doris
doris
Find Schools
Events
Saved schools
My account
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
D

Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria

South Africa, Pretoria

Save school
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Co-founder & CEO

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
Claim your profile
The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 750
Type Co-educational
Opened 1899
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages German, English, Afrikaans
Typical class size 23
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria (DSP) is a co-educational German-English bilingual day school in The Willows, Pretoria, founded in 1899. It offers German and South African curricula from creche through Grade 12, culminating in the Kombiabitur (dual German Abitur and South African NSC) or the English-language NSC with German Language Diploma. The school occupies a park-like campus with extensive sports facilities.

The Essentials

Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria has 750 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in German, English.

Location
Simon Vermooten Road, The Willows, Pretoria, Gauteng 0041, South Africa

Stages
Creche (3 months) through Grade 12 (age 18)

Type
Private co-educational bilingual day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
International community including German expatriate families and local South African students.

Additional learning support
Dual-language programme with German and English pathways. Students develop bilingual competency from an early age.

Country affiliation
German (supported by the German government as a German school abroad)

Religious affiliation
Protestant heritage (founded through the Klinkenberg Foundation for a German Protestant congregational school), now welcoming all faiths.

School day structure
Full-day programme. Holiday care available. Contact the school for specific timings.

Bus service
Bus services available for students.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school only; no boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement
Contact the school for uniform policy.

Food Options
Lunch service available on campus. Holiday care with meals also provided.

House System
Contact the school for house system information.

Governance and Ownership
Supported by the Klinkenberg Foundation (established 1897). Recognised as an excellent German school abroad with German government backing.
Fees
Enrolment fee ranges from R 6,180 to R 11,220. Fees payable yearly, termly, or monthly (x10). 5% discount for early payment in full. Sibling discounts available. Contact the school for full tuition fee schedule.
Academics

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

Curriculum
German education system from creche through Grade 12. Secondary I (Grades 5-9) leads to Hauptschule or Realschule certificates. Secondary II (Grades 10-12) offers the Kombiabitur (dual German Abitur and South African NSC) or the English-language NSC with German Language Diploma (DSD).

Student Teacher Ratio
Contact the school for class size and ratio information.

Exam Results
Students graduate with internationally recognised German Abitur and/or South African NSC qualifications.

Higher Education Progression
Kombiabitur holders can study at universities in Germany, South Africa, and worldwide. Global networking through German institutional partnerships.

Gifted and Talented
German education model emphasises independence, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Holistic development from creche onwards with qualified educators supporting social and emotional growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Contact the school for SEN provisions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English and German are both taught from beginner to mother-tongue level, supporting learners entering from either language background.

Mental Wellbeing
Caring environment with holiday care and pastoral support.

Safeguarding
Contact the school for safeguarding policies.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in December 1899 following a bequest by Friedrich Klinkenberg in 1897 for the establishment of a German Protestant congregational school. The first school building opened in 1900. The Klinkenberg Foundation continues to support the school to this day. Now located on a park-like campus in The Willows, Pretoria.

Community
Vibrant bilingual community connecting German expatriate families with local South African families. Strong ties to German institutions and partnerships.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Active parent community. Annual general meetings held regularly.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Park-like campus with generously designed school buildings in The Willows, Pretoria. Facilities support academics, sports, and the arts.

Sports Facilities
Extensive sports facilities on campus. Contact the school for specific details.

Academic Facilities
Modern classrooms, laboratories, and library facilities supporting bilingual education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extramural activities programme available. Arts, sports, and academic enrichment activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
German education model fostering independence, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.

Arts & Creative
Arts programmes as part of holistic German education.

Cultural & Language
Bilingual German-English environment. Students develop intercultural competence connecting German and South African cultures.

Social & Hobbies
Extramural activities programme offering varied interests.

Community & Service
Community engagement through the German expatriate and local communities.

Leadership & Professional
German education system encourages students to take ownership of their learning and develop professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Extensive sports programmes and outdoor facilities on the park-like campus.
Languages

Language Provision
German and English are the primary languages. Afrikaans may also be offered. The German Language Diploma (DSD) is available for non-native German speakers.

Bilingual Teaching
Fully bilingual German-English programme. German and English are taught both as mother tongue and as a foreign language depending on the student's pathway.

Immersion Programs
Students can follow a German-language or English-language pathway, with immersion in the other language throughout their schooling.
Reputation

Awards
Over 125 years of continuous operation since 1899. Part of the global network of German schools abroad.

Accreditations
Recognised as an excellent German school abroad by the German government. Accredited to award the German Abitur and South African NSC.
Admissions

Admissions
Online application available at dspretoria.co.za/apply. Enrolment fee ranges from R 6,180 to R 11,220.

Scholarships
Contact the school for scholarship and bursary information.

Waitlist
Subject to seat availability.
School Events
The school has not added events
Search for more schools
Search schools in South Africa View all schools in Pretoria View all schools in South africa German curriculum schools in South Africa Open days & tours in Pretoria What is the German curriculum? View all schools Search all schools