, Germany – August 21, 2025</strong> – Get ready for a nationwide showdown of smarts and teamwork! The highly anticipated Season 22 of the popular German school quiz show, “The Best Class in Germany” (<em>Die beste Klasse Deutschlands</em>), is launching this month, starting with exciting online “Schulbattles” on kika.de and the KiKA Player. This is a <strong>breaking news</strong> update for families and educators across Germany, and a fantastic opportunity for students to shine.</p>

<h2>What are the Schulbattles?</h2>

<p>Before the weekly televised shows, 16 school classes will face off in a series of preliminary challenges known as the Schulbattles. These aren’t your typical textbook tests! Expect a mix of skill-based games like “stacking,” “straw darts,” and clever “gap text” puzzles designed to test not just knowledge, but also collaboration and quick thinking.  Moderators Dilara Coles and content creator Lukas White will be on hand to guide the teams through the duels, adding to the excitement.</p>

<h2>Meet the Competing Classes</h2>

<p>This autumn season’s initial contenders represent a diverse range of schools from across Germany. Here’s a look at the classes ready to battle it out:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Class 6a, Hans-Carossa-Gymnasium (Berlin)</li>
    <li>Class 6b, St. Hildegard Gymnasium (Ulm)</li>
    <li>Class 6a, Margaretha-Rothe-Gymnasium (Hamburg)</li>
    <li>Class 6f, High School Dreieichschule (Langen)</li>
    <li>Class 7a, Elisabethenschule (Frankfurt)</li>
    <li>Class 7c, Uhland high school (Tübingen)</li>
    <li>Class 7l2, Evangelical Council High School (Erfurt)</li>
    <li>Class 7a, Justus-von-Liebig high school (Neusäß)</li>
    <li>Classes 7 G1 & 7A, Christine Brückner School (Bad Emstal)</li>
    <li>Class 7A2, Robert Schuman-Gymnasium (Saarlouis)</li>
    <li>Class 7c, Johanneum zu Lübeck (Lübeck)</li>
    <li>Class 7b, municipal anno-high school (Siegburg)</li>
    <li>Class 6/2, Latina August Hermann Francke (Halle (Saale))</li>
    <li>Class 6b, Leibniz Montessori-Gymnasium (Düsseldorf)</li>
    <li>Class 6b, Free High School Penig (Penig)</li>
    <li>Class 6a, St. Irmengard Realschule (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)</li>
</ul>

<h2>Get Involved: The KiKA-Quiz App & Future Applications</h2>

<p>The fun doesn’t stop with the broadcast! Fans can actively participate through the KiKA-Quiz App. Starting August 25th, the “Your favorite class” mode lets users collect points for their chosen team, unlocking rewards for their in-app avatar.  But that’s not all – starting September 8th, the app will feature a brand-new option: applications for “The Best Class in Germany 2026” will open!  Head to <a href="https://diebesteklassedeutschlands.de">diebesteklassedeutschlands.de</a> for all the details and to get your class registered. This is a fantastic opportunity to prepare for next year’s competition and showcase your school’s brilliance.</p>

<h2>Key Dates for Autumn 2025</h2>

<ul>
    <li><strong>August 25th:</strong> Schulbattles launch online at <a href="https://kika.de">kika.de</a> and in the KiKA Player. “Your favorite class” mode goes live in the KiKA-Quiz App.</li>
    <li><strong>September 8th:</strong> Application process for “The Best Class in Germany 2026” opens on <a href="https://diebesteklassedeutschlands.de">diebesteklassedeutschlands.de</a> and in the KiKA-Quiz App.</li>
    <li><strong>September 9th – 19th:</strong> Schulbattles broadcast on Kika, Tuesdays to Fridays at 1:45 PM, also available online.</li>
    <li><strong>September 19th onwards:</strong> Weekly shows air every Friday at 7:30 PM on Kika, and online.</li>
    <li><strong>October 11th:</strong> Super Final airs at 8:20 AM on Das Erste (ARD), the ARD Mediathek, <a href="https://kika.de">kika.de</a>, and the KiKA Player.</li>
    <li><strong>October 17th:</strong> Super Final repeat at 7:30 PM on Kika.</li>
</ul>

<p>“The Best Class in Germany” is a production of Bavaria Entertainment on behalf of Kika and ARD, with Thomas Miles and Marko Thielemann leading the editorial team at Kika, and Tanja Nadig and Elen Schmidt from Hessische Rundfunk overseeing production for Das Erste.</p>

<p>With a blend of engaging challenges, enthusiastic moderators, and a platform for students to shine, Season 22 of “The Best Class in Germany” promises to be another captivating season.  Keep an eye on <a href="https://kika.de">kika.de</a> and the KiKA-Quiz App for updates, and start thinking about how your class can compete for the title in 2026!</p>

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