Switzerland, Geneva
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The school fosters curiosity, global awareness, and academic excellence in a caring, human-scale environment where each child receives individual attention. The afternoon programme includes activities in sports, creativity and languages, supporting social development in a safe, stimulating setting.
Several instructors, a special needs teacher, and a social pedagogue support children with special needs.
Afternoon programme includes a variety of activities in sports, creativity and languages in a safe and stimulating environment.
The safeguarding concept for bullying describes the school as a safe space with preventive measures and a No-Blame-Approach to addressing bullying incidents, guided by trained staff.
Deutsche Schule Genf is a German international school in Geneva serving students aged 3 to 18. Endorsed by the Federal Republic of Germany, it belongs to a network of German overseas schools and follows the German curriculum with local anchoring. In secondary grades (ages 12–18) students learn in a competence-oriented environment that balances challenge with flexibility. Core subjects provide a solid foundation, while optional courses allow tailoring toward interests and goals. Multilingual instruction and intercultural competence are emphasized, and students develop critical thinking to meet challenges. The Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) is the final diploma, opening access to universities in Switzerland, Germany. Career and study orientation includes visits to EPFL and ETH Zürich, fairs, internships, and exchanges with partner universities and companies. Extracurriculars span cultural activities, study trips, and international exchanges, alongside political evenings and projects with international organizations in Geneva. It provides individualized support in a human-scale setting.