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Deutsche Schule Belgrad

Serbia, Belgrade

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German
Fees RSD 715,824 - 915,316
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1854
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages Serbian, English, French, German
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Belgrad is a private, KMK-recognized Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule in Belgrade's Senjak district. It offers a German-language curriculum for ages 3 to 18, with Serbian taught as both national and foreign language from grade 1. The school comprises Kindergarten/Vorschule (3–6), Grundschule (1–4) and Sekundarstufe (5–12), welcoming students from about 20 nationalities. Facilities include modern Sekundarstufe classrooms with current technology, a campus library, a school garden for hands-on learning, and a tartan-surfaced sports field that hosts football and volleyball matches against international schools. A daily warm lunch is provided by Harmonija Catering. In Informatik (Grade 5–9) students gain practical skills from word processing to coding, and Chemistry is taught in Grades 8–10 with lab work. Projekttage offers around 20 cross-curricular projects, complemented by JeKi instrumental study for younger students (3rd–4th). The school integrates cultural exchanges and cross-institution collaboration as part of its international profile.

Petra Čajkovskog 4, 11040 Belgrad (Beograd), Serbia

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Belgrad has 200 pupils, instruction in German.

Location
Belgrade, Serbia, in the Senjak district. The school and kindergarten are located at Petra Čajkovskog 4, Belgrade, and the kindergarten operates at Sanje Živanovića 15, Belgrade. The school and kindergarten are currently in the Belgrade district of Senjak.

Stages
Kindergarten and Vorschule; Grundschule; Sekundarstufe (Class 1–4 in Grundschule, Class 5–12 in Sekundarstufe).

Type
Private school, KMK-recognized Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule; part of the international network of German schools abroad (approximately 136).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Children from 20 different nationalities. Serbian is taught as the national language and as a foreign language from the first grade.

Additional learning support
Individualized Förderungen are offered through Werkstätten, including Sprache (Deutsch als Fremdsprache), Mathematik, Lesen (Lesemütter), Freie Arbeit, Schreiben from Klasse 3; additional measures include Rechtschreibtraining am Computer, Sprachspiele and Einzelförderung (LRS, Dyskalkulie, …).

Country affiliation
Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule; KMK-recognized; part of the international network of German overseas schools (136 worldwide).

School day structure
Kindergarten day (example 2017/2018) runs 07:30 arrival with free play, 08:00–09:20 breakfast, 09:30 morning circle, 12:15 pickup for morning children; 12:30–13:00 lunch; 13:00–13:30 rest; 14:15–14:45 activities; 15:00–15:30 language activities; 15:30–16:00 outdoor play; kindergarten ends at 16:00 (Mon–Fri). Half-day option allows pickup at 13:00 and lunch for those enrolled half-day; Ganztagskinder end at 16:00.

Bus service
No organized school transport is provided; the school can connect families with the private firm Flash-Trans in Belgrade. The driver picks up the child from the home and delivers to the school, with the same procedure for return; additional transport can be arranged for events.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is available at the school; meals are provided by Harmonija Catering Service d.o.o.; lunch can be canceled for the relevant day no later than 8:00 a.m. via the app.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a school association (Schulverein) and has a Students' Council (Schülermitverantwortung/SMV), a Parents' Council (Elternbeirat), and a Staff Council (Personalrat). The DSB is an accredited German overseas school and belongs to the international network of German schools abroad.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Belgrad ranges from RSD 715,824 to RSD 915,316 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- No separate, publicly posted application or non‑refundable registration fee amount was found for Deutsche Schule Belgrad. The school's admissions page references a fees regulation (Gebührenordnung) but does not publish a named one‑time application amount in the publicly available pages.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)

- The school publishes annual tuition amounts by year group (shown below in Serbian dinar, RSD):
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): RSD 715,824 per year.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): RSD 715,824 per year.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): RSD 797,967 per year.
- Grade 1 (age 6): RSD 844,907 per year.
- Grade 2 (age 7): RSD 844,907 per year.
- Grade 3 (age 8): RSD 844,907 per year.
- Grade 4 (age 9): RSD 844,907 per year.
- Grade 5 (age 10): RSD 891,846 per year.
- Grade 6 (age 11): RSD 891,846 per year.
- Grade 7 (age 12): RSD 891,846 per year.
- Grade 8 (age 13): RSD 891,846 per year.
- Grade 9 (age 14): RSD 891,846 per year.
- Grade 10 (age 15): RSD 915,316 per year.
- Grade 11 (age 16): RSD 915,316 per year.
- Grade 12 (age 17): RSD 915,316 per year.

- These figures are published as the total annual tuition for each year group. A per‑term (termly or per‑semester) breakdown is not published in the publicly available fee listing; only annual totals are provided.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No detailed, publicly posted billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, exact due dates, early‑payment discounts or late‑payment penalties) or payment‑term rules were found on the school's publicly accessible admissions or contact pages. The school does reference a fees regulation (Gebührenordnung) but the detailed schedule and payment terms are not published on the publicly viewable pages located during this search.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Deutsche Schule Belgrad does not publish any boarding or residential fees. The school operates as a day school; no boarding/internat offering or boarding fee schedule was located.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- No specific uniform fee, mandatory school uniform cost, or uniform policy fee was found in the public materials. No published mandatory charges for school uniforms are publicly listed.

- No single, itemised public list of other compulsory extras (for example: textbook charges, school lunch fees, transport, activity or material fees) was located in the publicly accessible pages. The standard practice at many comparable schools is that some items (meals, transport, extracurricular programmes, school trips, examination fees) may be charged separately, but no explicit itemised amounts were published for Deutsche Schule Belgrad in the materials available here.

Refunds and cancellation policy

- No publicly posted refund or cancellation policy for tuition or any one‑time fees (for example: whether enrolment fees are refundable, or how mid‑year withdrawals affect charges) was located in the publicly available admissions pages. The school's admissions section references a fees regulation but a detailed refund policy was not published in the materials accessible during this search.

Payment methods / payment options

- The school's publicly available contact and admissions pages do not list specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, IBAN, credit card acceptance, direct debit setup). No public invoice or payments page with bank details or card‑payment instructions was found.

Summary statement for parents

- Annual tuition totals by year group are published (see list above). No separate boarding, uniform or clearly itemised additional mandatory fees are publicly listed for Deutsche Schule Belgrad. Detailed billing schedules (per term instalments and payment due dates), a specific application/registration fee amount, refund rules, and accepted payment methods were not publicly posted in the school pages accessed. For the published annual tuition amounts above, the primary publicly available listing consulted is the school‑fee summary for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Notes on availability of further details

- The school's admissions page references a fees regulation (Gebührenordnung) and provides contact details for direct enquiries; however the detailed items requested (per‑term instalments, precise payment dates, one‑time application or membership fees, refund conditions, and payment instructions) were not published on the pages reviewed. Parents requiring those operational details should confirm them directly with the school's administration using the published contact options.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Belgrad teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The language of instruction is German, and Serbian is taught as the national language and a foreign language from the first grade. Kindergarten and Vorschule (ages 3 to 6) focus on language development, creativity, social skills, and building trust. Grundschule (grades 1–4) emphasizes applying knowledge, time management, independent learning, and developing communication and social competencies. Sekundarstufe (grades 5–12) prepares students for university studies and develops competencies for success in their chosen fields. Students come from about 20 nationalities attending the school.

Higher Education Progression
Sekundarstufe prepares students for university studies.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
We foster respectful interactions, celebrate diversity, and pursue a culture that aligns with democratic values and intercultural understanding. The school shares the German language and a cosmopolitan culture; participation and independent action are encouraged from kindergarten onward, including a class council and student representation.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
There is a professionally guided counseling service for students, parents, teachers, and staff. We support students with learning difficulties or developmental or behavioral issues and work to meet inclusion needs, with diagnostics and assessments used to identify learning and behavioral challenges and to inform individual or group support.

Mental Wellbeing
A counseling and prevention service provides mental wellbeing support. It offers individual and group counseling for emotional, social, and academic challenges, and long‑term therapy discussions may be used to strengthen self‑regulation and social skills; crisis intervention is available for acute situations, alongside ongoing prevention and learning-support efforts.

Safeguarding
A safeguarding concept is in place, led by Maja Bošnjak (systemic organization and psychosocial counseling specialist and safeguarding concept officer). The service includes diagnostics, counseling, prevention programs (e.g., addressing bullying), crisis intervention, and coordination with teachers, parents, and other professionals; confidentiality is upheld and information is shared only with consent. There is regional cooperation with Serbian institutions.
Parent Experience

History
The Deutsche Schule Belgrad was founded in 1854, and a kindergarten was added in 1856. Since then, the institution has relocated its Belgrade site several times and has continued to develop. Today, the school and kindergarten are located in the Belgrade district of Senjak. The language of instruction is German; Serbian is taught as both a national and a foreign language from the first grade, and the school serves students from 20 nationalities.

Community
The school maintains an active school life with an Alumni Network to stay connected with former students. Schulleben includes a library, the Alumni Network, and programs such as the Elterncafé. Yoga in the kindergarten and the school garden where produce is harvested are part of daily life. The school emphasizes democratic participation through class councils (Klassenrat) and the SMV, with ongoing collaboration with families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Schulverein (School Association) is part of the school's governance bodies. The Elternbeirat (Parents' Council) participates in school life. The Schülermitverantwortung (SMV) is part of the governance structure as the student council. Elterncafé provides a forum for parent involvement in school life. Feste und Feiern (festivals and celebrations) and other activities are part of Schulleben, offering opportunities for parent participation through the governance structures.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Deutsche Schule Belgrad serves Kindergarten and Vorschule, Grundschule, and Sekundarstufe in the Belgrade district of Senjak. The Grundschule spaces are bright, colorful and laid out to high standards, providing comfort and well‑being for students. The Sekundarstufe classrooms are modern and equipped with up‑to‑date technology to support independent and collaborative work. A library is on campus for students' research and reading, and a school garden is used for hands‑on learning. A daily warm lunch is offered to students, prepared by Harmonija Catering, and the campus features a tartan‑surfaced sports field used for school sport and events. There are football matches on the sports field with other international schools and volleyball tournaments hosted by the school.

Sports Facilities
A tartan‑surfaced sports field serves as the central venue for school sports. Football matches are played on the school field against other international schools, including the British International School Belgrade. The school hosts and participates in volleyball tournaments with other international schools.

Academic Facilities
Sekundarstufe classrooms are modern and equipped with up‑to‑date technology to support learning. Informatik is taught from Grade 5 to Grade 9 with a hands‑on approach, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, digital image editing, touch typing, internet research, block programming, coding, cryptology, and the EVA principle. Chemistry is taught from Grade 8 to 10, with practical lab work and training in handling equipment and chemicals. A campus library provides resources for study and research.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Chess is offered as an after‑school AG. Theater productions are a regular feature of school life. Football matches are played on the school field against international schools. The school hosts international volleyball tournaments. The school garden is used for ecological projects and gardening activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
During Projekttage, the school offers 20 projects across diverse subjects. Projects include Music Workshop, Batik T‑Shirts, Animals in the Zoo, Pottery, Chess, a history project 'School 100 Years Ago', 'You Are What You Eat', 'Bee Happy', We Play Theater, Pop Band, Yoga Mindfulness, Kalemegdan, Sport Fencing, Belgrader Mummy, Acrobatics, Wall Painting, Hand Lettering, Character Design Anime and Manga, and Mo' Better Blues. The groups span all age levels so younger and older students work together. Reporters document the days and the event culminates in a summer festival where project outputs are presented.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities are central to student life. Projekttage include Music Workshop, Pottery, Theater, Painting, Hand Lettering, and Character Design for Anime and Manga, among other projects. JeKi (Jedem Kind ein Instrument) offers flute, piano, guitar, and drums to 3rd–4th graders, free of charge, with performances for students to play before an audience. JeKi fosters creativity, perseverance, perception, and teamwork through instrumental study and group performances.

Cultural & Language
Kalemegdan outings and bee-watching excursions arise during Projekttage, enriching outdoor cultural experiences. The Christmas Bazaar feature included hosting for the student parliament CVL of the French School, signaling cross‑school cultural cooperation. Musical performances and theatre activities also contribute to cultural life. Proceeds from bazaars support regional charitable needs, reinforcing community ties.

Social & Hobbies
The elementary school Talentshow showcased talents across classes, including musical performances, jokes, a theatre piece, football and horse-riding demonstrations on video, and Rhythmic Gymnastics. The events highlight student engagement outside regular lessons and community involvement. The Christmas Bazaar offered a variety of stands, games, and activities that encouraged informal socializing among students, families, and staff.

Community & Service
The Christmas Bazaar served as a charitable event, with proceeds used to support needy children in the region. The bazaar also fostered community by hosting cross‑school collaboration and involving student representatives in event organization and awards. The event unified students, teachers, and families in a shared festive effort.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is active through student government structures and representatives who participate in event planning and recognition, such as awards for the best stands given by student speakers and the school leadership. The school's collaboration with the French School's CVL demonstrates leadership in cross‑institution partnerships. These activities provide opportunities for leadership, organization, and civic engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing and physical activity are promoted through Yoga mindfulness and Sport Fencing as part of Projekttage. The Talentshow featured Rhythmic Gymnastics as part of students' physical engagement. Outdoor and performance activities contribute to a balanced approach to students' lifestyle and health.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the language of instruction. Serbian is taught as a mother tongue (SaM) from the 2nd grade, with SaM available as an Abitur subject in the final years. Serbian as a foreign language (SaF) is offered. English and French are taught as subjects (English in Sek I; French in Sek I-II). German as a foreign language (DaF) is taught as well.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment for attendance at the DS Belgrad kindergarten, preschool, and school. We are pleased that you want to enroll your child at DS Belgrad. As a first step, arrange a meeting with the principal, Mrs. Drinka Blome, to become familiar with the school's guiding principles and to get to know each other. Please contact the secretary to arrange an appointment: Tel. +381 (11) 4116116; Email: [email protected]. If you decide to enroll after the initial meeting with the principal, the enrollment process proceeds as follows: - Submit the enrollment form (signed by both parents) - Principal's approval (based on available places and admission criteria) - Payment of the enrollment fee - Submission of the documents required by the school: birth certificate; certificate of residence from the Serbian registry; copies of the guardians' passports. Contact: Secretary Mrs. Lalovic Email: [email protected] Tel: +381 (11) 4116116. Forms: Enrollment form; Withdrawal form. For an overview of the costs: Schulgebührenordnung (Tuition Fees Regulation). Insurance note: The school provides accident insurance coverage in line with Serbian requirements but does not equate to the German state insurance. Please consider adjusting your private insurance if needed. Withdrawal from the school: To withdraw, please fill in the withdrawal form and bring it to the final meeting with the principal. For organizational reasons, advance notice to the secretary (Email: [email protected]) is appreciated. Tel: +381 (11) 4116116; Email: [email protected].
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