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German and English –

two pathways, one school,

connected through

German excellence

German and English – Music and sport are integral to Entry Requirements
two pathways, one school, everyday school life, fostering The DSP welcomes both German-
connected through discipline, confidence and balance. speaking and non-German-speaking
German excellence Learners are encouraged to pursue families.
At the German International School excellence across academics, the
Pretoria (DSP), learners benefit arts and physical development in a The Crèche and Kindergarten are open
from a multilingual, internationally well-rounded environment. from 3 months of age and welcome
recognised education that provides learners regardless of their German
a clear advantage in an increasingly Investing in the Future: language background.
global world. What’s New in 2026
The DSP continues to invest In the Primary School (Grades R to 4),
The DSP offers a high-quality purposefully in facilities and non-German speakers may enter Grade
learning journey from early childhood accessibility to remain a school of R. If a child has little or no knowledge of
to Grade 12, combining strong choice. German, an entrance test is required for
academic foundations with small admission to the Primary School.
class sizes and individual support. In 2026, the school’s crèche will be
Deeply rooted in South Africa, transformed into a state-of-the-art In Secondary School I (Grades 5 to 9),
the school equips learners with Early Learning Centre, designed to be non-German speakers may enter in
language proficiency, internationally one of the leading early childhood Grades 5 and 8.
recognised qualifications and the facilities in Pretoria. The upgraded
confidence to succeed both locally centre will offer inspiring, age- In Secondary School II (Grades 10 to 12),
and abroad. appropriate spaces that support placement is based on individual
development, curiosity and learning consultation.
A Focus on What Truly Matters through play.
Education at the DSP is shaped by A personal consultation with prospective
four clear focus areas: German To better serve families across the families forms part of the admission
language, music, sport and science city, the DSP will also extend its bus process at all levels.
(STEM). service to Centurion, improving
access to high-quality international Visit Our Open Day
German is a defining strength of the education. Experience what sets the German
school and a powerful differentiator. International School Pretoria apart at our
As one of Europe’s most widely Further strengthening the school’s Open Day on Saturday, 7 March 2026,
spoken languages, it opens access STEM focus, plans are in place to from 9:00-12:00.
to leading universities, global career upgrade the science laboratories
pathways and international networks. into modern, fully equipped facilities
Learners graduate with qualifications that enhance practical learning
recognised in South Africa, Germany and innovation.
and across Europe, offering flexibility
and choice after school. Clear Academic Pathways
From Grade 10 onwards, learners
STEM education is a further may choose between the IEB
cornerstone, supported by award- National Senior Certificate combined
winning robotics programmes that with the German Language Diploma
develop analytical thinking, creativity (DSD II) or the German International
and teamwork. These future-focused Abitur. Both pathways are highly
skills prepare learners for careers regarded and provide direct access
in science, engineering, technology to universities in South Africa,
and innovation. Germany and across Europe.

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