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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a German Auslandsschule recognized by the KMK, serving learners aged 1–18 with a bespoke German international curriculum from kindergarten through upper secondary. The school is bilingual, preparing students for German and Spanish university entrance (Abitur and EBAU). In Grundschule German is taught six hours weekly and Spanish five to six, with General Studies, Mathematics, Art, Music, Sport, Ethics/Religion and a Spanish integration phase for new German students. In Sekundarstufe I and II, 21 subjects are offered; from Grade 9 students may choose between French or Informatics plus Geography, and from Grade 10 there are additional options in arts and sciences. Languages include German, Spanish, English (from Grade 3) and French (from Grade 9). Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule accreditation was awarded in 2010 and 2016. A Tababa Alta campus opened in 1999. Facilities include digital room technology, a learning platform, a library and a multiprofessional inclusion team. After-school activities include UCMAS, chess, hip-hop, drawing, CreaMúsica, Banda, soccer and karate.
C. Drago, 1, 38190 Tabaiba, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
The Essentials
Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife has 710 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in German, Spanish.
Location
Calle Drago 1, 38190 Tabaiba Alta, Spain
Stages
Kindergarten; Primary; Secondary
Type
German overseas school (Deutsche Auslandsschule) recognized by KMK
Additional learning support
German-language after-school clubs (AGs) and Lern- und Übungszeiten, run by German-speaking staff; Lern- und Übungszeit (LÜZ) included; IPAD-based learning
Country affiliation
Germany; officially recognized as a German Auslandsschule
School day structure
School day runs 08:00–13:10 and 14:00–15:40; voluntary after-school activities available (AGs, Lern- und Übungszeiten)
Bus service
Bus transport provided by Sierra y Gonzalez; routes and timetables available on their site; phone 677 915 605; email lourdes@sierraygonzalez.es
Fees
Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife ranges from EUR 4,050 to EUR 6,330 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- Kindergarten / KiKri (enrolment): EUR 392 (KiKri "Küken"). - Kindergarten / KiKri (other groups): EUR 445 (annual enrolment fee for KiKri-2 / Kindergarten). - New pupils at school: annual enrolment fee for Classes 1–3 EUR 405; enrolment fee for Classes 4–12 EUR 850.
Tuition fees by year group (amounts and instalment pattern)
- KiKri "Küken": monthly rate EUR 392 paid in 11 instalments. Annual total calculated as 11 x EUR 392. - KiKri-2 / Kindergarten: monthly rate EUR 445. KiKri uses 11 instalments; Kindergarten uses 10 instalments (i.e., 10 x EUR 445 for Kindergarten). - School (Grundschule / Sekundarstufe): - Classes 1–8: EUR 405 per month, billed as 10 instalments (10 x EUR 405; annual total EUR 4,050). - Classes 9–11: EUR 445 per month, billed as 10 instalments (10 x EUR 445; annual total EUR 4,450). - Class 12: EUR 494 per month, billed as 9 instalments (9 x EUR 494; annual total EUR 4,446).
One-off / deposit amounts for school places (new pupils)
- Deposit (refundable on completion of the full school career after written request): - Classes 1–8: EUR 900. - Classes 9–12: EUR 1,030. - Kindergarten/KiKri one-time deposit: EUR 790.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Regular tuition payments are due on the 5th day of the months from September through June and are collected by direct debit. Payments follow the instalment pattern shown for each group (for example, Classes 1–8: 10 monthly instalments). - Mensa (school canteen) invoices are issued between the 5th and 10th of the following month and are collected by direct debit; occasional invoicing fees for returned payments apply.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; there are no boarding fees for this school.
Other costs and optional charges
- Mensa (meals): - KiKri: EUR 5.70 per day. - Kindergarten and school pupils: EUR 6.80 per day. - Mensa billing is by direct debit; a handling fee of EUR 3 is charged for each correctly issued invoice that is returned. - Preparatory tuition for Spanish university entrance (EBAU): EUR 30 per month per subject; invoiced as EUR 150 per semester and per subject (charged in September and February). - Early care (07:15–08:00) — fixed-registration prices per month: 1 day/week EUR 5.50; 2 days/week EUR 11; 3 days/week EUR 16.50; 4 days/week EUR 22; 5 days/week EUR 27.50; single-day registration EUR 6.50 per day. - LÜZ (learning and exercise time) / full-day / after-school care (14:10–15:40) — fixed-registration monthly prices: - KiKri: 1 day/week EUR 13; 2 days/week EUR 26; 3 days/week EUR 35; 4 days/week EUR 44.50; 5 days/week EUR 52; single-day registration EUR 5 per day. - Kindergarten / Grundschule / Sekundaria: 1 day/week EUR 15; 2 days/week EUR 30; 3 days/week EUR 40.50; 4 days/week EUR 50; (prices shown as monthly). - Late supervision (15:40–17:10) — fixed-registration monthly prices: 1 day/week EUR 11; 2 days/week EUR 22; 3 days/week EUR 33; 4 days/week EUR 44; 5 days/week EUR 55; single-day registration EUR 6.50 per day. - School uniform / sportswear (available from the supplier listed by the school). Representative prices: - T‑shirt: EUR 12.50 (sizes 2–8), EUR 14.50 (sizes 10–16), EUR 15.50 (sizes S–XL). - Long sports trousers: EUR 18.50 (sizes 2–8 and 10–16), EUR 21.00 (S–XL). - Short sports trousers: EUR 13.50 / 13.50 / 15.50 (by size bands). - Sweatshirt / jacket: EUR 33.50 / 33.50 / 37.00 (by size bands). - Leggings: EUR 10.00 / 10.00 / 12.00 (by size bands). - School transport: the school's pupil transport is operated by an external bus company; bus routes, timetables, enrolment and fares are handled by that transport company (contact details are published by the school). Bus fees and route charges are set and invoiced by the transport operator.
Refund information
- The deposit (Depot) is refundable after successful completion of the entire school career on written request. Refund conditions for other fees or for partial-year withdrawals are handled according to the school's administrative rules. The school charges handling fees for returned mensa invoices.
Fee payment options and invoicing method
- Regular tuition and most school-related service invoices are collected by bank direct debit; tuition instalments are due on the 5th of the relevant months (September–June). Mensa invoices are issued monthly (between the 5th and 10th of the following month) and are collected by direct debit. Returned-payment handling fees apply for mensa invoices. The school's transport partner manages bus billing separately.
Academics
Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife teaches German Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
The school provides a German international curriculum from kindergarten through upper secondary and is bilingual, preparing students for German and Spanish university entrance. In Grundschule, German is taught with six hours per week and Spanish with five to six hours per week, complemented by General Studies and Social Studies, Mathematics, Art, Music, Sport, Ethics/Religion, a Class Council, and a Spanish integration phase for new German students. In Sekundarstufe I and II, 21 subjects are taught; from Grade 9 students may choose between French or Informatics plus Geography, and from Grade 10 between Art and Music, with additional science and humanities options in the upper levels. The languages offered in Sekundarstufe are German, Spanish, English (from Grade 3), and French (from Grade 9). The school provides Abitur and EBAU courses to support German and Spanish university entrance.
Exam Results
About 30-40 students graduate with Abitur each year; EBAU courses are offered to support the Spanish higher education entrance.
Higher Education Progression
The school prepares students for German and Spanish university entrance. It is a German Auslandsschule recognized by KMK and supported by the ZfA, with Abitur and EBAU pathways enabling access to universities in Germany and Spain.
Gifted and Talented
Begabungsförderung (talent development) is part of the school's approach. Extracurricular activities such as Jugend Debattiert and Model United Nations provide advanced challenges, alongside democracy-education initiatives and after-school programs to foster leadership and language skills.
Admissions
Admissions
Kindergarten admissions run from November through March each year for the Kinderkrippe (KiKri) and the Kindergarten. KiKri 1 applies to children who have completed their first year by August 31; KiKri 2 applies to children who have completed their second year by August 31; Kindergarten applies to children who have completed their third year by August 31. If applications exceed capacity, admission is determined by fixed criteria and admitted children in KiKri and Kindergarten are placed in small groups. Admission to higher kindergarten groups is possible if spaces exist and the child already has German language knowledge. The following documents are required for admission and should be submitted by the closing date: the Interessenbekundung and the Anmeldeformular 2025-26. Parents are informed in a timely manner about the admission status; if accepted, they submit additional documents and pay the admission fees. After completing the formalities, the child is definitively registered for the corresponding facility. If the number of applications exceeds places, a waiting list is used according to a criteria catalogue, and parents are informed that they are initially on a waiting list. After the formal registration period, a Nachrückverfahren (reallocation/admission prioritization) follows. Fees KiKri “Küken” 2025-26: Enrollment fee €392.00 per year; one-time deposit €790.00; monthly KiKri/KiGa payment: 11 payments of €392.00. Fees KiKri-2 and Kindergarten 2025-26: Enrollment fee €445.00; one-time deposit €790.00; monthly KiKri/KiGa payment €445.00 (KiKri 11 payments / KiGa 10 payments). Schule 2025-26: Children who attend KiKri/Kindergarten are admitted to Grundschule; new admissions of students with sufficient German knowledge to Class 1 or higher are possible; the headteacher decides on a case-by-case basis, possibly with placement tests. School fees 2025-26: Classes 1–8: 10 payments of €405.00 totaling €4,050.00; Classes 9–11: 10 payments of €445.00 totaling €4,450.00; Class 12: 9 payments of €494.00 totaling €4,446.00. For new students 2025-26: Annual enrollment fee Class 1–3 €405.00; enrollment fee Classes 4–12 €850.00; deposits Class 1–8 €900.00; deposits Class 9–12 €1,030.00.
Scholarships
Application for tuition reductions is available. The process follows the aid regulation in force at the time of decision. The application form must be fully completed; if a question does not apply, mark as not applicable. In the income section, include the gross and net amounts for all family members. The form can be completed in German or Spanish; the required supporting documents follow the cited regulation. The completed documents must be emailed to dstenerife@dstenerife.eu; the deadline for the Schulgeldermäßigungen is July 1, 2025. BECA guidelines are provided, and the Antragsformular-Schulbeihilfe-2025-26 is available.
Waitlist
If applications exceed places, a waiting list is used; parents are informed of this status, and a Nachrückverfahren follows after registration closes.
FAQs
What does Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife offer?
Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a German Auslandsschule recognized by the KMK, serving learners aged 1–18 with a bespoke German international curriculum from kindergarten through upper secondary. The school is bilingual, preparing students .
What age range?
Ages 1-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 4,050 to EUR 6,330.
How many students?
Approximately 710 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a German Auslandsschule recognized by the KMK, serving learners aged 1–18 with a bespoke German internationa.
