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German School Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees MYR 31,870 - 50,850
Ages 2½ - 18 years
Pupil numbers 170
Type Co-educational
Opened 1978
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German
Typical class size 12
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

The German School Kuala Lumpur (DSKL) provides an education grounded in the German national curriculum, including the syllabus of the Federal State of Thuringia. Students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 can pursue recognized German qualifications like the Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and the German International Abitur (DIA), a university entrance qualification. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities for students from Year 3, including sports like football, badminton, and volleyball, as well as music lessons, arts and crafts (e.g., pottery), drama, and activities such as cooking and board games. A unique offering is the Guest Student Program, which provides scholarships and supervised housing for motivated students from Germany wishing to complete their Abitur or other qualifications in Kuala Lumpur. The school has recently moved into the Eurocampus KL, which they share with Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur.

34, Jalan Dutamas Raya, Segambut, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Essentials

German School Kuala Lumpur has 170 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, German.

Location
The German School Kuala Lumpur (DSKL) is located in Dutamas Mont Kiara. Mont Kiara is a well-regarded expatriate neighborhood in Kuala Lumpur, known for its family-friendly environment and diverse housing options.

Stages
The school structure at DSKL encompasses Kindergarten (including one year of Preschool), a four-year Primary School, and an eight-year Secondary School. This covers students from kindergarten through to Grade 12.

Type
The German School Kuala Lumpur is a co-educational school and does not offer boarding.

Additional learning support
DSKL provides educational support for students with diverse learning needs. This support is integrated into the timetable through dedicated "focus band" sessions for Years 1 to 8, promoting subjects like German as a second language, mathematics, English, and French. The school offers special education for pupils with partial performance problems, such as reading and spelling difficulties, and autism, with detailed support policies in place. The school employ a specialist in special education for early identification, prevention, diagnosis, and inclusion, offering individualized support in small groups or one-to-one settings.

Country affiliation
DSKL has a strong affiliation with Germany, being one of 140 German schools worldwide. It is funded by the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA).

Religious affiliation
The school does not have a religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day at DSKL generally begins at 8:00 AM and concludes at 3:30 PM.

Many students participate in extracurricular activities, particularly on Wednesdays and Fridays, which may extend their day until 5:00 PM, depending on their chosen activities.

Bus service
The German School Kuala Lumpur provides an optional school bus service for its students, managed by Tai Bus. The service covers several areas within the greater Kuala Lumpur region, including Ampang, KLCC, Desa Park City, Sungai Buloh, Petaling Jaya, TTDI, Mont Kiara, and surrounding vicinities.

The service aims for either door-to-door pick-up or convenient gathering points, and the buses are regularly maintained and equipped with seatbelts.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school offers a supervised student hostel in Petaling Jaya for boarding for students whose families do not reside in the greater Kuala Lumpur area.

Uniform Requirement
The school maintains a uniform; a new school uniform collection has been available since 2017.

Food Options
Delischool by SHF Services provides lunch. Kindergarten meals are served in the HEVEA building, and primary meals in the canteen; a complete Meal Plan includes a starter, main course (Western or Asian), and a dessert or fruit. Lunch is mandatory for Kindergarten and Primary; lunch is optional for Grades 5–12 with a term meal plan or individual meals available; vouchers are available and a cashless payment system (Vircle) is planned.

Governance and Ownership
The German School Kuala Lumpur is funded by the Central Agency for German Schools Abroad (ZfA) and is run by the German School Association Malaysia (DSM), a non-profit organization whose highest body is the General Assembly; The school is part of the Eurocampus partnership with Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur, sharing facilities, and DSKL became co-owner of the school grounds in November 2023 and moved to its new Mont Kiara home on February 18, 2025.
Fees

Annual tuition at German School Kuala Lumpur ranges from MYR 31,870 to MYR 50,850 for 2026/27.

Registration Fees (One-time, Non-refundable)
- Kindergarten: RM 4,500
- Classes 1-12: RM 6,000

Security Deposits (Refundable , equivalent to 2 months' fees)
- Kindergarten: RM 5,320
- Classes 1-10: RM 7,270
- Classes 11-12: RM 8,475

Annual Tuition Fees
- School association membership: RM 300 annually
- Kindergarten (including afternoon care): RM 31,870 annually
- Additional fee for children under 3: RM 400 per month

Classes 1-10: RM 43,600 annually
- Discount Level 1 (4% off): RM 41,856
- Discount Level 2 (8% off): RM 40,112

Classes 11-12: RM 50,850 annually
- Discount Level 1 (4% off): RM 48,816
- Discount Level 2 (8% off): RM 46,782

Additional Fees (Separate billing)
- Class excursions: RM 900 (Classes 1-4), RM 1,200 (Classes 5-10), RM 1,400 (Classes 11-12)
- School bus fees: Optional, invoiced by bus company
- School books: Separate invoicing if ordered through school

Loyalty Discounts
- Discount Level 1: 4% discount after paying full fees for 4 school years
- Discount Level 2: 8% discount after paying full fees for 9 school years
*Discounts apply to all family children in Classes 1-12

Short-term Attendance (up to 100 days)
- Kindergarten: RM 200 per day
- Classes 1-10: RM 270 per day
- Classes 11-12: RM 310 per day
- Security deposit: 1 month's equivalent fees (refundable)
Academics

German School Kuala Lumpur teaches German Curriculum for students aged 2.5 to 18.

Curriculum
The German School Kuala Lumpur (DSKL) delivers an education based on the German national curriculum, specifically referencing the syllabus of the Federal State of Thuringia and core curricula from the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs.

The school structure comprises a four-year Primary School, a one-year Orientation Stage (Year 5), Secondary Level I (Years 6-9), an Introductory Stage (Year 10), and a two-year Upper Secondary / Qualification Phase (Years 11-12).

DSKL offers a range of German school-leaving qualifications. Students can attain the "Hauptschulabschluss" (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) at the end of Year 9, and the "Realschulabschluss" (O-Level equivalent) after Year 10. The highest qualification offered is the German International Abitur (DIA), an internationally recognized university entrance qualification. The curriculum incorporates bilingual instruction, with history taught in both German and English from Year 8, and physics taught exclusively in English from Year 9.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
DSKL emphasizes the holistic development of its students, fostering their social and personal potential as part of their educational philosophy. The school offers various experiential learning opportunities designed to develop basic skills for independent work and supports students' differing learning needs.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
DSKL supports students with Special Educational Needs by offering individualized provisions. This includes tailored educational support for those with partial performance problems, reading and spelling difficulties, and autism.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
DSKL provides support for students learning English. While the primary language of instruction and focus for language support is German, the school acknowledges English as an additional language of instruction and has native English-speaking teachers. Support is offered through dedicated "focus band" times within the timetable for students from Years 1 to 8, where English, alongside other subjects, is promoted. There is also German language support available for students whose first language is not German.

Mental Wellbeing
DSKL aims to support students through the various challenges of growing up, extending beyond academic content. Their support concept addresses personal issues, challenges in organizing learning, and disagreements with classmates and teachers. The school integrates "class council" and "social learning" initiatives to assist students in their development. Furthermore, DSKL provides access to a school social worker who can offer support with personal issues and other challenges.

Safeguarding
The German School Kuala Lumpur is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students. Specific details about their safeguarding policy are not publicly available.
Parent Experience

History
The German School Kuala Lumpur (DSKL) has a rich history, having been founded in September 1978 with the establishment of the German School Association Malaysia (Deutscher Schulverein Malaysia). The school officially opened its doors on January 8, 1979, initially operating with just three students.

Over the years, due to increasing student numbers, DSKL relocated several times, eventually moving into its former long-term building in Lorong Utara B in 1996.

In February 2025, DSKL relocated to the Eurocampus KL in Mont Kiara, a shared campus with the LFKL.

Community
The school fosters a vibrant and inclusive community, comprising the German School Society, the Parent Representative Council, and the Student Representative Council. DSKL actively encourages intercultural experiences, aiming to familiarize students with Malaysia's history, culture, and daily life. The move to the European Campus enhances this, providing a unique multicultural learning environment that embodies a European spirit and strengthens collaboration with the French school. The school calendar regularly features various projects, events, class trips, and day trips designed to engage the entire school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
At the German School Kuala Lumpur, the Parent Representative Council (Elternbeirat) functions as the key body for parent involvement. Elected annually, this council serves as the primary voice for parents, facilitating open communication between families and the school. It actively gathers ideas, suggestions, and concerns from parents, which are then formally presented to the school management, administration, or teachers during regular meetings. The Council also addresses practical school-related matters such as school buses, lunch provisions, uniforms, and homework. With the support of parents, the Parent Representative Council actively participates in and helps organize school events and festivities, ensuring parents are well-informed through shared meeting minutes.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The German School Kuala Lumpur operates on the Eurocampus in Mont Kiara, shared with Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur. The Schengen Building houses the secondary and upper levels; the Hevea Building hosts Kindergarten and Primary. The campus shares key facilities such as a cafeteria, sports areas, specialist laboratories, and outdoor spaces. The Eurocampus was designated as the sixth Eurocampus worldwide by AEFE and ZfA, reflecting European partnership. The move to the European Campus took place on February 18, 2025.

Sports Facilities
Sports areas are shared on the Eurocampus, including the gym used for sports activities. Kindergarten activities use the on-site gym on Mondays. Outdoor spaces are available for physical education and related activities.

Academic Facilities
Specialist laboratories are available on the Eurocampus. The library contains around 12,600 German books, around 500 movies, and 250 board games, and is open to the public with a deposit required from non-members.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers after-school activities (AGs) and a school bus shuttle. Language immersion sessions promote German language competence. The Eurocampus environment facilitates joint projects between DSKL and LF Kuala Lumpur across arts, science, and culture.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
DSKL offers a two-week Work Experience Program in Year 9, with preparatory work integrated into social studies and German and English lessons; students select a placement from a school-prepared list and report on completion. A Social Traineeship runs for Years 9–11, requiring 30 hours of community service to develop social responsibility. The school provides a Higher Education & Careers Advisory Service with four pillars: individual degree and job advice, career guidance events, experiential learning through field experience, and comprehensive information materials; GEVA testing is used in Year 10 and Career Information Days are held in Singapore in Year 11. The German International Abitur (DIA) is prepared within a curriculum based on the Thuringia framework and international standards.

Arts & Creative
DSKL offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities as part of the full-day program, spanning sports, music, and arts and crafts. The program includes Student Band, Art Attack, Drama, Pottery, Board Games, Cooking & Baking, and volleyball and other team sports. Music education is supported with instrumental lessons arranged through qualified local tutors, offering instruments such as piano, violin, percussion, guitar, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, clarinet and flute. The DSKL Elite Athletes program provides targeted full-body training in a group.

Cultural & Language
DSKL is a German School Abroad funded by the Central Agency for Schools Abroad and operates education based on the German education system leading to German school leaving qualifications. The school works bilingually and internationally, with History taught bilingually from Year 8 and Physics taught in English from Year 9. Admission is open to children of all nationalities with adequate German language proficiency; Malaysian nationals require permission from the Malaysian Ministry of Education. English is taught from Year 1; German as a second language (DaZ) is offered in Primary, with language immersion programs for non-native German speakers; Kindergarten provides a German language environment. intercultural experiences are part of daily school life.

Social & Hobbies
From Year 3, DSKL is an open full-day school, with classes running until 3:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and ending at noon on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Extracurricular Activities program includes Student Band, Art Attack, Drama, Pottery, Board Games, Cooking & Baking, and volleyball and other sports. Sports are organized in age-specific groups with regular training and an annual tournament; the program also includes the DSKL Elite Athletes initiative for targeted training. Students choose their extracurricular activities at the start of each school year and again at the start of the second semester.

Community & Service
Social work is an integral part of DSKL's school experience; Years 10 and 11 are expected to engage in community service, completing 30 hours of social work with social organizations. Students may select their own organization or use the school's proposals, building sustainable relationships and understanding others' circumstances. The program aims to foster empathy, tolerance and respect through active engagement with community partners.

Leadership & Professional
The Higher Education & Careers Advisory Service provides resources for university studies and career choices, including four pillars: individual degree and job prospects advice, career guidance events, experiential learning through field experience, and comprehensive information materials. Individual consultations use the GEVA test introduced in Year 10, and Year 11 includes Career Information Days in Singapore. The school maintains close links with numerous German and international educational institutions to provide useful resources for students and parents.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
DSKL operates as an open full-day school from Year 3, with late-afternoon activities and a built-in time for rest and after-school programs. A broad range of sports is offered, including football, badminton, and volleyball, with age-specific grouping and regular tournaments. The Elite Athletes program provides targeted full-body training in a group setting. The school emphasizes bilingual and international education as part of daily life, including German-language immersion in early years.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the language of instruction. English is taught from Year 1 onward. DaZ provides language support for non-native German speakers. The lower secondary section culminates in the Grade 10 O-Level certificate and can lead to the upper secondary level that leads to the German International Abitur (DIA). The school offers Kindergarten, Primary School (Years 1–4), lower secondary, and upper secondary leading to the DIA.

Bilingual Teaching
The school works bilingually and internationally. German is the language of instruction, and English is taught as part of the curriculum from Year 1.

Immersion Programs
German as a second language (DaZ) is provided in Primary School for students whose first language is not German, with DaZ lessons totaling three hours per week in small groups. Language immersion sessions occur twice a week in the afternoon. In Kindergarten, language immersion sessions promote German language development and German language is embedded in daily activities.
Reputation

Accreditations
"Excellent German School Abroad" Seal of Approval: This accreditation is awarded by the German Federal School Inspection, representing the German Ministry of Education. It signifies that the school meets high quality standards set by the German education system, ensuring consistent educational excellence abroad.

Accreditation of German International Abitur (DIA): This accreditation confirms that the DIA, as conducted at DSKL, is recognized by both German and international universities, providing students with a globally accepted university entrance qualification.

Funding by the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA): This indicates the school's official integration into Germany's network of schools abroad. This funding also involves a degree of oversight and quality assurance from the German government for DSKL's educational programs.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Consider a Campus Tour or Meeting. This can be a valuable opportunity to experience the school environment and ask specific questions in person.

2. Submit the Application Form and Supporting Documents. Parents will need to complete the school's application form and gather a set of required documents. These typically include copies of the student's passport and visa (submitted after admission), parents' passports, current school certificates, and potentially a school career recommendation letter. For students aiming for the German International Abitur (DIA), evidence of foreign language acquisition may be needed.

3. Undergo Entry Evaluation (if applicable). While DSKL states that entry evaluations are not always required, they may be necessary in certain cases, such as a change of school system. These evaluations can include language and mathematics tests, which help the school determine the appropriate placement for the student.

4. Receive Admission Decision and Register. Once the application and any necessary assessments are complete, the school will notify parents of the admission decision. If an offer of admission is extended, parents will need to confirm enrollment within a stipulated timeframe by submitting required documents and making initial payments.

Scholarships
The German School Kuala Lumpur offers scholarships for its "Guest Student Program," specifically for motivated students from Germany.

These scholarships, which can be full or partial, are awarded to applicants for the two-year upper school residency (Secondary II) leading to the Abitur, and also for Year 10 students aspiring to the intermediate school leaving certificate or transfer to the qualification phase.

Eligibility and application deadlines are specified for each academic year, and applicants are generally required to submit an admission form, academic testimonials, a handwritten CV, a personal explanation about their motivation, and an English-language introduction.

Waitlist
DSKL operates a waitlist system for some classes. If a particular year group is full, qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list. An offer of a place will be extended to students on the waitlist as soon as a spot becomes available, at the school's discretion.
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