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Deutsche Schule Paris

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, French
Fees €9,945 - 11,799
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 332
Type Co-educational
Opened 1958
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 19
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Paris (iDSP) is a German international school in Paris, operated by the Deutsche Schulverein Paris and funded by the German Foreign Office via the German Embassy Paris. It serves children from ages 3 to 18 and offers a bespoke German curriculum alongside a French curriculum, with a strong emphasis on German-language instruction up to the Abitur and AbiBac. The campus includes Villa Kunterbunt (kindergarten), Grundschule and Sekundarstufe, three libraries, and a Kantine that provides daily meals prepared by Les Marmites Volantes. Ganztagsschule runs after‑school activities from 14:00 to 15:30, while Betreuungszentrum provides after‑school care from 15:30 to 18:30. Language learning is multilingual, with German, French and English taught in small groups; core subjects include mathematics, sciences, geography, politics, history, art, music, sport, and electives. iDSP traces its origins to 1958 and maintains a bilingual approach aimed at enabling graduates to pursue higher education worldwide, including Abitur and AbiBac.

18 Rue Pasteur, 92210 Saint-Cloud, France

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Paris has 332 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in German, French.

Location
The iDSP is located in Saint-Cloud, a western suburb of Paris. The campus address is 18 Rue Pasteur, F-92210 Saint-Cloud; the entrance is at 12 Rue Lelégard. The school can be contacted at info@idsp.fr and +33 1 46 02 85 68.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary school (Grundschule); Secondary level (Sekundarstufe) up to Abitur or AbiBac.

Type
German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule); the iDSP is the only German overseas school in Paris, operated by the German School Association Paris and funded by the German Foreign Office via the German Embassy Paris.

Pupil Nationality Mix
24 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
Individualized support; Deutsch als Zweitsprache (DaZ) offered for multilingual children (two sessions per week in first grade).

Country affiliation
Germany; funded by the German Foreign Office and the German Embassy Paris; run by the Deutsche Schulverein Paris.

School day structure
After-school program with clubs and activities; daily 14:00–15:30 for AGs; participation is confirmed after enrollment for the full school year.

Bus service
Two bus lines: Line 1 La Celle-Saint-Cloud, Vaucresson, Garches; Line 2 Paris (16th arrondissement) and Boulogne-Billancourt. Timetables and details via info@idsp.fr, +33 1 46 02 85 68.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
iDSP runs a cafeteria for students from Monday to Friday. Since 2023, catering is provided by Les Marmites Volantes, using fresh, seasonal ingredients; meals are prepared the day before and delivered by an electric vehicle, including a starter, a main course with vegetables, and a dessert. Weekly, two vegetarian options plus one meat-based and one fish-based option are offered, with a daily vegetarian meal also available; meals can be ordered for the full semester or year, at 8€ per meal per semester, 7.50€ per meal per year, or 9.50€ for meals without registration; orders are placed via Ecole Directe.

Governance and Ownership
The iDSP is the only German-language international school in Paris operating under German pedagogy. The school is funded and supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, represented by the German Embassy Paris, and carried by the Deutscher Schulverein Paris. The principal has overall responsibility for organization and education, and the school administration handles administrative affairs and the maintenance of the buildings.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Paris ranges from EUR 9,945 to EUR 11,799 for 2026/27.

Application / Administration fees
- One-off administration (registration) fee charged at the start of the admission process: SELF-PAYER €650.
- One-off administration fee when the employer is billed: COMPANY-PAYER €689.
- One-time infrastructure levy charged upon initial admission: €6,120 per child. This infrastructure fee is not pro rata and is not refundable; it is waived only for families who pay exclusively for their child's education (see payment-status rules).

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, per child)
- Kindergarten (all-day, twice a week — Tuesday & Thursday): SELF-PAYER €9,945; COMPANY-PAYER €13,480.
- Kindergarten (full-time, five days a week): SELF-PAYER €13,054; COMPANY-PAYER €17,143.
- Primary & Lower Secondary (Grades 1–9): SELF-PAYER €10,684; COMPANY-PAYER €13,508.
- Grade 10: SELF-PAYER €11,950; COMPANY-PAYER €14,904.
- Grades 11–12: SELF-PAYER €11,550; COMPANY-PAYER €14,604.

Discounts and reductions
- Sibling discount (applies from registration): 25% for the second child; 50% for the third child; 60% for each additional child.
- Loyalty discount (applies after consecutive years enrolled): 0% in year 1; 10% in year 2; 15% in year 3; 20% in year 4; 25% in year 5; 30% in year 6; 35% from year 7 onward. Discounts are applied sequentially if more than one is claimed.

Additional offers and other fees
- French introductory / intensive course (grades 6–12), when required: per semester, 4 lessons/week €1,660.
- Canteen (meal prices and standard packages): meal without registration €9.50; registered meal plans charged per half-year and per school year as follows (per-meal rate used to calculate):
- 5 days/week: per half-year €720 — per school year €1,350.
- 4 days/week: per half-year €576 — per school year €1,080.
- 3 days/week: per half-year €432 — per school year €810.
- 2 days/week: per half-year €288 — per school year €540.
- 1 day/week: per half-year €144 — per school year €270.
Refunds are not available except for absences for health reasons of more than five days with a medical certificate. Registration for the canteen is made at the start of each semester.
- Extended care centre (ages 4 to Grade 5; 15:30–18:30) — annual rates by days per week:
- 5 days: €2,704; 4 days: €2,272; 3 days: €1,839; 2 days: €1,298; 1 day: €758. Day visit €39. Registration required each school year.
- School bus (per school year): SELF-PAYER < 4 km €1,545; SELF-PAYER > 4 km €3,688; COMPANY-PAYER €4,409. Fares may be adjusted if the bus company raises prices.
- Wednesday German program (age 4–10, includes canteen; 32 Wednesdays/year):
- 8:10–13:15 €1,785 per year; 8:10–15:30 €2,499 per year; 8:10–18:30 €3,024 per year. Cancellations possible until the first day of school; no refund after that date except where explicitly noted.
- ASSR exam administration contribution (grades 7–12): €25 per registered student (exam itself free).
- Temporary enrollment (grades 1–9, short stays): administration fee €100 and tuition €250 per week (maximum one month). Guest-student terms apply for longer stays. Visiting/exchange-student fees vary by length of stay (examples: up to 3 months: €100 registration + pro rata fees; up to 5 months: €650 registration + half fees; >5 months: €650 registration + full annual fees).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The full annual tuition is invoiced at the beginning of the school year. For registrations in the second semester (from 1 February), fees are calculated pro rata (over 10 months). Reserving a place for a later date requires payment for the full school year.
- Self-payers: the total bill is collected by direct debit in seven equal instalments (October–April), each debit on the 10th of the month; a signed direct-debit mandate must be submitted via the school's billing portal. Payment by cheque or standing order is not accepted for self-payers. The invoice must be paid within 14 days of invoicing. Returned direct-debit administration fees: €25 for the first returned debit; €50 for the second.
- Company-payer / employer-invoiced accounts: invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date. Employer confirmations are required for mixed/self-pay arrangements.
- Reminder procedure and penalties: a payment reminder is issued after overdue payment; first reminder after 14 days with a €30 reminder fee; final reminder after another 14 days with a €60 fee. Continued non-payment may lead to legal proceedings and jeopardise registration or issuance of certificates. Late deregistration fees apply if cancellation deadlines are missed. Administration fee for cancellations or returned payments is specified.

Cancellation and re-registration rules
- All deregistrations (school, kindergarten, bus) must be made in writing. Deadlines: for cancellation before the end of the first half-year — November 30; for cancellation effective at the end of the school year — May 31. Missing these deadlines incurs a late fee of €100 per child. Re-registration after deregistration restarts the loyalty-discount counting from zero except for approved temporary interruptions under specific conditions.

Refund information
- The administration (registration) fee is non-refundable. A one-time infrastructure fee is neither pro rata nor refundable. In general each year commenced is due; in limited cases a pro rata refund may be considered (contact accounts for assessment). Canteen fees are refundable only for health-related absences of more than five days upon presentation of a medical certificate. Other refund entitlements are limited and governed by the school's general terms of payment and cancellation deadlines.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment procedures: SEPA/direct-debit mandate (via the school billing portal) and bank transfer to the school account. Payment by cheque or standing order is not accepted for self-payers. Employer invoicing is supported for company payers. Returned direct-debit fees apply as stated above.
- Bank transfer details (when paying by bank):
- Account name: Association de lÉcole Allemande Internationale de Paris / Deutscher Schulverein in Paris
- IBAN: FR76 1751 5900 0008 2840 6017 923
- BIC: CEPAFRPP751.

Boarding / residential provision
- No boarding or residential accommodation fees are listed; the school's published fee schedule covers tuition, care, canteen, transport and the other services noted above. No separate boarding fees apply.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Paris teaches Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Timetable for Grundschule (primary school) lists the subjects and weekly hours by grade for the 2023/2024 school year. Subjects include Religion or Ethics, German, German as a Foreign Language, French as a Foreign Language, French as Mother Tongue, English, Mathematics, General Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography (including Geography in French), Politics, History (including French History), Art, Music, Sport/Swimming, and an Elective/AG. Sample timetables show how hours may be distributed by grade; the actual timetables change each school year for organizational reasons. Religion/Ethics is chosen by parents until students reach around age 14; from Grade 7 Religion/Ethics are elective. The school offers Abitur or AbiBac; graduates go on to universities in Germany, France, and Switzerland.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school has 332 students and 47 teachers; average class size is 18.7 students.

Exam Results
AbiBac or Abitur are offered; AbiBac success is 100%. In 2025, graduates enrolled at universities in Germany (TUM, EBS, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Hagen), France (Essec, Sciences Po Paris Campus Nancy, Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, Cours Florent), and Switzerland (ETH Zürich).

Higher Education Progression
Graduates complete Abitur or AbiBac and access higher education through global networks and individualized support. Destinations include Germany (TUM, EBS, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Hagen), France (Essec, Sciences Po Paris, Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, Cours Florent), and Switzerland (ETH Zürich).

Gifted and Talented
Individuelle Förderung places focus on developing students' talents and needs. In Arbeitsgemeinschaften, students explore science, sports, crafts, and music; a weekly Deutsch als Zweitsprache course in Grade 1 supports multilingual children.
Parent Experience

History
iDSP traces its origins to 1958, when the Association of the German-language School in Paris was formed with support from the German Foreign Office, the German Embassy in Paris, and other partners. The first class began on November 3, 1958, in three rooms at the YMCA near the Trocadéro, with seven students; by year's end there were 28. The school moved to Neuilly in 1959; the primary opened in 1960-61 and a kindergarten was added in 1962, while a nine-class secondary was completed in 1965-66. From 1968-1970 the school relocated during expansion, and by 1970 it accommodated around 600 students; in 1975-1981 the parents founded the Amis de l'école and class councils formed, with enrollment reaching 941 in 1977-78. The main mission remains to provide German-speaking children with instruction in German up to the Abitur, and since the 1990s facilities have been modernized and a bilingual curriculum introduced in 1994, with the EMFA German-French music school opening in 1998-99.

Community
iDSP fosters a vibrant school community through its extracurricular offerings and school life. Extracurricular activities are coordinated by associations such as the Amicale de l'iDSP and the school music program, and events like the Oktoberfest bring families together. The Amicale de l'iDSP, a public-benefit association founded in the 1970s, supports the kindergarten and school through member contributions, seeking financial support, and organizing Paris and museum visits to help newly arrived families integrate; its funds finance major acquisitions, student projects, cultural events, and other activities. The Amicale welcomes new members and invites you to join to support projects and enjoy the school's social life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Association of the German International School of Paris is the governing body of the school and the employer of teaching and administrative staff. Its board is elected by all members at general assemblies for a three-year term. The board's prerogatives extend from budgeting and investments to construction projects, recruitment of local staff, and medium-term strategic decisions, and its members serve on a voluntary basis for the school's welfare. The board works closely with the school's pedagogical and administrative leadership. As parents, you are automatically members and are invited to attend the general assemblies in October and June. The statutes of the association are published, and the current board includes: Jan Rieländer (President), Regina Susterac (Vice-President), Markus Hempel, Maureen Rieländer, Roland de Moustier, Anja Bothe, Irina Ort, Guillaume Rade. Contact: vorstand@idsp.fr. Address: 18 Rue Pasteur, Saint-Cloud; Eingang: 12 Rue Lelégard; Tel.: +33 1 46.02.85.68.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has Villa Kunterbunt, the Kindergarten, alongside Grundschule and Sekundarstufe. There are three libraries serving the kindergarten, primary and secondary levels, located on the ground floor of the main building C and run with the help of parent volunteers, offering German and French literature. The Kantine provides school meals from Monday to Friday, with primary meals at 12:30 and secondary meals at 13:15; meals are prepared fresh the day before by the catering company Les Marmites Volantes, using seasonal ingredients and offering vegetarian options, ordered via Ecole Directe. Ganztagsschule offers daily after‑school activities (AGs) from 14:00 to 15:30, and Betreuungszentrum provides afternoon care from 15:30 to 18:30 for children from age 4 up to class 6. The campus supports after‑school and enrichment through these programs and facilities.

Academic Facilities
The school offers Abitur or AbiBac, with the education pathway spanning from Kindergarten through Sekundarstufe II. The curriculum centers on German, French and English, with language learning delivered in small groups to support multilingual proficiency. Lessons are student‑centred, emphasizing interdisciplinary and project‑based learning, with time for individual learning and targeted support. The school also provides orientation and guidance on study and career paths to prepare students for university worldwide, and AbiBac is presented as the “Sahnéhäubchen” of the credential mix. The Abitur and AbiBac, together with the multilingual approach, enable graduates to pursue higher education globally.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular offerings include the Ganztagsschule's AGs, which run daily from 14:00 to 15:30 and are open to all students, plus the Betreuungszentrum after‑school care from 15:30 to 18:30 with activities such as homework help, sport, crafts, games and a 16:30 snack. Zusatzangebote include Sprachkurse for children and adults, taught by native speakers (French, German, Latin options available), and Sprachferien language weeks during holidays with daytime activities including sport and creative options. The school also supports after‑school arts and culture through EMFA – Musikschule, offering instrumental lessons across 16 instruments and an adult choir. Sprachkurse and Sprachferien pages describe these programs, while EMFA provides ongoing musical education as part of the enrichment offerings.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
iDSP students participate in national and inter-school competitions. Elodie won first place and Sunaina placed fourth in the 2025 Vorlesewettbewerb (reading competition) at Saint‑Germain‑en‑Laye. A group project from the Grünes Band competition, organized by the Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, earned a prize for the iDSP team. Students also took part in a German-language reading contest hosted by German schools.

Arts & Creative
EMFA (École de Musique Franco-Allemande) sits on the iDSP campus and offers instrument lessons in German and French for children and adults; its motto is Musique sans frontières. Musicians of all ages and levels are welcome. The school's afternoon programs include Arbeitsgemeinschaften (AGs) for after‑school clubs, with daily sessions and a structured sign‑up process. The Kunst‑AG organizes art activities and excursions such as the Salon des Beaux‑Arts de Garches. Oktoberfest and other cultural events are part of the iDSP cultural programming.

Cultural & Language
All primary students learn French four hours per week as part of a French language program, with a French as a Foreign Language track and a native-language option for bilingual students; the school also introduces the culture of the host country. An after‑school English course runs for two hours for students in grades 2–4. German language offerings for French‑speaking children include beginner and intermediate courses as part of the Mittwochsschule (Wednesday school), taught by native German‑speaking teachers. The Mittwochschule emphasizes hands‑on, interactive learning and cultural instruction to introduce German language and customs.

Social & Hobbies
Ganztagsschule offers Arbeitsgemeinschaften (AGs), after‑school clubs that run daily from 14:00 to 15:30 and require annual participation once registered, with a fair lottery if demand exceeds capacity. The Kunst‑AG includes excursions such as the Salon des Beaux‑Arts de Garches. The Amicale (parents' association) promotes community life, funds school projects, and organizes events including the Christmas market. The Accueil périscolaire provides after‑school care from 15:30 to 18:30 with games, crafts, and social activities on the main campus.

Community & Service
The Amicale de l'iDSP is a non‑profit association whose members are mainly parents and alumni; its primary goal is to raise funds to support the school and kindergarten, promote community life, ease the entry of new families, and connect the school with the French environment. All profits from the Amicale's activities go 100% to the school and kindergarten, and the association runs events including festivals and the Christmas market.

Leadership & Professional
The Studien- und Berufsberatung (study and career guidance) at iDSP aligns with the diversity of its students and supports secondary students with choosing schools or apprenticeships, working with external partners in France, Germany, and other European countries. In grade 9 students undertake a multi‑day social internship; grade 10 includes a two‑week internship; grades 11–12 focus on study and career guidance, including possible participation in a German‑French study fair. iDSP graduates are eligible to participate in the central admissions process via Parcoursup. Praktika (internships) are offered and coordinated through the school's career guidance office.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Betreuungszentrum (after‑school care) operates every weekday from 15:30 to 18:30 for kindergarten and for children up to class 5, with options to book specific days and durations. The center is on the main site in Building B and includes space for resting and play in a green area, along with activities such as board games, ball games, crafts, and socializing. After‑school programs also include daily AGs from 14:00 to 15:30, creating opportunities for physical activity and creative pursuits.
Languages

Language Provision
German as a mother tongue (Grades 1–12) and German as a foreign language (Grades 1–8); French as a foreign language (Grades 1–12) and French as a native language (Grades 1–12); History and Geography are taught in French (Grade 7 and Grades 9–12). English is taught from Grades 5–12. Latin and Spanish certificate courses are offered outside the regular program. An introductory course to French (Heranführkurs) is offered from Grade 6 to Grade 12 to align language levels. The AbiBac program combines the German Abitur with the French Baccalauréat.

Bilingual Teaching
German language and culture are central; German is taught as a mother tongue (Deutsch als Muttersprache) from Grade 1 to 12, and German as a foreign language (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) from Grade 1 to 8. French is taught as a foreign language (Französisch als Fremdsprache) from Grade 1 to 12 and as a native language (Französisch als Muttersprache) from Grade 1 to 12. English has a significant role, with two primary-level language clubs for beginners and advanced learners, and a cross‑grade group for strong English learners in Grades 5–6.

Immersion Programs
In the kindergarten, German as a second language is introduced through immersion (a bain de langue). The child is immersed in a German-language environment to learn unconsciously and become comfortable with languages. A weekly language-bath program is led by a German-speaking educator in small groups, reinforcing the immersion approach.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Express interest in enrolling your child by contacting Anette Gros. Phone: +33 1 46.02.85.55. Ms. Gros is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 12:30, and Wednesday and Thursday from 13:30 to 15:30. The registration deadline is May 31. The enrollment process is conducted electronically; you will receive a link to register.

2) A list of the documents required for registration can be viewed via the Document Checklist. The registration link is issued after you contact the admissions office.

3) German language proficiency assessment: The appointment to determine the required German language level typically takes place in May. German language skills are required from Grade 2.

4) Language level requirements by grade: Grade 4 requires German level A1; Grade 7 requires B1; Grade 8 requires B1; Grade 9 requires B2; Grade 10 and above require native-level German (at least C1).

5) Textbooks: There is no provision of free textbooks at iDSP. Parents must purchase the textbooks on the first day of school. A list of the textbooks to be purchased can be found under Practical – Textbooks.
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