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Deutsche Schule Saint Petersburg

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German
Fees RUB 813,000 - 1,103,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages German, English, French, Russian
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Deutsche Schule St. Petersburg (DSP) is a private, full‑day German international school in Saint Petersburg. Instruction is conducted in German by native‑speaking teachers within a multicultural environment. Classes 1–10 follow German educational standards, with primary and secondary curricula aligned to the Thuringian system; Grades 5–10 are organized into Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium tracks. In Grade 10, students sit for the Mittlerer Schulabschluss, and Grades 11–12 lead to the Oberstufenabschluss. Russian is integrated into the curriculum, alongside foreign-language instruction. The school holds the EXZELLENTE AUSLANDSSCHULE quality seal and participates in the Deutsche Auslandsschulen network under the patronage of the German Federal Foreign Office. The campus spans four floors in a modern city‑center building (about 3,500 m²) and includes a computer room, art room, library, canteen and differentiation rooms, plus a partly green outdoor area of about 900 m² with a playground and a large football field. Ganztagsangebot runs 8:00–16:00 with active parental involvement and a broad clubs program, and graduates receive an international diploma.

Petrozavodskaya Street, 12, Saint Petersburg, Russia

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Saint Petersburg has instruction in German.

Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia. The German School of Saint Petersburg has a separate building on the Petrogradsky side with a playground. It is a private, full-day school with clubs and outings. The school serves grades 1–10, and a German-language kindergarten operates alongside the school.

Stages
Kindergarten and grades 1–10.

Type
Private, full-day school

Country affiliation
Germany; part of the international network of German international schools under the patronage of the German Federal Foreign Office.

School day structure
Full-day school with clubs and after-school activities.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a private full-day school with clubs and outdoor activities; no boarding is offered.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the international network of German overseas schools under the patronage of the German Federal Foreign Office.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Saint Petersburg ranges from RUB 813,000 to RUB 1,103,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No separate application or entrance fee is published for admission to the school. The admissions process is described as a sequence of visit, trial lesson, interviews and (if required) a placement test.

Tuition fees (by year group and academic year)
- School (grades 1–10): Annual tuition is RUB 1,103,000 for the 2026/2027 academic year. The base tuition is uniform for all school classes (the same rate applies across year groups 1–10).
- Kindergarten / preschool (separate kindergarten program): Annual tuition is RUB 813,000 for the 2025/2026 academic year (the kindergarten program maintains a single base fee for all groups).

Per-term / installment equivalents (computed from the published annual fee)
- The school publishes a single annual amount rather than itemised term fees. The figures below are equal-installment equivalents derived from the published annual tuition and are presented only as arithmetic breakdowns (they do not assert that the school bills on these exact schedules):
- If billed in two equal semester payments: RUB 551,500 per semester (school). RUB 406,500 per semester (kindergarten).
- If billed in three equal term payments: RUB 367,667 per term (school). RUB 271,000 per term (kindergarten).
- If billed in 12 equal monthly payments: RUB 91,917 per month (school, rounded). RUB 67,750 per month (kindergarten, exact division shown rounded).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's published information states the annual base tuition and notes invoice issuance (Rechnungsstellung) as part of the admissions / enrolment process; specific billing schedules (exact installment options, due dates, late-payment penalties) are set out in the school's standard contract and in the formal invoice. Parents are directed to the school secretariat for details and formal billing.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a full-day day school (no boarding program is indicated). No boarding fees are published.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Meals / catering: School catering is organised; the kindergarten notes three meals per day in its schedule. Meal charges or cafeteria fees may apply in addition to tuition depending on the chosen service.
- Extracurricular clubs, optional courses, excursions, educational materials and school supplies: these categories of paid services are commonly listed under the school's documents for paid educational services and may incur additional charges. Specific prices for optional activities are published in the school's paid-services documentation and in the standard contract.
- Uniform: no mandatory school uniform fee is published in the publicly listed materials.

Sibling discounts and scholarships
- A sibling discount is published: a reduction of 15%–30% for the second and subsequent children enrolled. Information on other scholarships or reductions is handled through the secretariat.

Refund and termination of payment (contract) information
- Refunds, refunds conditions and the financial consequences of early termination or withdrawal are governed by the school's standard contract for paid educational services and by the accompanying procedural documents for paid services. Those contract documents define the formal refund and termination rules.

Fee payment options
- The school issues invoices as part of enrolment and invoicing is referenced in the admissions description; the standard paid-services contract and the invoice itself set out accepted payment methods and bank/payment details. For billing queries and to obtain formal payment instructions (invoice, bank details or card payment options) contact the school secretariat at sekretariat@ds.spb.ru or by the school phone.

Brief note on published details not itemised in public materials
- The school publishes a single annual tuition amount (school) and a kindergarten annual amount; it does not publish a detailed per-term fee schedule, explicit list of mandatory extras, or a public, line-by-line payment-method table in the same place as the headline tuition. The standard paid-services contract and the school's paid-services documents contain the formal terms (billing schedule, payment methods, refund and other contractual rules). Parents should consult the school's contract documentation and the secretariat for the formal billing schedule and exact payment instructions.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Saint Petersburg teaches German Curriculum, IB (DP).

Curriculum
The Deutsche Schule St. Petersburg (DSP) is a German international school in St. Petersburg offering German-language instruction with native-speaking teachers and a multicultural environment. Classes 1 to 10 are taught in full accordance with German educational standards, with primary and secondary curricula aligned to the Thuringian curriculum; Grades 5 to 10 are divided into Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium tracks. In Grade 10, students take the German Mittlerer Schulabschluss examinations, and in Grades 11 and 12 they attain the Oberstufenabschluss. The school offers an all-day program with a range of after-school clubs and activities and provides supervision from 8:00 to 16:00. Russian is an important part of the curriculum, and the language of instruction is German, with exceptions for foreign-language instruction. Graduates receive an international diploma; the school is a member of the Deutsche Auslandsschulen network and holds the EXZELLENTE AUSLANDSSCHULE quality seal.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches three foreign languages: German, English, and French.
Parent Experience

Community
The school is a Begegnungsschule for children from different countries and cultures. Active involvement of the parent body in school design and development. It is an excellent German overseas school, a member of the PASCH network. The school is a private school with a full-day program and its own building in the city center.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents' Council (Elternbeirat) that participates in school governance.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school occupies four floors in a modern building in the city center. The building covers about 3,500 square meters and includes classrooms and differentiation rooms. It houses a computer room, an art room, two movement rooms, a library, and a canteen. A partly green outdoor area of about 900 square meters surrounds the campus, with a playground, a large football field, and a kindergarten under the same roof.

Sports Facilities
The campus features a playground and a large football field for outdoor activity. There are two movement rooms for physical education. The school building provides space for sport-related activities within its four floors and 3,500 square meters. An outdoor area of about 900 square meters complements the sports facilities.

Academic Facilities
It provides classrooms and differentiation rooms. A computer room is available for learners. An art room supports creative projects. The library and a canteen serve students daily.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a Ganztagsangebot with a variety of afternoon clubs and leisure activities. The after-school program provides supervision from 8:00 to 16:00. Parents are actively involved in shaping the school's development. The school hosts events and activities, including English language competitions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has academic enrichment clubs such as Additional German and Natural Science. These clubs are part of the regular school day, with some led by teachers and others by invited instructors. Most clubs are available to all students who have time in their schedules, while the football club requires an extra fee due to off-site training with a professional coach. To enroll a child in a club, contact Galina Krasnova.

Arts & Creative
The school has Ceramics, Culinary Masterclass, Music Group, Theatre, and Dance clubs. Some clubs are taught by school staff, while others are run by invited coaches and instructors. All of these arts and creative activities are integrated into the school day and open to students who have time in their timetable. The football club is the only one with an additional payment requirement because it meets off-campus with a professional trainer.

Cultural & Language
The school has Russian as a Foreign Language: exam preparation for the proficiency certificate, and World of Tales as a storytelling/creative language club. The school offers three foreign languages—German, English, and French—within its curriculum and clubs. These cultural and language activities support language development and cultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
The school has Chess (beginners and advanced), Table Tennis, Football, Taekwondo, and Dance clubs as social and hobby activities. Some clubs are run by teachers and others by guest instructors, all designed to enrich social interaction and recreation within the school day. Attendance in these clubs is subject to scheduling, with the football club having an extra off-site fee.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has Sports (Stretching, Active Games) as part of the physical activity offerings. These activities promote fitness and well-being within the after-school club framework, alongside other recreation and leisure options offered by the school. A wide range of clubs and leisure activities is available to students as part of Ganztagsschule.
Languages

Language Provision
German-language instruction with native German-speaking teachers. Three foreign languages are taught: German, English, and French.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The most important condition for admission is the German language. If the child already attends a German-speaking school or another German Auslandsschule and has sufficient German language skills, admission can be granted without a language test. Russian language skills are not required for admission.

2. A guided tour of the school is conducted to learn about the school concept. The purpose is to familiarize the child with the environment and educational approach. Families have the opportunity to ask questions during this visit.

3. A trial day in the appropriate class is arranged. The trial day helps assess the child's fit with the class level and routines. Parents are invited to observe and discuss impressions at the end.

4. A welcome meeting with the parents is held. This meeting provides a forum to discuss the child's background, the school's expectations, and next steps. The meeting concludes with initial enrollment decisions and scheduling.

5. For children coming from German schools: an admission interview and an evaluation of their report are conducted. This process reviews prior academic records and readiness for the German-language program. The interview provides an opportunity to discuss the child's background and learning needs.

6. For children coming from Russian schools: an admission interview, evaluation of their report, and/or a language test are conducted. The process assesses prior achievement and German language readiness. Parents are informed about next steps and any required testing.

7. For children from Russian schools, from the second half of the second grade, the successful completion of a language test is mandatory for admission. For admission up to the end of the first half of the second grade, German language knowledge is desirable but not required. The language test ensures readiness for German-language instruction.

8. Financial information: The base annual fee for all classes for the 2026/2027 school year is 1,103,000 rubles. A discount of 15% to 30% applies to the second and subsequent children. For reductions and scholarships, inquire at the secretariat.

Scholarships
Reductions and scholarships are available. The second and subsequent children receive a discount of 15% to 30%. Details and eligibility are discussed with the secretariat.
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