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Deutsche Schule Moskau

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German
Fees RUB 9,700 - 10,510
Ages 0 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Russian
Typical class size 15
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Moskau is a German Auslandsschule on grounds belonging to the German Embassy in Moscow. It serves children from kindergarten through secondary school (Gymnasium) for ages 0–18, with German as the language of instruction. English and French are taught as foreign languages, and Russian is the host country language from grade 1 to 12. The school leads students to Mittlere Reife and the Allgemeine Deutsche Hochschulreife, preparing them for university study in Germany. The curriculum concentrates on German language proficiency and multilingualism, while intercultural competence is developed through exchanges with Russian and international partner schools and cross-cultural projects. Facilities include a library with German-language resources curated with the Goethe-Institut, a cafeteria, and a school bus service; classes average about 15 students. Distinctive programs include AG programme, the TonArt choir, internship weeks, and a study trip to Berlin, reinforcing language, culture and career orientation. The school values democratic civic participation.

Deutsche Schule Moskau, Prospekt Wernadskogo 103/5, 119526 Moscow, Russia

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Moskau has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in German.

Location
Prospekt Vernadskogo 103/5, 119526 Moscow, Russia. It is on the grounds of the German Embassy in Moscow. The embassy compound is in the western part of Moscow.

Stages
Kindergarten and Grundschule (primary). Sek I and II (lower and upper secondary) are offered.

Type
co-educational

Additional learning support
Individuelle Förderung (individual support).

Country affiliation
Germany

Religious affiliation
Ecumenical

School day structure
The school building is open for school operations from 07:15 to 17:30. Grundschule lessons start at 07:30, with lunch 12:45–13:15 and a Sprachwerkstatt 13:15–14:00; Nachmittagsunterricht begins at 14:05. For Klasse 5 and above, Unterrichtsende is at 13:25; for Klasse 1–4 it is at 14:00.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding facility is provided. Nachmittagsbetreuung (after-school care) is available for classes 1–4. Kurz (short) care runs 14:10–15:40 and Lang (long) care runs 14:10–17:10, and includes an afternoon snack and access to activities; fees apply (Schuljahr 2024/25: €1,750 for Kurz and €3,000 for Lang).

Food Options
Kindergarten: breakfast and lunch are provided by the school's in-house kitchen at Prospekt Wernadskogo (mixed-kitchen with fresh daily ingredients); daily fruit and vegetables, tea and water are provided; allergies or dietary restrictions are accommodated with meals prepared in coordination with parents. Kindergarten mealtimes follow the daily schedule (breakfast 09:00–10:00; lunch 12:00–13:00; afternoon snack 15:00–16:00). Grundschule (primary): Lunch is served in two blocks: for Jahrgang 1 und 2 from 11:30–12:00 and for Jahrgang 3 und 4 from 12:45–13:15.

Governance and Ownership
The Deutscher Schul- und Kindergartenverein Russland (DSKVR) – Abteilung Moskau operates Deutsche Schule Moskau as its Abteilung Moskau. The DSKVR-DSM board oversees the school, and the DSKVR is the sponsoring association; the DSKVR (DSKVR-DSM) is associated with the German Embassy in Moscow.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Moskau ranges from RUB 9,700 to RUB 10,510 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- Non-refundable application / registration fee: EUR 900.00 (EUR 400.00 on re‑admission).

Annual tuition fees (school year 2026/27) — amounts per child
- Membership fee (per family, per year): EUR 50.00.

- Grundschule (GS)
- 1st child (annual): EUR 9,820.00. Per semester (2): EUR 4,910.00. Per term (3): EUR 3,273.33.
- 2nd child (annual): EUR 9,470.00. Per semester: EUR 4,735.00. Per term: EUR 3,156.67.
- 3rd child (annual): EUR 9,070.00. Per semester: EUR 4,535.00. Per term: EUR 3,023.33.

- Sekundarstufe I (Sek I)
- 1st child (annual): EUR 10,050.00. Per semester: EUR 5,025.00. Per term: EUR 3,350.00.
- 2nd child (annual): EUR 9,700.00. Per semester: EUR 4,850.00. Per term: EUR 3,233.33.
- 3rd child (annual): EUR 9,300.00. Per semester: EUR 4,650.00. Per term: EUR 3,100.00.

- Sekundarstufe II (Sek II)
- 1st child (annual): EUR 10,510.00. Per semester: EUR 5,255.00. Per term: EUR 3,503.33.
- 2nd child (annual): EUR 10,160.00. Per semester: EUR 5,080.00. Per term: EUR 3,386.67.
- 3rd child (annual): EUR 9,760.00. Per semester: EUR 4,880.00. Per term: EUR 3,253.33.

- Kindergarten — Ganztags
- 1st child (annual): EUR 9,700.00. Per semester: EUR 4,850.00. Per term: EUR 3,233.33.
- 2nd child (annual): EUR 9,475.00. Per semester: EUR 4,737.50. Per term: EUR 3,158.33.
- 3rd child (annual): EUR 9,075.00. Per semester: EUR 4,537.50. Per term: EUR 3,025.00.

- Hort (after‑school care)
- Full (including 2 AGs) (annual): EUR 3,465.00. Per semester: EUR 1,732.50. Per term: EUR 1,155.00.
- Half‑day (without AG) (annual): EUR 2,020.00. Per semester: EUR 1,010.00. Per term: EUR 673.33.

Other recurring or optional fees
- Extracurricular groups (AGs): EUR 210.00 per half‑year (Eishockey excluded).
- Trial/probation day (KiGa/GS/Sek I/Sek II): EUR 60.00 per day.
- Entrance / placement test (if required): EUR 100.00 (each additional test EUR 50.00).

Deposits and security
- Refundable deposit (to be paid within ten working days after contract conclusion): 1st child EUR 1,500.00; 2nd child EUR 1,000.00; each further child EUR 500.00. The deposit may be used by the school to cover outstanding claims; if used the deposit must be replenished within ten working days. The deposit accrues interest at a rate 0.25% below the DSKVR's average investment rate (no negative interest credit unless charged).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is charged and payable for one full school year. Payment must be received by the school's account no later than 1 September of the relevant school year.
- If schooling begins on or before 31 October, the full annual fee is due and must be paid no later than the last working day before the start date. If schooling begins after 31 October, fees are reduced pro rata: charged by the number of months remaining (each begun month counts as a full month) multiplied by one‑tenth of the annual contribution. Payment of the reduced amount is due no later than the last working day before the start date.
- Payments are accepted by bank transfer only. Payments may be made in EUR or RUB; RUB payments are converted at the Central Bank of the Russian Federation daily rate. Any bank charges are borne by the payer.

Late payment and penalties
- Late payments incur interest at 0.03% per day from the due date. The school may issue reminders with fixed reminder fees: EUR 10 for the first reminder, EUR 20 for the second, and EUR 30 for the third and any further reminders. If outstanding amounts exceed EUR 1,000 and are overdue by 30 days, the school may suspend schooling without notice; if overdue by 60 days and exceeding EUR 1,000, the school may terminate the contract without notice. Suspension or termination does not reduce the obligation to pay the full contribution for the year.

Refunds and contract termination (prorating on withdrawal)
- Parents may terminate the school contract with 30 days' notice to the end of any calendar month. On termination the annual contribution is reduced according to the effective date:
- Termination effective 30 September → contribution reduction: 2/10 of annual fee.
- 31 October → 3/10.
- 30 November → 4/10.
- 31 December → 5/10.
- 31 January → 6/10.
- 28/29 February → 7/10.
- 31 March → 8/10.
- 30 April → 9/10.
- 31 May or later → no reduction (no refund).
Exact pro‑rata reductions are applied to the annual contribution in accordance with the school contract. The registration/application fee is non‑refundable (except in the limited case of rejection solely due to lack of capacity). The deposit is refundable subject to settlement of outstanding claims and any replenishment obligations.

Boarding / residential provision
- The Deutsche Schule Moskau does not operate a boarding/residential facility; no boarding fees are listed in the tariff schedule.

Accepted payment channels and banking details (payment method)
- Accepted method: bank transfer only. Payments can be made in EUR or in RUB. Any payer bank charges are the responsibility of the payer.
- Available banking options (example accounts provided by the school):
- Commerzbank (Germany) — IBAN: DE10 3708 0040 0211 0222 00; SWIFT/BIC: DRESDEFF370.
- AO UniCredit Bank (Moscow) — accounts available in EUR and RUB (local account numbers provided by the school).

One‑off and incidental costs (summary)
- Application/registration fee: EUR 900.00 (non‑refundable).
- Deposit: as above (refundable under contract conditions).
- Entrance test: EUR 100.00 (EUR 50 each additional). Trial days: EUR 60.00 per day. AG fees: EUR 210.00 per half‑year (except ice hockey). Additional charges (bus, meals, specific trips, special activities) are not itemized in the tariff overview and may be billed separately under the school's invoicing procedures.

Notes on how amounts are presented here
- Tuition figures above are listed as annual amounts for the 2026/27 school year and shown with commonly used semester (divide by 2) and three‑term (divide by 3) equivalents for straightforward per‑period comparison. The school's contractual billing is for the full school year, with the payment deadlines and proration rules noted above.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Moskau teaches German Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
Deutsche Schule Moskau is a German Auslandsschule in Russia. The school includes a Kindergarten, a Primary School, and Secondary School. It leads students to Mittlere Reife and to the Allgemeine Deutsche Hochschulreife (the German university entrance qualification). The program concentrates on German language proficiency and the promotion of multilingualism. Intercultural competence is developed through language-conscious teaching, exchanges with Russian and international schools, and cross-cultural projects. The curriculum aims to foster cultural exchange, future orientation, democratic values, and critical and independent thinking; instruction is modern, digital, and guided by individual learning needs.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes are maintained.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates earn Mittlere Reife and Allgemeine Deutsche Hochschulreife.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has Schulsozialarbeit (school social work) as part of the school's life. The Kindergarten Konzeption describes collaboration with the Grundschule's Schulsozialarbeit to support transitions, based on shared cooperation agreements. Goals include a smooth transition from kindergarten to primary school and mutual familiarity among staff and families. The joint project “Fit for the DSM” runs with the Schulsozialarbeit and includes activities such as parent evenings, parent circles, and activities for children to prepare for school entry.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Remedial instruction (Förderunterricht) is offered. In primary school, participation in Förderunterricht occurs on the proposal of the class teacher or subject teacher, and guardians' consent makes it binding for a school term. In Grundschule, decisions about the binding participation are made by class teachers in consultation with the school administration. Language support is provided through Sprachwerkstätten and Sprachkompetenztraining (SKT) as part of Förderunterricht and differentiated instruction. Intensive language support for 5–6-year-olds is provided in the Kindergarten to help Deutschkompetenz before entering primary school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught as a foreign language. In the Grundschule, English is offered in grades 3 and 4 with two weekly periods.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by Schulsozialarbeit (school social work) as part of the DSM's welfare provision. The school coordinates across Kindergarten and Grundschule on transitions and welfare-related activities, including the cross-setting project Fit for the DSM and family involvement to support wellbeing during school entry.

Safeguarding
Campus safety and safeguarding are governed by access controls: all people enter via the main entrance and turnstiles, with specified exceptions. The rules outline entry and exit times and conditions (e.g., 7:15–9:00, 14:00–15:00, and other periods), and require prior notification for access during the day. Access cards are to be used as directed and sharing cards is prohibited.
Parent Experience

History
The Deutsche Schule Moskau is the German Embassy School in Moscow and has borne the name Friedrich Joseph Haass since the mid-1990s. Its roots go back to the early 18th century when Evangelical pastor Glück founded the first German school in Moscow as a gymnasium, and German schools continued to operate in Moscow through the following centuries. After World War II, two embassy-affiliated German schools operated in Moscow: a small West German school with under 100 students in the early 1960s and a larger East German school in Nemgorodok, which served up to about 550 students. The West German school operated under the Deutscher Schul- und Kindergarten-Verein Moskau, and after German reunification the Federal Republic of Germany took over the Nemgorodok buildings and the school. The school and kindergarten sit on grounds belonging to the German Embassy and are governed under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

Community
The school community is organized around active participation by students and parents, with the Student Council (SV) and the Parents' Association (Elternbeirat) playing leadership roles. The SV represents student wishes in school bodies and runs projects such as School design, Winter and Spring Ball, Sek I Party, Clocks in the outdoor area, and Students helping students. The Elternbeirat represents all DSM parents, is democratically elected, and engages in regular communication with the school; it supports school life with initiatives such as the social project Nastenka, a Welcome-AG for newly arrived families, and events like Halloween parties and the Summer Festival. The DSM also hosts cultural activities such as a choir TonArt and a student newspaper DSMAktuell, enriching the community life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Elternbeirat (EBR) represents the parents of all DSM students and is democratically elected by parent representatives from every class. It aims to create an optimal learning environment, promote a strong school community, and relay parent ideas and concerns to the school leadership; it emphasizes open, respectful, and factual communication and positions itself as a partner and mediator for the entire school. The EBR runs projects and events, including the social project Nastenka, a Welcome-AG for newcomers, Halloween parties, and the Summer Festival. The goal is to foster trust between the school leadership, teachers, and parents and to improve mutual understanding; input is welcomed. The EBR team for 2025/2026 includes Sven Flasshoff, Alexander Mikosch, and Sebastian Linke, and downloads include a Handout for Parents and the Elternbeiratsordnung (EBR rules).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Deutsche Schule Moskau sits on a campus that belongs to the German Embassy in Moscow and is governed under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The DSM offers a kindergarten, a primary school, and a secondary school (Gymnasium) as part of its school family. The language of instruction is German, with English and French taught as foreign languages, and Russian is taught as the language of the host country from 1st through 12th grade. The school is described as having excellent equipment and small class sizes, with an average of about 15 students per class. The campus also includes a library, a cafeteria, and a school bus service for student transportation.

Sports Facilities
IG SPORT 103 is the DSM's sports and leisure group. Moscow's parks provide space for a diverse outdoor sports program, with activities that vary by season. In summer, participants can engage in beach volleyball, yoga, and jogging in parks; in winter, cross‑country skiing is popular. The school promotes participation in these activities through its sports network and local park facilities.

Academic Facilities
The DSM offers a kindergarten, primary school, and a gymnasium (G8). The language of instruction is German, with English and French taught as foreign languages and Russian taught as the host country language from grades 1–12. The library provides German-language resources, with materials curated by the Goethe‑Institut and by the DSM library, and offers online access. The school is a German Auslandsschule and is affiliated with the Goethe‑Institut library network; it also maintains connections within the German educational system and the World Association of German International Schools.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The DSM offers a broad range of extracurricular activities and clubs (AGs) and a youth club. A choir named TonArt is part of the school's music offerings. The German School Moscow's sports and leisure activities are supported by IG SPORT 103, and there are various after‑school activities available to students.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a broad program of Arbeitsgemeinschaften (AGs), competitions, and projects. AGs and projects supplement the regular curriculum and include cross-disciplinary and project-based learning. Career orientation and study guidance are provided through workshops, an internship week, lecture series, and a study trip to Berlin, and students participate in the student council.

Cultural & Language
Intercultural competence is a central goal. The school promotes exchange with Russia and offers language study integrated into the curriculum, including Russian as a second foreign language from grade 6 (and a third language from grade 10), and a Russian course from grade 3 to grade 9 (RUK) without grading. The resource center for German language coordinates exchanges with Russian partner schools, and excursions and projects support language learning and exposure to the host environment. Through language study and projects, students explore the Russian environment and engage with other nations.

Social & Hobbies
Social competence is a central educational objective. Projects emphasize responsibility and conflict resolution, and social pedagogy provides essential support for students and staff. Students take on responsibilities in projects and in the student council, learning to act with initiative.

Leadership & Professional
Career orientation and study guidance accompany students through workshops, an internship week, lecture series, and a study trip to Berlin. Students also take on responsibilities in the student council.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Social pedagogy support is available for students and staff. The school emphasizes social skills, teamwork, diligence, and a sense of responsibility as part of its ethos. The social-emotional learning approach is reinforced through projects and ongoing support from social-pedagogy staff.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is German. In the kindergarten, the everyday and educational language is German; language development begins in the family and is pursued individually in the kindergarten as part of a holistic approach to language learning. Russian, the host country's language, can be learned by students. Knowledge of Russian is not a prerequisite for attendance or employment at DSM.
Reputation

Awards
Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule (Excellent German Auslandsschule)

Accreditations
The school has been awarded the Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule seal by the German Ministry of Culture. It is an independent private school that is part of the worldwide network of official German Auslandsschulen and receives personnel and financial support from Germany.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Anmeldung: The guardians register the student. The documents required by the registration form must be presented at registration. A mandatory intake interview with the student, the guardians, and at least one member of the extended school leadership is conducted. 2. Aufnahme: Admission and placement in a grade are decided by the headteacher. For students aiming to obtain a German school leaving certificate, the regulations of the Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) apply. Guidelines for admission are determined by the school sponsor in agreement with the headteacher. 3. Upon registration, guardians receive a copy of the School Regulations and acknowledge them in writing by signing a receipt.
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