German Embassy School Addis Ababa

1. DBSAA is an accredited German school abroad that brings together a diverse student body of Ethiopian, German, and other nationalities for a German-language education grounded in global perspectives. The admissions process aims to build a motivated, engaged student community with connections to the German language and culture, and it assesses each applicant individually to ensure the programs can meet their needs and support their success.
2. Getting started: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round for most grade levels, but deadlines are recommended to allow sufficient processing time.
3. Key deadlines by grade: Kindergarten applications are due by April 1 for ages 3–6; Primary School requires 1st Grade applicants to be at least 6 years old by June 30; Secondary School covers Grades 5–10; the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Upper Secondary) covers Grades 11–12 and requires completion of Grade 10. Spaces are limited.
4. To begin, review the admissions requirements and criteria for the desired program and gather all necessary documents early.
5. Submit a completed application form with all supporting materials either electronically to the protected email or as hard copies in person to the office.
6. After applications are received, the Admissions Team reviews materials for completeness and assessments are scheduled as needed.
7. Admissions decisions are made based on a thorough review of all documents, assessment results, and current enrollment availability.
8. If accepted, families must confirm their registration by submitting any additional required paperwork and fees.
9. Kindergarten/Preschool admissions: German language exposure, ages 3–6, interview, and availability.
10. Primary School admissions: Age 6+ by June 30, German language skills, preschool records, and availability.
11. Secondary School admissions: German language proficiency, qualifying prior school records, and availability.
12. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme admissions: German proficiency, successful completion of Grade 10, competitive Grades/Scores, an interview, and availability.
13. The Head of School makes final admissions decisions in careful consultation with division heads, teachers, and admissions staff, based on defined criteria, current space availability, and school resources.
14. Applicants receive written notification of the admissions decision, with instructions for next steps if accepted; support is offered if the school determines a different academic path may be advisable based on the child's needs.
15. Strong preference is given to applicants with German language backgrounds, multicultural life experiences, international mobility, or any amount of prior German-language schooling.
16. Language assessments are required for certain grades: all incoming Primary School students take a German language proficiency assessment, with added instruction if needed.
17. A review of preschool progress reports and recommendations is conducted as part of the process.
18. Records demonstrating satisfactory prior school progress are required, and an evaluation may determine any needed academic support.
19. The IBDP (Grades 11–12) involves study across six subject areas and independent research, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma; admission requires German proficiency, completion of Grade 10, and competitive grades with an interview.
20. The school may provide additional guidance or adjustments as needed to support a successful placement.

Bildung4Kids (B4K) – German Embassy School: DBSAA collaborates with Bildung4Kids e.V. to support gifted children from the German Church School in pursuing education or studies in Germany. With the scholarship from DBSAA and Ethiopia – Bildung4Kids e.V., a dream comes true: to be able to support oneself later and contribute to the life of the family. Lidiya, Frezer, and Kalkidan are already working successfully in Germany. In 2023 Mahlet and Dibora received a scholarship at DBSAA. Transportation, school materials, books, meals, etc. are funded by donations. Your donations or membership help gifted students attain higher education. Further information is available through Bildung4Kids; DBSAA notes that donations support these opportunities.” }) |>} } |> } 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0