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Languages taught include German as the language of instruction; English is taught as a language from Grade 3 and is used for subject instruction in some areas. French is introduced from Grade 6 or Grade 10. The site does not list additional languages in this section, and it does not detail language-support programs for non-native speakers of German.
The language of instruction is German. English is used for subject teaching in Art, History, and Geography. English-language instruction begins in Grade 3, and French is introduced from Grade 6 or Grade 10 depending on the track. The school offers Kindergarten through Sekundarstufe (grades 5-12) with small, differentiated classes.
The school does not advertise a stand-alone immersion program. English-language instruction is integrated into specific subjects, providing an English-medium component within the German curriculum (Art, History, Geography). English-language instruction begins in Grade 3, and French is introduced from Grade 6 or 10 depending on the track. There is no separate immersion track described in the program.
Deutsche Schule Seoul International (DSSI) is a German overseas school in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, described by the school as located “in the heart of Seoul.” It offers a continuous school pathway from Kindergarten through the upper levels that prepare students for the German International Abitur in grades 11 and 12. German is the school’s core language and the secondary section highlights foreign languages including English (from class 3) and French (from class 6/10). After lessons, students can join the Ganztagsprogramm, which the school describes as offering courses across areas such as languages, art, music, sport, technology, science and games. It also mentions activities like Taekwondo, archery and Korean language courses. DSSI is also recognized as a “MINT-freundliche Schule,” and the school references projects such as science club work and 3D printing.
