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supplementary offerings, including career orientation, scholar   Overview:
        exchange programs, a diverse sports program, and a vibrant   Head of school: Mr. Manuel Hass
        music program. Essential support services like the Afterschool   Type of school: German School Abroad, Co-Ed School
        Care Centre and a Therapy Centre contribute to the holistic   Number of learners: 712
        development of our learners.                          Average class size: 15 - 25

        As we stand at the threshold of 125 years, DSP commemorates   Entry requirements:
        its rich legacy and propels itself into a future marked by   Crèche & Kindergarten
        innovation, global engagement, and a commitment to nurturing   From 3 months
        well-rounded individuals. The jubilee celebration is a reflection   The Kindergarten welcomes both German and non-German speakers.
        on the past and a testament to the enduring spirit of educational
        excellence that will guide DSP for future generations.   Primary School
                                                              Pre-School to Grade 4
        Join us on this extraordinary journey as we celebrate 125 years of   Non-German speaking learners have entry opportunities in
             deep-rooted traditions and a future-oriented vision.   Pre-School and Grade 1.
                                                              A level assessment and pedagogical language counselling are
                                                              prerequisites for learners who want to enter Grades 2, 3, and 4 with
         Historic Highlights:                                 no or limited knowledge of German.
         1968  A Secondary School extends the Primary School up to   A personal consultation with prospective families is part of our
               the Matric Examination.                        admission process.
         1972  The first matric class graduates.
                                                              Secondary School I Grade 5 to 9
         1977  The new DSP is opened at its current location.
         1993  First Abitur examination                       Non-German-speaking learners have an entry opportunity in
                                                              Grade 5 and Grade 8.
         2008  The NSC (National Senior Certificate) is written for the   A personal consultation with prospective families is part of our
               first time in SA and at the DSP.               admission process.
         2011  Introduction of an English medium class in Pre-School
               and Grade 8.                                   Secondary School II Grade 10 to 12
         2012  The DSP receives the BLI Seal as an “Excellent German   A personal consultation with prospective families is part of our
               School Abroad.”                                admission process.
         2013  The DSP Crèche opens.
         2014  The DSP Orchestra is invited to perform at the World   Discover your world at the Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria.
               Congress for International Schools in Berlin.               Contact us to book a school tour.
         2015  The DSP secures 2nd place in an inclusion competition
               among German Schools Abroad, “DAS – gemeinsam                    Contact details:
               lernen und leben.”                                     Tel: 012 803 4106 | Email: dsp@dsp.gp.school.za
                                                                            Website: www.dspretoria.co.za
         2016  The DSP is awarded the 1st prize in the international   Address: Simon Vermooten Road, The Willows, Pretoria 0184
               competition “Schüler bauen Brücken” in Berlin.
         2018  Receiving once again the quality seal of an “Excellent
               German School Abroad.”
         2019  The DSP celebrates its 30th anniversary as a School of
               Encounter.
         2022  The DSP commemorates its 50th-year matriculation
               anniversary.



























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