Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria (DSP) is a co-educational German-English bilingual day school in The Willows, Pretoria, founded in 1899. It offers German and South African curricula from creche through Grade 12, culminating in the Kombiabitur (dual German Abitur and South African NSC) or the English-language NSC with German Language Diploma. The school occupies a park-like campus with extensive sports facilities.
Location
Simon Vermooten Road, The Willows, Pretoria, Gauteng 0041, South Africa
Stages
Creche (3 months) through Grade 12 (age 18)
Type
Private co-educational bilingual day school
Pupil Nationality Mix
International community including German expatriate families and local South African students.
Additional learning support
Dual-language programme with German and English pathways. Students develop bilingual competency from an early age.
Country affiliation
German (supported by the German government as a German school abroad)
Religious affiliation
Protestant heritage (founded through the Klinkenberg Foundation for a German Protestant congregational school), now welcoming all faiths.
School day structure
Full-day programme. Holiday care available. Contact the school for specific timings.
Bus service
Bus services available for students.
Boarding Arrangements
Day school only; no boarding facilities.
Uniform Requirement
Contact the school for uniform policy.
Food Options
Lunch service available on campus. Holiday care with meals also provided.
House System
Contact the school for house system information.
Governance and Ownership
Supported by the Klinkenberg Foundation (established 1897). Recognised as an excellent German school abroad with German government backing.
Enrolment fee ranges from R 6,180 to R 11,220. Fees payable yearly, termly, or monthly (x10). 5% discount for early payment in full. Sibling discounts available. Contact the school for full tuition fee schedule.
Curriculum
German education system from creche through Grade 12. Secondary I (Grades 5-9) leads to Hauptschule or Realschule certificates. Secondary II (Grades 10-12) offers the Kombiabitur (dual German Abitur and South African NSC) or the English-language NSC with German Language Diploma (DSD).
Student Teacher Ratio
Contact the school for class size and ratio information.
Exam Results
Students graduate with internationally recognised German Abitur and/or South African NSC qualifications.
Higher Education Progression
Kombiabitur holders can study at universities in Germany, South Africa, and worldwide. Global networking through German institutional partnerships.
Gifted and Talented
German education model emphasises independence, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Holistic development from creche onwards with qualified educators supporting social and emotional growth.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Contact the school for SEN provisions.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English and German are both taught from beginner to mother-tongue level, supporting learners entering from either language background.
Mental Wellbeing
Caring environment with holiday care and pastoral support.
Safeguarding
Contact the school for safeguarding policies.
Admissions
Online application available at dspretoria.co.za/apply. Enrolment fee ranges from R 6,180 to R 11,220.
Scholarships
Contact the school for scholarship and bursary information.
