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Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Alexandria

Egypt, Alexandria

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Arabic
Fees EGP 90,000 - 130,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 750
Type Girls School
Opened 1884
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages German, Arabic, English, French
Typical class size 30
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Alexandria is a long-established German-Egyptian Begegnungsschule serving predominantly girls aged 3 to 18. The German-language curriculum forms the spine of education from Kindergarten through Gymnasiale Oberstufe, with Arabic weekly sessions in kindergarten and English introduced in grade 4. The gymnasium offers the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA), a bilingual German-English Abitur alongside the Allgemeine Hochschulreife, and the school provides a DELF French diploma via the Institut Français in Alexandria. The facility set combines a newer building with an 1981 extension housing science labs, a lecture hall, computer room, and well-stocked libraries. German remains the core language of instruction, supported by a broad co-curricular program, music ensembles (choir, orchestra, Schulband), and theatre in both German and Arabic. Extracurriculars include student clubs and service initiatives such as CHC and internships. The school emphasizes intercultural cooperation, strong German-language heritage, and many graduates pursue studies in Germany. A family-like learning culture.

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Alexandria has 750 pupils, typical class sizes of 30, instruction in German, Arabic.

Location
Alexandria, Egypt. Address: 32 Rue Salah-El-Dine, Alexandria 21131. The school is located in Alexandria, Egypt. A city school bus service operates with routes within Alexandria.

Stages
Vorschule (Preschool) and Kindergarten; Grundschule (Primary School); Sekundarstufe (Secondary School) including Gymnasiale Oberstufe and Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) pathways.

Type
Begegnungsschule (German-Egyptian encounter school); Mädchen-Schule; in rare cases may admit boys.

Pupil Nationality Mix
754 pupils; about 95% Egyptian; 5% German or bi-national; 85% Muslim; 15% Christian.

Additional learning support
Inklusionskonzept provides targeted support for learners with difficulties: weekly two hours of reading support and two hours of language development; close cooperation with parents; online language support with German universities via ZfA; additional support for students with visual impairments; group trainings to improve classroom climate.

Country affiliation
Germany; part of the German Auslandsschule network and recognized as an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule.

School day structure
Kindergarten hours are 7:30 to 12:30; after-school care available until 14:00 by arrangement; bus service available with arrangements.

Bus service
School bus service with four routes: Route 1 Downtown to Shatby (9,500 EGP); Route 2 University Bridge to Sidi Gaber (10,000 EGP); Route 3 Sidi Bishr tram (10,500 EGP); Route 4 Miami - Al-'Afsa - Al-Mandara (11,000 EGP).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform: The school uses a two-season uniform plus a sport uniform. Summer: navy knee-length skirts or navy long pants with a white polo shirt bearing the school logo and blue/red collar; sportswear and jeans are not allowed; shoes should be navy or black with white or dark socks; headscarves may be white or dark blue. Winter: navy long pants or skirts with navy/white tights, the white polo with logo and blue/red collar, and a navy pullover or jacket with the logo; sport uniform includes navy training pants and a red top with the logo.

Food Options
Food options: The school has a hot meal on Tuesdays as part of the extended day program; meals are served as a class meal in the classroom.

Governance and Ownership
Governance and ownership: The school is operated by the Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Alexandria. It is a German-Egyptian encounter school, with care provided by the Sisters of the Order of Saint Charles Borromaeus.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Alexandria ranges from EGP 90,000 to EGP 130,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fee
- No separate non‑refundable application or one‑time registration fee is listed.

Tuition fees by school year (three instalments per academic year)
- Payments are collected in three rates (instalments). Due dates for the 2025/2026 schedule are: first instalment due by 11 August 2025, second instalment due by 31 December 2025, third instalment due by 31 March 2026. Amounts are shown per instalment and totalled per academic year.

- Vorschule (Kindergarten)
- First instalment: EGP 40,000
- Second instalment: EGP 30,000
- Third instalment: EGP 25,000
- Total per academic year: EGP 95,000

- Klasse 1
- First instalment: EGP 40,000
- Second instalment: EGP 40,000
- Third instalment: EGP 27,000
- Total per academic year: EGP 107,000

- Klasse 2
- First instalment: EGP 40,000
- Second instalment: EGP 40,000
- Third instalment: EGP 37,500
- Total per academic year: EGP 117,500

- Klasse 3
- First instalment: EGP 45,000
- Second instalment: EGP 45,000
- Third instalment: EGP 34,500
- Total per academic year: EGP 124,500

- Klasse 4
- First instalment: EGP 45,000
- Second instalment: EGP 45,000
- Third instalment: EGP 40,000
- Total per academic year: EGP 130,000

- Klasse 5
- First instalment: EGP 45,000
- Second instalment: EGP 45,000
- Third instalment: EGP 28,000
- Total per academic year: EGP 118,000

- Klasse 6
- First instalment: EGP 45,000
- Second instalment: EGP 45,000
- Third instalment: EGP 14,000
- Total per academic year: EGP 104,000

- Klasse 7
- First instalment: EGP 45,000
- Second instalment: EGP 45,000
- Third instalment: EGP 14,000
- Total per academic year: EGP 104,000

- Klasse 8
- First instalment: EGP 30,000
- Second instalment: EGP 30,000
- Third instalment: EGP 30,000
- Total per academic year: EGP 90,000

- Klasse 9
- First instalment: EGP 30,000
- Second instalment: EGP 30,000
- Third instalment: EGP 30,500
- Total per academic year: EGP 90,500

- Klasse 10–12
- First instalment: EGP 30,000
- Second instalment: EGP 30,000
- Third instalment: EGP 30,000
- Total per academic year: EGP 90,000

Examination and final‑year fees
- Klasse 11: Examination fee EGP 10,000, payable with the first instalment.
- Klasse 12: Examination fee EGP 12,000, payable with the first instalment.
- Additional national (Sanaweya) examination fees will be charged when the Ministry of Education publishes the amounts; these are payable in addition to the above.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- School fees are billed in three instalments with fixed due dates (11 August 2025; 31 December 2025; 31 March 2026 for the 2025/2026 year).
- Proof of payment for the first instalment must be presented before book distribution; without proof of payment, books will not be issued.
- If school fees are not paid in full by the scheduled dates, an administrative surcharge of EGP 500 is charged for each started month and for each instalment that is not fully paid.
- If a pupil is withdrawn after the start of the school year, the school fees for the whole academic year remain payable.

School‑bus fees and terms
- School‑bus fees can be paid in the same three instalments as tuition for round‑trip use (morning and afternoon) or in two instalments for one‑way use (morning or afternoon only).

- Round‑trip (three instalments):
- Route 1 (Innenstadt–Shatby): EGP 6,000 / EGP 6,000 / EGP 6,000 — Total EGP 18,000
- Route 2 (bis Rushdy): EGP 6,500 / EGP 6,500 / EGP 6,500 — Total EGP 19,500
- Route 3 (bis El Ekbal): EGP 7,000 / EGP 7,000 / EGP 7,000 — Total EGP 21,000
- Route 4 (bis Sidi Bishr): EGP 7,700 / EGP 7,700 / EGP 7,700 — Total EGP 23,100
- Route 5 (Miami–Montaza): EGP 8,100 / EGP 8,100 / EGP 8,100 — Total EGP 24,300

- One‑way (morning or afternoon; two instalments):
- Route 1 (Innenstadt–Shatby): EGP 4,850 / EGP 4,850 — Total EGP 9,700
- Route 2 (bis Rushdy): EGP 5,225 / EGP 5,225 — Total EGP 10,450
- Route 3 (bis El Ekbal): EGP 5,600 / EGP 5,600 — Total EGP 11,200
- Route 4 (bis Sidi Bishr): EGP 6,125 / EGP 6,125 — Total EGP 12,250
- Route 5 (Miami–Montaza): EGP 6,425 / EGP 6,425 — Total EGP 12,850

- Bus cancellation / refund rules:
- If bus use is cancelled on or before 10 September, 80% of the first instalment of the bus fee must be paid.
- If bus use is cancelled after 10 September, the first instalment of the bus fee is non‑refundable.

Boarding / accommodation
- Boarding or residential accommodation is not listed as an offered feeed service; no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and incidental charges
- Textbooks: proof of payment for the first instalment is required to receive books; specific textbook costs are charged separately as applicable.
- Uniforms, extracurricular activity charges, field trips, school photographs or other optional services are additional and charged when applicable.
- Any taxes or additional mandatory charges introduced by authorities or for specific student activities will be charged to parents.

Fee reduction / financial assistance
- Applications for tuition reduction (fee relief) must be submitted annually and are considered only in genuinely urgent social cases; fee‑reduction applications for the academic year must be submitted by 20 October 2025.

Refunds and cancellations
- If a pupil is withdrawn after the start of the school year, full school fees for the academic year remain due (no pro‑rata refund of tuition).
- Bus refunds are subject to the cancellation rules above (80% of first instalment if cancelled by 10 September; no refund of first instalment if cancelled after 10 September).

Accepted payment methods and payment instructions
- Payments are accepted through QNB ALAHLI Bank only, credited to account number 20900200242.
- Payment channels accepted: deposit / payment at a branch of QNB ALAHLI, bank transfer, or INSTAPAY.
- When paying by bank transfer or INSTAPAY, send a photo of the transfer that clearly shows the school account number, the pupil's full name and class, the amount and the date of transfer to zahlstelle@dsb-alexandria.de. Include the pupil's full name and class in the email subject line.
- The pupil's name and class must be entered exactly when making the payment.
Academics

Curriculum
The DSBA Alexandria offers a continuous education path from Kindergarten through secondary school, anchored in a German-language curriculum with language programs. In kindergarten, all communication is in German, with weekly Arabic language sessions to support language learning. The Grundschule has around 240 students taught by 24 teachers and provides a broad co-curricular program (homework supervision, reading support, subject guidance and clubs) within a Bildungshaus that supports transitions and aims to nurture talents. In the Gymnasiale Oberstufe, students can complete the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA), introduced in 2018/19, granting a bilingual German-English Abitur and the Allgemeine Hochschulreife. A French DELF program is offered as an optional language diploma, with levels A1 to B2, conducted through the Institut Français in Alexandria. German remains the core language of instruction, with English as a major foreign language and opportunities for bilingual study at the Abitur level.

Student Teacher Ratio
The Grundschule has about 240 students taught by 24 teachers, giving a student-teacher ratio of about 10:1.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education in Germany; many alumni hold positions in international companies or government; the Abitur is bilingual (German/English) and confers Allgemeine Hochschulreife.

Gifted and Talented
We identify and nurture talents.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social-emotional development through inclusive practices and structured student support. Each class has two weekly hours for reading and language support. Selected students participate in online language tutoring with German university students for about nine months. Some students receive accommodations such as enlarged print and seating arrangements to reduce distractions. School psychologists provide support, and team trainings are conducted to improve classroom climate and personal development; theatre and festivals strengthen individuals and the class. Parents are involved through regular conversations, parent-teacher days, and individual appointments, and may be guided to external support services as needed.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides inclusive support for learners with difficulties through differentiated instruction and targeted interventions. Each class has two weekly hours of reading support and two weekly hours of language support. Selected students with weaker language skills in the 4th and 5th grades participated online in one-hour language-enhancement sessions with a German university student teacher for about nine months, in two groups of five. Some students receive enlarged print or clearly laid-out templates due to visual impairments, and seating arrangements are adjusted to reduce distractions for concentration issues. For students with concentration difficulties and psychological issues, seating adjustments and access to the school psychologist were arranged, and there were team trainings to improve classroom climate. Parents are extensively advised and supported through conversations and parent meetings, and are sometimes directed to external services such as speech therapy when appropriate.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The German language program uses German as the language of instruction for the DSBA. Mastery of German is considered essential for success in the school's program. DaF (German as a Foreign Language) and DaM (German as a Mother Tongue) are part of the language concept. Deutschsprachiger Fachunterricht (DFU) means about four-fifths of German instruction occurs in German-language teaching within subjects. The content and language requirements are addressed through language-sensitive teaching across subjects, integrating language support into the curriculum. The Deutsch-Konzept is designed to guide the language program from DaF orientation in kindergarten and primary to DaM in higher levels.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides mental wellbeing support through a school psychologist. The on-site school psychologist is Dr. Nermeen Ahmed Naguib Abdallah Khalil and is available Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 to 13:00. Students with psychological concerns are counseled, with parental involvement and coordination with the psychologist. The inclusion program strengthens wellbeing through team trainings to improve classroom climate and promote positive behavior. The school organizes activities, projects, class councils, theatre performances, and festivals to support personal development and wellbeing. Parents are advised and supported through conversations, parent-teacher days, and individual appointments.

Safeguarding
The school provides safeguarding through access to an on-site school psychologist. The school psychologist is available Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 to 13:00. Students with safeguarding-related concerns may receive counseling and appropriate interventions coordinated with parents. The inclusion program strengthens safeguarding by improving classroom climate and providing targeted support. Parents are advised and supported through conversations, parent-teacher days, and individual appointments, and may be directed to external services such as speech therapy when appropriate.
Parent Experience

History
DSBA is a German-Egyptian encounter school founded in 1884 when Sisters of the Borromäerinnen arrived in Alexandria to establish a school for German and Austrian children whose fathers were building the port. Today, predominantly Egyptian girls study here, lovingly cared for by the Sisters of the Order and by dedicated teachers and staff. The school provides German-language education and awards both the Fachhochschulreife and the Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), with many graduates studying in Germany. In Alexandria, the school is regarded as the best in the city, a reputation based on more than 130 years of tradition. Leadership shifted from the religious order to a lay German principal in 1999, and the school has repeatedly been recognized as an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule.

Community
DSBA fosters a high level of student motivation and achievement, with a relaxed, positive, and familial learning atmosphere that helps every student reach their best. Most teachers come from Germany, and each year new colleagues join to enrich the school family with fresh ideas. Intercultural collaboration is a living part of DSBA, shaping daily life and school culture beyond academic matters. The school family is a core value and central to DSBA's community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Elternbeirat engages at many levels of school life, with projects and initiatives such as the Kinderkino enriching the school's offerings. For the 2023/24 school year, the committee includes Chair Mariam Medhat Youssef El Khawaga; Deputy Gehan Saleh Abdel Aziz Ismail; Primary School Representatives Ellen Hani Beshara Farid Beshara and Nivine Kamel Mahmoud Rizk Hussien; Middle School Representatives Mariam Medhat Youssef El Khawaga and Marwa Waley El-Din Mohamed Mohamed El-Feky; Upper School Representatives Gehan Saleh Abdel Aziz Ismail and Rasha Ateyya Hussein Saad Elgendy. The Elternbeirat also includes a representative for the tax group, a secretary, a communications role, and a treasurer. It can be reached at elternbeirat@dsb-alexandria.de. The Elternbeirat aims for good and successful cooperation for the benefit of the students, the school and the parents.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
DSBA Alexandria has a campus that includes a newer school building alongside an older wing. An extension built in 1981 houses the science facilities, including a lecture hall and laboratories for chemistry and biology. Most classrooms are equipped with fixed projectors. The school provides a computer room and borrowable laptops, and has a staff lending library and access to Goethe-Institut media resources. Music facilities include a new short grand piano, an older grand piano, two pianos, five keyboards, and part of the Orff instrumentarium.

Sports Facilities
For physical education, there is an external sports field. There is also an external swimming pool for PE. The schoolyard is available for outdoor activities and PE. These facilities are described as part of the school's PE provisions.

Academic Facilities
A 1981 extension houses the science facilities, including a lecture hall and a chemistry/biology laboratory. Most classrooms are equipped with fixed projectors. The school provides a computer room and borrowable laptops, and offers an Ausleihbibliothek for teachers plus access to Goethe-Institut media resources. The Grundschule-/Unterstufenbibliothek and the Oberstufenbibliothek are well equipped. Sprachunterricht starts in kindergarten with Arabic and German; English begins in grade 4 and French in grade 6, with the school offering the DELF diploma in French.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers multiple after-school activities (AGs) to develop students' interests and talents. The arts include a large choir, a children's choir, and an orchestra. Theatre groups operate in Arabic and German, and there is a Schulband. Other activities include a Social-AG, Handarbeit (crafts), Pfadfinder (scouts), Jugend debattiert (youth debating), and Mediation. Bus transport after the 10th hour runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays to bring students home.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The students speak very good German and English and want to study in Germany after graduation. The school offers Fachhochschulreife and Allgemeine Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (the German university entrance qualifications) in German. With the German Abitur, they receive one of the best educations alongside the three foreign languages. Many alumni hold high positions in international companies or ministries and government offices.

Arts & Creative
Music has a high priority; there are choirs, a school band, and an orchestra. There are AGs and music-related activities, including participation in Jugend Musiziert 2021. The school fosters creative expression through its music program and related opportunities. Students participate in musical ensembles and events within a supportive musical culture.

Cultural & Language
The DSBA Alexandria is a German-Egyptian encounter school. The school emphasizes lively intercultural cooperation that shapes everyday life beyond academics. Our students speak German and English fluently and intend to study in Germany after graduation. Many alumni hold high positions in international firms or ministries.

Social & Hobbies
There are AGs and music groups, as well as sports events. Students take part in class trips within Egypt and to Germany. The learning atmosphere is relaxed, positive, and family-like, which supports active social life. Participation in student organizations and broader school activities is encouraged.

Community & Service
Children Help Children CHC is listed as a school offering. Praktikum an der DSB indicates internship opportunities. The school includes community-oriented and service-oriented initiatives as part of its offerings. CHC and related programs promote volunteering and social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
The school is led by Schulleiter Dipl.-Phys. Wolfgang Mager, StD. The Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo provide spiritual and administrative leadership. Governance includes Teacher Advisory Board, Parents' Advisory Board, and Student Council. The school communicates its Leitbild and maintains partnerships and sponsorships as part of its organizational framework.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The learning atmosphere at DSBA is relaxed, positive, and family-like. The intercultural collaboration and supportive environment contribute to students' wellbeing. The school celebrates talents and fosters a strong sense of belonging within the school community. Music and social activities contribute to a vibrant and balanced school life.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the foundation of the program; the German language is the basis for the entire DSBA program. The German language is taught through DaF (German as a Foreign Language) and DaM (German as a Mother Tongue) as students progress; Deutschsprachiger Fachunterricht (DFU) provides German-language instruction across subjects in both the primary and secondary levels. French is taught with the DELF Diploma as part of the curriculum. The upper secondary program includes the Deutsches Internationales Abitur.
Admissions

Scholarships
Tuition reductions (Schulgelderermäßigung) are available. Applications must be submitted for each school year and approved. Reductions are granted only in truly urgent cases due to social justice considerations. The deadline to apply for the 2025/2026 school year is October 20, 2025. School fees for the coming year are published and are payable in three installments: the first by August 11, 2025; the second by December 31, 2025; the third by March 31, 2026. An additional fee for the Sanawiya examination is charged when the Ministry of Education informs us of the amounts. Payments can be made via transfer to the school's QNB Al-Ahli account; the account number is 20900200242; the name and class of the student must be included in the transfer reference. If paying by bank transfer or INSTAPAY, send a photo of the transfer to zahlstelle@dsb-alexandria.de including the student's full name, class, amount, and date. If a student withdraws after the start of the school year, fees for the entire year are due. Bus service is optional, and bus fees can be paid in up to three installments according to the same payment dates. If any taxes or additional fees apply to student activities, you will be informed and will cover these costs.
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