Deutsche Schule St Petersburg

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 2009

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum German Curriculum

Taught languages German, English, French, Russian

Strengths Languages, Sport, Outdoor Education

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Deutsche Schule St. Petersburg is a private, all-day German school in Saint Petersburg, serving kindergarten through upper secondary. It teaches according to German standards approved by the Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) with German as the language of instruction and a steady progression through three foreign languages: Russian from grade 1, English from grade 3, and French from grade 6. The school operates a dedicated secondary campus on Petrogradsky with a library, a lunch canteen, and homework supervision, and it runs Ganztagsschule programs with after-school clubs and excursions. Founded in 2009, it joined the international network of schools under the patronage of the German Foreign Office, reflecting its strong ties to Germany. After grade 10, graduates receive the Mittlerer Schulabschluss, and upper secondary studies follow German curricula. Admission to the Oberstufe depends on exam results, with language tests for Russian-language students. The campus includes a modern library, canteen, and after-school care for students.

www.deutscheschule.ru

St. Petersburg, Petrozavodskaya (Petrosawodskaja) Street 12, 197110, Russia

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in St. Petersburg, Russia. It occupies a separate building on the Petrogradsky District and has a playground. Instruction is in German with native German-speaking teachers.

Stages

Grades 5-10 are taught.

Type

Private, full-day school with clubs and excursions.

Country affiliation

Germany

School day structure

Full-day schedule with clubs and excursions.

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Fees

Application fees

- No published application or enrollment fee is available in the school's public information. There is no publicly available numerical amount for any one‑off registration or application charge.

Tuition fees by school year / term

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Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule, due dates, instalment options, or payment‑term conditions are available in the school's public information. No public statement of penalties for late payment or required deposits is available.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school is described as a private day school with a full‑day programme (Ganztagsangebot); no boarding / internat facility or boarding fee schedule is listed in the school's public information. Therefore no boarding fees are published.

Other costs (uniforms, meals, trips, extras)

- A school canteen is shown as part of the school facilities, but no published prices for meals, lunch plans, school trips, extracurricular activity fees, or uniform costs are available in the school's public information. No specific additional cost amounts are published.

Refund information

- No published refund policy, tuition‑refund table, or conditions for reimbursement (for withdrawal, absence, or contract termination) is available in the school's public information.

Fee payment options

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Summary of search and limitations

- A review of the school's public content (German and Russian language pages) shows descriptive information about the school, calendar items and facilities but contains no public numeric fee schedule, payment terms, boarding fees, refund rules, or published lists of payment methods. Because no fee figures or policies are published there, specific amounts, per‑term or per‑year breakdowns, billing calendar items, and refund rules cannot be provided here.

Academics

Curriculum

The DSP teaches according to German standards with curricula approved by the Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK). The language of instruction is German. All students study three foreign languages: Russian from grade 1, English from grade 3, and French from grade 6. After completing grade 10, graduates obtain the Mittlerer Schulabschluss. In the upper secondary, teaching follows German curricula and admission to the Oberstufe begins at the start of grade 11. Admission to Oberstufe for students from the German system is based on examination results (MSA-based) with minimum grades of 3.0 (for Gymnasium and MSA) or 2.4 (for Realschule); Russian-language students with German and English knowledge (minimum B2) take entrance examinations; language assessment is supported by German language models B2 and C1.

Student Teacher Ratio

Approximately 150 students in primary and lower secondary and more than 24 teachers; roughly six students per teacher.

Exam Results

Upper secondary admissions use German-system exam standards: for students coming from the German school system, entrance results are based on MSA exams with minimum grades of 3.0 (Gymnasium/MSA) or 2.4 (Realschule). Russian-system students with German and English knowledge (minimum B2) take entrance examinations. Language assessment includes model German language tests B2 and C1.

Higher Education Progression

The school awards a qualification that enables admission to university study in Germany and in most other countries.

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Admissions

1) German language is the most important condition for admission. If the child has attended a German-speaking school or a German Auslandsschule and thus has sufficient German language skills, admission can occur without a language test. Russian language knowledge is not mandatory for admission. 2) Procedure for school admission: a guided tour of the school to become familiar with the educational concept; a trial day in the appropriate class; a welcome meeting with the parents. 3) For children coming from German schools: an admission interview and transcript evaluation. For children coming from Russian schools: an admission interview, transcript evaluation and/or language test. 4) Billing is issued and an adaptation period in the class begins. 5) Children transferring from German-speaking countries or from other German schools abroad do not need to take a language test. For children from Russian schools, starting in the second half of the second grade, passing a German language test becomes mandatory for admission; if admission occurs by the end of the first half of the second grade, German language skills are desirable but not required. 6) Base tuition for all grade levels for the 2026/2027 school year is 1,103,000 rubles per year. Below this, approximate tuition costs can be calculated. A discount of 15% to 30% applies for the second and subsequent children. For discounts and scholarships, please inquire at the secretariat. 7) Admissions consultation is available to discuss these steps and next steps for enrollment.

Scholarships

Discounts and scholarships are available; details can be obtained from the secretariat.

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FAQs

Where is Deutsche Schule St Petersburg located, and what levels does it serve?

The DSP is in Saint Petersburg, in the Petrogradsky District, in a separate building with a playground. It offers German-language education from kindergarten through upper secondary, with native German-speaking teachers. Entry to higher grades requires language testing, while admission to the early grades does not require German language knowledge.

When was the DSP founded and who is the head of the school?

The school was opened in 2009. The head of the school is Heike Mickel.

What is the language of instruction and which languages are studied?

German is the language of instruction, taught by native German-speaking teachers. Students study three foreign languages: Russian from grade 1, English from grade 3, and French from grade 6.

What is the base tuition for 2026/2027 and are scholarships available?

Base tuition for the 2026/2027 school year is 1,103,000 rubles per year. Discounts of 15% to 30% apply for the second and subsequent children, and there are scholarships available; details are provided by the secretariat.

What is the admissions process and what language requirements apply?

Admissions begin with a guided tour, a trial day, and a welcome meeting with parents. For children from German schools, an interview and transcript evaluation are used; for Russian-language students, an interview, transcript evaluation, and possibly a language test are required. From the second half of the second grade, passing a German language test becomes mandatory for admission to higher grades.

Are there any published application or enrollment fees?

There is no publicly published numeric amount for any application or enrollment fee.

What diploma is awarded after grade 10, and how does the upper secondary entry work?

After completing grade 10, students receive the Mittlerer Schulabschluss. Upper secondary follows German curricula and admission to the Oberstufe begins at the start of grade 11.

What is the student-teacher ratio at the school?

There are approximately 150 students in primary and lower secondary, with more than 24 teachers, giving roughly six students per teacher.

What higher education opportunities do DSP graduates have?

The school awards a qualification that enables admission to university study in Germany and in most other countries.

What facilities and campus features does the school have?

The DSP sits in a separate building in the Petrogradsky area with a playground. It has a library that serves as an open space for learning, and a canteen where most students eat lunch. The school operates Ganztagsschule with homework supervision and a range of after-school clubs and excursions.

Are there after-school clubs and supervision available?

Yes. The Ganztagsschule program provides after-school clubs and excursions, and homework supervision is offered for both primary and secondary students.

Which languages are taught, and when do students start learning them?

Russian is taught from grade 1, English from grade 3, and French from grade 6, in addition to German as the language of instruction.

What extracurricular offerings exist beyond language study?

The school offers a wide range of after-school clubs and leisure activities as part of the Ganztagsschule, along with holidays, excursions, and project work.

Is the DSP day-only or does it offer boarding?

DSP is a private day school with a full-day schedule and clubs; there is no boarding facility.

What is the governance and community structure like at the DSP?

The DSP is part of the international network of German Schools Abroad under the patronage of the German Federal Foreign Office. There is a Parents' Council with two representatives per class and an Executive Board that handles strategic matters; the school also engages with the Deutscher Schul- und Kindergarten Verband Russland (DSKVR).

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