Compare German Curriculum International Schools in France

The iDSP is located in Saint-Cloud, a western suburb of Paris. The campus address is 18 Rue Pasteur, F-92210 Saint-Cloud; the entrance is at 12 Rue Lelégard. The school can be contacted at info@idsp.fr and +33 1 46 02 85 68.

Kindergarten; Primary school (Grundschule); Secondary level (Sekundarstufe) up to Abitur or AbiBac.

German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule); the iDSP is the only German overseas school in Paris, operated by the German School Association Paris and funded by the German Foreign Office via the German Embassy Paris.

24 nationalities represented.

Individualized support; Deutsch als Zweitsprache (DaZ) offered for multilingual children (two sessions per week in first grade).

Germany; funded by the German Foreign Office and the German Embassy Paris; run by the Deutsche Schulverein Paris.

After-school program with clubs and activities; daily 14:00–15:30 for AGs; participation is confirmed after enrollment for the full school year.

Two bus lines: Line 1 La Celle-Saint-Cloud, Vaucresson, Garches; Line 2 Paris (16th arrondissement) and Boulogne-Billancourt. Timetables and details via info@idsp.fr, +33 1 46 02 85 68.

iDSP runs a cafeteria for students from Monday to Friday. Since 2023, catering is provided by Les Marmites Volantes, using fresh, seasonal ingredients; meals are prepared the day before and delivered by an electric vehicle, including a starter, a main course with vegetables, and a dessert. Weekly, two vegetarian options plus one meat-based and one fish-based option are offered, with a daily vegetarian meal also available; meals can be ordered for the full semester or year, at 8€ per meal per semester, 7.50€ per meal per year, or 9.50€ for meals without registration; orders are placed via Ecole Directe.

The iDSP is the only German-language international school in Paris operating under German pedagogy. The school is funded and supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, represented by the German Embassy Paris, and carried by the Deutscher Schulverein Paris. The principal has overall responsibility for organization and education, and the school administration handles administrative affairs and the maintenance of the buildings.

Timetable for Grundschule (primary school) lists the subjects and weekly hours by grade for the 2023/2024 school year. Subjects include Religion or Ethics, German, German as a Foreign Language, French as a Foreign Language, French as Mother Tongue, English, Mathematics, General Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography (including Geography in French), Politics, History (including French History), Art, Music, Sport/Swimming, and an Elective/AG. Sample timetables show how hours may be distributed by grade; the actual timetables change each school year for organizational reasons. Religion/Ethics is chosen by parents until students reach around age 14; from Grade 7 Religion/Ethics are elective. The school offers Abitur or AbiBac; graduates go on to universities in Germany, France, and Switzerland.

The school has 332 students and 47 teachers; average class size is 18.7 students.

AbiBac or Abitur are offered; AbiBac success is 100%. In 2025, graduates enrolled at universities in Germany (TUM, EBS, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Hagen), France (Essec, Sciences Po Paris Campus Nancy, Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, Cours Florent), and Switzerland (ETH Zürich).

Graduates complete Abitur or AbiBac and access higher education through global networks and individualized support. Destinations include Germany (TUM, EBS, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Hagen), France (Essec, Sciences Po Paris, Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, Cours Florent), and Switzerland (ETH Zürich).

Individuelle Förderung places focus on developing students' talents and needs. In Arbeitsgemeinschaften, students explore science, sports, crafts, and music; a weekly Deutsch als Zweitsprache course in Grade 1 supports multilingual children.

1. Express interest in enrolling your child by contacting Anette Gros. Phone: +33 1 46.02.85.55. Ms. Gros is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 12:30, and Wednesday and Thursday from 13:30 to 15:30. The registration deadline is May 31. The enrollment process is conducted electronically; you will receive a link to register.

2) A list of the documents required for registration can be viewed via the Document Checklist. The registration link is issued after you contact the admissions office.

3) German language proficiency assessment: The appointment to determine the required German language level typically takes place in May. German language skills are required from Grade 2.

4) Language level requirements by grade: Grade 4 requires German level A1; Grade 7 requires B1; Grade 8 requires B1; Grade 9 requires B2; Grade 10 and above require native-level German (at least C1).

5) Textbooks: There is no provision of free textbooks at iDSP. Parents must purchase the textbooks on the first day of school. A list of the textbooks to be purchased can be found under Practical – Textbooks.

Colomiers, near Toulouse, France; two sites: the Eurocampus (Kindergarten and Primary) and the Lycée International Victor Hugo (Secondary).

Kindergarten; Primary on the Eurocampus; Secondary (Grades 6–12) at the Lycée International Victor Hugo, with Abitur/Abibac qualifications.

Private German international school; KMK-recognised; funded by the Federal Foreign Office; Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule; part of the network of German schools abroad.

Individual support and talent development in small groups; counselling service for students, parents and teachers, including help with learning difficulties; career orientation events and work placements.

Germany; a German school abroad located in Colomiers, near Toulouse, France.

Kindergarten and primary school have all-day care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; Secondary classes end at 3:50 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday afternoons offer AMELI daycare and club activities.

Kindergarten and primary school offer all-day care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. For the secondary, classes run until 3:50 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. There is a Wednesday afternoon program called AMELI, and a Wednesday School for German. Before- and after-school daycare services are available for kindergarten and primary, and Garderie is available to pupils of the International School of Toulouse.

The school canteen at the Eurocampus provides on-site lunches with two warm main courses daily (one vegetarian), a side dish and a warm vegetable or salad, a dessert, and fruit. Water is available. Kindergarten meals are served in a designated room with a warm main course and dessert. The Lycée International canteen serves meals prepared on-site in a three-course format (starter, three main courses with one vegetarian option, vegetables/side dishes, dessert); bread, cheese, fruit, and water are included.

The Deutsche Schule Toulouse is a private school run by the non-profit association Deutsche Schulverein Toulouse (DSVT) under French law. It is recognised by the KMK as a German school abroad and is financed by school fees and subsidies from Germany via the Federal Foreign Office.

Deutsche Schule Toulouse follows a German curriculum and teaches in German. The school offers education from Kindergarten to Abitur, including the Abibac (German-French dual diploma). English is taught from Grade 5 to 12, and French is taught from Grade 1 to 12 at three levels: foreign language basic and advanced, and national language. History and geography are taught in French from Grade 8 as part of Abibac. There is a bilingual Kindergarten, and a tri-lingual approach in higher years with German, French, and English. The school is recognised as an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule by the KMK and is supported by the Federal Foreign Office; graduation results show a 100% pass rate in all educational sections since 2011.

324 pupils and 43 teaching staff. The approximate student-to-teacher ratio is about 7.5 to 1.

Graduation pass rate 100% in all educational sections since 2011.

Graduates are supported in choosing an apprenticeship or a field of study, with regular career orientation events and work placements.

Targeted encouragement promotes musical, artistic and sporting talents. The school offers a choir and opportunities to learn instruments; specialist teachers in art and sports motivate students and allow them to demonstrate their talents in exhibitions or competitions.

Multilingualism and intercultural understanding are central to the German School Toulouse. The school fosters a cosmopolitan mindset with a strong academic foundation and lifelong learning skills. It supports personal development through small classes and targeted support groups that adapt teaching to individual strengths and challenges. A counselling service—including a school social worker and a learning counsellor—provides support for students, teachers and parents with learning difficulties and related concerns. School life features numerous clubs, projects, cultural events, trips and competitions that promote social development and a sense of belonging.

Individual support and talent development are a core part of the DST approach. In small classes and support groups, teaching can adapt to strengths and weaknesses. The counselling service provides competent support for students, teachers and parents with learning difficulties and other issues, with a school social worker and a learning counsellor offering individual support. The school also encourages talents in music, art and sport through targeted encouragement and opportunities to perform, display or compete.

Trilingualism includes German, French and English. English is introduced as a subject in Grade 5 and is taught to native and second-language levels. English language study runs from Grade 5 to Grade 12 (Abitur/Abibac pathway), with regular exchanges and intercultural exposure supported by partnerships with English-speaking schools.

The counselling service provides support for students, teachers and parents with a range of issues, with a school social worker and learning counsellor offering individual support and information evenings. All-day care and after-school provision help support social development and wellbeing, including fixed afternoon activities and lunchtime supervision. School life emphasizes a sense of community, belonging and mutual support through clubs, projects, cultural events and excursions.

Guiding Principles describe a community built on trust, mutual respect and inclusion, with participation of all members. Diversity is viewed as an enrichment, and joint sporting and cultural activities strengthen unity. The school maintains links with local partner schools to build intercultural understanding and to foster safe, respectful encounters between students from different backgrounds.

Investment in a promising future. Our multilingual education and the Abibac double qualification open doors to universities and careers worldwide. We educate our students to become responsible, team‑oriented, highly qualified, and cosmopolitan individuals. We treat every child as an individual and support their development so they achieve above‑average examination results and reach their full potential. We offer enrollment for Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School. The Kindergarten and Primary School are on the Eurocampus in Colomiers, and the Secondary School operates at the Lycée International Victor Hugo in Colomiers, with cross‑school collaboration. Enrollment is possible year‑round for all sections; we encourage early registration at the start of the calendar year for the following school year. Enrollment links and documents can be downloaded: Kindergarten (Aufnahme KG), Primary School (Anmeldung GS), and Secondary School (Anmeldung WS); enrollment is processed directly with the respective school sections. Once the intake has been reviewed and confirmed, the secretariat will send the enrollment link. Required upload documents include: one photo (jpeg); birth certificate (pdf); identity card (pdf); vaccination certificate or medical certificate showing vaccination compliance in France (pdf); the last report card for primary or the last three years of reports for secondary (pdf); and proof of payment of enrollment fees or third‑party cost coverage (pdf). Certificates available include Haupt- or Realschulabschluss, the Deutsche Internationale Abitur, and the Abibac (double Abitur/Baccalauréat), providing study and career opportunities worldwide. The bilingual Kindergarten is open from age 2. We offer after‑school care options outside regular hours: early care from 7:30 and late care until 18:15, with Wednesday afternoon Club Ameli available. We provide language support for students whose mother tongue is not German so they can complete the German educational pathway. The Kindergarten is recognized as an Ecole Maternelle under French schooling criteria. Guest students can enroll for at least three months, a semester, or up to a full school year, typically at the start of the school year; guest students follow standard enrollment conditions and fees, and lodging must be arranged locally as DST has no boarding facility. Discounts are available; more details are in the fee overview. Entry is possible for international students up to the start of 11th grade, subject to subject availability. Abibac provides access to higher education in France, with graduates having opportunities comparable to Baccalauréat holders. We offer two tuition‑fee options: Option A (reduced tuition) and Option B (employer contribution). Option A covers reduced tuition with scaled monthly payments and enrollment fees; Option B covers standard tuition with employer contributions. Additional services include early care, after‑care until 18:15, Wednesday Club Ameli, and Kantine. An annual administration fee per family of 250 € applies. Payment terms and the full fee schedule are provided by the school.

We offer reduced tuition options as scholarships. Option A provides reduced tuition (monthly amounts shown with reduced rates for the Kindergarten and for Grades 1–12, plus enrollment fees). Option B allows employer involvement to cover all or part of the tuition (monthly amounts shown for Kindergarten and Grades 1–12, plus enrollment fees). Additional services such as Early Care, After‑School Care (until 18:15), Wednesday Club Ameli, and Kantine are available as add‑on options, with corresponding fees. An annual administration fee of 250 € per family applies. Details and eligibility are published in the school's fee overview.