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Deutsche Schule Toulouse

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees €4,210 - 22,270
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Toulouse is a private German international school located in Colomiers near Toulouse, operating on two campuses: the Eurocampus for Kindergarten and Primary and the Lycée International Victor Hugo for Secondary. Founded in 1973, it is KMK-recognised and part of the network of German schools abroad, with Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule status and support from the Federal Foreign Office. The school follows a German curriculum taught in German from Kindergarten through Abitur, with the Abibac German-French dual diploma available. English is taught from Grade 5 to 12 and French from Grade 1 to 12 at three levels, with History and Geography taught in French from Grade 8 as part of Abibac. A bilingual Kindergarten and a tri-lingual approach in higher years (German, French, English) support intercultural learning. Digital learning is embedded from primary level via Moodle and a school library; cross-campus cooperation and intercultural exchange are integral. Graduation results show a 100% pass rate since 2011.

2 All. de l'Herbaudière, 31770 Colomiers, France

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Toulouse has instruction in English, German.

Location
Colomiers, near Toulouse, France; two sites: the Eurocampus (Kindergarten and Primary) and the Lycée International Victor Hugo (Secondary).

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary on the Eurocampus; Secondary (Grades 6–12) at the Lycée International Victor Hugo, with Abitur/Abibac qualifications.

Type
Private German international school; KMK-recognised; funded by the Federal Foreign Office; Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule; part of the network of German schools abroad.

Additional learning support
Individual support and talent development in small groups; counselling service for students, parents and teachers, including help with learning difficulties; career orientation events and work placements.

Country affiliation
Germany; a German school abroad located in Colomiers, near Toulouse, France.

School day structure
Kindergarten and primary school have all-day care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; Secondary classes end at 3:50 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday afternoons offer AMELI daycare and club activities.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Kindergarten and primary school offer all-day care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. For the secondary, classes run until 3:50 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. There is a Wednesday afternoon program called AMELI, and a Wednesday School for German. Before- and after-school daycare services are available for kindergarten and primary, and Garderie is available to pupils of the International School of Toulouse.

Food Options
The school canteen at the Eurocampus provides on-site lunches with two warm main courses daily (one vegetarian), a side dish and a warm vegetable or salad, a dessert, and fruit. Water is available. Kindergarten meals are served in a designated room with a warm main course and dessert. The Lycée International canteen serves meals prepared on-site in a three-course format (starter, three main courses with one vegetarian option, vegetables/side dishes, dessert); bread, cheese, fruit, and water are included.

Governance and Ownership
The Deutsche Schule Toulouse is a private school run by the non-profit association Deutsche Schulverein Toulouse (DSVT) under French law. It is recognised by the KMK as a German school abroad and is financed by school fees and subsidies from Germany via the Federal Foreign Office.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Toulouse ranges from EUR 4,210 to EUR 22,270 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrollment fees

• Option A (reduced / family tariff): Kindergarten (children aged 3 and over): one-off Aufnahmegebühr (enrolment fee) EUR 700. Kindergarten “Kleiner Garten” (from age 2): one-off Aufnahmegebühr EUR 1,900. For pupils in Years 1–12: one-off Aufnahmegebühr EUR 700.

• Option B (employer-supported / full tariff): Kindergarten (age 2, “Kleiner Garten”): one-off Aufnahmegebühr EUR 2,600. Kindergarten (age 3+): one-off Aufnahmegebühr EUR 1,400. For Years 1–12: one-off Aufnahmegebühr EUR 1,400.

Tuition fees by school years (monthly, annual and per-term amounts)

Note on billing units: standard stated contributions are shown as a monthly contribution payable over 10 months; the school permits/encourages installment payment per trimester when arranged. The figures below show the published monthly contribution (10 months), the implied annual amount (monthly × 10) and the implied amount if paid in three trimester instalments (annual ÷ 3).

• Option A — Reduced (family) tariff
- Kindergarten (from 2 years; reduced rate on application): Monthly contribution (10 months): EUR 523. Annual (10 months): EUR 5,230. Per trimester (annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,743.33.
- Kindergarten — second child reduced monthly rate: EUR 470 (10 months) → Annual EUR 4,700 → Per trimester EUR 1,566.67.
- Years 1–12 (reduced on application): Monthly contribution (10 months): EUR 421 → Annual EUR 4,210 → Per trimester EUR 1,403.33.
- Sibling reduced monthly rates (Years 1–12): 1st child EUR 421 (see above); 2nd child EUR 337 (10 months → Annual EUR 3,370 → Per trimester EUR 1,123.33); 3rd child and further EUR 295 (10 months → Annual EUR 2,950 → Per trimester EUR 983.33).

• Option B — Employer-participation / Regelschulgeld (full tariff)
- Kindergarten (regular tariff): Monthly contribution (10 months): EUR 2,227 → Annual EUR 22,270 → Per trimester EUR 7,423.33.
- Years 1–12 (Regelschulgeld): Monthly contribution (10 months): EUR 2,227 → Annual EUR 22,270 → Per trimester EUR 7,423.33.

Annual family administrative / membership fee

• A yearly administrative fee / membership contribution is charged per family: EUR 250. This fee is payable on enrolment.

Additional / optional charges and recurring extras

• Early care (Frühbetreuung) from 07:30 (age-dependent): day-based monthly options: EUR 14 per month for one day per week; EUR 70 per month for five days per week.

• Late care (Spätbetreuung) until 18:15 (pauschal, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): Kindergarten: EUR 137 per month; Primary (Grundschule): EUR 116 per month.

• Wednesday afternoon care (Club Ameli / Club Mina) 11:45–18:00 including a packed lunch (from age 2): EUR 950 per school year.

• School canteen (kindergarten and primary; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): EUR 725 per school year. Secondary canteen arrangements are noted as to be decided.

Sibling discounts and fee reductions

• Sibling tariffs and a range of school-fee reductions (including an application for an “ortsbübliches Schulgeld” / local-rate classification and other reductions) are available; applications are handled by the school association and require supporting documentation. Sibling reduced monthly rates are published for Option A as shown above.

Billing schedule and payment terms

• Invoices for administrative and tuition fees fall due in one sum at the date stated on the invoice.

• On registration, self-paying families must pay a deposit of EUR 300; this deposit is credited against the invoice.

• Ratenzahlung (installment payments) can be requested in writing within 14 days of receiving the invoice; installment plans are granted at the discretion of the school association. Installments are normally arranged per trimester, with the last installment due no later than 30 June; monthly installments are possible only in exceptional cases.

• Late payment triggers a first reminder and interest/penalty charges; continued non-payment can lead to suspension of enrolment for the following school year and other legal measures. The school may withhold end-of-year certificates if fee obligations remain unpaid.

Boarding / Boarding fees

• The school has no boarding provision. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable.

Other likely costs not listed as school fees

• No separate mandatory uniform fee or uniform charge is listed in the published fees and enrolment information. School-book and materials lists exist for class groups and may lead to one-off costs for textbooks and school supplies. Cost items such as excursions, specific trips, special projects or external exam fees may apply in addition to the amounts listed above.

Refunds and pro rata charges

• The annual administrative/membership fee is non-refundable once paid.

• When a child is enrolled or withdrawn during the school year, tuition and kindergarten fees are calculated on a pro rata basis: each started month between 1 September and 30 June is charged as 1/10 of the annual fee. A pro rata refund of amounts already paid can be made on written request following deregistration.

Fee payment options

• Payments are accepted by cheque or bank transfer, preferably to the school association's French bank account. Bank details for transfers are published with the fees regulations. Credit-card payment is not listed among the standard payment methods.

Short summary (key figures at a glance)

• Reduced family tariff (Option A) — Years 1–12: EUR 421 per month (10 months) → EUR 4,210 per year. Kindergarten reduced: EUR 523 per month (10 months) → EUR 5,230 per year. One-off Aufnahmegebühren typically EUR 700 (reduced) or higher for the “Kleiner Garten” places.

• Employer / full tariff (Option B) — All main age groups: EUR 2,227 per month (10 months) → EUR 22,270 per year; corresponding higher one-off Aufnahmegebühren apply.

• Additional common charges: annual family administrative fee EUR 250; canteen EUR 725/yr (KG & Primary); Wednesday club EUR 950/yr; early/late care priced monthly as above.

• Payment: invoice due in full at stated date; EUR 300 deposit on registration for self-payers; instalments by agreement (typically per trimester); payments by cheque or bank transfer (French account preferred).
Academics

Deutsche Schule Toulouse teaches French Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Deutsche Schule Toulouse follows a German curriculum and teaches in German. The school offers education from Kindergarten to Abitur, including the Abibac (German-French dual diploma). English is taught from Grade 5 to 12, and French is taught from Grade 1 to 12 at three levels: foreign language basic and advanced, and national language. History and geography are taught in French from Grade 8 as part of Abibac. There is a bilingual Kindergarten, and a tri-lingual approach in higher years with German, French, and English. The school is recognised as an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule by the KMK and is supported by the Federal Foreign Office; graduation results show a 100% pass rate in all educational sections since 2011.

Student Teacher Ratio
324 pupils and 43 teaching staff. The approximate student-to-teacher ratio is about 7.5 to 1.

Exam Results
Graduation pass rate 100% in all educational sections since 2011.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are supported in choosing an apprenticeship or a field of study, with regular career orientation events and work placements.

Gifted and Talented
Targeted encouragement promotes musical, artistic and sporting talents. The school offers a choir and opportunities to learn instruments; specialist teachers in art and sports motivate students and allow them to demonstrate their talents in exhibitions or competitions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Multilingualism and intercultural understanding are central to the German School Toulouse. The school fosters a cosmopolitan mindset with a strong academic foundation and lifelong learning skills. It supports personal development through small classes and targeted support groups that adapt teaching to individual strengths and challenges. A counselling service—including a school social worker and a learning counsellor—provides support for students, teachers and parents with learning difficulties and related concerns. School life features numerous clubs, projects, cultural events, trips and competitions that promote social development and a sense of belonging.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Individual support and talent development are a core part of the DST approach. In small classes and support groups, teaching can adapt to strengths and weaknesses. The counselling service provides competent support for students, teachers and parents with learning difficulties and other issues, with a school social worker and a learning counsellor offering individual support. The school also encourages talents in music, art and sport through targeted encouragement and opportunities to perform, display or compete.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Trilingualism includes German, French and English. English is introduced as a subject in Grade 5 and is taught to native and second-language levels. English language study runs from Grade 5 to Grade 12 (Abitur/Abibac pathway), with regular exchanges and intercultural exposure supported by partnerships with English-speaking schools.

Mental Wellbeing
The counselling service provides support for students, teachers and parents with a range of issues, with a school social worker and learning counsellor offering individual support and information evenings. All-day care and after-school provision help support social development and wellbeing, including fixed afternoon activities and lunchtime supervision. School life emphasizes a sense of community, belonging and mutual support through clubs, projects, cultural events and excursions.

Safeguarding
Guiding Principles describe a community built on trust, mutual respect and inclusion, with participation of all members. Diversity is viewed as an enrichment, and joint sporting and cultural activities strengthen unity. The school maintains links with local partner schools to build intercultural understanding and to foster safe, respectful encounters between students from different backgrounds.
Parent Experience

History
The Deutsche Schule Toulouse was founded in 1973 and is sponsored by the German School Society Toulouse (DSVT). It is a private school recognised by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK) and supported by the Federal Foreign Office through financial aid and seconded teachers from Germany. Kindergarten and primary are based at the Eurocampus, while secondary is based at the Lycée International Victor Hugo, in cooperation with partner institutions. The school is recognised as an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule, signposting German educational excellence.

Community
With families and employees of different nationalities and backgrounds, the school is a diverse and open-minded community that makes it easy for new students, new parents and new colleagues to integrate into our school. School life is characterised by a lively learning environment and a strong sense of togetherness, with many clubs, projects, cultural events, trips and competitions that offer space to explore interests.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of DST (the DST parents association) was founded in March 2016 by parents. It organises activities around school life and involves parents across kindergarten, primary and secondary. The association is registered under French law as an Association Loi 1901 (non-profit). It fosters access to German media through group book orders, coordinates events such as flea markets and parent cafés, and supports events like the primary school summer festival and UNICEF charity runs. It also promotes intercultural ties on the Eurocampus with the International School of Toulouse through the Galette des Rois Café. Proceeds support DST projects, such as books and play equipment for the kindergarten and materials for the secondary school. Membership is open to all and can be joined via the Beitrittserklärung with contact freundederdst@gmail.com.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Deutsche Schule Toulouse operates on two campuses in Colomiers: the Eurocampus for kindergarten and primary, and the Lycée International Victor Hugo for secondary. The Eurocampus covers over 40,000 m² and houses the kindergarten, primary, and the DST administration; nearby, in some buildings, are the Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary School facilities of the English International School of Toulouse (IST). The two sites enable shared use of facilities and intercultural cooperation, supporting multilingual daily life with German, French, and English. The school is recognized by the German Federal Foreign Office as a German Auslandsschule within the network of German schools abroad.

Academic Facilities
Kindergarten is a German kindergarten with an intercultural environment for children aged 2–6; they are cared for, supported, and prepared for Grundschule, and the institution has qualified as a movement kindergarten and a treasure-hunt kindergarten. Grundschule offers an engaging learning environment and a positive school climate, with exchanges with English and French partner schools; the Grundschule and first grade of the Orientation Stage (Class 1–5) are located on the Eurocampus. The Weiterführende Schule (Grades 6–12) is on the Lycée International Victor Hugo site, a short walk from the Eurocampus, enabling cross-campus cooperation, including activities with the French school and the section britannique. The school supports digital learning with modern equipment and a systematic media concept from primary school onward, including a Moodle learning platform and a library catalog.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Schulleben includes many clubs, projects, cultural events, trips, and excursions, as well as participation in competitions to allow students to pursue individual interests. Activities are organized under AGs (clubs), Reisen & Ausflüge (trips and excursions), Feste & Feiern (festivals and celebrations), Wettbewerbe (competitions), Kooperationen (cooperations), and DST Kulturelles (DST cultural activities).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
German, French, and English are used daily, with language proficiency developed from kindergarten to Abitur/Abibac. The aims include a solid general education and the development of lifelong learning capacity. In small learning groups we tailor instruction, support learners with difficulties, and nurture talents and interests through additional offerings. Digital learning is integrated from the primary level with modern equipment and a systematic media concept.

Arts & Creative
A wide range of arts and creative activities is offered, including choir, Band-AG, Theater-AG, Kunst-AG, Film-AG, and a storytelling workshops. Weekly choir rehearsals and performances take place at school events such as the Christmas concert and German–French week. The Film-AG explores techniques like greenscreen and stop-motion using student-produced work. The Kunst-AG, Theater-AG, and other clubs encourage expression through painting, drawing, sculpture, theatre, and design.

Cultural & Language
German, French, and English are daily languages, with high-level proficiency developed from kindergarten through Abitur/Abibac. Intercultural learning is central to daily life, supported by two campuses and extensive cross-school cooperation. The kindergarten and primary education take place on the Eurocampus, while the secondary level operates at Lycée International Victor Hugo, enabling broad collaboration with English- and French-speaking peers. The Abibac option provides an international university pathway and strengthens intercultural competence.

Social & Hobbies
An extensive program of clubs (AGs) covers programming, choir, storytelling, computing, sewing, building, English, environment, flute, football, film, band, theatre, technology, student journalism, yoga, self-defense, robotics, and Cambridge English. Activities run across both the Grundschule and the Weiterführende Schule, with opportunities to collaborate or compete with partner schools such as IST. Trips, excursions, festivals, and celebrations are integral to school life, fostering teamwork and intercultural exchange. Community engagement and cross-institutional cooperation are also emphasized through various partnerships.

Community & Service
Cooperation with partner institutions is an integral part of school life, enriching the DST community. Parent involvement is encouraged through organized channels and a community network, including active parent and alumni engagement. The school highlights alumni experiences that reflect strong international and intercultural ties, underscoring ongoing engagement beyond graduation. These elements together create a connected, multilingual, and globally oriented learning community.

Leadership & Professional
The Careers section presents ongoing recruitment and internship opportunities at the school, including Erasmus+ programs for international experience. Alumni profiles illustrate international career paths and leadership experiences that stem from the early intercultural and multilingual education at DST. The school emphasizes professional development and real-world experience through internships, exchanges, and collaboration with industry partners. This track record demonstrates how DST prepares students for global professional life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
DST guarantees full-day supervision and instruction until 16:00 in all school areas, with after-school care until 18:15 for kindergarten and primary pupils. The bilingual, multicultural environment is integrated into daily life, from the early years onward. Digital learning is embedded from the primary level, supported by modern equipment and a formal media concept. The two-campus layout—Eurocampus for kindergarten and primary and Lycée International Victor Hugo for secondary—facilitates accessible, holistic student life and intercultural experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
German, French and English are the core languages; German is the language of instruction. French is taught from Grade 1 to Grade 12 at three levels (basic, advanced, and national language). English is introduced in Grade 5 and taught through Grade 12. From Grade 8, history and geography are taught in French as part of the Abibac pathway, and the school offers Abibac and the German Abitur; the Cambridge Certificate is also offered.

Bilingual Teaching
The school follows a German curriculum with German as the language of instruction. French and English are taught as additional languages at high levels. A bilingual kindergarten is offered. Abibac and the German Abitur are available as qualifications.

Immersion Programs
Immersion-style, trilingual classes in arts and music for grades 6-7 and in geography for grades 8-9 involve mixed groups with French and English peers. These classes provide instruction in German, French and English. Regular intercultural projects and exchanges with partner schools, including the International School of Toulouse at the Eurocampus and Lycée International Victor Hugo, support intercultural learning.
Reputation

Awards
Seal of Approval as an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule in 2010, 2017, and 2025.

Accreditations
The Deutsche Schule Toulouse is a private German international school recognised by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK) and funded by the Federal Foreign Office. It is part of the network of German schools abroad and is a member of the World Association of German Schools Abroad. The school is operated by the Deutsche Schulverein Toulouse (DSVT).
Admissions

Admissions
Investment in a promising future. Our multilingual education and the Abibac double qualification open doors to universities and careers worldwide. We educate our students to become responsible, team‑oriented, highly qualified, and cosmopolitan individuals. We treat every child as an individual and support their development so they achieve above‑average examination results and reach their full potential. We offer enrollment for Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School. The Kindergarten and Primary School are on the Eurocampus in Colomiers, and the Secondary School operates at the Lycée International Victor Hugo in Colomiers, with cross‑school collaboration. Enrollment is possible year‑round for all sections; we encourage early registration at the start of the calendar year for the following school year. Enrollment links and documents can be downloaded: Kindergarten (Aufnahme KG), Primary School (Anmeldung GS), and Secondary School (Anmeldung WS); enrollment is processed directly with the respective school sections. Once the intake has been reviewed and confirmed, the secretariat will send the enrollment link. Required upload documents include: one photo (jpeg); birth certificate (pdf); identity card (pdf); vaccination certificate or medical certificate showing vaccination compliance in France (pdf); the last report card for primary or the last three years of reports for secondary (pdf); and proof of payment of enrollment fees or third‑party cost coverage (pdf). Certificates available include Haupt- or Realschulabschluss, the Deutsche Internationale Abitur, and the Abibac (double Abitur/Baccalauréat), providing study and career opportunities worldwide. The bilingual Kindergarten is open from age 2. We offer after‑school care options outside regular hours: early care from 7:30 and late care until 18:15, with Wednesday afternoon Club Ameli available. We provide language support for students whose mother tongue is not German so they can complete the German educational pathway. The Kindergarten is recognized as an Ecole Maternelle under French schooling criteria. Guest students can enroll for at least three months, a semester, or up to a full school year, typically at the start of the school year; guest students follow standard enrollment conditions and fees, and lodging must be arranged locally as DST has no boarding facility. Discounts are available; more details are in the fee overview. Entry is possible for international students up to the start of 11th grade, subject to subject availability. Abibac provides access to higher education in France, with graduates having opportunities comparable to Baccalauréat holders. We offer two tuition‑fee options: Option A (reduced tuition) and Option B (employer contribution). Option A covers reduced tuition with scaled monthly payments and enrollment fees; Option B covers standard tuition with employer contributions. Additional services include early care, after‑care until 18:15, Wednesday Club Ameli, and Kantine. An annual administration fee per family of 250 € applies. Payment terms and the full fee schedule are provided by the school.

Scholarships
We offer reduced tuition options as scholarships. Option A provides reduced tuition (monthly amounts shown with reduced rates for the Kindergarten and for Grades 1–12, plus enrollment fees). Option B allows employer involvement to cover all or part of the tuition (monthly amounts shown for Kindergarten and Grades 1–12, plus enrollment fees). Additional services such as Early Care, After‑School Care (until 18:15), Wednesday Club Ameli, and Kantine are available as add‑on options, with corresponding fees. An annual administration fee of 250 € per family applies. Details and eligibility are published in the school's fee overview.
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