Deutsche Schule London is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Richmond, United Kingdom. Founded in 1971. Annual tuition ranges from $13,868 to $15,941 USD.
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The German School Association offers means-tested bursaries for school fees. Bursaries may be awarded at any point during a pupil's time at the school. Income thresholds: below £65,000 for one child and below £75,000 for two or more children. Applications must be submitted by 1 June for the following school year. The number of bursaries depends on available funds and is awarded at the school's discretion. A third-party service conducts assessments.
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Deutsche Schule London is a private day school in Richmond, London, authorized as an IB World School since October 2010. The school is coeducational and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Deutsche Schule London is a recognised German Auslandsschule offering continuous education from Kindergarten through Abitur or IB for ages 3–18. It offers a dual qualification pathway combining the German International Abitur (DIA) and IB Diploma. Since 2023/24, Fachhochschulreife (FHS) is also available. The school supports multilingualism through bilingual subjects and languages including English, French and Spanish. It is set on a green campus between Richmond Park and the Thames, and serves pupils from 52 nationalities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kinderhaus (age 3-4) | GBP 10,920~$ 13,823 |
| Kinderhaus (age 5) and Years 1-12 | GBP 12,552~$ 15,889 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £10,920 - 12,552. Application fee: $762.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact Uta von Andrian, Admissions Coordinator, by email to arrange a visit or Open Day. 2. Submit required documents by email: last two school reports, birth certificate, any available assessments, and completed registration forms. 3. Complete the appropriate registration forms: KG-VS for kindergarten/preschool, Registration form for Years 1–11, and Language Questionnaire. 4. Arrange a school tour or attend the Open Day (next: 21 March 2026).
Admissions Details
School Day
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.
Student Life
The school does not have a compulsory uniform. Parents should ensure children are dressed appropriately in line with school rules.
The cafeteria offers meals provided by a catering partner, with lunch served on school days from 12:55 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Secondary students from Year 10 can buy snacks in the cafeteria, and breakfast snacks such as pretzels, croissants or fruit are available during the breakfast break. Younger children are served meals in their group rooms in the Kinderhaus.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is supported by the multi-professional Beratungsquadrat (BQ) team comprising social education, counselling and educational psychology staff. Safeguarding and pastoral care protect all pupils, with all staff trained in safeguarding. Socio-pedagogical programmes such as Fairplayer, Lubo aus dem All, and Ben und Lee are implemented across school levels.
All staff receive safeguarding training. A multi-professional Beratungsquadrat (BQ) team covers safeguarding across Kinderhaus, Primary and Secondary. Safeguarding policy and practices guide the school's approach to protecting children and young people.
Student Demographics
School Background
private