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Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking

China, Beijing

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German
Fees RMB 172,100 - 194,150
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Opened 1978
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Introduction

Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking is a German Auslandsschule on Liangmaqiao Road (49A) in Chaoyang District, Beijing, offering continuous German-language education from kindergarten through upper secondary. The school follows the German curriculum and prepares pupils for German school‑leaving qualifications including the Abitur; it serves ages 3 to 18 (kindergarten to Abitur). German is the language of instruction; English is introduced in the kindergarten and taught through the lower secondary years, while French is offered from Grade 6 and Chinese is available from early years as an extracurricular/intensive option and can be chosen as a late‑starting subject in the Oberstufe. The school emphasises language learning and German‑language support (DaZ), careers orientation and independent scientific work (Facharbeit). Facilities cited on the school site include modern multimedia classrooms, well‑equipped specialist rooms and laboratories, indoor and outdoor sports areas, two libraries (about 20,000 media), an auditorium for roughly 250, a large canteen and bistro, a school garden (and school zoo), and a school shop.

49A Liangmaqiao Lu100125 BeijingPeople's Republic of China

The Essentials

Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking has 700 pupils, instruction in German.

Location
The Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking is located at Liangmaqiao Road 49A, 100125 Beijing, China. It sits in the northeast part of Beijing, within the German diplomatic community area. The school also operates a kindergarten at Tayuan Diplomatic Residence Compound, Xindong Road 1, Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing.

Stages
The institution comprises a kindergarten and a full school that serves grades 1–12. The primary level (grades 1–6) runs a full-day program.

Type
The school is a German international school serving a mixed student body and functions as a day school. There are no boarding facilities advertised.

Additional learning support
The school offers learning support and talent development through a dedicated team called 'Team Lernen.' Services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, literacy support (LRS), and special education provisions.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with Germany and follows the German international-school model, offering the German Abitur.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is noted.

School day structure
The primary grades participate in a full-day schedule (Ganztagsschule for grades 1–6). Exact daily start and end times are not published in the available materials.

Bus service
A flexible school bus service is offered. Routes and arrangements are organized by the school, with bus stops and providers coordinating through DSP.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a canteen on site.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking ranges from RMB 172,100 to RMB 194,150 for 2026/27.

One‑time admission / application fee
- One‑time admission fee: CNY 46,300.

Annual tuition and related yearly charges (by school year / grade group)
- Schulverein (association fee): CNY 1,100 per year.
- Kindergarten (early years): CNY 184,100 per year.
- Primary (Grades 1–4): CNY 181,000 per year.
- Lower secondary (Grades 5–6): CNY 194,150 per year.
- Middle / upper secondary (Grades 7–10): CNY 172,100 per year.
- Senior cycle (Grades 11–12): CNY 177,350 per year.
(Amounts shown are annual fees for each listed group.)

Per‑term presentation
- The published fees are shown as annual (Jahresgebühren). Per‑term amounts are derived from the annual figures; when a school divides the annual fee into equal term instalments, calculate each term instalment by dividing the annual fee by the number of school terms for that academic year. The published schedule lists the values as annual amounts.

Replacement, additional and extra instruction fees
- Group replacement/additional instruction (outside school holidays and public holidays): CNY 4,450 per year per weekly lesson.
- Individual (one‑to‑one) replacement/additional instruction: CNY 11,000 per year per weekly lesson.
- External extracurricular groups (Arbeitsgemeinschaft, external), annual fee per weekly lesson: CNY 1,200.

Other fees and optional services
- Bus / transport fee: CNY 20,300 per year.
- Reminder / late‑payment fees (Mahngebühren): 1st reminder CNY 250; 2nd reminder CNY 500; 3rd reminder CNY 750.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are published and presented as annual charges. The fee schedule labels the amounts as annual (Jahresgebühren) and the admission fee as a one‑time charge. Specific invoice frequency, due dates, instalment options and formal payment deadlines are not stated within the published fee extract. Late‑payment reminder fees are defined (see Mahngebühren above).

Boarding fees
- The school does not list any boarding or boarding‑house fees in the published fee extract; the fees shown are for day school services and related extras (transport, supplementary instruction, etc.).

Uniforms and other incidental costs
- No uniform charge or fixed uniform cost is listed in the published fee extract. Other incidental costs (textbooks, school trips, lunches, specific course materials) are not itemised in the fees extract. Additional course‑specific or activity charges are handled separately and are not listed in the annual fee table.

Refunds and cancellation
- The published fee extract defines Mahngebühren for late payment but does not publish a general tuition refund or cancellation policy within the excerpt. No standard refundable tuition rules are listed in the fees extract.

Fee payment options (methods)
- The published fees extract does not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). The fee items and reminder charges are listed, but explicit payment channels or account details are not shown in the published fee table.

Administrative contact for fees and billing queries
- Administrative contact shown alongside the fees listing: Johannes Ernst, Verwaltungsleiter; phone +86 10 8531 6112; administrative email contact available. Use the school's administrative contact for official billing, invoice and payment‑method details.
Academics

Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking follows the German education system from kindergarten through the gymnasiale Oberstufe, culminating in the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA). Instruction is conducted in German across primary and secondary levels, with English and French taught as foreign languages; English-language instruction is provided in Geography and Politics, and Chinese is taught as the local language from the start, with Chinese - Landessprache als Fremdsprache available from Year 6 as an alternative to French, and from Year 10 also as a new foreign language. The gymnasiale Oberstufe comprises Grades 10–12, with Grades 11 and 12 forming the Qualifikationsphase; the DIA examinations occur in the second half of Grade 12 and are administered by a KMK-appointed examiner. Admission to the Oberstufe requires meeting the German Sekundarstufe I qualifications (in Germany, at a German Auslandsschule or at a European School), with a transfer within the Qualifikationsphase generally not permitted. The school operates a Ganztagsschule for Grades 1–6 and emphasizes Lernunterstützung and Begabungsförderung within a diverse, international community.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking supports social and emotional learning through a formal buddy system called Patengruppen, pairing older students with younger ones for peer support and belonging, with regular Patengruppen events. It positions itself as the center of the German community in Beijing, offering a wide range of clubs and activities to promote social interaction and intercultural understanding. In the primary program, there are more than 80 after-school activities and a broad Ganztagsschule offering that extends learning beyond the classroom. The school hosts a diverse student body from around 20 nationalities, which supports social development and intercultural collaboration. On-site health services, including a school nurse who coordinates care during activities, contribute to student wellbeing within the SEL framework.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking provides Lernunterstützung and Begabungsförderung through a 'Team Lernen' that offers individualized support beyond regular lessons in kindergarten and school. The staff have diagnostic and therapeutic qualifications to identify strengths and weaknesses and provide extensive support options in Ergotherapie (occupational therapy), Logopädie (speech therapy), LRS training, and Sonderpädagogik (special education). Parallel to this, a holistic concept for Begabungsförderung (gifted education) has been developed to support high-potential students. In the primary program, additional DaZ (German as a second language) and LRS training are available to meet diverse learning needs. The school does not publicly disclose whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English and French are taught at differentiated levels and heavily promoted within the language program. English is taught in the primary grades with two weekly hours in grades 1–2 and three hours in grades 3–4. In secondary, English is delivered in three streams (Mainstream, Advanced, Fluency) to accommodate different starting points and progress. In addition, English-language instruction is provided in Geography and Politics as part of subject-specific language learning. The school emphasizes English proficiency as a key outcome for university study and international careers.

Mental Wellbeing
Patengruppen (buddy groups) support social integration and peer support, contributing to student wellbeing within the school culture. The school's community emphasis and diverse, intercultural environment further support mental wellbeing through social belonging. On-site health provisions include a nurse who coordinates care for students during activities and liaises with medical services as needed. The Ganztagsschule program and a broad range of more than 80 after-school activities also bolster structured social engagement and wellbeing beyond academic classes. These elements collectively underpin a supportive environment for students' social and emotional development.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies or procedures.
Parent Experience

History
The Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking began operating in 1978 in an apartment in the Jianguomenwai diplomatic quarter, with one teacher and a cross‑grade class. In 1990, it moved to premises in the Lido complex to accommodate growing enrollment. By the end of 1992, the school had achieved recognition for its 9th and 10th grade diplomas within the German education system. In November 1994, it was officially recognized as a German Auslandsschule by the Kultusministerkonferenz. The current campus on Liangmaqiao Lu 49A opened in 2004 with capacity for over 330 pupils, and the school is run by the Deutscher Schulverein Peking."

Community
The school serves students from about 20 nationalities and acts as the center of the German community in Beijing. A wide range of clubs (Arbeitsgemeinschaften) and activities involve both students and parents, supporting intercultural language development in English and French, with Chinese language programs as part of the curriculum. The campus features two modern libraries, a flexible bus service, and a well‑equipped school shop, and it offers more than 80 extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes community engagement, providing opportunities for families to participate in school life beyond classroom learning."

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking has a formal parent involvement structure led by a board (Vorstand) that coordinates engagement with families. The PTA collaborates with the school on a variety of activities and events, supported through regular communications and volunteer opportunities. Mentoring groups (Patengruppen) and a broad set of after‑school clubs (Arbeitsgemeinschaften) actively involve both students and parents in campus life. Parents participate in key events such as the Elternabend for transitions from Grade 4 to Grade 5, and the PTA supports large‑school initiatives such as Project Week and the Berufspraktikum (work experience) program for Sekundarstufe I. The association maintains ongoing communication through Mitteilungen and the school calendar, aligning parental involvement with school planning."
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking operates on a modern campus with two state-of-the-art libraries. Classrooms are multimedia-enabled with laptops, projectors, and whiteboards, and the school provides well-equipped specialist rooms and computer labs for science and technology. The campus includes a sport hall and an outdoor sports area, along with a fitness room to support physical education. A theatre space (Theaterraum) and an auditorium (Aula) provide performance and assembly spaces, while a large cafeteria (Mensa) and a café support daily meals, and a school garden provides outdoor learning space. Small class sizes, a flexible bus service, and a well-stocked school shop support daily life on campus, along with a broad range of extracurricular activities.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a sports hall and an outdoor sports facility, with a fitness room available on site to support physical education.

Academic Facilities
Two libraries are available on campus. Classrooms are multimedia-enabled with laptops, projectors, and whiteboards; there are well-equipped specialist rooms and PC labs for students. The school pursues digital learning initiatives, including a learning management system and tablet-based classes.

Extra Curricular Facilities
An auditorium/assembly space is supported by a theatre room for performances (Theaterraum). The campus has a large Mensa, a Café, and a school garden for outdoor activities. The school offers 80+ extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking operates a Ganztagsschule for Grades 1–6, with supervision from 07:55 to 15:35 and organized homework support. In addition to regular classes, an Aktivwerkstatt provides qualified homework assistance and a station-based activities program. The school offers Förderkurse in DaZ (Deutsch als Zweitsprache), LRS (Lese- und Rechtschreib-Schwäche) and RS (Rechenschwäche), supporting diverse learning needs. A broad range of Arbeitsgemeinschaften covers sport, music, arts, languages, and learning, including Chinese language clubs that foster language and cultural exposure.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities are offered through Ganztagsschule clubs and workshops. The Arbeitsgemeinschaften include opportunities in music, arts, and creative projects as part of the after-school program. The Aktivwerkstatt provides space for creative projects alongside homework support.

Cultural & Language
Chinesisch-AGs are part of the after-school program, providing immersion in the Chinese language and culture. The school emphasizes language development through English and French instruction and differentiated language support. The DSP acts as a center of the German community in Beijing, hosting regular readings, concerts, film evenings, and community celebrations.

Social & Hobbies
Sports and recreational activities are available through AGs and the daily program. The broad spectrum of activities includes sport and movement-oriented clubs, music and arts, and language-based projects. The program includes structured after-school activities via the Aktivwerkstatt to foster collaboration and social development.

Community & Service
The school is described as the center of the German community in Beijing, hosting events such as readings, concerts, film evenings, and festivals. Parents participate as volunteers in the parent association, the library, and the school shop. Community outreach and cultural events connect students with the broader German-speaking community.

Leadership & Professional
The school provides a comprehensive Berufsorientierung (career orientation) program in the secondary years. It includes information sessions about studying in Germany and other countries, university connections, and individual counseling. A two-week internship in grade 9 allows students to explore a chosen field and gain practical experience. Events such as the DSP Bildung Messe, Future Talk, Career Talk, and Abend der Berufe supplement formal guidance.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Ganztagsschule provides a structured day with lunch and supervision, contributing to a stable daily rhythm. Dining facilities include a Mensa and a Bistro as part of the campus offering. The campus includes a Sporthalle (gym) and outdoor sport facilities for physical activity. Soft-skill workshops and a broad range of clubs support well-being and a balanced student life.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the language of instruction at the school. English is taught as the first foreign language from kindergarten onward; French is the second foreign language; Chinese is offered as an intensive course from grade 6. Geography (from grade 6) and Political Science (from grade 10) are taught bilingually. The school provides learning support through the Team Lernen, including speech therapy (Logopädie) and remedial language services for non-native speakers, and intercultural language education is a focus.

Bilingual Teaching
German is the language of instruction. English is taught as the first foreign language from kindergarten onward, French is the second foreign language, and Chinese is offered as an intensive course from grade 6. Geography (from grade 6) and Political Science (from grade 10) are taught bilingually. The school emphasizes intercultural language education.
Reputation

Accreditations
The Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking is KMK-recognized as a German Auslandsschule, is funded by the Federal Republic of Germany, and adheres to the Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA) quality framework. The school also carries the Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule label, a quality designation for top German international schools.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is an excellent German international school that offers all the advantages of the German education system. It provides a broad general education, diverse language skills, and an upbringing toward independence and responsibility. Whether your child's future lies in Germany after school or within an international community, the German International Abitur opens study opportunities worldwide. Whether you stay two years or twelve, the German Embassy School Beijing ensures that your children remain rooted in the German system and can return to a domestic German school at any time. We are specialists in integrating new students from all federal states. The high quality of our teaching, our differentiation offerings, and the intensive supervision enable a successful integration. The school is international, teaching students from 20 nations and promoting encounters with the language and culture of the host country. Language education is a priority; English and French are taught at differentiated levels. We also offer English-language subject instruction in Geography and Politics, employing qualified native speakers to provide authentic foreign-language teaching. Chinese, as the host-country language, plays a significant role and is promoted from primary school with a differentiated course offering. From Year 6, 'Chinese - language of the host country as a foreign language' can be chosen as an alternative to French as a second foreign language, and from Grade 10 it can also be chosen as a newly starting foreign language. Digitalization and new media have transformed the world of knowledge; the school uses an intelligent learning-management system, tablet classes, and a project-oriented media curriculum to pursue new paths in knowledge transfer in a rapidly changing world. The 'Learning Team' provides individualized support beyond classes in kindergarten and school, with staff trained to diagnose and address strengths and weaknesses and offer extensive support in areas such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, dyslexia, and special education, and a comprehensive, holistic concept for talent development has been developed. The school is the center of a vibrant German community, offering clubs and activities that involve students and parents. Two state-of-the-art libraries, a flexible school-bus service, a well-equipped school shop, small groups and classes, and 20 nationalities characterize the school. Abitur provides worldwide access to higher education; 80+ leisure activities; three-time champions at the East Asian Games; all-day schooling for Grades 1-6; professional study and career counseling. Contact: Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking, Liangmaqiao Lu 49A, 100125 Beijing, PR China; dspeking.cn; info at dspeking.cn; +86 10 8531 6100. The page was last updated on June 23, 2025.
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