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Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
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At the start of each academic semester, the school's staff curate a diverse range of extracurricular offerings in various areas that students in all grades can join. Activities span science, technology, arts, crafts, music, drama, environment, academics, sports, gaming, and more. Some activities have age limits or eligibility criteria. Registration is online and binding for the full semester.
The school offers activities in arts and crafts, music, and drama. Activities feature hands-on projects, competitions, exhibitions and performances. New activities are added each semester based on student interest and faculty expertise.
The school hosts German-Ethiopian Cultural Exchange Day. The library provides German and English literature. The German curriculum and English language instruction promote multilingualism.
Popular options include soccer and skateboarding, with other activities such as science experiments, recycling initiatives and arts and crafts. Gaming is offered as an activity. Activities run at the start of each semester and are open to students in various grades.
Community service and environmental initiatives are part of the extracurricular activities. New activities are added each semester based on student interest and faculty expertise.
Career planning resources are available to support students' professional development. There is a Parent and Student Council. The school maintains a German School Association.
Sports such as soccer are popular among students. The primary school Bundesjugendspiele sports event is held. The Live Music Festival took place on campus.
German Embassy School Addis Ababa (DBSAA) serves over 300 students from Kindergarten to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme on a campus within the German Embassy grounds. The school teaches the German curriculum across Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary, with English instruction to promote multilingualism. Kindergarten groups of 16–20 learners are led by German-speaking educators alongside Ethiopian teaching assistants. Primary School (grades 1–4) enrolls around 105 students in small classes of about 15, delivering the German curriculum supplemented by English. Secondary School (grades 5–10) has about 100 students in classes of 12–15 and follows the German state of Thuringia's framework. The international Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered as a two-year pre-university option and IB accreditation was achieved in 2014. Facilities include a library, on-site health services, and a cashless cafeteria. Extracurriculars span science, arts, sports, and service, with cultural exchanges and a German School Association supporting student leadership and community engagement today.
