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Kenya, Nairobi
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German is the language of instruction across all subjects. German as a Foreign Language (DaF) is offered to non-native speakers, with an intensive six-month DaF course for Parallel Programme entrants (20 hours per week starting in January) and ongoing DaF at 10 hours per week in the first year after joining mainstream classes. Regular diagnostic tests determine language support needs, and remedial DaF is available for Classes 5–10 if needed. French is taught as a subject to foster French language skills and cultural exposure.
The international Kindergarten is a bilingual full-day kindergarten for children aged 18 months to six years.
German is the medium of instruction in all subjects (DFU). Non-German-speaking students receive German as a Foreign Language (DaF), with daily DaF in the Kindergarten and increased German lessons in the Primary School. An intensive DaF course for Kenyan students joining via the Parallel Programme lasts six months (20 hours per week) starting in January to enable entry into mainstream German-language instruction, after which DaF continues with at least 10 hours per week in the first year.
The Deutsche Schule Nairobi is a German curriculum school for ages 1 to 18, with Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary divisions on campus in Gigiri, Nairobi, opposite Village Market. The school is affiliated with Germany and follows KMK standards for Sekundarstufe, enabling Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss and Deutsches Internationales Abitur. German is the language of instruction in all subjects, while Geography is taught in English and History is taught bilingually in German and English; French is introduced from Class 6 as a second foreign language. The curriculum develops linguistic competence in German and English, analytical thinking, scientific work, societal responsibility and cultural openness. The campus features classrooms, specialist rooms and facilities for sport, including a large field with a tribune, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, a heated swimming pool and five playgrounds. Solar energy provides electricity. After-school activities include STEM & Robotics, Junior Choir and Cooking Club. Its 50th anniversary was in 2019.
