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Sweden, Stockholm
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The Deutsche Schule Stockholm provides education from kindergarten to the German International Abitur (DIA) and the Swedish Abschlusszeugnis. Since the 2014/15 school year, the school offers the German International Abitur (DIA). In upper secondary, Berufspraktikum (internships) are a key component, and a Berlin study trip is a highlight of year 12. From grade 4, all students learn English; from grade 5, instruction is in German, with French available from grade 6 and Latin from grade 8. The DIA allows up to 50 percent of Abitur subjects to be examined in Swedish.
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. The German International Abitur includes music or art as one of its subjects. The Berlin trip and other cultural programs provide opportunities for arts and culture engagement.
The Kindergarten is bilingual in Swedish and German, developing both languages and offering cultural insights through daily activities. In Grundschule, German and Swedish are learned from the start as languages of instruction, with cultural experiences (theatre, museums, concerts) guiding off‑classroom learning and a strong language focus from day one. The school describes itself as a Begegnungsschule (meeting school) that fosters two cultures and cross‑cultural exchange. From year 4 in Gymnasium, all students learn English; from year 6 they may choose French and from year 8 Latin; the DIA structure also accommodates Swedish in Abitur subjects.
The SMV (Schülermitverwaltung) is a democratically elected student parliament for classes 4–12 that meets several times a year to discuss questions and make decisions. The SMV aims to enable student co‑determination, promote cooperation within school life, and continually improve daily school life. The Freizeitheim (after‑school care) for children from preschool through grade 3 operates from 07:15 to 17:30 and is staffed by personnel from both language cultures, with activities connected to the school through classes and excursions. The Freizeitheim's goals include developing bilingual language skills, social competence, creativity, a secure and trusting atmosphere, and holistic learning through cultural experiences, play, and movement.
The SMV provides leadership opportunities through a democratically elected student council. A key element of the Gymnasium is the Berufspraktikum (internship), typically in Germany, offering real‑world career experience. A Berlin study trip in year 12 is a highlighted leadership and cultural experience. The DIA program supports a broad set of subjects and pathways that prepare students for higher education and professional life.
The Freizeitheim supports holistic learning through culture, play, and physical activity, with daily routines that include outdoor time and structured development discussions with parents. Language development is integrated into daily life, with Swedish and German spoken in the classroom and during activities, fostering a bilingual and inclusive environment. An atmosphere of security and trust is cultivated to support social and emotional development alongside academic learning. Cultural excursions and theatre visits are regular features that enrich daily life and well‑being.
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.
