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Japan, Kobe
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DSKI teaches English, German, and Japanese. English is the main language of instruction; German and Japanese are taught to all students, with English language development supported by an EAL programme. Japanese instruction includes Kokugo for native speakers and Japanese as a Foreign Language (JLF) for others; German lessons can lead to Goethe Institute accreditation via one-on-one or small-group instruction.
English is the main language of instruction; German and Japanese are taught to all students, with fluency developed through immersive learning. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme supports students who need English development to access the curriculum. One-on-one or small-group German lessons can be arranged for Goethe Institute accreditation; Japanese is offered as Kokugo for native speakers and Japanese as a Foreign Language (JLF) for others.
German and Japanese are taught through immersive learning to develop fluency. English remains the main language of instruction within a multilingual curriculum. Language enrichment includes Spanish and French clubs, and bilingual summer and winter camps are organized.
Deutsche Schule Kobe International is a school on Rokko Island serving ages 1 to 18. The school teaches in English, German and Japanese, with a German curriculum aligned to the Thüringer Lehrplan for German speakers and Japanese mother tongue programme for families. In the Early Years and Primary, students follow the IB Primary Years Programme while mathematics and language are taught through the Cambridge Primary Programme. From 2026/27, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary Cambridge courses lead to the IGCSE, taught in English alongside German and Japanese language study. In 2030/31 the Diploma Programme will be offered; English remains the language of instruction, German is studied as a higher-level foreign language and Japanese may be available at native speaker level. The campus is eco-friendly and on Rokko Island. Facilities include swimming for pupils, specialist music and art, and a range of after-school clubs, coding, robotics and 3D modelling through STEM activities.
