Deutsche Schule Lima Alexander von Humboldt

The school operates at multiple sites in Lima. Humboldt I is at Av. Benavides 3081, Miraflores, Lima, Peru (entrance: Marko Jara Schenone s/n, 15048). Humboldt II is at Calle Tutumo 171, 15038 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru. A BBZ location is at Av. Benavides 3572, 15038 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru.

Kindergarten; Primary School (Grundschule); Middle School (Mittelstufe); Upper Secondary (Oberstufe); Vocational Education Center (BBZ)

German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule) offering Kindergarten, Grundschule, Mittelstufe, Oberstufe, and BerufsBildungsZentrum (BBZ).

Psychologists and staff in the counseling and support department provide assistance.

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Kindergarten runs Monday to Friday. Kindergarten I starts between 8:20 and 8:30, ends at 12:45; Kindergarten II starts between 8:00 and 8:10, ends at 12:30. Morning care (Frühdienst) is available from 7:30 to 8:20 for an additional monthly fee.

German-language immersion education is offered from Kindergarten through upper secondary. Kindergarten uses immersion with a native German-speaking educator and a bilingual partner, making German the primary language of daily interaction while providing natural exposure to German culture. In Grundschule, nearly all subjects are taught in German (Castellano is taught with a school-developed Castellano book to complement German instruction); MDK combines music, German, and art within the immersion approach. In Mittel- und Oberstufe, DaF (German as a Foreign Language) and DaM (German as a Mother Tongue) pathways structure instruction; from Grade 5, students develop presentation skills and work with the Doppel-Klick series; the program supports flexible movement between DaF and DaM groups. The upper secondary program leads to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) with curricula aligned to the German DIAP framework; DSD I and DSD II examinations certify German language proficiency and aid university admission, while Spanish remains a core language from Grade 1 through Abitur and English and French are offered as additional languages.

The upper secondary curriculum leads to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) under the German DIAP framework, enabling access to German universities. Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD) I and II language diplomas certify German proficiency for university admission, with DSD I targeted at B1 level and DSD II at B2/C1 levels. These programs provide pathways to study in Germany and other German-speaking institutions, supported by Abitur preparation and ongoing language development throughout secondary schooling.

The school runs a Student Counseling and Support System with six teams that assist students in difficult everyday school-life situations. These situations can include conflicts with other students, bullying, learning difficulties, and concerns about career choice. Six teams are available to provide information and support. The system emphasizes collaboration among teachers, parents, external specialists when needed, and the student themselves to support well-being and successful learning. A central contact for the program is bbs@humboldt.edu.pe.

The school provides individualized support to assist students in their personal learning process when needed due to learning difficulties or other interferences. This support leads to increased motivation, higher resilience, and the acquisition of learning strategies, resulting in improved performance. The team delivers this support in collaboration with teachers, parents, external specialists when necessary, and the student who takes responsibility for their own learning. The team works closely with class teachers to coordinate progress. The school is committed to supporting young people in their personal development and seeks maximum collaboration with guardians, recognizing that parent engagement motivates students.

The school offers a fully bilingual environment in which students learn German, English, and optionally French. Most subjects are taught in German, enabling many students to reach a level close to native proficiency. English instruction is a fixed part of the curriculum and is mandatory from the 5th grade. Mastery of German helps learners acquire English more easily, and the majority achieve a level that enables study abroad with ease.

The school provides access to the Student Counseling and Support System, welcoming families to its page dedicated to student support. The program aims to support students in complex daily school-life situations, including conflicts with peers, bullying, and other challenges such as learning difficulties and career concerns. Six teams are available to provide information and assistance, with a dedicated contact for the program at bbs@humboldt.edu.pe.

The school maintains a comprehensive Notfallplanung (emergency planning) that outlines safety policies to ensure a secure environment for students, staff, parents, and visitors. The plan emphasizes a safe infrastructure, proper signage, equipment, drills, and training, and anticipates emergencies with a tiered response system. It covers natural and man-made emergencies across the entire campus and operates around the clock, year-round. The plan defines emergency levels I–III and provides concrete steps for contacting authorities (e.g., emergency numbers) and coordinating response. The safety and health contact for the workplace is Ramón Jacobo (rjacobo@humboldt.edu.pe).

1. Admission to Kindergarten I occurs in preschool age. After two years of mandatory participation (from age 4 to 6), students advance to Grade 1. Applications for Kindergarten are accepted two years before the start of Kindergarten, or earlier if you opt for the pre-registration procedure. Most subjects are taught in German, and English instruction is a fixed part of the curriculum and becomes mandatory from Grade 5; the school is accredited as an Excellent German international school.

2. Lateral entry into the 5th grade. The second admission option is offered exclusively for admission to Grade 5 and enables students from other schools to begin their studies here without German language proficiency. No German language proficiency is required.

3. Direct transfer from other German-speaking schools. The direct transfer from other German-speaking schools or international schools is possible when a place is available in the corresponding grade. Good German language skills and the passing of an entrance examination in the main subjects—Spanish, German, English, and Mathematics—are prerequisites for admission. Contact person: Maike Hein, Head of Admissions. Phone: +51 1 6179090 ext 148. Address: Av. Benavides 3081, Miraflores, Lima, Peru.