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Colegio Alemán de Montevideo

Uruguay, Montevideo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1600
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages German, English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colégio Alemán de Montevideo operates on two campuses, Pocitos and Carrasco, serving children from 0 to 18 in a German international school. It offers a trilingual education in German, English, and Spanish, with German from early years and English introduced in the third year of Primary within a bicultural Uruguayan-German setting. From 7th grade students choose between the DIA Deutsches Internationales Abitur and the Plan Nacional track, both recognized for university entrance. The school awards official language certificates (DSD I/II and Abitur) as part of the DIA and Plan Nacional. Primary uses IVA assessments and Seiteneinsteiger integration courses welcome students with no prior German. Facilities include libraries in three languages, modern laboratories, computer rooms, workshop spaces, art and music rooms, and theaters. Carrasco offers a gym and outdoor fields; Pocitos has three gymnasia and a theater hall with Humboldtsaal for performances. An intercultural exchange and partnerships with institutions enrich learning.

Av. Dr. Fco. Soca 1356, Pocitos, Montevideo 11300, Uruguay

The Essentials

Colegio Alemán de Montevideo has 1,600 pupils, instruction in German, English, Spanish.

Location
Two campuses in the Montevideo region: Sede Pocitos at Av. Dr. Fco. Soca 1356, Montevideo 11300, and Sede Carrasco at Av. Giannattasio 9325 Km. 16, Canelones 11500. Pocitos is a coastal neighborhood in southern Montevideo; Carrasco is in the nearby Carrasco area. Both campuses have libraries with materials in German, English, and Spanish, plus modern classrooms, science laboratories, computer rooms, and spaces for art and music. The Carrasco campus features a large gym (Sporthalle) and outdoor sports fields, while Pocitos offers three gyms, a theatre and the Humboldt Room for events.

Stages
Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary

Type
Private German international school (official German school abroad)

Additional learning support
Specialized teachers and teaching assistants; psychological and psychopedagogical team; Orientation for Learning (DOA); Convivencia y Acoso Escolar team; EMOF; ERI

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
Curricular day: 1st–2nd year 8:00–12:35 with some days finishing at 14:00; 3rd–6th year 8:00–14:35. Afternoon: 1st–2nd year activities until 15:00; Kreativzeit extension 15:00–16:30. 3rd–6th year activities from 15:00–16:20; extracurricular activities from 15:00–18:30 (times vary by activity).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uses a uniform that fosters a sense of belonging and community, reinforcing values of equality and respect among students. Uniforms can be purchased at multiple local shops in Montevideo: Jotapé S.R.L (Pablo de María 909 and Mariano Uriarte 6296, at the corner of Cf3rcega), Pedro Puig (Libertad 2857), Forma 1 (Me1ximo Tajes 6941), Ana Uniformes (Estero Bellaco 2647), Boomerang (Solano Garceda 2525 and Costa Rica 1665 at the corner of Rivera), Cuatro Soles (Jose9 Batlle y Ordf1ez 1636), Cherichetto (Alarcf3n 1478), and San Can Uniformes (Palermo 5689 at Espednola).

Food Options
Each campus has a cantina operated by outsourced services, offering a balanced menu tailored to different preferences and dietary needs, including vegetarian options. Carrasco uses Mahlzeit and Pocitos uses GutenApp. Fresh and varied dishes are offered; orders can be placed via the OrderEat app or at the counter.

Governance and Ownership
The Colegio y Liceo Aleme1n is governed by the Sociedad Escolar Alemana, a nonprofit association that serves as the governing body. The Board of Directors is seven members: Guillermo Clement (President), Christiane Adolph (Vice President), Juan Martin Jorge (Secretary), Martin Olmedo (Treasurer), Juan Schaffner, Paola Cappi, and Rossina Picasso. The Director General is Ingo Straub-Weszkalnys, and the Deputy Director for Secondary is Juan Carlos Noya. The administration and staff include a multidisciplinary team across initial, primary, and secondary levels, with a formal governance and management structure.
Fees
Application / enrollment fees
- The school requires an initial payment to confirm a student's enrollment after acceptance; the amount of that initial payment (application or matriculation fee) is not published on the school's public pages.

Tuition (by year group / term)
- The school does not publish a public table of tuition amounts per year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) on its public pages. Exact numeric tuition figures by grade, term or annual total are therefore not available in the school's public materials.
- The school describes the tuition as including organized sports and international exam fees as part of the standard quota; however, the numeric tuition amounts that correspond to that quota are not listed publicly.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school states that an initial payment is requested to confirm acceptance, but a full public billing schedule (monthly/termly invoicing dates, number of installments, due dates, penalties, bank details or exact payment deadlines) is not published on the publicly accessible pages. There is no publicly available fee table showing term or monthly instalments.
- Optional services such as extended-hours programs or specific after‑school offerings are described as "con costo adicional" (with an additional cost), indicating extra charges may be billed separately for optional services. Exact billing frequency for regular tuition or these optional charges is not published.

Boarding / residence (pensión / internado)
- The institution operates day campuses (Pocitos, Carrasco and Kindergarten locations) and its published materials present Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary day‑school schedules and facilities. There is no published information about boarding or on‑campus student residences; boarding is not described as part of the school's standard offerings.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniforms: a detailed uniform list (items and approved local suppliers) is published for each cycle; specific prices for uniform pieces are not published on the school's pages. Families are directed to local approved vendors for purchase.
- Meals/canteen: the school menu / cantina is referenced in the site navigation, but public pages do not show a public price list for meal plans or individual meals. Optional after‑school child‑care/extended‑hours services ("Spielzeit", "Espacio Pedagógico Recreativo" and other extensions) are available and some are explicitly noted as having additional cost or being subject to separate inscription and fees.
- Optional trips, camps and international exchange activities (for example Kindercamp to Germany and school trips) are part of the programme and can generate additional charges; specific prices for trips or extracurricular activities are not listed publicly.
- Transportation: the school site lists campuses and schedules but does not publish a public tariff schedule for school transport (bus) on publicly visible pages.

Refunds and cancellations
- The school's public pages state that an initial payment is requested to confirm an enrolment but do not publish a public refund policy or details on reimbursement conditions for withdrawal, cancellation or non‑attendance. No numeric refund rules or deadlines are publicly posted.

Fee payment methods and options
- The publicly available pages do not list the school's accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, cash, etc.) or online payment facilities. Specific payment channels and instructions are not published in the publicly visible materials.

Summary of availability
- Numeric amounts for application fees, tuition by year/term, boarding fees, canteen prices, transport tariffs, and formal refund rules for academic year 2026/27 (and for 2025/26 where applicable) are not publicly posted on the school's public pages. The school does publish procedural details (required documents, acceptance letter and an initial payment to confirm enrolment), uniform item lists and references to optional services that carry additional cost; it also states that sports and international exam fees are covered within the tuition quota. Because specific monetary figures and a full billing schedule are not available in the school's public materials, precise per‑grade or per‑term fee amounts cannot be provided here.
Academics

Colegio Alemán de Montevideo teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
We offer a trilingual education with German from early education and English introduced in the third year of Primary, within a bicultural environment that blends Uruguayan and German cultures. From 7th grade onward, students choose between Plan DIA and Plan Nacional; the DIA culminates with the Deutsches Internationales Abitur. The school issues official language certificates as part of the DIA and Plan Nacional, including Deutsches Sprachdiplom I (DSD I), Deutsches Sprachdiplom II (DSD II), and the Abitur; in Primary, progression uses Internationale Vergleichsarbeit (IVA). Seiteneinsteiger integration courses welcome students with no prior German knowledge, with two-year integration for Primary and 7th–8th grade entry under Plan Nacional in Secondary. German-language support for Primary, a German-language course for parents via Zoom, and an English program from 3rd Primary through Secondary offering Cambridge exams (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), with the school sometimes covering exam costs for interested students. Spanish for beginners is available for students whose mother tongue is German.

Higher Education Progression
The Secondary offers two study tracks: Plan DIA (Deutsches Internationales Abitur) and Plan Nacional. The DIA culminates in the Abitur, enabling direct access to universities in Germany and many European universities. The school is officially recognized by Germany as an 'Excellent German School Abroad' and ANEP-recognized, ensuring recognition of its diploma for higher education. An Exchange program with German schools provides a pathway to study in Germany and other opportunities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides an inclusive, personalized learning environment supported by the Psychological Department and the Psychopedagogical Department. It uses multidisciplinary teams ERI (Equipo Referente de Inclusión), DOA (Equipo de Orientación para el Aprendizaje), and EMOF (Equipo Multidisciplinario de Orientación Familiar). These programs work in a coordinated way to ensure each student receives emotional and academic support, adjusting pedagogical strategies as needed. The teams collaborate with teachers and families to support learning and development. The approach fosters inclusive learning and well-being, ensuring each student can develop to their maximum potential while respecting differences.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Psychopedagogical Department aims to facilitate learning for students with specific needs by adapting the curriculum and teaching methodologies to their requirements. Together with the Psychological Department, the psychopedagogical team supports teachers to ensure that support strategies are effective and appropriate. The department also evaluates and adjusts interventions to optimize the teaching–learning process, ensuring students can develop to their maximum within the framework of personalized education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a trilingual education in German, English, and Spanish. German is taught from early education, and English is introduced in the third year of Primary; from that point, English is taught through Secondary. For students with no prior knowledge of German, there is a two‑year integration program (Seiteneinsteigerkurse). There is also support for German tasks in small groups and a German course for parents via Zoom. The English program provides Cambridge exams (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), and the school covers the cost of these exams for interested students. Spanish for beginners is available for students with no prior knowledge of Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
The Psychological Department plays a crucial role in supporting students, working with the administration to assess and provide strategies, and offering personalized follow‑up in collaboration with external professionals. This department supports both teachers and students, providing emotional and academic backing as part of the school's approach to well‑being. The integrated, multidisciplinary framework ensures students receive ongoing, individualized attention to support their academic and personal development.

Safeguarding
Convivencia Escolar focuses on learning, working, and living together in a respectful and peaceful way, with a dedicated Team of Coexistence and Bullying Prevention. The team promotes healthy coexistence, prevents bullying, and acts effectively in conflicts. Actions include identifying strategies for healthy coexistence, implementing reporting mechanisms and measuring bullying across all sectors, and intervening in conflicts to maintain a respectful environment. Educational workshops equip students to resolve conflicts autonomously, and the school works with teachers, students, and families to raise awareness. Key tools include a bullying intervention protocol for all sectors and an updated Institutional Coexistence Agreement. The school reaffirms its commitment to a respectful, safe, and supportive community for all members.
Parent Experience

History
Pocitos location: Av. Dr. Francisco Soca 1356, Montevideo, Postal Code 11300. Tel: +598 2708 4381. Kindergarten: Gabriel Pereira 2815, Montevideo, Postal Code 11300. Tel: +598 2707 2953. Carrasco location: Av. Giannattasio 9325 Km. 16, Canelones, Postal Code 11500. Tel: +598 2601 2133.

Community
The Student Parliament of the German School of Montevideo is a space for active student participation in school life, created to promote positive change in the institution. It is composed of class delegates from 5th grade (Primary) to 3rd year of Secondary, generation delegates, committee leaders, and a presidential team at both locations: Pocitos and Carrasco. The group works in areas such as biculturalism, coexistence, shared spaces, sport, art and creativity, as well as in technology, communication and environment. The Student Parliament meets regularly to listen to students' concerns, desires, and ideas, and to develop solutions together. Responsibilities include representing the interests of students, shaping school life through projects and events such as No Uniform Day and the Biculturality Festival, promoting constructive cooperation with adscriptos, the teaching staff, the CPCA, the Steuergruppe and the Leadership Team, and fostering responsibility and participation so students learn to take on responsibilities, make joint decisions, and understand how democracy works. Participation offers a chance to contribute to the school and gain valuable experience. For more information, contact parlamentoestudiantil@dsm.edu.uy. Pocitos location: Av. Dr. Francisco Soca 1356, Montevideo, Postal Code 11300. Tel: +598 2708 4381. Kindergarten: Gabriel Pereira 2815, Montevideo, Postal Code 11300. Tel: +598 2707 2953. Carrasco location: Av. Giannattasio 9325 Km. 16, Canelones, Postal Code 11500. Tel: +598 2601 2133.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Commission of the German School (CPCA) is the formal link of parents with the school's management and with the German School Society (SEA). Its main task is to channel concerns and suggestions from both sides, creating a space for exchange and collaboration. How it works: it is composed of all parents of the school, administered by a Board and functioning through a representative system of parent delegates (two per class) elected at the start of the school year. What it does: the CPCA meets regularly with the Principal to discuss, exchange ideas, and relay delegates' queries on various topics affecting school life. It also organizes and collaborates in activities such as Family Festival, talks for parents, graduation medals for 6th grade of Primary, materials for making the cones for 1st grade of Primary, Easter eggs for Primary, Kindergarten welcome events (Kindergartenfest), Hemobus days, welcome events for parents of 1st grade, and support for various projects. What delegates do: delegates act as a link between parents and the CPCA Board, attend monthly delegates' meetings, and ensure ongoing communication between their class parents, the CPCA Board, and the School; they may run to be part of the CPCA Board, which is partially renewed each year. Pocitos location: Av. Dr. Francisco Soca 1356, Montevideo, Postal Code 11300. Tel: +598 2708 4381. Kindergarten: Gabriel Pereira 2815, Montevideo, Postal Code 11300. Tel: +598 2707 2953. Carrasco location: Av. Giannattasio 9325 Km. 16, Canelones, Postal Code 11500. Tel: +598 2601 2133.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Deutsche Schule Montevideo operates at two campuses, Pocitos and Carrasco. Both campuses have libraries with a diverse collection of media in German, English and Spanish, modern classrooms, and specialized laboratories for chemistry, physics, and biology. Both Pocitos and Carrasco have modern computer rooms, as well as workshop, art and music rooms. Carrasco has a modern gym and outdoor sports fields, while Pocitos houses three gymnasia (two for Primary/Secondary and one for Kindergarten), a theater hall and the Humboldtsaal for performances and events.

Sports Facilities
Carrasco has a modern sports hall and outdoor sports fields. The Pocitos campus has three gymnasia (two for Primary/Secondary and one for Kindergarten), a theater hall and Humboldtsaal where concerts and various events, as well as meetings of the Parents' Council and the Student Parliament, take place.

Academic Facilities
Libraries with a varied collection of media in German, English and Spanish; modern classrooms; specialized laboratories for chemistry, physics and biology; modern computer rooms; workshop spaces; and rooms for art and music.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Humboldtsaal hosts concerts and a variety of events, and the Pocitos site includes a theater; meetings of the Parents' Council and the Student Parliament take place there; spaces support extracurricular activities in arts, music and performance.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a trilingual education in German, English, and Spanish. German is taught from early years, and English is added in third grade. In secondary, students can choose between the DIA track (Deutsches Internationales Abitur) leading to the Abitur, and the Plan Nacional track leading to the Uruguayan bachillerato; both tracks are recognized for university entrance. The program includes internationally recognized language certificates in English (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), with the school often covering exam costs. There is an intercultural exchange program with German partner schools featuring a three-stage structure: preparation and meetings during the year, a travel period to Germany in January–March, and reciprocal hosting of German students in Uruguay.

Arts & Creative
Talleres artísticos offers artistic workshops; sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in November from 18:00 to 20:00 at the Kinder Theatre, with contact Rafael Pence. Education Artística is a mandatory part of the Plan Nacional curriculum, integrating arts into the broader educational program. The school supports creative expression and performances as part of its cultural life.

Cultural & Language
Sprachklub Internacional provides a platform for high school students to engage in international German-language discussions; it was created in 2023 by Stiftung Verbundenheit in collaboration with GLSC, and the 2025 edition included an online discussion on Diplomacy and Language with Knut Abraham. Participation is reserved for selected students. Intercambio offers a three-stage program with preparation, a January–March trip to Germany, and reciprocal hosting of German students in Uruguay. Kindercamp offers 18 days in Bavaria for 6th year Primary students to immerse in German culture and language, with language learning and cultural activities.

Social & Hobbies
From the 3rd year of Primary, students can participate in different afternoon elective activities. There are artistic workshops (Talleres artísticos) with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Kinder Theatre. The Student Parliament engages students from 5th year Primary to 3rd EMS in areas such as biculturalidad, convivencia, sports, art and creativity, technology and the environment. The Parliament organizes events like Día sin Uniforme and the Festival de la Biculturalidad.

Community & Service
The Colegio maintains strategic partnerships with institutions in Uruguay and Germany, including Universität Potsdam and Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, and collaborates with AGDS, DAAD, ANEP, CODICEN, Goethe-Institut and other organizations. It also runs social projects such as TECHO Uruguay, Hogar Amanecer, Teletón, Fundación Peluffo Giguens, Karumbé and Centro Educativo Providencia. These relationships and projects expand opportunities and support for the broader community. The school's cooperative projects connect students with national and international networks, enriching the educational experience.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Parliament is an active space for student participation from 5th year Primary to 3rd EMS, with class delegates, generation delegates, committee leaders, and presidential teams at Pocitos and Carrasco. The group works in areas including biculturalidad, convivencia, spaces, sport, art and creativity, technology and environment. The Parliament meets regularly to listen to student concerns and to develop solutions, and it represents student interests by organizing projects and events such as Día sin Uniforme and the Festival de la Biculturalidad. Participation fosters responsibility, leadership, and an understanding of democratic processes.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical education and sport are essential from Pre-Kindergarten through the end of Secondary, with a broad range of activities that promote motor skills and healthy habits. In Primary, offerings include Gymnastics, Athletics, Handball, Gymnastics on apparatus, Football and Rugby; in Secondary, Futsal, Team Sports, Volleyball and Acrobatics (silks) are included. The school emphasizes competition and learning through sport, with interschool meets and friendly tournaments and a focus on effort and fair play. Sport programs also nurture bicultural ties with German-speaking communities.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are German, English, and Spanish. German is the language of instruction from early levels. English begins in 3rd grade. Spanish is offered, including support for German-speaking students with no Spanish. By the end of Primary, students reach a uniform level in English, and internal assessments include the German School Intermediate Exam; the Final Evaluation occurs at the end of Bachillerato.

Bilingual Teaching
Education is bicultural and trilingual. German is taught from early education, and English is introduced in 3rd grade. Spanish is taught as well; for German-native students who do not know Spanish, the school offers a two-year 'Espaol para principiantes' course.

Immersion Programs
Kindercamp in Germany offers a unique immersion experience for 6th-year Primary students. It combines language immersion with cultural learning and personal growth.
Admissions

Admissions
Education Initial admissions (Kinder): The enrollment process begins the year before entry to Kinder to establish a warm connection between the child, family, and the school. The age bands are MATERNAL (11–23 months; born 01/03/2024–31/03/2025), PRE-KINDERGARTEN PK (2–3 years; born 01/05/2022–28/02/2024), KINDERGARTEN KG (4 years old by April 30 of the entry year), and VORSCHULE VS (5 years old by April 30 of the entry year). The enrollment steps are: 1. Interview with Kinder supervision (optional). 2. Documentation: submit the student form provided by the school, the Admission Application signed by both parents, one passport photo, copies of the student's and parents' identification, birth certificate or marriage certificate, a physical-aptitude certificate as indicated on the student's MSP card, copies of reports from the previous institution if applicable, and copies of any relevant specialists' reports. 3. Acceptance of the enrollment: the school notifies parents by an acceptance letter and requests the initial payment to confirm the enrollment. 4. Visit: for Kindergarten and Vorschule, a group visit of the child is coordinated toward the end of the year. For Vorschule entrants, before the start of the school year, a school pass and a debt-free certificate from the previous institution (if coming from private schools) must be provided.

Primary admissions: The school opens to new students in all Primary grades (subject to available slots). The enrollment begins the year prior to entry to foster a warm, close connection between the student, family, and the school. The steps are: 1. Interview: an interview with the Primary Director is conducted, with a guided visit available. 2. Documentation: complete student form, Admission Application signed by both parents, passport photo, copies of student and parent IDs, birth certificate, physical-aptitude certificate, authorization for the use of the student's image, copies of reports from specialists if applicable, and for students from outside the country, the last year's official school document apostilled and translated if required (Mercosur rules may vary). 3. Evaluation of the student's profile and needs: interview with the psychology department and assessment of academic contents. 4. Acceptance: the school notifies parents with an acceptance letter and requests the initial payment to confirm enrollment. Students coming from other institutions must provide a school pass and a “libre de deuda” certificate prior to the start of the school year.

Secondary admissions: The school opens to new Secondary students (subject to slots). The available programs include the DIA plan (dependent on German language level) and the National Plan. Levels include Educación Básica Integrada (EBI) for 7th–8th grades, 9th EBI (entry subject to German level), and Educación Media Superior (EMS) for 1st–2nd years (entry to DIA subject to authorization). The steps are: 1. Informative interview (option of a guided visit). 2. Documentation: all entrants provide the last level report, a signed Admission Application, copies of specialist reports if applicable, the school's student form, socio-familial and personal forms, DGI Form 3102, a debt-free certificate if coming from a private institution, an image-use authorization, copies of legal responsibility documents if applicable, current student and parent IDs, the MSP health card, and the Enrollment and Regulations forms, plus two passport photos. For entrants to 7.° EBI, a school pass and a certificate of academic sufficiency are required; for entrants to 8.° EBI, a school pass (Form 69) is required with destination to the school. 3. Profile evaluation: interviews with the psychological department and the administration with parents and student present. 4. Confirmation: the school notifies parents with an acceptance letter and requests the initial payment to confirm enrollment. For foreign entrants, the prior studies must be revalidated by the Consejo de Educación Secundaria (CES) after arrival, and the level is assigned accordingly.

Visitantes (Gastschüler) [Visiting Students]: The school regularly welcomes visiting students at all levels, who actively participate in classes and activities. Requirements include authorization to be absent from the home school and, ideally, Spanish knowledge. The stay can be flexibly organized during the school year (early March to late November) with a minimum duration of three months. The enrollment steps are: 1. Pre-registration: submit a copy of the last report and passport copies of the student and guardians to the school via email. 2. Interview: a virtual interview with the General Director or the Primary Director. 3. Enrollment documents: after pre-registration, receive all further information and the necessary enrollment forms. Important notes: at the end of the stay, visiting students receive a performance report but not an official report card; wearing the school uniform is mandatory; Uruguay's education regulations require a current health certificate for participation in sports, trips, and camps, which is arranged after arrival. Visiting students pay the standard tuition for their level.

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