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German School Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees MYR 31,870 - 50,850
Ages 2½ - 18 years
Pupil numbers 170
Type Co-educational
Opened 1978
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German
Typical class size 12
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

The German School Kuala Lumpur (DSKL) provides an education grounded in the German national curriculum, including the syllabus of the Federal State of Thuringia. Students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 can pursue recognized German qualifications like the Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and the German International Abitur (DIA), a university entrance qualification. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities for students from Year 3, including sports like football, badminton, and volleyball, as well as music lessons, arts and crafts (e.g., pottery), drama, and activities such as cooking and board games. A unique offering is the Guest Student Program, which provides scholarships and supervised housing for motivated students from Germany wishing to complete their Abitur or other qualifications in Kuala Lumpur. The school has recently moved into the Eurocampus KL, which they share with Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur.

www.dskl.edu.my

34, Jalan Dutamas Raya, Segambut, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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The Essentials

German School Kuala Lumpur has 170 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, German.

Location
The German School Kuala Lumpur (DSKL) is located in Dutamas Mont Kiara. Mont Kiara is a well-regarded expatriate neighborhood in Kuala Lumpur, known for its family-friendly environment and diverse housing options.

Stages
The school structure at DSKL encompasses Kindergarten (including one year of Preschool), a four-year Primary School, and an eight-year Secondary School. This covers students from kindergarten through to Grade 12.

Type
The German School Kuala Lumpur is a co-educational school and does not offer boarding.

Additional learning support
DSKL provides educational support for students with diverse learning needs. This support is integrated into the timetable through dedicated "focus band" sessions for Years 1 to 8, promoting subjects like German as a second language, mathematics, English, and French. The school offers special education for pupils with partial performance problems, such as reading and spelling difficulties, and autism, with detailed support policies in place. The school employ a specialist in special education for early identification, prevention, diagnosis, and inclusion, offering individualized support in small groups or one-to-one settings.

Country affiliation
DSKL has a strong affiliation with Germany, being one of 140 German schools worldwide. It is funded by the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA).

Religious affiliation
The school does not have a religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day at DSKL generally begins at 8:00 AM and concludes at 3:30 PM.

Many students participate in extracurricular activities, particularly on Wednesdays and Fridays, which may extend their day until 5:00 PM, depending on their chosen activities.

Bus service
The German School Kuala Lumpur provides an optional school bus service for its students, managed by Tai Bus. The service covers several areas within the greater Kuala Lumpur region, including Ampang, KLCC, Desa Park City, Sungai Buloh, Petaling Jaya, TTDI, Mont Kiara, and surrounding vicinities.

The service aims for either door-to-door pick-up or convenient gathering points, and the buses are regularly maintained and equipped with seatbelts.
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Fees

Annual tuition at German School Kuala Lumpur ranges from MYR 31,870 to MYR 50,850 for 2026/27.

Registration Fees (One-time, Non-refundable)
- Kindergarten: RM 4,500
- Classes 1-12: RM 6,000

Security Deposits (Refundable , equivalent to 2 months' fees)
- Kindergarten: RM 5,320
- Classes 1-10: RM 7,270
- Classes 11-12: RM 8,475

Annual Tuition Fees
- School association membership: RM 300 annually
- Kindergarten (including afternoon care): RM 31,870 annually
- Additional fee for children under 3: RM 400 per month

Classes 1-10: RM 43,600 annually
- Discount Level 1 (4% off): RM 41,856
- Discount Level 2 (8% off): RM 40,112

Classes 11-12: RM 50,850 annually
- Discount Level 1 (4% off): RM 48,816
- Discount Level 2 (8% off): RM 46,782

Additional Fees (Separate billing)
- Class excursions: RM 900 (Classes 1-4), RM 1,200 (Classes 5-10), RM 1,400 (Classes 11-12)
- School bus fees: Optional, invoiced by bus company
- School books: Separate invoicing if ordered through school

Loyalty Discounts
- Discount Level 1: 4% discount after paying full fees for 4 school years
- Discount Level 2: 8% discount after paying full fees for 9 school years
Discounts apply to all family children in Classes 1-12

Short-term Attendance (up to 100 days)
- Kindergarten: RM 200 per day
- Classes 1-10: RM 270 per day
- Classes 11-12: RM 310 per day
- Security deposit: 1 month's equivalent fees (refundable)
Academics

German School Kuala Lumpur teaches German Curriculum for students aged 2.5 to 18.

Curriculum
The German School Kuala Lumpur (DSKL) delivers an education based on the German national curriculum, specifically referencing the syllabus of the Federal State of Thuringia and core curricula from the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs.

The school structure comprises a four-year Primary School, a one-year Orientation Stage (Year 5), Secondary Level I (Years 6-9), an Introductory Stage (Year 10), and a two-year Upper Secondary / Qualification Phase (Years 11-12).

DSKL offers a range of German school-leaving qualifications. Students can attain the "Hauptschulabschluss" (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) at the end of Year 9, and the "Realschulabschluss" (O-Level equivalent) after Year 10. The highest qualification offered is the German International Abitur (DIA), an internationally recognized university entrance qualification. The curriculum incorporates bilingual instruction, with history taught in both German and English from Year 8, and physics taught exclusively in English from Year 9.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Consider a Campus Tour or Meeting. This can be a valuable opportunity to experience the school environment and ask specific questions in person.

2. Submit the Application Form and Supporting Documents. Parents will need to complete the school's application form and gather a set of required documents. These typically include copies of the student's passport and visa (submitted after admission), parents' passports, current school certificates, and potentially a school career recommendation letter. For students aiming for the German International Abitur (DIA), evidence of foreign language acquisition may be needed.

3. Undergo Entry Evaluation (if applicable). While DSKL states that entry evaluations are not always required, they may be necessary in certain cases, such as a change of school system. These evaluations can include language and mathematics tests, which help the school determine the appropriate placement for the student.

4. Receive Admission Decision and Register. Once the application and any necessary assessments are complete, the school will notify parents of the admission decision. If an offer of admission is extended, parents will need to confirm enrollment within a stipulated timeframe by submitting required documents and making initial payments.

Scholarships
The German School Kuala Lumpur offers scholarships for its "Guest Student Program," specifically for motivated students from Germany.

These scholarships, which can be full or partial, are awarded to applicants for the two-year upper school residency (Secondary II) leading to the Abitur, and also for Year 10 students aspiring to the intermediate school leaving certificate or transfer to the qualification phase.

Eligibility and application deadlines are specified for each academic year, and applicants are generally required to submit an admission form, academic testimonials, a handwritten CV, a personal explanation about their motivation, and an English-language introduction.

Waitlist
DSKL operates a waitlist system for some classes. If a particular year group is full, qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list. An offer of a place will be extended to students on the waitlist as soon as a spot becomes available, at the school's discretion.
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