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Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria



        Opportunity. Excellence. Global Reach.


          Perspektive. Exzellenz. Globalität.






            ounded in 1899, the Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria   Our Vision
            (DSP) has earned its pedigree as a globally respected German   Through harmonious co-existence and without prejudice, the
       Fschool. Our park-like premises with spaciously designed school   learners of our school grow to become mature citizens with a
        buildings are the perfect setting for our learners from crèche to   reputation for being self-confident and critical as they contribute
        the end of their school days. From Grade 10 onward, we offer two   to society. The world is theirs to explore.
        school streams: The National Senior Certificate (NSC) provided
        by the Independent Board of Educators (IEB) and the German   Who attends the DSP?
        International “Abitur” for the German university qualification.  At our School of Encounter, young people of different
                                                                socioeconomic backgrounds and of all population groups in South
        We offer learners: Opportunity. Excellence. Global Reach.  Africa meet with children from Germany, Europe, and other
                                                                parts of the world. As a result, our learners are open-minded and
        Children have the opportunity to learn German, the most widely   curious young people equipped to respond to life’s challenges.
        spoken mother tongue in Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
        Liechtenstein, Luxembourg). In addition, our highly rated school   The DSP follows German and South African curricula:
        leaving certificates – the Abitur, or graduating with a German   -  German and English are taught as mother tongue and as a
        language diploma enables learners to study throughout Europe.  foreign language.
                                                                -  Non-German speaking learners have entry opportunities in
        The excellence of our teachers provides a world-class, nurturing,   Kindergarten, Pre-School, Grade 1, and Grade 5.
        safe environment.                                       -  Further languages from Grade 6: Afrikaans and French
                                                                -  Mathematics, Science, and Social Sciences are compulsory
        Our school has built a trusted network of partnerships with German   subjects for the Abitur.
        businesses and institutions, ensuring our learners benefit from
        the global reach of our community. At DSP, we proudly value our   Supplementary offering includes:
        approach to diversity, freedom of expression, and encouraging our   -  Career orientation
        learners to cross borders and embrace the world beyond their own.   -  Scholar exchange
        Thanks to the DSP network, our alumni have forged successful,   -  A diverse sports programme including soccer, handball,
        fulfilling careers in South Africa and Europe.            basketball, athletics, swimming
                                                                -  A music programme including orchestra and ensembles
        About the German Educational Model                      -  Afterschool care centre
        The German educational model emphasises developing      -  Therapy centre
        independence in children. We encourage critical thinking, support
        children in taking ownership of their learning process and   Visit our Open Day on 11 March 2023
        accentuate the development of creative problem-solving skills.   from 9:00 – 12:00 to see and experience
                                                                the golden opportunities we
        Another characteristic of the German schools is that the learners   can offer your child.
        traditionally stay in the same groups as they go through the grades.
        This creates a community much like one experiences throughout   Simon Vermooten Rd, The Willows,
        life. To be a part of a thriving community, one must learn to   Pretoria
        support and encourage others, deal with individual differences, and   012 803 4106/7/8
        establish a strong bond that continues long after their school years   dsp@dsp.gp.school.za
        come to an end.                                         www.dspretoria.co.za


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