Instituto Ballester Deutsche Schule is a IB Diploma Programme / German Curriculum / Argentine National Curriculum school in Villa Ballester, Argentina. Founded in 1922. Annual tuition ranges from $500 to $1,300 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Contact the school for information on financial assistance and German government-funded opportunities.
Key facts
About
Instituto Ballester Deutsche Schule is one of the largest and most established German schools in Buenos Aires, located in Villa Ballester and founded in 1922. The school offers bicultural and multilingual education in German, Spanish, and English from kindergarten through secondary, with approximately 1,500 students. Students can earn the IB Diploma, German Sprachdiplom (DSD I and DSD II), and the Argentine bachillerato, providing access to universities in Germany, Argentina, and worldwide.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Languages
- Academic Enrichment
- STEM
Fees & Financials
Original currency: ARS 500 - 1,300.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the school through iballester.edu.ar for admissions information. No prior German is required for kindergarten entry.
Admissions Details
The school is popular and a waiting list may apply. Early application is recommended.
School Day
Full-day programme with academic classes in German, English, and Spanish, plus sports, arts, and enrichment activities.
Student Life
Pastoral care is organised through class teachers and year coordinators.
Students are required to wear a school uniform.
A school canteen provides dining services.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Pastoral care and school counselling support student wellbeing.
The school follows Argentine child protection regulations and German educational safeguarding standards.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by a school association (Schulverein) and recognised by Germany's Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA).