Deutsche Schule London

Douglas House, Petersham Road, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 7AH, UK. The school is on a park-like site between Richmond Park and the River Thames in southwest London.

Kinderhaus (Kindergarten & Pre-School); Primary School; Secondary School (SEK I and SEK II).

German school abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschule).

52 nations represented.

A multi-professional Beratungsquadrat (BQ) provides SEND support across Kinderhaus, Primary and Secondary, including social education, counselling and safeguarding. Dyslexia support, reading and spelling support, and Individual Learning Support Teachers are available; SENCo coordination covers all levels.

Germany (German Auslandsschule).

The Extended School Day (Ganztag) is available for Years 1–7, including cafeteria supervision, fixed-group study time and clubs; Years 8–12 may join after-school clubs and use the Learning Resources Centre.

Five bus routes operate daily for pupils from Year 1 upwards; exact stops are set at the start of the school year; timetables are available by contacting reception.

The German School London follows the German curriculum, which has been expanded to include the International Baccalaureate (IB) and elements from the English system. It provides continuous education from Kindergarten through to Abitur/IB, catering to ages 3–18. Pupils graduate with the German International Abitur (DIA) and may also obtain the IB; since 2023/24 Fachhochschulreife (FHS) is offered. In upper secondary (years 11–12), students can pursue a dual qualification programme with DIA and IB, or complete the DIA with IB as a course, under the KMK framework. Foreign languages include English, French, and Spanish, with bilingual subjects to support multilingualism.

Pupils graduate with the German International Abitur (DIA) and may also obtain the International Baccalaureate (IB); Fachhochschulreife (FHS) is available since 2023/24. In Years 11 and 12, the school runs a dual qualification programme (DIA+IB) or completes the DIA with IB as a course, all within the KMK framework. The three most recent Abitur cohorts have an average grade of 2.0.

The school provides a structured university and careers programme to help graduates make informed study and career decisions. In Year 9, study and career advice is linked to politics lessons; in Years 9–10, CVs and application letters are prepared in German and English. Year 10 includes a mandatory internship, and an information week with career advisors from the Federal Employment Agency; career information evenings and events with specialists from various fields are held regularly. Specially trained staff guide students through the decision-making and application processes for German, British, and international universities, with a UCAS Advisor to assist UK applications.

The Beratungsquadrat is a multi-professional support team that covers safeguarding, psychology, social education and specific educational needs; it explicitly supports areas such as special needs and promoting special talents.

The school has a multi-professional Beratungsquadrat (BQ) team that looks after pupils' wide range of needs and wellbeing, including social education, counselling, educational psychology and safeguarding. Safeguarding and pastoral care protect children and young people, with all staff trained in safeguarding. In Grundschule and at secondary level, socio-pedagogical programmes such as Fairplayer, Lubo aus dem All, and Ben und Lee are implemented.

An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is available for children and young people up to 25 years who need more support than standard SEN. Pupils typically move from Grundschule to Orientation stage for Secondary School Level.

The bilingual language programme broadens linguistic foundations in German and English, enabling fluency in both languages.

Wellbeing is supported by the multi-professional team and safeguarding framework, with counselling and educational psychology contributing to pupils' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding protects children and young people; staff receive safeguarding training; safeguarding policy and practices guide the school's approach.

1. Contact Uta von Andrian, Admissions Coordinator, who will help you with registration. She personally accompanies new families through the registration process and provides advice and support during the settling-in period. This is the initial point of contact for arranging visits or Open Day opportunities. You can reach her by email to begin the registration.

2. Prepare and submit the required documents by email. Include the last two school reports, the birth certificate, and any available assessments for the child to be registered. Fill out the registration forms and attach them to your email to Uta von Andrian. The material should be emailed as attachments.

3. Access and complete the registration forms: KG-VS for kindergarten and preschool; Registration form for Year 1-11; Language Questionnaire. The forms are provided for download and should be emailed to Uta von Andrian. The Language Questionnaire helps the school assess language needs and supports the registration decision.

4. Arrange a tour or attend the Open Day to learn more about the school; the next Open Day takes place on 21 March 2026. This is an opportunity to meet staff, view facilities, and ask questions. You may bring your children to visit during the Open Day.

The German School Association offers means-tested bursaries for school fees to support families with financial need. Bursaries may be awarded at any point during a pupil's time at the School. Applications require a comprehensive assessment of need and may be considered after a place has been offered and accepted. Thresholds include income below £65,000 for one child and £75,000 for two or more children; the number of bursaries depends on available funds and is awarded at the school's discretion. A third-party service conducts bursary assessments, and requests must be submitted by 1 June for consideration for the following school year.