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Spain, Barcelona
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1. Direct entry for students from the German education system: Direct entry is possible for students transferring from the German education system in any grade up to the start of Grade 11, subject to available capacity. An initial meeting clarifies questions about continuity and recognition of prior studies. Language prerequisites are assessed: if there is no Spanish knowledge, two years of follow-on Spanish (NUS) in small groups; with some knowledge, a placement test determines the appropriate level. Catalan is mandatory for all students and forms part of integration into the local education system; the integration process may last up to six years depending on language progression.
2. Path for children without German: Kindergarten admission involves playful language acquisition from the start. The German-language Preparation Course (CPA) runs for one year in parallel with Grade 4, twice weekly, with native-speaking teachers and individualized support. The Begegnungsklasse offers entry to Grade 5 with intensive language coaching and social integration. An intensive German program is provided, tailored to the child's level, with additional resources to support rapid integration into lessons and school life.
3. Your path to enrollment (application steps): Kindergarten admissions require downloading the application form for admission to Kindergarten and submitting it to the Kindergarten; Angela Madeleyn is the contact for guidance. For Grundschule/Oberschule admissions, download the GS/OS application form and submit it to the Secretary to the School Leadership, Stephanie Wickers; you may message her with questions. Ensure you provide any requested documents and follow up as advised by the school during the enrollment process.
4. Open days and tours: Kindergarten offers personal tours in small groups by arrangement. Belegungsklassen (from Grade 5) require registration for the Open Day to learn about the intake. Sign up for the appropriate Open Day or tour to gather information and ask questions directly to the admissions contacts.
Deutsche Schule Barcelona is a private, officially recognized German overseas school in Spain, funded by the German federal government and awarded the label Excellent German Overseas School. It delivers a German–Spanish encounter education from kindergarten through the German International Abitur after twelve grades. From grade 1, almost all subjects are taught in German and follow Iberian regional curricula approved by KMK; in addition to German and Spanish, students study English, Catalan and, from grade 9, optional French. The campus supports about 1,500 students and features a building with break areas, sports facilities, a canteen, a library, and science laboratories. The program emphasizes mathematics and the natural sciences, alongside social and humanities education, with a focus on developing social and civic competencies. Around 120 students graduate with the DIA each year, recognized as the Spanish Bachillerato. After-school activities include basketball, soccer, dance, robotics, and clubs such as MUN and Oracy Club.
