Chile, Santiago
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The school has a uniform. The upper levels' uniform consists of a white piqué polo shirt with a collar bordered in the German tricolor (black, red, gold) and the school insignia; a navy daily sweater; a navy sports sweater with an orange stripe; white or navy socks. The bottom part options are a navy blue plaid skirt or classic blue jeans; in warm months blue shorts are allowed; girls may wear a blue plaid skirt. The uniform applies for 5th grade through 12th grade.
The school has a central cafeteria called Casino Central offering a daily menu with options including caloric meals and vegetarian dishes. A Free Pass system lets students order lunch and snacks from the kiosk, with the details of consumption sent to the school, and meals can be ordered during the day between 08:00 and 12:00. Payment is accepted via Transbank, cash, or bank transfer.
The school is governed by a nonprofit corporation, Der Deutsche Schulverein, known as Corporación Colegio Alemán. Its purpose is to support primary, secondary, and technical Catholic education and to ensure that the school's educational objectives are met; the corporation has official statutes.
Deutsche Schule Sankt Thomas Morus is a German international school in Santiago that serves students aged 4 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (GIB) beginning in K10 and completing in K12, integrating GIB subjects with ministerial programmes. The school operates under cultural agreements between Germany and Chile and maintains a Catholic-inspired ethos with openness to other religions. The family is regarded as a foundational partner in education, with learning built on the trust families place in the school. Founded in 1952, it emphasizes ongoing monitoring and updating of practices to support academic progress. Education for Sustainable Development guides attitudes, skills, and knowledge for informed action within communities. Facilities include Early Level spaces with courtyards, two entrances, and dedicated rooms for recreation, sports, and workshops. A range of extracurriculars complements academics, including music, dance, theatre, and sport, plus exchanges and competitions such as Jugend debattiert and Mathematics Olympiads.