Deutsche Schule London vs Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill
Deutsche Schule London and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill are both in London, about 14 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. Deutsche Schule London also offers German, and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill also offers Cambridge IGCSE and French. Published annual fees are £10,920 - 12,552 at Deutsche Schule London and £11,460 - 29,251 at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill, which puts Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill roughly 73% higher. Deutsche Schule London takes pupils from 1 to 18, and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill from 3 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 890 and 844 pupils. Typical class sizes are 17 at Deutsche Schule London and 20 at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill.
Douglas House, Petersham Road, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 7AH, UK. The school is on a park-like site between Richmond Park and the River Thames in southwest London.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Kinderhaus (Kindergarten & Pre-School); Primary School; Secondary School (SEK I and SEK II).
Stages
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School type
School type
German school abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschule).
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
52 nations represented.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
A multi-professional Beratungsquadrat (BQ) provides SEND support across Kinderhaus, Primary and Secondary, including social education, counselling and safeguarding. Dyslexia support, reading and spelling support, and Individual Learning Support Teachers are available; SENCo coordination covers all levels.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Germany (German Auslandsschule).
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
The Extended School Day (Ganztag) is available for Years 1–7, including cafeteria supervision, fixed-group study time and clubs; Years 8–12 may join after-school clubs and use the Learning Resources Centre.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Five bus routes operate daily for pupils from Year 1 upwards; exact stops are set at the start of the school year; timetables are available by contacting reception.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Registration / Application fees - Registration fee: GBP 600 (inclusive of 20% VAT), payable when the application form is submitted. The application will only be processed after receipt of this fee. - Deposit / Development Fund payment on acceptance: total GBP 4,500 due promptly for every new pupil, comprising an acceptance deposit of GBP 3,000 and a non‑refundable contribution to the School Development Fund of GBP 1,500 (inclusive of 20% VAT). Failure to pay this amount within the required time may result in the place being forfeited.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) - Kinderhaus (children aged 3–4): GBP 10,920 per year (exempt from VAT). Invoiced termly; per term amount (annual/3) = GBP 3,640. - Kinderhaus (age 5) and Years 1–12: GBP 12,552 per year (inclusive of current 20% VAT). Invoiced termly; per term amount (annual/3) = GBP 4,184. - Loyalty discount: a 15% loyalty discount on net school fees is applied for a child after five full academic years at the school; families with three or more children receive a 15% discount for the third (and subsequent) child from the first year.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing: fees are invoiced termly in line with the school's timetable. - Due dates / payment timing: fees are due as per the School's terms and conditions — specifically the 15th of August and the 15th of January are referenced for the first and second semester respectively. - Ancillary / extracurricular billing: afternoon programmes, extended days, AGs, books, excursions, cafeteria, school bus and other ancillary services are charged separately; when quoted and booked per school‑ or half‑year, those services are generally not cancellable and specific cancellation/refund terms apply. Some ancillary services attract 20% VAT and ancillary services are exempt from discounts.
Boarding (if applicable) - Boarding: the school operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities/boarding fees.
Other costs and fees - Swiss Parents' Association contribution: an additional charge of GBP 180 per school year (inclusive of 20% VAT) is payable by Swiss Parents for the provision of a Swiss teacher. - Association membership: membership of The German School Association is invited for all parents; the membership fee is GBP 25 per annum per person. - School extras and trips: costs for textbooks, some excursions, some visits, optional activities and other extras are charged separately as ancillary items. Refunds for booked ancillary activities are not normally made in cases of misconduct or non‑compliance with activity rules. - Uniform: the Deutsche Schule London does not have a compulsory school uniform. Parents should ensure children are dressed appropriately in line with school rules. - Example parent‑portal purchase (yearbook): occasional items sold via the parent portal/ParentPay (for example the yearbook) carry small separate charges (example public notice listed a yearbook at GBP 12). Such items are separate from tuition and ancillary fees.
Refund information - Non‑refundable items: the GBP 1,500 development fund contribution is explicitly non‑refundable. Refunds for ancillary activities are not normally made in cases of misconduct; specific refund and notice provisions are governed by the parent contract and school policies.
Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer (details provided for the German School Association – HSBC): - Account name: German School Association - HSBC - Bank account number: 21594419 - Sort code: 40‑26‑12 - IBAN: GB90 HBUK 4026 1221 5944 19 - BIC: HBUKGB4B These bank details are provided for payment of fees. Invoicing and billing communications specify payment instructions and accepted methods for particular charges.
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Fee details
Application, registration and deposit
- Application fee (per student): GBP 180. - Registration fee (per family): First child GBP 1,680; Second child GBP 1,440; Third and subsequent children GBP 1,200. CFBL students registering into 2nde or Year 11: GBP 1,200. - Refundable deposit (per student): GBP 1,100. The deposit is returned once the final account is settled. In cases of cancellation, the deposit is treated under the school's terms and conditions (deposit non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given).
Tuition and lunch fees — academic year 2025–2026 (annual totals by year group)
- Pre‑Reception / Petite Section (EYFS): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total (incl. VAT where applicable) GBP 19,320. - Reception / Moyenne Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; VAT on tuition GBP 3,596; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 22,916. - Year 1 / Grande Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - Primary (CP – CM2): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Collège (6ème–3ème, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - International track (EIP / IBDP — Years 7–13): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 23,258; VAT on tuition GBP 4,652; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 29,251.
Per‑term equivalents for 2025–2026 (annual total divided by three; shown as per‑term equivalent)
- Pre‑Reception / PS: GBP 6,440.00 per term (GBP 19,320 ÷ 3). - Reception / MS: GBP 7,638.67 per term (GBP 22,916 ÷ 3). - Year 1 / GS: GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - Primary (CP–CM2): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Collège (6ème–3ème): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Lycée (2nde–Terminale): GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - International track (EIP / IBDP Y7–13): GBP 9,750.33 per term (GBP 29,251 ÷ 3).
Termly / installment billing schedule and payment terms
- For the 2025–2026 academic year, unless otherwise agreed with the school, fees are offered to be split into twelve monthly instalments, payable from 15 May. The school has previously published alternative instalment arrangements for earlier years (for example, ten monthly instalments starting 15 June for 2024–2025). Families are invoiced under the agreed schedule.
Boarding
- The school is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities.
Other costs and routine extras
- Lunch: an annual lunch charge of GBP 1,341 is included in the totals above for each year group as shown. VAT treatment of lunch is stated separately by the school. - After‑school care (Garderie): After‑school day care for EYFS and Primary (3:30pm–6:00pm on weekdays) is available for an additional charge. - Exam fees: - IBDP Y13 exam fee: GBP 100 per paper. - Brevet (3e) exam fee: GBP 60. - Bac 1ère exam fee: GBP 130. - Bac Terminale exam fee: GBP 250. - IGCSE exam fees (per subject) are published by the exam provider and may vary; charges are invoiced to parents where applicable. - Classroom supplies and devices: EYFS and Primary classroom supplies (textbooks, notebooks, writing materials) are included in the school fees for those phases. In Secondary the school provides an individual school‑owned tablet with required apps and digital textbooks; families may be asked to buy some physical textbooks or stationery as required. - Uniform: The school operates a uniform/dress code; families are responsible for purchasing required uniform items (uniform is available through school suppliers). Costs for uniform items are borne by families and will vary by supplier and item. - Trips, extracurricular activities and specific programme charges: These are charged in addition to tuition where applicable and will be invoiced separately.
Refunds and cancellations (summary)
- Deposit: Refundable deposit (GBP 1,100) is returned when the pupil's final account is settled; cancellation and postponement rules are governed by the school's terms and conditions. The school's admissions FAQ notes that, in the case of postponement, the first registration fee can be frozen for one or two years; in the case of cancellation the deposit is normally non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given.
Fee payment arrangements and schemes
- Instalment option: For 2025–2026 the school publishes a twelve‑month instalment option (monthly from 15 May) as the standard instalment schedule unless another arrangement is agreed. - Tax‑Free Childcare: Families eligible for the UK Government's Tax Free Childcare scheme may use that allowance to help pay EYFS and Primary tuition fees up to the first term after a child's 5th birthday.
What is included in the published school fees
- The published tuition figures include the items the school specifies for each phase (EYFS/Primary classroom supplies; Secondary tablet and digital resources). Additional payable items include after‑school care, trips, some exam fees, certain external examination charges and optional extracurricular costs.
Contacts for billing queries
- The school publishes a central admissions and finance contact for invoices and billing queries; families should use the school's published admissions and finance contacts for invoicing and payment arrangements.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
The school does not have a uniform.
Uniform requirement
The school uses a gender-neutral dress code. The jumper with the school logo is mandatory and must be worn every day, and is purchased from Stevensons. For formal occasions, a white collared shirt and a tie provided by the school may be required; jeans, denim jackets, navy slim trousers, and leggings are not permitted.
Food options
Food options
The cafeteria offers meals provided by a catering partner, with lunch served on school days from 12:55 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Secondary students from Year 10 can buy snacks in the cafeteria, and breakfast snacks such as pretzels, croissants or fruit are available during the breakfast break. Younger children are served meals in their group rooms in the Kinderhaus.
Food options
Nutritious and delicious lunches are prepared on site by Holroyd Howe.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The financial matters of the school are regulated by the board of the German School London association. As a recognized German school abroad, it receives financial support from the German Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA), including the provision of teachers and the free use of school premises; remaining running costs are covered by school fees, income from other services, and donations.
Governance and ownership
The school is accredited by the French Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale. It is registered as a company in England (No 09033139) and as a charity (No 1160719).
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The German School London follows the German curriculum, which has been expanded to include the International Baccalaureate (IB) and elements from the English system. It provides continuous education from Kindergarten through to Abitur/IB, catering to ages 3–18. Pupils graduate with the German International Abitur (DIA) and may also obtain the IB; since 2023/24 Fachhochschulreife (FHS) is offered. In upper secondary (years 11–12), students can pursue a dual qualification programme with DIA and IB, or complete the DIA with IB as a course, under the KMK framework. Foreign languages include English, French, and Spanish, with bilingual subjects to support multilingualism.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
Pupils graduate with the German International Abitur (DIA) and may also obtain the International Baccalaureate (IB); Fachhochschulreife (FHS) is available since 2023/24. In Years 11 and 12, the school runs a dual qualification programme (DIA+IB) or completes the DIA with IB as a course, all within the KMK framework. The three most recent Abitur cohorts have an average grade of 2.0.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
The school provides a structured university and careers programme to help graduates make informed study and career decisions. In Year 9, study and career advice is linked to politics lessons; in Years 9–10, CVs and application letters are prepared in German and English. Year 10 includes a mandatory internship, and an information week with career advisors from the Federal Employment Agency; career information evenings and events with specialists from various fields are held regularly. Specially trained staff guide students through the decision-making and application processes for German, British, and international universities, with a UCAS Advisor to assist UK applications.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
The Beratungsquadrat is a multi-professional support team that covers safeguarding, psychology, social education and specific educational needs; it explicitly supports areas such as special needs and promoting special talents.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
The school has a multi-professional Beratungsquadrat (BQ) team that looks after pupils' wide range of needs and wellbeing, including social education, counselling, educational psychology and safeguarding. Safeguarding and pastoral care protect children and young people, with all staff trained in safeguarding. In Grundschule and at secondary level, socio-pedagogical programmes such as Fairplayer, Lubo aus dem All, and Ben und Lee are implemented.
Social & emotional learning
PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) is implemented to support students' social and emotional development. The PSHE policy covers personal development, health and relationships, and underpins wellbeing across the school. There is also a Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) policy as part of PSHE. These policies guide provision for student wellbeing and life skills.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is available for children and young people up to 25 years who need more support than standard SEN. Pupils typically move from Grundschule to Orientation stage for Secondary School Level.
Special educational needs (SEN)
There is a Disability Inclusion, Special Educational Needs, and Learning Support Policy, addressing inclusion and learning support across the school. The policy outlines how SEN and disability needs are identified and supported within the school community.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
The bilingual language programme broadens linguistic foundations in German and English, enabling fluency in both languages.
English as an additional language
The International Track is taught mainly in English and leads to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme; it offers opportunities for English speakers to join the school or pursue English-language study. The French Track is taught mainly in French, with an enhanced English provision.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported by the multi-professional team and safeguarding framework, with counselling and educational psychology contributing to pupils' mental wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing
PSHE covers health and wellbeing topics, contributing to students' mental wellbeing within the educational programme. The school also emphasises staff wellbeing as part of its safeguarding and welfare approach.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding protects children and young people; staff receive safeguarding training; safeguarding policy and practices guide the school's approach.
Safeguarding
The school maintains a Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding and Child Protection, intended to uphold the school's mission and values. The school states its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the wellbeing of staff.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The school sits on a spacious, green site between Richmond Park and the Thames. Two settings, Sudbrook Kinderhaus and the main DSL campus, provide dedicated spaces with a courtyard and an extensive playground. The Kinderhaus comprises Sudbrook Kinderhaus near the main campus and the DSL Kinderhaus on site, with multiple groups and an emphasis on early years. The cafeteria serves healthy meals with lunch on school days between 12:55 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., and snacks are available in the school cafe. The Libraries & Learning Resources Centre offers a carefully stocked library, librarian support for research, an online catalogue, access to JSTOR, and eight PC workstations with spaces for quiet study and group work. Opening times are 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a weekly study evening for Years 11 and 12.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The school has a modern, large sports hall with a dance studio and extensive outdoor facilities. Since 2024, a newly built Multi Games Arena (MUGA) completes the provisions. The program includes sports lessons, club activities and team training.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The Libraries & Learning Resources Centre provides carefully stocked reading materials and librarians who advise on research and bibliography, with access to an online catalogue and databases such as JSTOR. From Year 3 onwards, pupils use their own area in the learning centre in the main building and become familiar with a secondary school facility. Textbooks for the Primary School are provided by the school and many Secondary School textbooks are loaned. The library offers quiet work areas, spaces for group work, and eight PC workstations, with opening hours from 7:30am to 5pm and occasional evening study for Years 11 and 12.
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
The Afternoon programme provides a comprehensive range of after-school options, including fixed groups with lunch supervision, learning time, and working groups in sports, creativity, natural sciences and technology, plus free play for younger students. Clubs from Year 8 are offered in areas such as sports, creativity, school life, media, technology and natural sciences. Private music lessons are available by arrangement. The instrument carousel is a popular activity, and the afternoon programme also includes lunchtime supervision and a variety of open clubs.
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
The Deutsche Schule London opened in September 1971. It is an officially recognized German Auslandsschule funded by the Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA). The school is run by the Schulverein, the school association. The curriculum follows German state standards and has been extended with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and components from the English system. The school serves students aged 3 to 19 across Kinderhaus, primary and secondary sections.
History
The Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill was officially named in 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. It operates as an independent not-for-profit school established by the French Education Charitable Trust (FECT) and is part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network. In 2019, the school expanded its programme by introducing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The campus is located on the site of the former Brent Town Hall, a Grade II-listed building completed in 1937, which was acquired from Brent Council by FECT in 2012.
Community
Community
Children and young people aged 3–19 learn together on a spacious green campus between Richmond Park and the Thames, within an international, friendly school community. The school promotes individual learning and critical thinking to prepare students for opportunities in the UK, Germany, Europe and around the world. The school maintains active exchanges with neighbours and regularly invites sporting and cultural events as well as popular festivals. An active alumni network supports graduates as they move into further study and careers.
Community
The school fosters a welcoming, international community. Our Parents' Association APLIL has a welcoming programme for families who are new to the school, including support for children travelling together. The 10th anniversary was celebrated with a ceremony held under the high patronage of He9le8ne Duch9ne, French Ambassador to the UK, with François Hollande in attendance and hosted by Arnaud Vaissie9, Chair of the Board. A 10th Anniversary Community Festival offered music, food, games, and activities for all ages to mark a decade of community, culture, and connection.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
Friends of Douglas House (FRIENDS) is the official school association. They support cultural, scientific, linguistic and sporting projects at the school and regularly organize festivals and events during the school year with many parent volunteers. Annual donations from FRIENDS members and proceeds from the online merchandise store fund DSL projects for all students. The Friends help the school present itself to the wider community by organizing events such as the Oktoberfest, the Christmas market and the summer festival. The DSL Friends Merchandise Shop offers items like T-shirts, hoodies, lunchboxes, water bottles, rulers and erasers, with special orders available; profits go to DSL projects. Membership can be purchased online and the Friends participate in activities that support the school. The London skyline motif, designed by Axel Scheffler, is among the popular designs.
Parent teacher association
APLIL – Association de Parents is the school's Parents Association (PTA). It coordinates parental involvement and supports families, including a welcoming programme for new families and travel companions for children, as part of its role in school life.
Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
The school offers opportunities for intellectual enrichment through competitions. Mathematics competitions include Mini-Känguru and Känguru der Mathematik, with school-level and regional rounds. Geography competitions include Diercke WISSEN, with students achieving recognition at school level. Translation-related language challenges and literary projects form part of the wider intellectual enrichment program.
Academic & intellectual
Opening Minds Programme is mandatory for students from Year 7 to Year 10 (6ème to 3ème) and covers topics such as Chinese Calligraphy, Molecular Science, and Astronomy. Students choose two classes per term in mixed-age groups. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is available for UK university applications and culminates in a 5000-word essay or report and a presentation of findings.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Arts & Music provide artistic and musical experiences. Pupils express creativity in the modern art rooms; older pupils organize art exhibitions and musical evenings. The school participates in local and regional art competitions and in music competitions such as Jugend musiziert, with student performances across school events.
Arts & creative
Visual/Performing Arts include a Choir, a student-led Music Committee, and the LIL Band. Annual events include Music Day and the Talent Show. The school has collaborated with Hermès and Goldfinger Design on the Manufacto Project and is organizing musical theatre workshops with Arts International.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
German traditions are maintained and host country customs are celebrated. German festivals such as Oktoberfest, the Christmas market, and Summer Fest reflect the international composition of the school community and foster a shared cultural life.
Cultural & language
Secondary students study a third language—Spanish, German, or Mandarin—and can participate in international trips to practice language skills. Language trips have included visits to China, Germany, Guatemala, and Spain. In Early Years, the dual language immersion programme uses two qualified teachers, one French and one English, to support bilingualism from age three.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
The afternoon programme offers clubs in sports, creativity, school life, media, technology, and natural sciences, with private music lessons by arrangement. Clubs from year 8 allow students to pursue individual interests, including popular activities like an instrument carousel and team-based sports.
Social & hobbies
Student Initiatives include Chess Club, Cinema Committee, Debate Society, Diversity Committee, Green Committee, Health Committee, Investment Club, LIL Charity Club, LIL Media Club, Model United Nations, Music Club, Peer Tutoring, Presentation Skills Club, Reading Club, and Sports Committee. These activities are student-led and designed to enrich school life and give students a voice. The school encourages students to create new opportunities and lead initiatives.
Community & service
Community & service
Friends of Douglas House is the official school fundraising and support association that backs cultural, scientific, linguistic and sporting projects. The Friends organise celebrations and events to unite the school community, and events such as Oktoberfest, the Christmas market and the summer fair draw the wider German-speaking community into school life.
Community & service
Service Learning trips abroad take place after Year 12 with recent trips to Laos and Nepal, staying with local families and working on development projects under teacher supervision. LIL Charity Club coordinates volunteering and social responsibility initiatives within the school community.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
The school provides studies and career advice to accompany students on their university and career journeys. Alumni insights and leaver destination information are available, illustrating post-school pathways for graduates and supporting ongoing guidance for students.
Leadership & professional
Student Government and Leadership programmes empower students to lead projects and develop professional skills. The Investment Club and Technology Committee support analytical and technical skills, while Debate Society and Presentation Skills Club develop communication and leadership abilities.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
A wide-ranging sports programme includes lessons, clubs and team training, with participation in ISSA tournaments for older pupils. The PE curriculum emphasizes teamwork, health, and varied forms of exercise, while the cafeteria offers healthy meals and structured lunch times to support daily wellbeing.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Sport is supported with outdoor facilities and events such as Sports Day, with Fryent Park nearby for additional activities. After-school activities are organized daily until 5pm for an additional fee. Health and wellbeing are reinforced by student committees such as the Health Committee and Diversity Committee.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
The language of instruction in the primary school is German, and the vast majority of subjects are taught in German. English is taught as a subject with three hours per week in Years 1–2 and four hours per week in Years 3–4. In Secondary I, most lessons are in German with some units in English; English is the first foreign language from Year 5, a second foreign language from Year 6 (French or Latin), with Spanish optional from Year 8 or 10, and from Year 9 a German course can be taken with the Goethe Institute. In Secondary II, the language of instruction is mainly German, with the aim of bilingual proficiency; the DIA leads to the German International Abitur, with the option to pursue IB or FOS, and since 2023/24 the digital Fachhochschulreife (dFOS) has been introduced.
Language provision
English and French are the languages taught at the school. French and English are the languages of official communication. The bilingual program uses two teachers per class in Early Years and Primary; the curriculum follows the French Ministère de l'Education nationale for Years 7–13, with the option to pursue the Baccalauréat Français or the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) in the French track.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The school has a bilingual language programme in German and English. The programme broadens pupils' linguistic foundations in German and English and enables fluency in both languages. It operates across the full range of the school, from kindergarten through Year 12.
Bilingual teaching
The school offers a bilingual education in English and French. In Early Years, each classroom is guided by two qualified teachers, one French and one English, who use their mother tongues in instruction. In Primary, each class year has one French-speaking and one English-speaking teacher. From Year 7 to Year 13 the program follows the French curriculum defined by the French Ministère de l'Education, and students on the French Track can prepare for the Baccalauréat Français or the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI).
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
In the Kinderhaus, immersion is used: some teachers speak exclusively German while others use English. Children learn both languages in natural contexts through routines, play and activities. Targeted language support is offered three times a week to children aged 4 and over as part of the 'German for the start of school' programme.
Immersion programs
The Early Years dual language immersion programme runs from age 3. Two qualified teachers guide each classroom, one French and one English, using their mother tongues to support learners. The bilingual model continues in Primary with classes led by both a French-speaking and an English-speaking teacher.
Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Contact Uta von Andrian, Admissions Coordinator, who will help you with registration. She personally accompanies new families through the registration process and provides advice and support during the settling-in period. This is the initial point of contact for arranging visits or Open Day opportunities. You can reach her by email to begin the registration.
2. Prepare and submit the required documents by email. Include the last two school reports, the birth certificate, and any available assessments for the child to be registered. Fill out the registration forms and attach them to your email to Uta von Andrian. The material should be emailed as attachments.
3. Access and complete the registration forms: KG-VS for kindergarten and preschool; Registration form for Year 1-11; Language Questionnaire. The forms are provided for download and should be emailed to Uta von Andrian. The Language Questionnaire helps the school assess language needs and supports the registration decision.
4. Arrange a tour or attend the Open Day to learn more about the school; the next Open Day takes place on 21 March 2026. This is an opportunity to meet staff, view facilities, and ask questions. You may bring your children to visit during the Open Day.
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Scholarships
Scholarships
The German School Association offers means-tested bursaries for school fees to support families with financial need. Bursaries may be awarded at any point during a pupil's time at the School. Applications require a comprehensive assessment of need and may be considered after a place has been offered and accepted. Thresholds include income below £65,000 for one child and £75,000 for two or more children; the number of bursaries depends on available funds and is awarded at the school's discretion. A third-party service conducts bursary assessments, and requests must be submitted by 1 June for consideration for the following school year.
