Deutsche Schule Istanbul

The Deutsche Schule Istanbul is located in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey. The address is Şahkulu Mahallesi, Şahkulu Bostanı Sokak No. 8, 34420 Beyoğlu-İstanbul. It operates as a private German high school (Özel Alman Lisesi). The contact phone is +90 212 245 13 90-91 and the email is info@ds-istanbul.net.

Two branches exist: a Turkish branch under Turkish law (Özel Alman Lisesi) and a German branch that leads to the German International Abitur (DIA). The German branch serves grades 5–12 and comprises about 120 students.

private German high school

Psychological counseling and guidance are provided; an on-site doctor and nurse are available.

The school is part of Germany's network of German Auslandsschulen and operates two streams (Turkish and German) under this framework.

The day includes nine teaching periods. Classes start at 07:50 and end at 15:26, with short breaks between periods and a midday lunch break.

The school offers a student bus service operated by Kilavuz Tur. Service contact: Koray Kilavuz, mobile 0532 244 75 40; email info@kilavuztur.com; school lines: +90 212 245 13 90-91 and the service office at +90 212 252 42 12.

The Deutsche Schule Istanbul comprises two divisions under one roof: Özel Alman Lisesi (the Turkish upper-secondary) and Botschaftsschule (the German Embassy School), a branch of the German Embassy in Ankara. About 750 students are taught by over 80 teachers. The school operates a three‑tier Bildungsgang (Gymnasium, Realschule, Hauptschule) with the Abitur as the primary goal; Turkish students receive the Turkish Lise Diplom, while many Turkish students pursue the German International Abitur (DIA) and the KMK Sprachdiplom DSD II. There is a one-year preparatory Hazırlık program with 20 hours of German per week. At the end of the upper-secondary phase (grades 11–12) the Abitur is taken with a strong emphasis on mathematics and the natural sciences in six compulsory subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, German, and English. Other compulsory subjects are Turkish culture subjects taught in Turkish; the German track offers the DIA; Turkish students may externally earn the DSD II at level C1. MINT orientation is emphasized.

Approximately 9–10 students per teacher (about 750 students and over 80 teachers).

The school reports a university entrance exam success rate never below 90%. Graduates pursue higher education in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the United States, with some studying in other European countries or the USA.

Graduates pursue higher education in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the United States; some study in other European countries or the USA.

The school fosters a strong sense of community and belonging. A broad range of extracurricular activities supports social development, including photography, theatre club, chess, yoga, Latin, modern dance, choir, orchestra, first aid, philosophy, electronics, science and technology, and literature. Education and cohesion are central to student life, helping pupils build networks that extend beyond the classroom.

Health, safety and well-being of students are addressed by the safety concept developed with the authorities and experts. The medical station has a doctor and a nurse, and staff are regularly trained in first aid. Information about health matters is communicated to parents by the school office or headmaster.

The safeguarding framework protects health, safety and well-being, with the safety concept created to ensure children's protection. Staff receive regular first-aid training, the school maintains a medical station, and parents are informed of relevant information via the school office or school management. Evacuation and emergency procedures are practiced and communicated according to authorities' guidelines.

1. Enrollment application. Submit a completed enrollment application for Deutsche Schule Istanbul. The following documents are required: proof of citizenship for the child and the parents; all certificates from the current and previous school years (both halves); for entry into grade 5, a recommendation from the primary school regarding the chosen education path; valid copies of residence permits; valid work permits/employment contracts; an employer letter/assignment letter with the duration of the assignment; a recommendation letter from the primary school for enrollment in grade 5/6; in the case of divorced parents, the divorce decree/custody proof; and a payment receipt showing the student's name and class. 2. Tuition payment and binding enrollment. The tuition for the 2025/26 school year is €16,900 for classes 5–8 (incl. 10% VAT) if paid in one lump sum, and €17,300 for classes 9–11 (incl. 10% VAT) if paid in one lump sum. Tuition payments are made exclusively to Türk Ekonomi Bankası (TEB), Beyoğlu Branch. For binding enrollment, a deposit of €3,000 must be paid to the following account and the student's name must be included in the “Explanation/Remark” field: IBAN TR98 0003 2000 0000 0057 0673 31; SWIFT TEBUTRIS; Account owner: Germany Federal Republic Private Istanbul German High School Ltd. For potential tuition reductions, the Turkish Ministry of Education's regulation on tuition reductions at private educational institutions applies; the discount takes into account the parents' social and economic situation, the student's academic success, and behavior; there are no other forms of discount. 3. Additional arrangements. The canteen is managed by Burak Yıldırım (phone: 0533 687 30 37). The school's website is ds-istanbul.net.

The school offers free or subsidized education to a limited number of students in accordance with the Regulations on Free or Subsidized Education in Private Educational Institutions. For the 2026/2027 academic year, applications for free or subsidized study may be submitted between January 20, 2026 and April 3, 2026, with the required documents as specified in the attached materials (Explanation for Free Students for 2026/2027 Academic Year; Parent Information Text; Scholarship Declaration; Attachments 7, 2, and 1). For questions, email burs@ds-istanbul.net.