Deutsche Schule London vs Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill
Deutsche Schule London and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill are both in London, about 14 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. Deutsche Schule London also offers German, and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill also offers Cambridge IGCSE and French. Published annual fees are £10,920 - 12,552 at Deutsche Schule London and £11,460 - 29,251 at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill, which puts Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill roughly 73% higher. Deutsche Schule London takes pupils from 1 to 18, and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill from 3 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 890 and 844 pupils. Typical class sizes are 17 at Deutsche Schule London and 20 at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill.
Douglas House, Petersham Road, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 7AH, UK. The school is on a park-like site between Richmond Park and the River Thames in southwest London.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Kinderhaus (Kindergarten & Pre-School); Primary School; Secondary School (SEK I and SEK II).
Stages
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School type
School type
German school abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschule).
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
52 nations represented.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
A multi-professional Beratungsquadrat (BQ) provides SEND support across Kinderhaus, Primary and Secondary, including social education, counselling and safeguarding. Dyslexia support, reading and spelling support, and Individual Learning Support Teachers are available; SENCo coordination covers all levels.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Germany (German Auslandsschule).
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Five bus routes operate daily for pupils from Year 1 upwards; exact stops are set at the start of the school year; timetables are available by contacting reception.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Registration / Application fees - Registration fee: GBP 600 (inclusive of 20% VAT), payable when the application form is submitted. The application will only be processed after receipt of this fee. - Deposit / Development Fund payment on acceptance: total GBP 4,500 due promptly for every new pupil, comprising an acceptance deposit of GBP 3,000 and a non‑refundable contribution to the School Development Fund of GBP 1,500 (inclusive of 20% VAT). Failure to pay this amount within the required time may result in the place being forfeited.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) - Kinderhaus (children aged 3–4): GBP 10,920 per year (exempt from VAT). Invoiced termly; per term amount (annual/3) = GBP 3,640. - Kinderhaus (age 5) and Years 1–12: GBP 12,552 per year (inclusive of current 20% VAT). Invoiced termly; per term amount (annual/3) = GBP 4,184. - Loyalty discount: a 15% loyalty discount on net school fees is applied for a child after five full academic years at the school; families with three or more children receive a 15% discount for the third (and subsequent) child from the first year.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing: fees are invoiced termly in line with the school's timetable. - Due dates / payment timing: fees are due as per the School's terms and conditions — specifically the 15th of August and the 15th of January are referenced for the first and second semester respectively. - Ancillary / extracurricular billing: afternoon programmes, extended days, AGs, books, excursions, cafeteria, school bus and other ancillary services are charged separately; when quoted and booked per school‑ or half‑year, those services are generally not cancellable and specific cancellation/refund terms apply. Some ancillary services attract 20% VAT and ancillary services are exempt from discounts.
Boarding (if applicable) - Boarding: the school operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities/boarding fees.
Other costs and fees - Swiss Parents' Association contribution: an additional charge of GBP 180 per school year (inclusive of 20% VAT) is payable by Swiss Parents for the provision of a Swiss teacher. - Association membership: membership of The German School Association is invited for all parents; the membership fee is GBP 25 per annum per person. - School extras and trips: costs for textbooks, some excursions, some visits, optional activities and other extras are charged separately as ancillary items. Refunds for booked ancillary activities are not normally made in cases of misconduct or non‑compliance with activity rules. - Uniform: the Deutsche Schule London does not have a compulsory school uniform. Parents should ensure children are dressed appropriately in line with school rules. - Example parent‑portal purchase (yearbook): occasional items sold via the parent portal/ParentPay (for example the yearbook) carry small separate charges (example public notice listed a yearbook at GBP 12). Such items are separate from tuition and ancillary fees.
Refund information - Non‑refundable items: the GBP 1,500 development fund contribution is explicitly non‑refundable. Refunds for ancillary activities are not normally made in cases of misconduct; specific refund and notice provisions are governed by the parent contract and school policies.
Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer (details provided for the German School Association – HSBC): - Account name: German School Association - HSBC - Bank account number: 21594419 - Sort code: 40‑26‑12 - IBAN: GB90 HBUK 4026 1221 5944 19 - BIC: HBUKGB4B These bank details are provided for payment of fees. Invoicing and billing communications specify payment instructions and accepted methods for particular charges.
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Fee details
Application, registration and deposit
- Application fee (per student): GBP 180. - Registration fee (per family): First child GBP 1,680; Second child GBP 1,440; Third and subsequent children GBP 1,200. CFBL students registering into 2nde or Year 11: GBP 1,200. - Refundable deposit (per student): GBP 1,100. The deposit is returned once the final account is settled. In cases of cancellation, the deposit is treated under the school's terms and conditions (deposit non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given).
Tuition and lunch fees — academic year 2025–2026 (annual totals by year group)
- Pre‑Reception / Petite Section (EYFS): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total (incl. VAT where applicable) GBP 19,320. - Reception / Moyenne Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; VAT on tuition GBP 3,596; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 22,916. - Year 1 / Grande Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - Primary (CP – CM2): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Collège (6ème–3ème, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - International track (EIP / IBDP — Years 7–13): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 23,258; VAT on tuition GBP 4,652; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 29,251.
Per‑term equivalents for 2025–2026 (annual total divided by three; shown as per‑term equivalent)
- Pre‑Reception / PS: GBP 6,440.00 per term (GBP 19,320 ÷ 3). - Reception / MS: GBP 7,638.67 per term (GBP 22,916 ÷ 3). - Year 1 / GS: GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - Primary (CP–CM2): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Collège (6ème–3ème): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Lycée (2nde–Terminale): GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - International track (EIP / IBDP Y7–13): GBP 9,750.33 per term (GBP 29,251 ÷ 3).
Termly / installment billing schedule and payment terms
- For the 2025–2026 academic year, unless otherwise agreed with the school, fees are offered to be split into twelve monthly instalments, payable from 15 May. The school has previously published alternative instalment arrangements for earlier years (for example, ten monthly instalments starting 15 June for 2024–2025). Families are invoiced under the agreed schedule.
Boarding
- The school is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities.
Other costs and routine extras
- Lunch: an annual lunch charge of GBP 1,341 is included in the totals above for each year group as shown. VAT treatment of lunch is stated separately by the school. - After‑school care (Garderie): After‑school day care for EYFS and Primary (3:30pm–6:00pm on weekdays) is available for an additional charge. - Exam fees: - IBDP Y13 exam fee: GBP 100 per paper. - Brevet (3e) exam fee: GBP 60. - Bac 1ère exam fee: GBP 130. - Bac Terminale exam fee: GBP 250. - IGCSE exam fees (per subject) are published by the exam provider and may vary; charges are invoiced to parents where applicable. - Classroom supplies and devices: EYFS and Primary classroom supplies (textbooks, notebooks, writing materials) are included in the school fees for those phases. In Secondary the school provides an individual school‑owned tablet with required apps and digital textbooks; families may be asked to buy some physical textbooks or stationery as required. - Uniform: The school operates a uniform/dress code; families are responsible for purchasing required uniform items (uniform is available through school suppliers). Costs for uniform items are borne by families and will vary by supplier and item. - Trips, extracurricular activities and specific programme charges: These are charged in addition to tuition where applicable and will be invoiced separately.
Refunds and cancellations (summary)
- Deposit: Refundable deposit (GBP 1,100) is returned when the pupil's final account is settled; cancellation and postponement rules are governed by the school's terms and conditions. The school's admissions FAQ notes that, in the case of postponement, the first registration fee can be frozen for one or two years; in the case of cancellation the deposit is normally non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given.
Fee payment arrangements and schemes
- Instalment option: For 2025–2026 the school publishes a twelve‑month instalment option (monthly from 15 May) as the standard instalment schedule unless another arrangement is agreed. - Tax‑Free Childcare: Families eligible for the UK Government's Tax Free Childcare scheme may use that allowance to help pay EYFS and Primary tuition fees up to the first term after a child's 5th birthday.
What is included in the published school fees
- The published tuition figures include the items the school specifies for each phase (EYFS/Primary classroom supplies; Secondary tablet and digital resources). Additional payable items include after‑school care, trips, some exam fees, certain external examination charges and optional extracurricular costs.
Contacts for billing queries
- The school publishes a central admissions and finance contact for invoices and billing queries; families should use the school's published admissions and finance contacts for invoicing and payment arrangements.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The German School London follows the German curriculum, which has been expanded to include the International Baccalaureate (IB) and elements from the English system. It provides continuous education from Kindergarten through to Abitur/IB, catering to ages 3–18. Pupils graduate with the German International Abitur (DIA) and may also obtain the IB; since 2023/24 Fachhochschulreife (FHS) is offered. In upper secondary (years 11–12), students can pursue a dual qualification programme with DIA and IB, or complete the DIA with IB as a course, under the KMK framework. Foreign languages include English, French, and Spanish, with bilingual subjects to support multilingualism.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
Pupils graduate with the German International Abitur (DIA) and may also obtain the International Baccalaureate (IB); Fachhochschulreife (FHS) is available since 2023/24. In Years 11 and 12, the school runs a dual qualification programme (DIA+IB) or completes the DIA with IB as a course, all within the KMK framework. The three most recent Abitur cohorts have an average grade of 2.0.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
The school provides a structured university and careers programme to help graduates make informed study and career decisions. In Year 9, study and career advice is linked to politics lessons; in Years 9–10, CVs and application letters are prepared in German and English. Year 10 includes a mandatory internship, and an information week with career advisors from the Federal Employment Agency; career information evenings and events with specialists from various fields are held regularly. Specially trained staff guide students through the decision-making and application processes for German, British, and international universities, with a UCAS Advisor to assist UK applications.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
The Beratungsquadrat is a multi-professional support team that covers safeguarding, psychology, social education and specific educational needs; it explicitly supports areas such as special needs and promoting special talents.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Contact Uta von Andrian, Admissions Coordinator, who will help you with registration. She personally accompanies new families through the registration process and provides advice and support during the settling-in period. This is the initial point of contact for arranging visits or Open Day opportunities. You can reach her by email to begin the registration.
2. Prepare and submit the required documents by email. Include the last two school reports, the birth certificate, and any available assessments for the child to be registered. Fill out the registration forms and attach them to your email to Uta von Andrian. The material should be emailed as attachments.
3. Access and complete the registration forms: KG-VS for kindergarten and preschool; Registration form for Year 1-11; Language Questionnaire. The forms are provided for download and should be emailed to Uta von Andrian. The Language Questionnaire helps the school assess language needs and supports the registration decision.
4. Arrange a tour or attend the Open Day to learn more about the school; the next Open Day takes place on 21 March 2026. This is an opportunity to meet staff, view facilities, and ask questions. You may bring your children to visit during the Open Day.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
The German School Association offers means-tested bursaries for school fees to support families with financial need. Bursaries may be awarded at any point during a pupil's time at the School. Applications require a comprehensive assessment of need and may be considered after a place has been offered and accepted. Thresholds include income below £65,000 for one child and £75,000 for two or more children; the number of bursaries depends on available funds and is awarded at the school's discretion. A third-party service conducts bursary assessments, and requests must be submitted by 1 June for consideration for the following school year.
