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Where is Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg located?
DSJ is at 11 Sans Souci Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa. It is a co‑educational German international school offering bilingual instruction in German and English and dual qualifications (NSC and German Abitur), serving about 1,000 students from 40+ languages.
What ages does DSJ serve, and how is the school structured from early years to graduation?
DSJ serves learners aged 1 to 18. It starts with the Regenbogen‑Kids Integrated Kindergarten (i‑K Phase), then Grundschule (Grades 1–4), followed by the Integrated Secondary School (ISEK) from Grade 5, and an English Medium High School from Grade 8 for non‑German‑speaking learners.
What language and curriculum does DSJ offer?
DSJ provides a bilingual German–English curriculum that culminates in the IEB National Senior Certificate (Matric) and the German International Abitur. German is a compulsory subject for all ages, and DSJ offers the German language diplomas DSD I and DSD II.
What are the application and admission fees?
The application fee is R 800 per child, and the admission (and re‑admission) fee is R 1,000 per child. Both are non‑refundable.
What are typical tuition costs by year group and what payment options exist?
Tuition varies by year group, for example Regentröpfchen (1–3 years) is R 87,660 per year, Kindergarten (4–5 years) is R 83,940, Primary (Grades 1–4) is R 98,820, and Senior High (Grades 10–12) is R 111,060. Fees can be paid annually (with an early‑pay option), per term, or per month, by bank transfer/EFT; cash above R 15,000 is not accepted.
Are there any sibling discounts or deposits?
Yes. Sibling rebates are 5% for the second child, 15% for the third child, and 25% for the fourth child and any additional siblings. An acceptance deposit of 15% of the current year's fees is payable per child to secure a place.
What secondary qualifications can DSJ students graduate with?
DSJ offers the South African National Senior Certificate (Matric) and the German International Abitur, providing pathways for both SA and German qualifications.
What are the options for Grade 8–12: NSC stream vs Kombi stream?
From Grade 8, non-German-speaking learners are in the English Medium High School, where they can follow the NSC Stream (leading to the NSC) or the Kombi Stream (leading to both the German Abitur and the IEB NSC) in three years.
What kind of academic and emotional support is available?
The Phoenix Centre provides emotional, social and academic support through a multi‑professional team, including assessments and counselling. It supports learners across emotional and learning needs and also offers German courses for parents.
What facilities support STEM and innovation at DSJ?
DSJ hosts Innovatium, a state‑of‑the‑art Innovation Centre with robotics and flexible workspaces, where robotics is offered to all learners at no charge and where cross‑curricular projects are encouraged.
What sports facilities does the campus offer?
The campus includes a swimming pool, a volleyball field, a handball field, and a sports hall, with these facilities used for PE and Olympiad activities, plus a DSJ Café within the athletic precinct.
What academic facilities support learning beyond the classroom?
DSJ runs a strong MINT program (Math, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Technology) with integrated science teaching and a robotics component; there are interactive science weeks, plus the Innovatium centre to support cross‑curricular projects.
What after‑school and enrichment activities are available?
DSJ offers a broad range of after‑school activities (Arbeitsgemeinschaften) including Enviro Club, Interact, Chess, Art, School Magazine, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre and more, plus extra murals for primary and secondary learners.
Are there leadership development or internships offered?
Yes. DSJ provides Grade 9 Career's Day, Grade 10 internships (Betriebspraktikum), and Grades 11–12 Career Expo with university and industry input, along with internships and exchange programs to foster leadership and career planning.
Does DSJ run partner school exchanges and weekend programs?
DSJ runs two German partner‑school exchanges (Moringen and Rupert‑Neß‑Gymnasium) and operates Saturday School for Soweto partner schools, enhancing intercultural learning.
What wellbeing and support services are available to students?
The Phoenix Centre offers emotional, social and academic support with a multi‑professional team, including assessments and counselling to support holistic student wellbeing.
Can the Phoenix Centre provide assessments and counselling for parents too?
Yes. The Phoenix Centre offers assessments for students and also provides German language courses for parents to support families.
Is there a bridging year or orientation for new entrants to secondary or English‑medium tracks?
ISEK accepts all learners after an entrance test, and the Orientation Phase (Grade 5–6) focuses on independent thinking to prepare students for secondary school.
Is there a school uniform, and what are the uniform shop hours?
Yes, DSJ has a school uniform. The Uniform Shop is open Mondays 07:30–09:30 and 12:30–14:30, and Wednesdays 12:30–14:30.
What meals are provided on campus and how do meals work with after‑care/holiday care?
DSJ provides breakfasts and lunches through the DSJ Support Fund, and there is a DSJ Café for use during free periods; after‑care and holiday‑care programs include meals.
