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.
Lycee Jules Verne Pretoria is the Pretoria campus of the Lycee Francais Jules Verne, a French international school approved by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Located in Eastwood-Arcadia, Pretoria, the campus serves students from nursery through Grade 5 (CM2). The school was inaugurated in 1992 and educates students from numerous nationalities in a fully bilingual French-English environment. The Pretoria campus features eight classrooms, a computer room, a library, a sports field, a swimming pool, and shaded play areas. The school follows the French national curriculum adapted for an international bilingual setting, and is part of a wider network with a Johannesburg campus serving older students through Grade 12.
Location
816-818 George Avenue, Corner of George and Eastwood, Eastwood-Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Stages
Nursery through Grade 5 (CM2), approximately ages 2 to 11. Older students continue at the Johannesburg campus for Grades 6 to 12.
Type
Co-educational French international day school (AEFE approved)
Pupil Nationality Mix
Part of a network serving students from over 60 nationalities across the Johannesburg and Pretoria campuses
Additional learning support
Contact the school for information on learning support provisions
Country affiliation
France (approved by the Agency for French Education Abroad, AEFE)
Religious affiliation
Secular (laique). The French educational system upholds religious neutrality and respect for all cultures.
School day structure
Full-day programme. Aftercare is available Monday to Thursday until 5pm and Friday until 4pm. Assisted homework sessions are provided for elementary students.
Bus service
Contact the school for transportation options
Boarding Arrangements
Day school only; no boarding facilities
Uniform Requirement
Contact the school for uniform policy details
Food Options
Canteen lunches are available and may be compulsory. Contact the school for details.
House System
Contact the school for details
Governance and Ownership
Approved by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Part of the global network of French international schools.
Annual tuition ranges from approximately ZAR 94,021 for pre-primary to ZAR 100,602 per year. Additional first-year enrolment fees may apply.
Curriculum
The school follows the French national curriculum in a fully bilingual French-English setting. All daily classes are taught in both French and English, adhering to the standards set by the French Ministry of Education and the AEFE.
Student Teacher Ratio
Contact the school for current class sizes and teacher-to-student ratios
Exam Results
Students completing Grade 5 at the Pretoria campus transition to the Johannesburg campus for secondary education, where they prepare for the French Baccalaureat.
Higher Education Progression
Students who continue through the Johannesburg campus can sit the French Baccalaureat, which is recognised by universities worldwide.
Gifted and Talented
The bilingual programme provides enriched learning. Contact the school for specific gifted and talented provisions.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a friendly, safe, and nurturing environment where children develop both academic and social skills
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Contact the school for information on special education needs provision
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
As a bilingual school, support is provided for students developing proficiency in either French or English
Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care and wellbeing support are provided within the nurturing campus environment
Safeguarding
The campus is a secure, gated facility with safeguarding policies in place
Admissions
The school is accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year. Contact the Pretoria campus at (+27) 012 342 61 17 for admissions information.
Scholarships
Contact the school for information on financial assistance and scholarship programmes
