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Kenya, Nairobi
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The Deutsche Schule Nairobi celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. It participated in a project organized by the German Foreign Office and the Central Agency for German Schools Abroad titled Remembering for the Present – How we became what we are, focusing on researching and presenting the school's history. Twelve students from grades 9 to 12 formed a working group to develop a concept and bring the history of the Michael-Grzimek School to life. To share the results with a broad audience and preserve them long-term, the students created a dedicated history website.
The school is a green oasis in the middle of the bustling city. More than 50 nations are represented here, with children who have lived in different parts of the world and Kenyan children growing up here, united by curiosity and the joy of learning. We combine high educational quality with an open, family-like atmosphere that prepares our students for the world of tomorrow. The community engages in activities and events such as student council elections and other democracy-focused programs.
The School Association (Schulverein) was founded in 1964 and is the sponsor of the Deutsche Schule Nairobi. It ensures that German-language instruction is offered at a high level and leads to internationally recognized qualifications. All parents are automatically members of the association and actively shape the school's development, particularly through electing the school board at biannual member meetings. The board bears legal and strategic responsibility and decides on financial and personnel matters, working closely with the school leadership to shape the future of DSN. This arrangement keeps the Deutsche Schule Nairobi a living place of education, responsibility and community.
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.
