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German Curriculum International Schools in China

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About international schools in China

German-curriculum international schools in China are a small, city-based group concentrated in places such as Shanghai, Beijing and Changchun and they generally follow the curricula used in Germany, culminating in the German Abitur or the German International Abitur. Teaching is delivered mainly in German; English is commonly introduced from the early years and Mandarin is offered either as a curriculum subject or as an additional language. Fee levels are typically below the highest-tier Anglophone international schools in the same cities but are still a significant family expense - published annual tuition at the German Embassy School in Beijing is in the CNY 170k - 195k band while Shanghai’s German school publishes no single headline fee and is described as below the top premium band. Admissions follow the German school calendar (year starts in August), usually favour applicants with German language ability or previous German schooling, and families should confirm eligibility, language-entry requirements and visa/passport rules directly with each school before relocating.

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At a glance 9 schools · avg fee RMB 208,263
Schools listed
9
Curricula
38
Average annual fee
RMB 208,263
Fee range
RMB 61,600 – 361,100
Most common curriculum
German Curriculum (10 schools)
Average school size
1,460 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Shanghai Gold Apple School
Oldest
Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking (1978)
With boarding
1

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3 international schools in Beijing

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Red architecture of the Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking campus.
Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking logo

Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking

German Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

RMB 172,100 - 194,150
Ages 3 to 18 years
German Curriculum
Instructs in German
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The main entrance to the Western Academy of Beijing, home to Swiss School Beijing.
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Swiss School Beijing

German Curriculum · Ages 3 to 14

RMB 205,000 - 332,000
Ages 3 to 14 years
German Curriculum
Instructs in German and English
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The British School of Beijing Shunyi — international school in Beijing, China
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The British School of Beijing Shunyi

IB (DP), British Curriculum · Ages 1.5 to 18

RMB 165,000 - 361,100
Ages 1½ to 18 years
IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), German Curriculum
Instructs in English and German
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2 international schools in Shanghai

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Main entrance staircase of the EuroCampus.
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Deutsche Schule Shanghai

German Curriculum · Ages 1.5 to 18

RMB 153,600 - 208,600
Ages 1½ to 18 years
German Curriculum
Instructs in German
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Shanghai Gold Apple School — international school in Shanghai, China
Shanghai Gold Apple School logo

Shanghai Gold Apple School

American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

Fees not listed
Ages 3 to 18 years
American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Instructs in English and Mandarin
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1 international school in Hangzhou

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Hangzhou Entel Foreign Language School — international school in Hangzhou, China
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Hangzhou Entel Foreign Language School

Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 11 to 18

RMB 61,600 - 150,000
Ages 11 to 18 years
Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Chinese National Curriculum, German Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum
Instructs in English and English
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1 international school in Chongqing

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Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK) — international school in Chongqing, China
Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK) logo

Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK)

Japanese Curriculum, German Curriculum · Ages 2 to 6

Fees not listed
Ages 2 to 6 years
Japanese Curriculum, German Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, French Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, IB (DP), IB (MYP), IB (PYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, Montessori Curriculum, SEN focussed, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Primary), British Curriculum, British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Montessori Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Instructs in English, Mandarin and Spanish
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1 international school in Hefei

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International German School Hefei logo

International German School Hefei

German Curriculum, IB (DP) · Ages 1 to 18

RMB 218,000 - 278,000
Ages 1 to 18 years
German Curriculum, IB (DP)
Instructs in German and English
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1 international school in Changchun

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Deutsche Internationale Schule Changchun — international school in Changchun, China
Deutsche Internationale Schule Changchun logo

Deutsche Internationale Schule Changchun

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 18

Fees not listed
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Instructs in German
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FAQs for China

What curriculum and qualifications do German schools in China follow?
These schools normally follow a German state-based curriculum adapted for an overseas setting and prepare pupils for the Abitur or the German International Abitur (DIA), the German university entrance qualification. As recognised German schools abroad they operate to the standards expected by German authorities and align teaching with German exam and graduation requirements.
What language of instruction should I expect and is support available for non-German speakers?
Instruction is predominantly in German, with English introduced from the early years and Mandarin offered as a curriculum subject or additional language in most schools; some campuses also run bilingual or language-support programmes. Schools routinely assess incoming pupils’ German and place them in appropriate language support classes or recommend preparatory German lessons, so ask admissions about DaF/DaZ (German as a foreign/second language) provision for newcomers.
How much do these schools typically cost?
Fees vary by city and school, and not all German schools publish a single headline tuition figure; however, independent guides place the German Embassy School in Beijing in the roughly CNY 170,000 - 195,000 annual band, while reporting that the German School in Shanghai generally sits below the highest Anglophone premium tier used for comparison. Because schedules include registration, one-off admission charges and variable extras (meals, transport, activities), families should request the full current fee schedule and any ancillary costs from each school’s admissions office.
When should we apply and what are the usual entry requirements?
Applications are usually timed to the German school year, which begins in August; families moving with the school calendar should apply well before the start of term to secure places and allow time for language assessment. Entry often prioritises pupils with German language ability or previous German schooling, and schools will ask for passport/visa documentation that reflects China’s rules on foreign-national enrolment, so confirm specific deadlines and required paperwork with the school you plan to apply to.
What should relocating families check when comparing German-curriculum schools in China?
Ask about the school’s formal recognition or accreditation by German authorities, the exact qualification offered (state Abitur versus German International Abitur), the scope and level of German-language support, and whether the school’s age-ranges and pastoral services match your child’s needs. Also check published fee schedules and what they include, transport and after-school care options, and how the school handles transitions back to Germany or to third-country systems so you can plan longer-term continuity.
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