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German Embassy School New Delhi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees ₹5,560 - 14,600
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1961
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages German, English, French
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

German Embassy School New Delhi (DSND) is a German overseas school operated with the German Embassy in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. It follows the German Curriculum for ages 2 to 18 as a co-educational day school with a full-day programme and lunch service. The school provides Education for Kindergarten, Elementary and High School leading to the Abitur, and is authorised to award German school leaving certificates. DSND is affiliated with Germany under KMK and has the status of a recognised German school abroad. The campus began in 1961 as a kindergarten and primary school on embassy grounds, with the first Abitur examinations completed in 2009/2010; its Bund-Länder inspection in 2013 recognised it as an Excellent German Overseas School. The school places emphasis on science and languages, offering Robotics and 3D‑Printing CCAs, Model United Nations, theatre, music and language clubs such as English, German and Spanish. Extracurriculars include football, table tennis, yoga, parkour and more, supporting wellbeing and leadership.

EP 16/17 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India

The Essentials

German Embassy School New Delhi has instruction in German, English.

Location
Temporary accommodation at the Embassy of Bulgaria, EP 16/17 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Central location with security. Entrance to the school is at the corner to Dr. Jose Rizal Marg, after passing Primus Hospital.

Stages
Kindergarten and Primary School; Secondary Level I (grades 5–10); Secondary Level II (grades 11–12). The school leads up to the German International Abitur (DIA) examinations.

Type
Co-educational day school with a full-day program and lunch service.

Additional learning support
Inclusion concept ensures education within a common framework with individual support. Lernpfad German language support; Information and Communication Skills and laptop classes in secondary level; supervised homework and after-school activities.

Country affiliation
Germany (German overseas school under KMK; operated with the German Embassy).

School day structure
Full-day program. Core subjects in the morning; afternoons for extra-curricular activities. Lunch is offered. Supervised homework for grades 1–12, Monday–Thursday from 14:00 to 15:30. After-school activities commence on the first day of school.

Bus service
The school owns buses and currently operates one bus line. The bus runs four times daily: to school in the morning, and back home at 13:15, 15:30 and 17:00. Routes are updated yearly; a bus attendant accompanies the bus. Children from age 3 may use the bus with consent from the Head of Kindergarten. Bus coordinator: bus@dsnd.de.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The DSND offers a full-day program. Most compulsory subjects are taught in the morning, leaving afternoons for extracurricular activities. Lunch is available during the lunch break.

Food Options
The school offers freshly cooked lunch as part of the all-day programme, with a menu based on international cuisine. The meal includes a main course and a dessert; vegetarian and vegan options are available. Lunch is billed with the school fees: 120 EUR per year for students (20 EUR per month) and 60 EUR per year for kindergarten (10 EUR per month).

Governance and Ownership
DSND is run by the Deutscher Schulverein New Delhi, a non-profit association registered in Germany. The Board, elected by the General Assembly, decides on the fee structure and supervises finances. The 2025/26 board was elected on November 6, 2025.
Fees

Annual tuition at German Embassy School New Delhi ranges from INR 5,560 to INR 14,600 for 2026/27.

Application and Admission Fees
- Registration fee (School): EUR 3,500. Will be refunded if the school receives a timely written withdrawal of the child (deadlines: 1 May / 1 December).
- Registration fee (Baby‑Schnuppen / Sternschnuppen / Kindergarten / Preschool): EUR 1,750. Will be refunded if the school receives a timely written withdrawal of the child (deadlines: 1 May / 1 December).
- One‑time admission fee (School): EUR 4,000. This fee is billed with the first school invoice after joining.
- One‑time admission fee (Baby‑Schnuppen / Sternschnuppen / Kindergarten / Preschool): EUR 2,000. This fee is billed with the first school invoice after joining.

Tuition fees (by year group) — per half year (semester) and per year
- Grades 1–12: EUR 7,300 per half year (semester). Equivalent to EUR 14,600 per school year.
- Sternschnuppen (children 18 months – 3 years): EUR 2,780 per half year.
- Baby‑Schnuppen (children 6 months – 18 months): EUR 3,120 per half year.
- Kindergarten (per half year), fees vary by number of afternoons included:
- 1 afternoon: EUR 2,780 per half year.
- 2 afternoons: EUR 2,990 per half year.
- 3 afternoons: EUR 3,220 per half year.
- 4 afternoons: EUR 3,425 per half year.
- 5 afternoons: EUR 3,660 per half year.
- Preschool (per half year), fees vary by number of afternoons included:
- 1 afternoon: EUR 3,500 per half year.
- 2 afternoons: EUR 3,710 per half year.
- 3 afternoons: EUR 3,940 per half year.
- 4 afternoons: EUR 4,145 per half year.
- 5 afternoons: EUR 4,350 per half year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- School year runs from 1 July to 30 June.
- School fees are invoiced before the start of each of the two semesters and are payable for the entire semester irrespective of the date of joining or leaving the school.
- Written withdrawal must be submitted by 1 May (for the July–December semester) or by 1 December (for the January–June semester) to qualify for applicable refunds of the registration fee.
- For Baby‑Schnuppen, the first invoice may be issued quarterly if the child turns 6 months during a semester and joins mid‑semester (typically October or April).
- Bus transport fees are billed semi‑annually in advance.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are charged.

Other costs and routine charges
- Bus transport: charged per half year according to route; the transport option must be booked for the entire school year; irregular participation or route shortening does not reduce the bus fee. Children aged 3 years and above may use the school bus.
- Lunch: classes 1–12: EUR 35 per month (billed as a lump sum for the 6‑month period); Kindergarten children: EUR 20 per month (billed as a lump sum for the 6‑month period).
- Schoolbooks: textbooks are centrally procured and handed out at the start of the school year; costs for textbooks are billed together with the school fee.
- Stationery and notebooks: available for purchase at the school secretariat; any costs for stationery are additional.
- Library deposit: EUR 20 (added to the school fees bill). The deposit is refundable on leaving subject to return/condition of borrowed items; charges apply for unreturned or damaged media.
- Co‑curricular activities (CCA): participation is mostly free; some CCAs levy participation or material costs which are charged separately when applicable.
- Homework supervision (Monday–Thursday): included in the school fees.
- Class trips and excursions: parents are responsible for all costs associated with overnight camps, class trips and excursions; those costs are charged separately when organised.

Refund information and conditions
- Registration fees (both School and Baby/Sternschnuppen/Kindergarten/Preschool) are refundable when a timely written withdrawal is submitted by the stated deadlines (1 May / 1 December).
- The library deposit is refundable upon leaving, subject to return and condition of library materials; damaged or missing items are charged.
- School fees are charged for the entire semester and are not prorated if a pupil leaves during the semester; outstanding fees must be settled and issued learning materials returned upon withdrawal.
- Admission fees are one‑time charges billed with the first invoice after joining (no general refund provision is listed for the admission fee).

Fee payment options and banking details
- Payments in EUR: bank transfer to the German account (Bank im Bistum Essen). IBAN: DE79360602951006700019. SWIFT/BIC: GENODED1BBE.
- Payments in INR: bank transfer to the Kotak Mahindra Bank account. Account holder: German School. Account No.: 9912250206. IFSC: KKBK0000182.
- The registration fee must be paid in advance at the time of written registration; the admission fee is invoiced with the first school bill; other items (library deposit, lunch lump sum, bus fees, books) are invoiced as described above.

Practical notes on obligations at withdrawal and billing
- A written request for withdrawal must be presented by the deadlines to qualify for registration fee refund; upon leaving, any issued learning material must be returned and any outstanding school fees must be paid.
Academics

German Embassy School New Delhi teaches German Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Education for Kindergarten, Elementary and High School leading to completion of the Abitur (general qualification for university entrance). DSND is a recognised German school abroad and is authorised to award German school leaving certificates. DSND students can take the final secondary and middle school examinations as well as the German International Abitur (DIA).

Higher Education Progression
Leads to Abitur, the general university entrance qualification; German International Abitur (DIA) is available, enabling entry to higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Support and encouragement are fundamental in every class, with a focus on emotional and social development alongside cognitive growth. The school aims to support students not only academically but also in psychomotor tension, emotional well‑being and social skills. The support program recognises that many students come from migration backgrounds and join from different school systems, so it is organised on an individual basis with a defined time frame to reach the required level. In Mathematics, students needing extra support receive a double period once a week; students requiring DaF/DaZ support receive small groups starting at language level B1; from the next academic year a German support teacher will attend regular German classes 1–2 periods per week for Grades 5–10 to assist with language needs. The environment emphasises intercultural understanding and collaborative learning to strengthen social development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
DSND uses a Förderkonzept that addresses cognitive, psychomotor, emotional and social aspects of learning and, due to the school's size, offers support on an individual basis with defined timelines. For students requiring additional language support, DaF/DaZa provision is offered in small groups; mathematics support is provided with an extra double period weekly. From the next academic year, a German support teacher will be present in regular German classes 1–2 periods weekly in Grades 5–10 to assist with GSL or foreign language needs. Diagnostic procedures identify language and learning needs, and teachers develop individual Förderpläne to guide progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught from kindergarten, with many students coming from English-language schools. Native English speakers are employed alongside German‑English teachers from primary school onwards to ensure strong English literacy. In Secondary I, classes in 5–6 and 7–8 are grouped by ability to provide appropriate English language support. English language and bilingual instruction are integrated in the curriculum, with bilingual provision in History and Geography in certain grades and continued use of English as a vital language across the school.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is integrated into daily teaching, with emphasis on emotional and social development in addition to academic progress. The school recognises the diverse backgrounds of students and organises support on an individual basis to address psychological and social needs. A school psychologist is available as a student contact, and clear channels exist to report concerns, including a grievance mechanism for anonymous submissions. The Protection Concept mandates proactive safeguarding, staff training, and structured procedures to monitor and support student welfare.

Safeguarding
A safeguarding framework ensures a healthy, non‑discriminatory and non‑violent school environment for all pupils, staff and parents. A Code of Conduct applies to everyone in the school community and sets expectations for respectful behaviour and the protection of personal space. Designated contacts include a designated teacher of trust, a school psychologist, and the head of the protection committee; concerns can be reported via the grievance box, with multiple reporting channels and confidential handling. Intervention guidelines specify steps for incidents such as personal space violations, harassment or abuse, and preventive measures include a mission statement, a communication concept, age‑appropriate teaching modules on rights, and staff training to safeguard child welfare.
Parent Experience

History
History: The German Embassy School New Delhi was first set up in 1961 as a kindergarten and primary school in a residential house in Delhi. It moved several times, housed in redesigned residences, until 1992 when it found a permanent home in the embassy building of the former East German state, later acquired by the Federal Republic of Germany. Since then the school has been housed on federally owned grounds and is protected by the German Embassy for security. The development progressed from kindergarten and primary to the Abitur level; it was originally a Secondary Level I school up to grade 10, and in 2007 obtained permission to establish a Secondary Level II Oberstufe, enabling expansion; the first Abitur examination took place at the end of the 2009/2010 school year. In September 2013, Bund-Länder Inspektion inspected the DSND and awarded it the status of Excellent German Overseas School.

Community
Community: The school hosts events that bring together students, families and staff, including a Secondary School Carnival and a sports festival. The Swiss-German Christmas Market, organised by the DSND Parents' Council at the Swiss Embassy, attracts thousands of visitors and offers handicrafts, German biscuits, mulled wine and Father Christmas. The stage program features performances by the pupils' choir and a Bhangra dance piece by the Flying Teachers of the German School. The DSND community participates actively in school life, and celebrations are a regular feature of the year.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Council welcomes parent involvement and provides opportunities to take an active part in school and kindergarten life. The council comprises elected representatives from the individual classes, kindergarten and Sternschnuppen and usually meets once a month to discuss the school programme and issues such as security and holidays. The council is regularly present at school events and runs the DSND stall at the annual Christmas market held on the school grounds. The stall traditionally offers waffles, mulled wine and children's punch, with teachers also contributing. The current representatives for 2025/26 include Chairperson Jennifer Vishnoi and Deputy Chairpersons Kamya Handa and Meghna Saigal Singh.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics CCA teaches students to build and program robots using Lego EV3 and Spike Prime. The Robotics and 3D-Printing CCAs give hands-on experience with designing, building, and coding robotic systems. Art of Science and Technology explores scientific concepts through experiments and demonstrations, such as magnetism, milk rainbow, and other fun science activities. Model United Nations provides opportunities to research, discuss, and debate current topics by adopting roles representing countries or policymakers.

Arts & Creative
Theatre involves performing English plays such as Gizmo, with the school band supporting the production. Creative Writing provides a space for writing poems and stories by students in grades 6–12. The School Band rehearses on Thursday afternoons and performs at school events. Art and Photography covers painting, drawing, sculpture, and modern media work (photography, Photoshop, film) including potential film projects.

Cultural & Language
English Fun Club offers a literacy-centered, stress-free environment with literacy games and crafts in English. Spanish - Español introduces beginners to the language in a structured setting. German language activities include playful German-language practice and language-support activities. Model United Nations provides a platform to research, discuss, and debate political topics, often with roles representing different countries.

Social & Hobbies
Football offers organized training and matches for different age groups. Table Tennis is available for students in grades 5–7 with regular practice sessions and equipment provision. Acrobatics provides group acrobatics and balance-focused activities. Drumming teaches percussion and forms a group rhythm circle to perform at events and ceremonies.

Community & Service
A film project investigates the Vivekananda Community, exploring the lives and experiences of women in that community and presenting these insights through documentary-style storytelling.

Leadership & Professional
Model United Nations offers students a chance to research, discuss, and debate global issues while role-playing politicians and policymakers, helping students develop leadership, collaboration, and public-speaking skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Parkour classes promote fitness, agility, and coordinated movement through vaults and tumbling in a safe setting. Yoga provides balance and flexibility through traditional poses, designed so no prior knowledge is required. Football and table tennis contribute to physical fitness and teamwork, while music-making activities like the school band and drumming enhance well-being and social connection.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the main language of instruction. English is taught from Kindergarten onward, with native English-speaking teachers and German-English teachers from primary school level onward. French is the compulsory second foreign language from grade 6 through Abitur. German language support is available via Lernpfad for German as a foreign language, and the German International Abitur (DIA) is offered.

Bilingual Teaching
The Kindergarten is bilingual with a total immersion model. The teaching teams include a German-speaking and an English-speaking teacher. The language of instruction in Kindergarten is German, with German language learning supported by Lernpfad for learners needing extra help. A bilingual approach continues beyond Kindergarten, with English integrated into instruction in various subjects and in the lower secondary level.

Immersion Programs
The Kindergarten runs a total immersion bilingual program (German/English). In Secondary I, bilingual instruction exists in Geography and History using German and English; some topics are taught in English and German across grades 5-10 to support language development. This reflects a continuing emphasis on language integration across the curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The basic requirements for admission to the German School New Delhi are a good command of the German language and availability of seats in the respective group/class. If there are insufficient seats in the individual groups/classes, a waiting list will be drawn up for admission. This applies to both kindergarten and school admissions.

2. For applying to DSND, fill up both the forms and send them together with two copies of the passport and three copies of the reports to the school's administration office by email. The forms are Admission Forms in German and English (Download PDF). These documents should be submitted to the DSND administration for review.

3. On completion of the above formalities, an interactive session is held on a previously agreed date. The session allows the family to get to know the School better and for the School to get to know the family. A questionnaire is filled out during the course of the discussions, and all information furnished is kept confidential. A representative of the parents' council may guide you through the process.

4. The DSND is a recognised overseas German school which imparts education in keeping with the aims and objectives of the German education system and leading up to German school leaving qualifications. The school also strives to acquaint its pupils with Indian culture, nurture interpersonal and cultural ties through extra-curricular activities and foster mutual understanding. It welcomes pupils of nationalities other than German if they have a good command over the German language, seats are available in the school and this does not violate the legal and regulatory environment of the host country in any manner.

5. All decisions relating to admission to the kindergarten or school shall be taken jointly by the principal of the School and one board member of the German School Association New Delhi. This joint decision‑making arrangement underlines the collaborative nature of admissions. The policy applies to admissions at all levels.

Waitlist
If seats are not available in the respective groups/classes, a waiting list is drawn up for admission.
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