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Taught languages German, Swedish, English, French, Latin
Typical class size 24
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Deutsche Schule Stockholm is a German international school in Stockholm serving ages 1 to 18. It follows the German curriculum and offers the German International Abitur (DIA) alongside the Swedish Abschlusszeugnis. The kindergarten is bilingual in Swedish and German, with Grundschule (classes 0–4) before Gymnasium from class 5. From year 4, all students study English; French is available from year 6 and Latin from year 8. The DIA allows up to 50 percent of Abitur subjects to be examined in Swedish. The school has a history spanning more than 400 years; German language instruction and examinations resumed after World War II in 1953. Facilities include a bilingual Kindergarten at Karlavägen 25 and a fourth-floor MINT area with a MINT Lounge, sensors, a 3D printer, electronics, and a workshop for project-based learning. Freizeitheim provides after-school care for preschool to class 3. The school describes itself as a Begegnungsschule fostering cross-cultural exchange between German and Swedish cultures.
Deutsche Schule Stockholm has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in German, Swedish.
Location
Karlavägen 25, 114 31 Stockholm, Sweden. Located in the Östermalm district of central Stockholm. Accessible by public transport and close to city amenities.
Stages
Kindergarten with full-day care; Primary school (grades 0-4); After-school care (grades 0-3); Gymnasium (grades 5-12).
Type
German international school in Stockholm offering the German International Abitur and the Swedish diploma; bilingual Kindergarten.
Pupil Nationality Mix
26 nationalities are represented.
Additional learning support
DaF/DFU language support for German as a Foreign Language is provided; in grades 5–7, DaF is offered in two differentiated courses, and the language diploma DIA can be pursued in grade 7.
Country affiliation
Germany
School day structure
The Kindergarten is open Monday–Friday 07:30–17:15, with closing at 15:00 on the first Monday of the month. The daily structure includes breakfast and free play, guided activities, language groups (German and Swedish), time outdoors, lunch and a rest period, and free play.
Fees
Application fees
- No non‑refundable application fee is listed as part of the school's admission process for its programs; application and registration are handled by the school's admission forms and procedures.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Compulsory school and gymnasium (pupils funded by Swedish municipalities / with Swedish personal identity numbers): there is no tuition charge for standard schooling; the school's education is financed primarily by Swedish municipal "skolpeng" and German state support rather than by recurring parental tuition. (No termly or annual tuition is charged for pupils covered by those public funding arrangements.)
- Kindergarten / Förskola: the kindergarten is organised as a full‑day German kindergarten. Specific parental fees for kindergarten places are not published as a uniform tuition schedule on the school's public admissions documents; the school does note that kindergarten and certain pedagogical services exist and that costs for work materials and some activities can be charged. Where a fee applies for kindergarten care, it is administered by the school's administration.
- Fritids (after‑school care for Förskoleklass–Åk 3): the school operates a fritidshem for pupils in förskoleklass through year 3. Specific recurring fritids fees are not published as a consolidated term/year fee schedule on the school's admissions pages; the fritids placement rules (including automatic termination at age 10) and related administrative details are published. Any parental charge for fritids is managed by the school's administration.
- International / non‑municipally funded pupils: the school's public pages emphasise that funding comes from state support for pupils with Swedish personal identity numbers; no general published multi‑year tuition table for privately funded international placements appears on the school's public admission pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school issues and manages invoices and administrative charges through its administration; specific recurring termly or annual billing dates for tuition are not published as a single public fee schedule. Any payable items (kindergarten fees, fritids fees, material contributions, class‑trip balances or one‑off administrative charges) are invoiced by the school and are payable under the invoice terms issued by the school's administration.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The Deutsche Schule Stockholm operates as a day school; no boarding or full‑/weekly‑boarding programme is provided and there are no boarding fees.
Other costs or fees
- Administrative fee for copies of school certificates / transcripts: there is a stated administration charge of SEK 400 for ordering copies of school leaving certificates (digital or paper).
- Work materials and learning resources: the school's enrolment agreement (Schulvereinbarung) states that the school may charge parents for some work materials (for example exercise books, calculators, workbooks) and that parents bear parts of costs for mandatory class trips; amounts are charged as appropriate by the administration.
- Class trips and mandatory excursions: class trips with overnight stays (specified years) are compulsory and are subsidised in part by the school; parents are required to pay the remaining cost share invoiced by the school.
Refund information
- The school's publicly posted enrolment agreement and FAQ describe which activities may incur parental costs (materials, trips) and administrative charges (transcript orders). No separate, published general refund schedule for those charges (for example pro‑rata refunds on term charges) appears in the school's publicly available admissions and enrolment documents. Refunds or cancellations for individually invoiced items are handled administratively by the school.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer to the school's SEK bankgiro is provided as a payment method and the school publishes its bankgiro number for payments. Other specific payment methods (credit card, Swish, direct debit) are not published as a consolidated list on the public admission pages.
Summary – practical points for parents
- For pupils funded by Swedish municipalities (i.e., pupils with Swedish personal identity numbers) there is no recurring tuition charge for the standard school programme; the institution is principally financed through state/municipal and German federal support.
- The only explicit, publicly posted parental charge found on the school's public documents is the SEK 400 administration fee for ordering copies of certificates; the enrolment agreement also specifies that parents may be charged for work materials and required class‑trip shares.
- The school is a day school (no boarding) and publishes a bankgiro number for payments.
Academics
Deutsche Schule Stockholm teaches German Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
Kindergarten is bilingual in Swedish and German, promoting the development of both languages and providing insights into the cultures, customs and traditions of both countries. Grundschule (Classes 0-4) is offered. The German Gymnasium begins in Class 5, unlike the Swedish system, and differs in aims and pace. The school offers the German International Abitur and the Swedish final certificate.
Gifted and Talented
The school has a diverse student body and each child brings various talents, which are appropriately nurtured and challenged.
Admissions
Admissions
Part 1 – Förskoleklass: Personal data is submitted online from Monday in calendar week 40 at 08:00 to calendar week 5. Part 2 – Form 2 is printed and signed. Part 3 – Personal certificate for study is ordered from Skatteverket and must not be older than three months. Upload Part 2 and Part 3 via the registration form link; the application becomes valid only after all documents have been received and confirmed by email; documents submitted before calendar week 40 are not considered.
Part 2 – Åk 1: Personal data/registration is online from Monday in calendar week 3 at 08:00 to calendar week 11. Part 2 – Blankett 2 is required (only for students who have not attended Förskoleklass at Tyska Skolan). Part 3 – Agreement between guardians, student and Tyska Skolan for enrollment in 2026 (only for students who have not attended Förskoleklass at Tyska Skolan). Part 4 – Personal certificate for study (must be from Skatteverket, not older than 3 months). Upload Parts 2–4 via the registration form link; the application is valid only after all documents have been received and confirmed by email; documents submitted before calendar week 03 are not considered.
Part 3 – Årskurs 2–11: Personal data (online form) is available from calendar week 11 to 15. Part 2 – Agreement between guardians, student and Tyska Skolan. Part 3 – Personalbevis, ändamål studier. Upload Parts 2–3 via the registration form link; the application is valid only after all documents have been received and confirmed by email; documents submitted before calendar week 11 are not considered.
Waitlist
Förskoleklass: There is a waiting list (queue) with priority for siblings. The waiting list operates from Monday of calendar week 40 at 08:00 during the application year, and spaces may become available if a pupil leaves at the end of a school year, allocated according to the admissions criteria. Two classes are offered per year with up to 23 pupils per class. Årskurs 2–11: There is no waiting list. Applications are accepted only during calendar weeks 11–15 for the upcoming school year, and no waiting list is maintained.
FAQs
What curriculum does Deutsche Schule Stockholm offer?
Deutsche Schule Stockholm offers French curriculum. Kindergarten is bilingual in Swedish and German, promoting the development of both languages and providing insights into the cultures, customs and traditions of both countries. Grundschule (Classes 0-4) is offered.
What age range does Deutsche Schule Stockholm cater for?
Deutsche Schule Stockholm accepts students from age 1 to 18. Kindergarten with full-day care; Primary school (grades 0-4); After-school care (grades 0-3); Gymnasium (grades 5-12).
What are the fees at Deutsche Schule Stockholm?
**Application fees** - No non‑refundable application fee is listed as part of the school's admission process for its programs; application and registration are handled by the school's admission forms and procedures.
Where is Deutsche Schule Stockholm located?
Deutsche Schule Stockholm is located in Sweden. Karlavägen 25, 114 31 Stockholm, Sweden. Located in the Östermalm district of central Stockholm. Accessible by public transport and close to city amenities.
Is Deutsche Schule Stockholm co-educational?
Deutsche Schule Stockholm is a co-educational school. German international school in Stockholm offering the German International Abitur and the Swedish diploma; bilingual Kindergarten.
How do I apply to Deutsche Schule Stockholm?
The admissions process at Deutsche Schule Stockholm: Part 1 – Förskoleklass: Personal data is submitted online from Monday in calendar week 40 at 08:00 to calendar week 5. Part 2 – Form 2 is printed and signed. Part 3 – Personal certificate for study is ordered from Skatteverket and must not be older than three months.
Does Deutsche Schule Stockholm offer boarding?
After-school care is provided: Kindergarten with Ganztagsbetreuung (full-day supervision) and Freizeitheim (after-school care) for classes 0–3. The Kindergarten is open Monday to Friday from 07:30–17:15 (first Monday of the month closes at 15:00).
What learning support does Deutsche Schule Stockholm provide?
Deutsche Schule Stockholm provides learning support services. DaF/DFU language support for German as a Foreign Language is provided; in grades 5–7, DaF is offered in two differentiated courses, and the language diploma DIA can be pursued in grade 7.
What facilities does Deutsche Schule Stockholm have?
The Kindergarten with Ganztagsbetreuung is located at Karlavägen 25 in Stockholm. All activities take place in Swedish and German, with language, mathematics and physical education divided by age groups.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Deutsche Schule Stockholm?
Deutsche Schule Stockholm offers a range of extra-curricular activities. The city location is used for cultural experiences, including theatre, music venues, and museums, as part of extracurricular learning. The Kindergarten is bilingual and includes visits to theatres and museums such as Skansen.
What languages are taught at Deutsche Schule Stockholm?
Swedish and German are taught. The German program begins in grade 5 and continues through grade 12. DaF/DFU provides German language support in years 5–7 across two differentiated courses (German Plus and German 2). The school offers KMK-certified language diplomas: DSD I in grade 7 and Deutsches In Two-language program in Swedish and German.
Who is the head of Deutsche Schule Stockholm?
The head of school at Deutsche Schule Stockholm is Heike Frauenknecht.
How many students attend Deutsche Schule Stockholm?
Deutsche Schule Stockholm has approximately 600 students. The school serves students from age 1 to 18.
When was Deutsche Schule Stockholm founded?
Deutsche Schule Stockholm was founded in 1612. The school has a history spanning more than 400 years with German as the language of instruction and German examinations. In 1612, the German parish of St. Gertrud was granted the privilege to maintain a German school by King Gustav II Adolf.
What is the parent community like at Deutsche Schule Stockholm?
Two cultures – one community. With more than 400 years of history, the school offers education from preschool to the German International Abitur and the Swedish student exam.
