Deutsche Schule Hurghada

Egypt, Hurghada

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German

Fees EGP 500 - 134,400

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 230

Type Co-educational

Opened 2006

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP)

Taught languages German, Arabic, English

Strengths Languages

Clubs Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Social and Hobbies

Stages Kindergarten, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

The Deutsche Schule Hurghada is a German international school (Begegnungsschule) offering German-language instruction with Arabic curriculum for students aged 2 to 18. The school provides Kindergarten (2–4), Preschool (5–6), Primary (1–4) and Secondary (5–10), culminating in the GIB Diploma in grade 12. The Thuringian curriculum underpins learning, enriched by Arabic elements and higher-level differentiation. Final degrees include the German language diploma (DSD I), Mittlere Reife in grade 10, and the mixed-language IB diploma (GIB) in grade 12. The Egyptian department focuses on Egypt and the Arab world, with Arabic taught as a foreign language in the German section. Founded in 2006, it became a PASCH school in 2008 and received the Auslandsschule designation in 2014. The school is sponsored by Germany and offers small classes, continuous German language education from age 2, and an all-in-one campus with an all-day concept to foster community. A distinctive feature is the GIB diploma.

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Bowling St, Touristic Villages, Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate 84511, Egypt

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The Essentials

Location

Located in Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. Address: Bowling Street 1, Qesm Hurghada, Hurghada 84511. The school offers German and Arabic curricula within an international program.

Stages

Kindergarten (age 2-4), Preschool (age 5-6), Primary School (grades 1-4), Secondary School (grades 5-10), and GIB (grades 11-12)

Type

German international school abroad (Begegnungsschule) with German-language instruction and Arabic curriculum components

Additional learning support

Small classes and individual support

Country affiliation

Germany; Auslandsschule certified and sponsored by the Federal Republic of Germany

School day structure

Sunday–Thursday 09:00–16:15; Friday and Saturday closed

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Fees

Application / Admission fees

- Admission test fee: EGP 500, payable in cash on the day of the test.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

Note: Annual amounts are shown first; per-term figures are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by 2 (two academic terms per year used for the per-term calculation). Annual figures below are given in Egyptian pounds (EGP).

- Kindergarten (Nursery): EGP 40,500 — Per term EGP 20,250.
- Preschool (KG1): EGP 60,750 — Per term EGP 30,375.
- Preschool (KG2): EGP 81,000 — Per term EGP 40,500.
- Primary School (Grades 1–4): EGP 87,750 — Per term EGP 43,875.
- Secondary I (Grades 5–9): EGP 94,500 — Per term EGP 47,250.
- Secondary I (Grade 10): EGP 102,600 — Per term EGP 51,300.
- Secondary II (Grades 11–12 / GIB): EGP 134,400 — Per term EGP 67,200.

(Alternative published breakdowns from international school directories show comparable annual and monthly figures — monthly figures in USD are also published for reference by grade. Use the listed annual EGP numbers above as the primary fee figures for families paying in local currency.)

What these tuition amounts include

- Breakfast and lunch (including drinks) are included in the tuition.
- Accident insurance and first-aid care are included.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school publishes annual tuition rates and operates on the standard academic-year calendar (academic year starts 1 September, ends 31 August). Invoices and precise payment deadlines are issued by the school at registration or with the enrolment confirmation.
- The admission test fee is payable in cash on the test day.
- Direct bank-transfer or invoice payment details are provided on school billing documents (parents receive invoicing instructions at registration). Third‑party school directories also publish monthly/annual breakdowns used by some families for budgeting.

Boarding fees

- There is no boarding programme listed for Deutsche Schule Hurghada; the school operates as a day school with an all-day concept (learning, playing and eating together during school hours). No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees

- Admission-related: the admission test fee (EGP 500) as above.
- Uniform: the school has published uniform regulations; families are required to follow those regulations. Specific uniform item costs are not published as a fixed school charge.
- Additional costs that are not covered by the stated tuition and that parents should budget for include: school excursions/trips, external examination fees (e.g., IB/DSD examination fees where applicable), optional extracurricular activities or clubs that charge participation fees, and personal school supplies. Breakfast/lunch and basic accident insurance are included in the tuition.

Refunds and cancellation

- The published material for admissions specifies the admission test fee payment; there is no separate published refundable registration deposit on the fee table. Refund and cancellation rules are specified in the school's formal fee and admissions regulations; parents receive the full billing and refund terms with the enrolment contract and related regulations.

Fee payment options

- The admission test fee is payable in cash on site. The school issues invoicing and payment instructions for tuition (invoices typically include bank details for transfer); directories also publish monthly/annual breakdowns used for budgeting. Accepted payment channels commonly used by international schools include bank transfer and the payment methods shown on school invoices. Parents should use the payment instructions on the school's invoice when completing tuition payment.

Summary for parents (concise)

- Admission test: EGP 500 (cash).
- Annual tuition (EGP) by stage: Nursery 40,500; KG1 60,750; KG2 81,000; Grades 1–4 87,750; Grades 5–9 94,500; Grade 10 102,600; Grades 11–12 134,400. Per-term amounts shown above are calculated as annual ÷ 2. Meals (breakfast and lunch), accident insurance and first-aid care are included in the tuition; no boarding fees apply. Invoicing and exact payment instructions are provided with registration and on school invoices.

Academics

Curriculum

German and Arabic curricula. Kindergarten (ages 2-4), Preschool (ages 5-6), Primary School (grades 1-4), Secondary School (grades 5-10), and the GIB Diploma (grades 11-12). The Thuringian curriculum underlies all learning, enhanced by methodological skills and the use of new media. Differentiation between higher and standard level. Final degrees: German language diploma (DSD I), Mittlere Reife (middle school diploma) in grade 10, and the mixed-language IB diploma (GIB) in grade 12. The Egyptian department focuses on Egypt and the Arab world; Arabic is offered as a foreign language for students in the German section in both primary and secondary school.

Exam Results

Quality assurance through standardized competence tests in grades 3, 6, and 8. Final degrees include the German language diploma (DSD I), Mittlere Reife in grade 10, and the mixed-language IB diploma (GIB) in grade 12.

Higher Education Progression

Alumni include Kenzi El Shaer, who graduated with the GIB diploma in May 2022 and is studying Political Science and Technology at the Technical University of Munich; Abdulrahman Nojus Demirkiran, who will graduate in 2023 and start a dual study program in Embedded Systems – Aerospace Engineering at Airbus Defence and Space in Munich; Hakim Ibrahim, who completed the IB Diploma in 2019 and later pursued a banking apprenticeship in Germany.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Deutsche Schule Hurghada follow?

The school follows the Thuringian curriculum enriched with Arabic elements and higher-level differentiation. Students can achieve the German language diploma (DSD I), Mittlere Reife in Grade 10, and the GIB Diploma in Grade 12.

What age range does the school serve?

The school accepts children from age 2 in Kindergarten through to age 18, covering Kindergarten, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, and the GIB programme.

How large is the school?

Deutsche Schule Hurghada has approximately 230 students, creating a family atmosphere with small classes and individual support for each student.

What are the tuition fees?

Fees range from EGP 40,500 for Kindergarten Nursery to EGP 134,400 for GIB grades. An admission test fee of EGP 500 is required. Fees are payable in two terms per year.

What languages are taught?

German is the primary language of instruction. Arabic is taught as a mother tongue or foreign language, and English is introduced from Grade 3. German as a Foreign Language (DaF) is included in the timetable.

What are the school hours?

The school operates Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 to 16:15. Friday and Saturday are closed.

Where is the school located?

The school is located at Bowling Street 1, Qesm Hurghada, Hurghada 84511, in the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt.

When was the school founded?

Deutsche Schule Hurghada was founded in 2006 by the school sponsor Red Sea Hotels. It became a PASCH school in 2008 and received recognition as a German Auslandsschule in 2014.

Who leads the school?

The school is led by Siglinde Hailer, who oversees the educational programme from Kindergarten through GIB.

What qualifications can students achieve?

Students can achieve the German language diploma DSD I, Mittlere Reife (middle school diploma) in Grade 10, and the mixed-language IB diploma (GIB) in Grade 12 alongside Egyptian qualifications.

Where have graduates gone on to study?

Alumni have pursued higher education at institutions including the Technical University of Munich studying Political Science and Technology, and dual study programmes in Embedded Systems and Aerospace Engineering.

Is the school co-educational?

Yes, Deutsche Schule Hurghada is a co-educational school welcoming both boys and girls from Kindergarten through GIB.

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