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Deutsche Schule St Petersburg

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages German, English, French, Russian
Strengths Languages, Sport, Outdoor Education
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Deutsche Schule St. Petersburg is a private, all-day German school in Saint Petersburg, serving kindergarten through upper secondary. It teaches according to German standards approved by the Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) with German as the language of instruction and a steady progression through three foreign languages: Russian from grade 1, English from grade 3, and French from grade 6. The school operates a dedicated secondary campus on Petrogradsky with a library, a lunch canteen, and homework supervision, and it runs Ganztagsschule programs with after-school clubs and excursions. Founded in 2009, it joined the international network of schools under the patronage of the German Foreign Office, reflecting its strong ties to Germany. After grade 10, graduates receive the Mittlerer Schulabschluss, and upper secondary studies follow German curricula. Admission to the Oberstufe depends on exam results, with language tests for Russian-language students. The campus includes a modern library, canteen, and after-school care for students.

St. Petersburg, Petrozavodskaya (Petrosawodskaja) Street 12, 197110, Russia

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule St Petersburg has instruction in German.

Location
The school is located in St. Petersburg, Russia. It occupies a separate building on the Petrogradsky District and has a playground. Instruction is in German with native German-speaking teachers.

Stages
Grades 5-10 are taught.

Type
Private, full-day school with clubs and excursions.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
Full-day schedule with clubs and excursions.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Private day school with clubs and two outdoor breaks daily; a separate building on the Petrogradsky side with a playground.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private day school under the patronage of the German Federal Foreign Office and is part of the international network of German Schools Abroad.
Fees
Application fees

- No published application or enrollment fee is available in the school's public information. There is no publicly available numerical amount for any one‑off registration or application charge.



Tuition fees by school year / term

- No published tuition schedule (per year, per term, or by year group) is available in the school's public information. There are no publicly available numeric fee rates for individual year groups, grades, or terms.



Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule, due dates, instalment options, or payment‑term conditions are available in the school's public information. No public statement of penalties for late payment or required deposits is available.



Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school is described as a private day school with a full‑day programme (Ganztagsangebot); no boarding / internat facility or boarding fee schedule is listed in the school's public information. Therefore no boarding fees are published.



Other costs (uniforms, meals, trips, extras)

- A school canteen is shown as part of the school facilities, but no published prices for meals, lunch plans, school trips, extracurricular activity fees, or uniform costs are available in the school's public information. No specific additional cost amounts are published.



Refund information

- No published refund policy, tuition‑refund table, or conditions for reimbursement (for withdrawal, absence, or contract termination) is available in the school's public information.



Fee payment options

- No published list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, direct debit, local payment systems) is available in the school's public information.



Summary of search and limitations

- A review of the school's public content (German and Russian language pages) shows descriptive information about the school, calendar items and facilities but contains no public numeric fee schedule, payment terms, boarding fees, refund rules, or published lists of payment methods. Because no fee figures or policies are published there, specific amounts, per‑term or per‑year breakdowns, billing calendar items, and refund rules cannot be provided here.
Academics

Deutsche Schule St Petersburg teaches German Curriculum.

Curriculum
The DSP teaches according to German standards with curricula approved by the Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK). The language of instruction is German. All students study three foreign languages: Russian from grade 1, English from grade 3, and French from grade 6. After completing grade 10, graduates obtain the Mittlerer Schulabschluss. In the upper secondary, teaching follows German curricula and admission to the Oberstufe begins at the start of grade 11. Admission to Oberstufe for students from the German system is based on examination results (MSA-based) with minimum grades of 3.0 (for Gymnasium and MSA) or 2.4 (for Realschule); Russian-language students with German and English knowledge (minimum B2) take entrance examinations; language assessment is supported by German language models B2 and C1.

Student Teacher Ratio
Approximately 150 students in primary and lower secondary and more than 24 teachers; roughly six students per teacher.

Exam Results
Upper secondary admissions use German-system exam standards: for students coming from the German school system, entrance results are based on MSA exams with minimum grades of 3.0 (Gymnasium/MSA) or 2.4 (Realschule). Russian-system students with German and English knowledge (minimum B2) take entrance examinations. Language assessment includes model German language tests B2 and C1.

Higher Education Progression
The school awards a qualification that enables admission to university study in Germany and in most other countries.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2009. The school today includes a kindergarten, primary school, middle school, and upper secondary school. All lessons from the 1st grade are taught in German; admission to the 1st and 2nd grades does not require knowledge of German, while entry to higher grades requires a language test. Our students study three foreign languages: German from 1st grade, English from 3rd grade, and French from 6th grade.

Community
Teachers from Germany, Russia, and other countries teach using methods recognized by European experts as effective. Students study in modern classrooms and laboratories, have two daily outdoor breaks, participate in clubs and electives, and enjoy holidays, excursions, and project work. The school maintains constant contact between parents and teachers to respond quickly to students' needs. The aim is to develop multilingual communication, respect for rules, and collaboration while students set and achieve their goals.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents' Council is a consultative body of the German Auslandsschulen. At the start of each school year, two parent representatives per class are elected to form the Parents' Council; all parents may stand for election. It does not make decisions on school life alone but collaborates with the school to resolve issues. Tatjana Vaag serves on the Parents' Council and Ekaterina Tulugurova is the chair. The Executive Board is a seven-seat leadership body responsible for strategic development, finances, legal matters, marketing, and sponsorship; six seats are currently filled. The school and the Executive Board are members of the Deutscher Schul- und Kindergarten Verband Russland (DSKVR); all German-speaking parents may join the Association, and applications for the Board or Association can be sent to gf@ds.spb.ru.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a private all-day German school in Saint Petersburg with a separate building on the Petrogradsky side that includes a playground. It is located at Petrosawodskaja 12 in Saint Petersburg. The library is an open space for learning, reading and research. A canteen serves lunch at school and most students eat there. Homework supervision is provided for both primary and secondary students. The school offers a variety of after-school clubs and leisure activities.

Sports Facilities
There is a separate building on the Petrogradsky side with a playground for outdoor activity. The school provides sports and other activities as part of its after-school program.

Academic Facilities
The library is an open space for learning, reading and researching. Homework supervision is offered for secondary and primary students. The school runs Ganztagsschule, providing a range of after-school clubs and leisure activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a wide range of after-school clubs and leisure activities. Homework supervision is available for secondary and primary students. Most students eat lunch in the school canteen.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
German-language instruction with native-speaking teachers. German, English, and French are offered as foreign languages. The school is part of the international network of schools under the patronage of the German Foreign Office.

Social & Hobbies
The school is a private full-day school with clubs and excursions. Students participate in clubs and excursions. These activities are part of the daily schedule.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the language of instruction. Three foreign languages are taught: German, English, and French. Diplomas are recognized by German and European schools and universities. Enrollment is offered in grades 5-10.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in German with native-speaking teachers. Three foreign languages are taught: German, English, and French. The school is part of the international network of schools under the patronage of the German Foreign Office. It is a private full-day school with clubs, located in a separate building on the Petrograd side with a playground.

Immersion Programs
German-language instruction is delivered by native-speaking teachers. German is the language of instruction; English and French are taught as foreign languages. Three foreign languages are taught: German, English, and French.
Admissions

Admissions
1) German language is the most important condition for admission. If the child has attended a German-speaking school or a German Auslandsschule and thus has sufficient German language skills, admission can occur without a language test. Russian language knowledge is not mandatory for admission. 2) Procedure for school admission: a guided tour of the school to become familiar with the educational concept; a trial day in the appropriate class; a welcome meeting with the parents. 3) For children coming from German schools: an admission interview and transcript evaluation. For children coming from Russian schools: an admission interview, transcript evaluation and/or language test. 4) Billing is issued and an adaptation period in the class begins. 5) Children transferring from German-speaking countries or from other German schools abroad do not need to take a language test. For children from Russian schools, starting in the second half of the second grade, passing a German language test becomes mandatory for admission; if admission occurs by the end of the first half of the second grade, German language skills are desirable but not required. 6) Base tuition for all grade levels for the 2026/2027 school year is 1,103,000 rubles per year. Below this, approximate tuition costs can be calculated. A discount of 15% to 30% applies for the second and subsequent children. For discounts and scholarships, please inquire at the secretariat. 7) Admissions consultation is available to discuss these steps and next steps for enrollment.

Scholarships
Discounts and scholarships are available; details can be obtained from the secretariat.
School Events
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