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Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Deutsche Schule Paris (iDSP) is a German international school in Paris, operated by the Deutsche Schulverein Paris and funded by the German Foreign Office via the German Embassy Paris. It serves children from ages 3 to 18 and offers a bespoke German curriculum alongside a French curriculum, with a strong emphasis on German-language instruction up to the Abitur and AbiBac. The campus includes Villa Kunterbunt (kindergarten), Grundschule and Sekundarstufe, three libraries, and a Kantine that provides daily meals prepared by Les Marmites Volantes. Ganztagsschule runs after‑school activities from 14:00 to 15:30, while Betreuungszentrum provides after‑school care from 15:30 to 18:30. Language learning is multilingual, with German, French and English taught in small groups; core subjects include mathematics, sciences, geography, politics, history, art, music, sport, and electives. iDSP traces its origins to 1958 and maintains a bilingual approach aimed at enabling graduates to pursue higher education worldwide, including Abitur and AbiBac.
Deutsche Schule Paris has 332 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in German, French.
Location
The iDSP is located in Saint-Cloud, a western suburb of Paris. The campus address is 18 Rue Pasteur, F-92210 Saint-Cloud; the entrance is at 12 Rue Lelégard. The school can be contacted at info@idsp.fr and +33 1 46 02 85 68.
Stages
Kindergarten; Primary school (Grundschule); Secondary level (Sekundarstufe) up to Abitur or AbiBac.
Type
German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule); the iDSP is the only German overseas school in Paris, operated by the German School Association Paris and funded by the German Foreign Office via the German Embassy Paris.
Pupil Nationality Mix
24 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support
Individualized support; Deutsch als Zweitsprache (DaZ) offered for multilingual children (two sessions per week in first grade).
Country affiliation
Germany; funded by the German Foreign Office and the German Embassy Paris; run by the Deutsche Schulverein Paris.
School day structure
After-school program with clubs and activities; daily 14:00–15:30 for AGs; participation is confirmed after enrollment for the full school year.
Bus service
Two bus lines: Line 1 La Celle-Saint-Cloud, Vaucresson, Garches; Line 2 Paris (16th arrondissement) and Boulogne-Billancourt. Timetables and details via info@idsp.fr, +33 1 46 02 85 68.
Fees
Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Paris ranges from EUR 9,945 to EUR 11,799 for 2026/27.
Application / Administration fees - One-off administration (registration) fee charged at the start of the admission process: SELF-PAYER €650. - One-off administration fee when the employer is billed: COMPANY-PAYER €689. - One-time infrastructure levy charged upon initial admission: €6,120 per child. This infrastructure fee is not pro rata and is not refundable; it is waived only for families who pay exclusively for their child's education (see payment-status rules).
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, per child) - Kindergarten (all-day, twice a week — Tuesday & Thursday): SELF-PAYER €9,945; COMPANY-PAYER €13,480. - Kindergarten (full-time, five days a week): SELF-PAYER €13,054; COMPANY-PAYER €17,143. - Primary & Lower Secondary (Grades 1–9): SELF-PAYER €10,684; COMPANY-PAYER €13,508. - Grade 10: SELF-PAYER €11,950; COMPANY-PAYER €14,904. - Grades 11–12: SELF-PAYER €11,550; COMPANY-PAYER €14,604.
Discounts and reductions - Sibling discount (applies from registration): 25% for the second child; 50% for the third child; 60% for each additional child. - Loyalty discount (applies after consecutive years enrolled): 0% in year 1; 10% in year 2; 15% in year 3; 20% in year 4; 25% in year 5; 30% in year 6; 35% from year 7 onward. Discounts are applied sequentially if more than one is claimed.
Additional offers and other fees - French introductory / intensive course (grades 6–12), when required: per semester, 4 lessons/week €1,660. - Canteen (meal prices and standard packages): meal without registration €9.50; registered meal plans charged per half-year and per school year as follows (per-meal rate used to calculate): - 5 days/week: per half-year €720 — per school year €1,350. - 4 days/week: per half-year €576 — per school year €1,080. - 3 days/week: per half-year €432 — per school year €810. - 2 days/week: per half-year €288 — per school year €540. - 1 day/week: per half-year €144 — per school year €270. Refunds are not available except for absences for health reasons of more than five days with a medical certificate. Registration for the canteen is made at the start of each semester. - Extended care centre (ages 4 to Grade 5; 15:30–18:30) — annual rates by days per week: - 5 days: €2,704; 4 days: €2,272; 3 days: €1,839; 2 days: €1,298; 1 day: €758. Day visit €39. Registration required each school year. - School bus (per school year): SELF-PAYER < 4 km €1,545; SELF-PAYER > 4 km €3,688; COMPANY-PAYER €4,409. Fares may be adjusted if the bus company raises prices. - Wednesday German program (age 4–10, includes canteen; 32 Wednesdays/year): - 8:10–13:15 €1,785 per year; 8:10–15:30 €2,499 per year; 8:10–18:30 €3,024 per year. Cancellations possible until the first day of school; no refund after that date except where explicitly noted. - ASSR exam administration contribution (grades 7–12): €25 per registered student (exam itself free). - Temporary enrollment (grades 1–9, short stays): administration fee €100 and tuition €250 per week (maximum one month). Guest-student terms apply for longer stays. Visiting/exchange-student fees vary by length of stay (examples: up to 3 months: €100 registration + pro rata fees; up to 5 months: €650 registration + half fees; >5 months: €650 registration + full annual fees).
Billing schedule and payment terms - The full annual tuition is invoiced at the beginning of the school year. For registrations in the second semester (from 1 February), fees are calculated pro rata (over 10 months). Reserving a place for a later date requires payment for the full school year. - Self-payers: the total bill is collected by direct debit in seven equal instalments (October–April), each debit on the 10th of the month; a signed direct-debit mandate must be submitted via the school's billing portal. Payment by cheque or standing order is not accepted for self-payers. The invoice must be paid within 14 days of invoicing. Returned direct-debit administration fees: €25 for the first returned debit; €50 for the second. - Company-payer / employer-invoiced accounts: invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date. Employer confirmations are required for mixed/self-pay arrangements. - Reminder procedure and penalties: a payment reminder is issued after overdue payment; first reminder after 14 days with a €30 reminder fee; final reminder after another 14 days with a €60 fee. Continued non-payment may lead to legal proceedings and jeopardise registration or issuance of certificates. Late deregistration fees apply if cancellation deadlines are missed. Administration fee for cancellations or returned payments is specified.
Cancellation and re-registration rules - All deregistrations (school, kindergarten, bus) must be made in writing. Deadlines: for cancellation before the end of the first half-year — November 30; for cancellation effective at the end of the school year — May 31. Missing these deadlines incurs a late fee of €100 per child. Re-registration after deregistration restarts the loyalty-discount counting from zero except for approved temporary interruptions under specific conditions.
Refund information - The administration (registration) fee is non-refundable. A one-time infrastructure fee is neither pro rata nor refundable. In general each year commenced is due; in limited cases a pro rata refund may be considered (contact accounts for assessment). Canteen fees are refundable only for health-related absences of more than five days upon presentation of a medical certificate. Other refund entitlements are limited and governed by the school's general terms of payment and cancellation deadlines.
Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment procedures: SEPA/direct-debit mandate (via the school billing portal) and bank transfer to the school account. Payment by cheque or standing order is not accepted for self-payers. Employer invoicing is supported for company payers. Returned direct-debit fees apply as stated above. - Bank transfer details (when paying by bank): - Account name: Association de lÉcole Allemande Internationale de Paris / Deutscher Schulverein in Paris - IBAN: FR76 1751 5900 0008 2840 6017 923 - BIC: CEPAFRPP751.
Boarding / residential provision - No boarding or residential accommodation fees are listed; the school's published fee schedule covers tuition, care, canteen, transport and the other services noted above. No separate boarding fees apply.
Academics
Deutsche Schule Paris teaches Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Timetable for Grundschule (primary school) lists the subjects and weekly hours by grade for the 2023/2024 school year. Subjects include Religion or Ethics, German, German as a Foreign Language, French as a Foreign Language, French as Mother Tongue, English, Mathematics, General Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography (including Geography in French), Politics, History (including French History), Art, Music, Sport/Swimming, and an Elective/AG. Sample timetables show how hours may be distributed by grade; the actual timetables change each school year for organizational reasons. Religion/Ethics is chosen by parents until students reach around age 14; from Grade 7 Religion/Ethics are elective. The school offers Abitur or AbiBac; graduates go on to universities in Germany, France, and Switzerland.
Student Teacher Ratio
The school has 332 students and 47 teachers; average class size is 18.7 students.
Exam Results
AbiBac or Abitur are offered; AbiBac success is 100%. In 2025, graduates enrolled at universities in Germany (TUM, EBS, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Hagen), France (Essec, Sciences Po Paris Campus Nancy, Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, Cours Florent), and Switzerland (ETH Zürich).
Higher Education Progression
Graduates complete Abitur or AbiBac and access higher education through global networks and individualized support. Destinations include Germany (TUM, EBS, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Hagen), France (Essec, Sciences Po Paris, Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, Cours Florent), and Switzerland (ETH Zürich).
Gifted and Talented
Individuelle Förderung places focus on developing students' talents and needs. In Arbeitsgemeinschaften, students explore science, sports, crafts, and music; a weekly Deutsch als Zweitsprache course in Grade 1 supports multilingual children.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Express interest in enrolling your child by contacting Anette Gros. Phone: +33 1 46.02.85.55. Ms. Gros is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 12:30, and Wednesday and Thursday from 13:30 to 15:30. The registration deadline is May 31. The enrollment process is conducted electronically; you will receive a link to register.
2) A list of the documents required for registration can be viewed via the Document Checklist. The registration link is issued after you contact the admissions office.
3) German language proficiency assessment: The appointment to determine the required German language level typically takes place in May. German language skills are required from Grade 2.
4) Language level requirements by grade: Grade 4 requires German level A1; Grade 7 requires B1; Grade 8 requires B1; Grade 9 requires B2; Grade 10 and above require native-level German (at least C1).
5) Textbooks: There is no provision of free textbooks at iDSP. Parents must purchase the textbooks on the first day of school. A list of the textbooks to be purchased can be found under Practical – Textbooks.
FAQs
What curriculum does Deutsche Schule Paris follow?
The school follows the German curriculum with subjects and weekly hours structured by grade in Grundschule (primary school) and beyond for 332 students.
How many students attend the school?
Approximately 332 students attend Deutsche Schule Paris from early years through secondary education.
What age range does the school serve?
Deutsche Schule Paris serves students aged 3 to 18, from kindergarten through the German Abitur.
What language is used for instruction?
German is the primary language of instruction at Deutsche Schule Paris, following the German national curriculum.
