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Egypt, Alexandria
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The students speak very good German and English and want to study in Germany after graduation. The school offers Fachhochschulreife and Allgemeine Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (the German university entrance qualifications) in German. With the German Abitur, they receive one of the best educations alongside the three foreign languages. Many alumni hold high positions in international companies or ministries and government offices.
Music has a high priority; there are choirs, a school band, and an orchestra. There are AGs and music-related activities, including participation in Jugend Musiziert 2021. The school fosters creative expression through its music program and related opportunities. Students participate in musical ensembles and events within a supportive musical culture.
The DSBA Alexandria is a German-Egyptian encounter school. The school emphasizes lively intercultural cooperation that shapes everyday life beyond academics. Our students speak German and English fluently and intend to study in Germany after graduation. Many alumni hold high positions in international firms or ministries.
There are AGs and music groups, as well as sports events. Students take part in class trips within Egypt and to Germany. The learning atmosphere is relaxed, positive, and family-like, which supports active social life. Participation in student organizations and broader school activities is encouraged.
Children Help Children CHC is listed as a school offering. Praktikum an der DSB indicates internship opportunities. The school includes community-oriented and service-oriented initiatives as part of its offerings. CHC and related programs promote volunteering and social responsibility.
The school is led by Schulleiter Dipl.-Phys. Wolfgang Mager, StD. The Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo provide spiritual and administrative leadership. Governance includes Teacher Advisory Board, Parents' Advisory Board, and Student Council. The school communicates its Leitbild and maintains partnerships and sponsorships as part of its organizational framework.
The learning atmosphere at DSBA is relaxed, positive, and family-like. The intercultural collaboration and supportive environment contribute to students' wellbeing. The school celebrates talents and fosters a strong sense of belonging within the school community. Music and social activities contribute to a vibrant and balanced school life.
Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Alexandria is a long-established German-Egyptian Begegnungsschule serving predominantly girls aged 3 to 18. The German-language curriculum forms the spine of education from Kindergarten through Gymnasiale Oberstufe, with Arabic weekly sessions in kindergarten and English introduced in grade 4. The gymnasium offers the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA), a bilingual German-English Abitur alongside the Allgemeine Hochschulreife, and the school provides a DELF French diploma via the Institut Français in Alexandria. The facility set combines a newer building with an 1981 extension housing science labs, a lecture hall, computer room, and well-stocked libraries. German remains the core language of instruction, supported by a broad co-curricular program, music ensembles (choir, orchestra, Schulband), and theatre in both German and Arabic. Extracurriculars include student clubs and service initiatives such as CHC and internships. The school emphasizes intercultural cooperation, strong German-language heritage, and many graduates pursue studies in Germany. A family-like learning culture.
