Deutsche Schule Saint Petersburg

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German

Fees RUB 813,000 - 1,103,000

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 2009

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum German Curriculum, IB (DP)

Taught languages German, English, French, Russian

Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

The Deutsche Schule St. Petersburg (DSP) is a private, full‑day German international school in Saint Petersburg. Instruction is conducted in German by native‑speaking teachers within a multicultural environment. Classes 1–10 follow German educational standards, with primary and secondary curricula aligned to the Thuringian system; Grades 5–10 are organized into Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium tracks. In Grade 10, students sit for the Mittlerer Schulabschluss, and Grades 11–12 lead to the Oberstufenabschluss. Russian is integrated into the curriculum, alongside foreign-language instruction. The school holds the EXZELLENTE AUSLANDSSCHULE quality seal and participates in the Deutsche Auslandsschulen network under the patronage of the German Federal Foreign Office. The campus spans four floors in a modern city‑center building (about 3,500 m²) and includes a computer room, art room, library, canteen and differentiation rooms, plus a partly green outdoor area of about 900 m² with a playground and a large football field. Ganztagsangebot runs 8:00–16:00 with active parental involvement and a broad clubs program, and graduates receive an international diploma.

www.deutscheschule.ru

Petrozavodskaya Street, 12, Saint Petersburg, Russia

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The Essentials

Location

Saint Petersburg, Russia. The German School of Saint Petersburg has a separate building on the Petrogradsky side with a playground. It is a private, full-day school with clubs and outings. The school serves grades 1–10, and a German-language kindergarten operates alongside the school.

Stages

Kindergarten and grades 1–10.

Type

Private, full-day school

Country affiliation

Germany; part of the international network of German international schools under the patronage of the German Federal Foreign Office.

School day structure

Full-day school with clubs and after-school activities.

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Fees

Application fees
- No separate application or entrance fee is published for admission to the school. The admissions process is described as a sequence of visit, trial lesson, interviews and (if required) a placement test.

Tuition fees (by year group and academic year)
- School (grades 1–10): Annual tuition is RUB 1,103,000 for the 2026/2027 academic year. The base tuition is uniform for all school classes (the same rate applies across year groups 1–10).
- Kindergarten / preschool (separate kindergarten program): Annual tuition is RUB 813,000 for the 2025/2026 academic year (the kindergarten program maintains a single base fee for all groups).

Per-term / installment equivalents (computed from the published annual fee)
- The school publishes a single annual amount rather than itemised term fees. The figures below are equal-installment equivalents derived from the published annual tuition and are presented only as arithmetic breakdowns (they do not assert that the school bills on these exact schedules):
- If billed in two equal semester payments: RUB 551,500 per semester (school). RUB 406,500 per semester (kindergarten).
- If billed in three equal term payments: RUB 367,667 per term (school). RUB 271,000 per term (kindergarten).
- If billed in 12 equal monthly payments: RUB 91,917 per month (school, rounded). RUB 67,750 per month (kindergarten, exact division shown rounded).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's published information states the annual base tuition and notes invoice issuance (Rechnungsstellung) as part of the admissions / enrolment process; specific billing schedules (exact installment options, due dates, late-payment penalties) are set out in the school's standard contract and in the formal invoice. Parents are directed to the school secretariat for details and formal billing.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a full-day day school (no boarding program is indicated). No boarding fees are published.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Meals / catering: School catering is organised; the kindergarten notes three meals per day in its schedule. Meal charges or cafeteria fees may apply in addition to tuition depending on the chosen service.
- Extracurricular clubs, optional courses, excursions, educational materials and school supplies: these categories of paid services are commonly listed under the school's documents for paid educational services and may incur additional charges. Specific prices for optional activities are published in the school's paid-services documentation and in the standard contract.
- Uniform: no mandatory school uniform fee is published in the publicly listed materials.

Sibling discounts and scholarships
- A sibling discount is published: a reduction of 15%–30% for the second and subsequent children enrolled. Information on other scholarships or reductions is handled through the secretariat.

Refund and termination of payment (contract) information
- Refunds, refunds conditions and the financial consequences of early termination or withdrawal are governed by the school's standard contract for paid educational services and by the accompanying procedural documents for paid services. Those contract documents define the formal refund and termination rules.

Fee payment options
- The school issues invoices as part of enrolment and invoicing is referenced in the admissions description; the standard paid-services contract and the invoice itself set out accepted payment methods and bank/payment details. For billing queries and to obtain formal payment instructions (invoice, bank details or card payment options) contact the school secretariat at sekretariat@ds.spb.ru or by the school phone.

Brief note on published details not itemised in public materials
- The school publishes a single annual tuition amount (school) and a kindergarten annual amount; it does not publish a detailed per-term fee schedule, explicit list of mandatory extras, or a public, line-by-line payment-method table in the same place as the headline tuition. The standard paid-services contract and the school's paid-services documents contain the formal terms (billing schedule, payment methods, refund and other contractual rules). Parents should consult the school's contract documentation and the secretariat for the formal billing schedule and exact payment instructions.

Academics

Curriculum

The Deutsche Schule St. Petersburg (DSP) is a German international school in St. Petersburg offering German-language instruction with native-speaking teachers and a multicultural environment. Classes 1 to 10 are taught in full accordance with German educational standards, with primary and secondary curricula aligned to the Thuringian curriculum; Grades 5 to 10 are divided into Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium tracks. In Grade 10, students take the German Mittlerer Schulabschluss examinations, and in Grades 11 and 12 they attain the Oberstufenabschluss. The school offers an all-day program with a range of after-school clubs and activities and provides supervision from 8:00 to 16:00. Russian is an important part of the curriculum, and the language of instruction is German, with exceptions for foreign-language instruction. Graduates receive an international diploma; the school is a member of the Deutsche Auslandsschulen network and holds the EXZELLENTE AUSLANDSSCHULE quality seal.

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Admissions

1. The most important condition for admission is the German language. If the child already attends a German-speaking school or another German Auslandsschule and has sufficient German language skills, admission can be granted without a language test. Russian language skills are not required for admission.

2. A guided tour of the school is conducted to learn about the school concept. The purpose is to familiarize the child with the environment and educational approach. Families have the opportunity to ask questions during this visit.

3. A trial day in the appropriate class is arranged. The trial day helps assess the child's fit with the class level and routines. Parents are invited to observe and discuss impressions at the end.

4. A welcome meeting with the parents is held. This meeting provides a forum to discuss the child's background, the school's expectations, and next steps. The meeting concludes with initial enrollment decisions and scheduling.

5. For children coming from German schools: an admission interview and an evaluation of their report are conducted. This process reviews prior academic records and readiness for the German-language program. The interview provides an opportunity to discuss the child's background and learning needs.

6. For children coming from Russian schools: an admission interview, evaluation of their report, and/or a language test are conducted. The process assesses prior achievement and German language readiness. Parents are informed about next steps and any required testing.

7. For children from Russian schools, from the second half of the second grade, the successful completion of a language test is mandatory for admission. For admission up to the end of the first half of the second grade, German language knowledge is desirable but not required. The language test ensures readiness for German-language instruction.

8. Financial information: The base annual fee for all classes for the 2026/2027 school year is 1,103,000 rubles. A discount of 15% to 30% applies to the second and subsequent children. For reductions and scholarships, inquire at the secretariat.

Scholarships

Reductions and scholarships are available. The second and subsequent children receive a discount of 15% to 30%. Details and eligibility are discussed with the secretariat.

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FAQs

Where is Deutsche Schule Saint Petersburg located and what grades does it serve?

Deutsche Schule Saint Petersburg is a private German international school in Saint Petersburg, housed in a four‑floor building in the city center on the Petrogradsky side. It serves kindergarten and grades 1–10, with German-language instruction and Russian language integrated into the curriculum. The school offers a full‑day program with after‑school clubs and supervision from 8:00 to 16:00.

Is DSP a private day school, and is there boarding?

Yes. DSP is a private, full‑day school with supervision from 8:00 to 16:00 and after‑school clubs. There is no boarding program offered.

What is the tuition for grades 1–10 for the 2026/27 academic year?

The base annual tuition for school grades 1–10 is 1,103,000 Russian rubles for 2026/2027. The kindergarten program is 813,000 rubles for 2025/2026. The school publishes a single annual amount and provides installment options; exact billing details are given by the secretariat.

What are the admissions steps and language requirements?

The most important condition for admission is German language proficiency. If a child already attends a German-speaking school, admission may be granted without a language test; for Russian‑schooled students a language test may be required. The admissions process includes a guided tour, a trial day, interviews, and a welcome meeting with parents.

What curriculum and tracks are offered?

Classes 1–10 follow German educational standards aligned to the Thuringian curriculum. From Grade 5 to Grade 10, students are placed into Hauptschule, Realschule, or Gymnasium tracks. In Grade 10, students take the Mittlerer Schulabschluss, and Grades 11–12 culminate in the Oberstufenabschluss.

Which languages are taught and what about language support?

The language of instruction is German, with Russian language integrated into the curriculum. Three foreign languages are offered: German, English, and French. Russian language skills are supported as part of the program, and a language test may be required for admissions from Russian schools.

What facilities does the campus have?

The campus spans about 3,500 square meters over four floors and includes classrooms, differentiation rooms, a computer room, an art room, two movement rooms, a library, and a canteen. The outdoor area is roughly 900 square meters with a playground and a large football field; a kindergarten operates under the same roof.

Are meals provided at DSP?

The school offers catering, and the kindergarten timetable notes three meals per day. Meal costs or cafeteria fees may apply in addition to tuition, depending on the chosen service, and are outlined in the paid‑services documentation.

What after‑school clubs are offered?

DSP runs a Ganztagsangebot (day program) with clubs such as Additional German, Natural Science, Ceramics, Culinary Masterclass, Music Group, Theatre, Dance, Chess, Table Tennis, Football, Taekwondo, and more. The football club has an off‑site training component with a professional coach and an additional fee. Enrolment is coordinated with Galina Krasnova.

How are clubs scheduled and run?

Clubs are integrated into the school day and led by either school staff or invited instructors. Attendance depends on the timetable, and some activities (like football) may have extra costs or off‑site sessions.

Is there any EAL or SEN support?

Specific EAL or SEN services are not described in the available information. The curriculum focuses on German‑language instruction with Russian as part of the program and offers three foreign languages; further details on wellbeing support are not published.

How is student safety and wellbeing addressed?

Public information does not specify safeguarding or mental‑health services. The school provides a full‑day program with supervision from 8:00 to 16:00 and maintains an active Parents' Council involved in governance and school development.

Is there a uniform or dress code?

Uniform information is not published, so there is no publicly available detail about a uniform requirement.

How does governance work and what is the role of the PTA?

The school has a Parents' Council (Elternbeirat) that participates in governance and helps shape school development. It collaborates with families as part of the German overseas‑school framework and supports community involvement.

What accreditations or awards does the school hold?

DSP holds the EXZELLENTE AUSLANDSSCHULE quality seal and is a member of the Deutsche Auslandsschulen network. It is also part of the PASCH network, reflecting its recognized international standing.

What networks is the school affiliated with?

DSP is part of the international network of German Auslandsschulen under the patronage of the German Federal Foreign Office and participates in the PASCH network.

Which languages are taught and is the language of instruction German?

The language of instruction is German, delivered by native German-speaking teachers. Three foreign languages are taught: English, French, and German; Russian is also taught as part of the curriculum.

Are there bilingual or immersion programs?

No bilingual or immersion programs are indicated; instruction is primarily German, with Russian integrated into the curriculum and additional foreign languages offered.

What is the school's approach to community and diversity?

DSP describes itself as a Begegnungsschule, welcoming children from many countries and cultures and encouraging active parental involvement in school development, creating a multicultural, international environment.

What community events or parent involvement opportunities exist?

The school hosts events and activities, including English language competitions, and the Elternbeirat (Parents' Council) actively participates in governance, offering opportunities for parent involvement in shaping the school.

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