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Deutsche Schule Istanbul

Turkey, Istanbul

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Fees Fees not listed
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Pupil numbers 640
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Academic offering
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Istanbul is a private German high school that is part of Germany's Auslandsschulen network and operates two divisions under one roof: Özel Alman Lisesi and Botschaftsschule (German Embassy School). About 750 students are taught by over 80 teachers. The school runs a three-tier Bildungsgang (Gymnasium, Realschule, Hauptschule) with Abitur as the goal; Turkish students receive the Turkish Lise Diploma while many pursue the German International Abitur (DIA) and the KMK Sprachdiplom DSD II. A Hazırlık preparatory program provides 20 hours of German per week. In upper-secondary phase (grades 11–12) Abitur is taken in six compulsory subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, German and English, plus Turkish culture. The DIA is offered, and Turkish students may externally earn the DSD II at C1. MINT orientation is emphasized to foster scientific competence. The school supports German-Turkish intercultural encounter through its streams and governance, with project groups and a student council.

www.ds-istanbul.de

Şahkulu, Şah Kulu Bostan Sk. No. 10, 34420 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Istanbul has 640 pupils.

Location
The Deutsche Schule Istanbul is located in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey. The address is Şahkulu Mahallesi, Şahkulu Bostanı Sokak No. 8, 34420 Beyoğlu-İstanbul. It operates as a private German high school (Özel Alman Lisesi). The contact phone is +90 212 245 13 90-91 and the email is info@ds-istanbul.net.

Stages
Two branches exist: a Turkish branch under Turkish law (Özel Alman Lisesi) and a German branch that leads to the German International Abitur (DIA). The German branch serves grades 5–12 and comprises about 120 students.

Type
private German high school

Additional learning support
Psychological counseling and guidance are provided; an on-site doctor and nurse are available.

Country affiliation
The school is part of Germany's network of German Auslandsschulen and operates two streams (Turkish and German) under this framework.

School day structure
The day includes nine teaching periods. Classes start at 07:50 and end at 15:26, with short breaks between periods and a midday lunch break.

Bus service
The school offers a student bus service.
Diving Deeper
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Academics

Curriculum
The Deutsche Schule Istanbul comprises two divisions under one roof: Özel Alman Lisesi (the Turkish upper-secondary) and Botschaftsschule (the German Embassy School), a branch of the German Embassy in Ankara. About 750 students are taught by over 80 teachers. The school operates a three‑tier Bildungsgang (Gymnasium, Realschule, Hauptschule) with the Abitur as the primary goal; Turkish students receive the Turkish Lise Diplom, while many Turkish students pursue the German International Abitur (DIA) and the KMK Sprachdiplom DSD II. There is a one-year preparatory Hazırlık program with 20 hours of German per week. At the end of the upper-secondary phase (grades 11–12) the Abitur is taken with a strong emphasis on mathematics and the natural sciences in six compulsory subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, German, and English. Other compulsory subjects are Turkish culture subjects taught in Turkish; the German track offers the DIA; Turkish students may externally earn the DSD II at level C1. MINT orientation is emphasized.

Student Teacher Ratio
Approximately 9–10 students per teacher (about 750 students and over 80 teachers).

Exam Results
The school reports a university entrance exam success rate never below 90%. Graduates pursue higher education in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the United States, with some studying in other European countries or the USA.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the United States; some study in other European countries or the USA.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollment application. Submit a completed enrollment application for Deutsche Schule Istanbul. The following documents are required: proof of citizenship for the child and the parents; all certificates from the current and previous school years (both halves); for entry into grade 5, a recommendation from the primary school regarding the chosen education path; valid copies of residence permits; valid work permits/employment contracts; an employer letter/assignment letter with the duration of the assignment; a recommendation letter from the primary school for enrollment in grade 5/6; in the case of divorced parents, the divorce decree/custody proof; and a payment receipt showing the student's name and class. 2. Tuition payment and binding enrollment. The tuition for the 2025/26 school year is €16,900 for classes 5–8 (incl. 10% VAT) if paid in one lump sum, and €17,300 for classes 9–11 (incl. 10% VAT) if paid in one lump sum. Tuition payments are made exclusively to Türk Ekonomi Bankası (TEB), Beyoğlu Branch. For binding enrollment, a deposit of €3,000 must be paid to the following account and the student's name must be included in the “Explanation/Remark” field: IBAN TR98 0003 2000 0000 0057 0673 31; SWIFT TEBUTRIS; Account owner: Germany Federal Republic Private Istanbul German High School Ltd. For potential tuition reductions, the Turkish Ministry of Education's regulation on tuition reductions at private educational institutions applies; the discount takes into account the parents' social and economic situation, the student's academic success, and behavior; there are no other forms of discount. 3. Additional arrangements. The canteen is managed by Burak Yıldırım (phone: 0533 687 30 37). The school's website is ds-istanbul.net.

Scholarships
The school offers free or subsidized education to a limited number of students in accordance with the Regulations on Free or Subsidized Education in Private Educational Institutions. For the 2026/2027 academic year, applications for free or subsidized study may be submitted between January 20, 2026 and April 3, 2026, with the required documents as specified in the attached materials (Explanation for Free Students for 2026/2027 Academic Year; Parent Information Text; Scholarship Declaration; Attachments 7, 2, and 1). For questions, email burs@ds-istanbul.net.
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