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Deutsche Schule Izmir

Turkey, Izmir

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees TRY 6,581 - 9,169
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages Turkish, English, French, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Izmir is a German international day school in Izmir, founded in 2008 as a branch of Privatschule der Deutschen Botschaft Ankara. It is an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule, linked to ZfA and funded by the German government under the deutsch-türkischen Kulturabkommen. The Grundschule (grades 1–4) runs small classes up to 16 pupils with German as the language of instruction; Turkish and English are taught from grade 1. The curriculum covers German, Mathematics and Sachunterricht, with Musik, Kunst and Sport, plus Lernatelier. A mandatory Ganztag runs Monday–Thursday 09:00–16:15 and Friday 09:00–14:30. Sekundarstufe I (grades 5–10) leads to the German MSA and the Studienstufe with the GIB Diploma; since 2024/25 there is an orientation stage for grades 5–6. The IB Diploma is offered. Facilities include a GS-Bib library, Mensa and Lernatelier spaces; rooms F5/F6 from 2025/26. Extracurriculars include World Schools Debating Club, Theater, Schulband, Lego-RobotX and Naturcamp; exchanges with Deutsche Schule Nairobi.

Kuşçular Cd. No: 82, 35430 Urla, İzmir, Turkey

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Izmir has instruction in German, English.

Location
Located in Urla, Izmir, Turkey, at Kuscular Cd. No:82, 35430 Urla, Izmir. It serves the Urla district of Izmir. The Deutsche Schule Izmir offers education from kindergarten through upper secondary and the IB Diploma. It operates as a full-day program.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary school (Grundschule); Secondary school (Sekundarstufe); Upper secondary (Oberstufe) / IB Diploma (GIB).

Type
German international day school, recognized as a German Auslandsschule funded by the German federal government, and holder of the Excellent German Overseas School seal.

Additional learning support
Comprehensive individual learning support from kindergarten through German school qualifications to the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
Full-day program with ongoing learning and individualized support.

Bus service
There is a school bus service. The bus driver is an independent contractor and the school does not assume responsibility or liability for transfers. Routes include Kuscular to Narlidere/Balcova, Güzelbahce, Urla/Zeytinalani, and Urla; pick-up times are around 16:10 after school. Buses have seat belts and booster seats available. Registration for the full school year is required for cost calculations; costs include per-kilometer rate (set by the city of Izmir), vehicle insurance, passenger insurance, hostess, driver salary, and number of riders. For inquiries, contact bus@ds-izmir.com.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school provides daily meals in the on-site cafeteria. Meals include meat, poultry, fish or legumes; a vegetarian option is available daily; there is a salad bar with ten varieties; meals are prepared under strict hygiene standards and ingredients are sourced from trusted suppliers.

Governance and Ownership
The Deutsche Schule Izmir was founded in 2008 as the second branch of the Privatschule der Deutschen Botschaft Ankara. As a private school, it is carried by a nonprofit school association (Schulverein) with administration based in Berlin and is governed by a board and an administrative leadership. Student representation is active through a Schülervertretung (SV), Schulelternbeirat (SEB) and Personalrat (PR). It is recognized as an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule and is connected to the German Embassy Ankara via the Zentralstelle für Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA).
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Izmir ranges from TRY 6,581 to TRY 9,169 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fee
- One‑time new‑student (Neuaufnahme) fee: EUR 2,200.00, plus 10% statutory VAT. This fee is charged once per family when the first child is admitted; it is not refundable.

Annual tuition (Schulgeld) — amounts and VAT
- Kindergarten / Vorschule (ages 2–6): EUR 6,581.00 per year (plus 10% VAT).
- Classes 1–4: EUR 8,215.00 per year (plus 10% VAT).
- Classes 5–10: EUR 9,169.00 per year (plus 10% VAT).
- (G)IB — Classes 11–12: EUR 9,169.00 per year (plus 10% VAT).
- (G)IB exam fee (Class 12): approximately EUR 650.00 (set and invoiced by the IB organization; may change).

Per‑term / per‑quarter reference amounts (calculated from the annual fees)
- The published fees are annual. For budgeting reference, dividing the annual tuition by four yields approximate quarterly amounts (annual ÷ 4):
- Kindergarten: EUR 1,645.25 per quarter (plus 10% VAT).
- Classes 1–4: EUR 2,053.75 per quarter (plus 10% VAT).
- Classes 5–10: EUR 2,292.25 per quarter (plus 10% VAT).
- (G)IB 11–12: EUR 2,292.25 per quarter (plus 10% VAT).
(These quarterly figures are derived from the annual amounts and shown for planning; actual invoicing is issued per the school's billing terms.)

Membership / association fee (Schulverein)
- Annual membership contribution: EUR 150.00 for the first parent; EUR 50.00 for each additional family member. This contribution is due with the admission confirmation and subsequently at the start of every school year. The contribution is not refundable.

Meals / lunch (separate charge)
- Annual lunch (Verpflegung) fees, charged separately (plus 10% VAT):
- Kindergarten / Vorschule: EUR 445.00 per year.
- Classes 1–4: EUR 545.00 per year.
- Classes 5–12: EUR 595.00 per year.
- Lunch registration is annual and renews automatically unless cancelled in writing 14 days before the end of the school year; late joiners are charged pro rata.

Other costs and additional fees
- Not included in the tuition and billed separately where applicable: transport costs (school bus), compulsory digital learning materials, schoolbooks and workbooks, class trips and excursions, external extracurricular offerings, and similar ancillary costs.
- Repeater students in Grade 12 pay a proportionate tuition depending on the subjects taken.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoices are issued in EUR. School and meal fees become payable on the invoice due date. Payment is expected within 14 days of invoice receipt; unpaid invoices after 14 days are considered in default and may result in temporary exclusion of the student from classes until payment is made.
- The admission/membership fee is due no later than five days after receipt of the admission confirmation. Failure to pay by the due date may void the admission offer.
- Default, late payment rules and potential exclusion from lessons are specified in the fees regulation.

Payment methods and bank details
- Payments are to be made by bank transfer in EUR. Bank charges are borne by the payer. The school's specified bank details for EUR transfers are:
- Recipient: Deutsche Schule Izmir (Ankara Alman Büyükelçiliği Özel Okulu İzmir Şubesi)
- Bank: Türkiye İş Bankası, Güzelbahçe Branch (3491)
- IBAN: TR84 0006 4000 0023 4910 0790 30 (EUR)
- SWIFT / BIC: ISBKTRISXXX
- Payment reference: Student name, class.
- No credit‑card or other payment methods are specified in the published fee regulation. Ratenzahlung is not the standard and is granted only in exceptional, documented cases upon written request to the school's governing body; there is no legal entitlement to installment payment.

Cancellation, refunds and withdrawal rules
- Withdrawals (abmeldungen) are permitted only at the end of a school half‑year and require a three‑month notice period. The school provides the required withdrawal form at the secretariat. For missed notice deadlines the tuition for the first quarter of the new school year becomes payable. Overpaid tuition is refunded pro rata; however, for quarters already begun the full quarter fee is charged.
- The admission / membership fee is non‑refundable. In documented severe hardship cases (death of a guardian, severe illness, sudden financial emergency, or immediate official overseas transfer) the school may apply special provisions and compute refunds on a daily basis referencing actual school days.

Boarding / residential provision
- The school operates as a day/full‑day school (Ganztagsschule); no boarding or residential fees are listed. Boarding is not applicable.

Notes on VAT and currency
- All listed fee amounts are shown in euros and are subject to the statutory 10% value added tax which is added to the net amounts where applicable. Bank fees for international transfers are charged to the payer.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Izmir teaches German Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The Grundschule (grades 1–4) forms the foundation with small classes (max 16 students) and German as the instructional language; Turkish is learned as a second language from grade 1 and English is taught as a foreign language. The primary curriculum covers German, Mathematics and Sachunterricht, with Turkish and English as foreign languages from grade 1, plus Music, Art, Sport, and project-based formats such as Lernatelier. The day features a mandatory Ganztag (after-school) program from Monday to Thursday 09:00–16:15 and Friday 09:00–14:30, organized around a structured rhythm with learning, movement and rest. The Sekundarstufe (grades 5–10) prepares students for the German Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA) and for the Studienstufe with the Mixed-language International Baccalaureate (GIB); since 2024/2025 an orientation stage for grades 5–6 supports the transition from Grundschule, and Lernatelier, artistic and musical activities, excursions and clubs are part of the program. English begins in grade 5, French in grade 7, and Turkish is offered as an additional option; German is the language of instruction, English is the second core language, Turkish is a connecting element, with the GIB Diploma Programme featured in the upper levels.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Deutsche Schule Izmir is a close-knit community with a family atmosphere that supports children and adolescents on their individual learning journeys, helping them grow and prepare for the future.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The site describes a comprehensive, everyday learning environment but does not specify details about SEN services beyond the general school offerings.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught as a second language starting in Grade 5 and is emphasized as a key qualification for all students within the German school program.

Mental Wellbeing
The school highlights a supportive campus with services such as school social work, a library, and other enrichment activities as part of its holistic approach to student well-being.

Safeguarding
The site emphasizes a safe, inclusive school community and strong governance structures, with programs and staff dedicated to student welfare and safeguarding as part of a German Auslandsschule.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2008, Deutsche Schule Izmir is the second branch of the Privatschule der Deutschen Botschaft Ankara. It is a competency‑oriented Gesamtschule with a focus on German language and culture. It is the only school in Izmir authorized by the Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) to award German Haupt- and Realschulabschlüsse and to provide a pathway to the upper secondary level; the school also awards the International Baccalaureate Diploma. It is not part of the Turkish Ministry of National Education; instead it is recognised as a cultural institution under the deutsch-türkischen Kulturabkommen and is under the auspices of the German Embassy Ankara or the Izmir General Consulate. As an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule, it is linked to the Zentralstelle für Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA) and operates with German curricula across a Grundschule, Sekundarstufe I with an orientation, a GIB program, and a Kindergarten, supported by German staff and resources.

Community
The school community is built on strong governance bodies, including the Schülervertretung (SV), the Schulelternbeirat (SEB), and the Personalrat (PR), alongside the Schulleitung, Vorstand, and Nichtpädagogisches Team. Clubs include Debating, Lego-RobotX, Theater, DSI Schulband, and Naturcamp, fostering collaborative student engagement. The campus features school social work, a library, a Mensa, an alumni network, Learn & Travel programs, and participation in competitions and prizes, reflecting an active, collaborative school life across Kindergarten, Grundschule, and Sekundarstufe. The school understands itself as an inclusive, democratic community with student, parent, and staff involvement shaping its programs and activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Elternbeirat (SEB) is the link between parents and the school and an indispensable part of the vibrant, innovative school life. The SEB team consists of two parent representatives per class and Kita group and is led by two chairs; in 2024/2025 Kristina Laubscher-Ülünçer and Alida Öztimur were elected. The SEB serves as the voice of the parents, collects wishes and feedback, and forwards them to the school leadership, governance bodies, and the relevant groups for consideration. It plays a key role in school development through working groups such as Ethikrat, Ganztagsausschuss, and Digi-Ausschuss, bringing the parents' perspective to future planning. The SEB also organises school festivals and events to foster community and exchange, and maintains close collaboration with the Schulleitung, the Vorstand, the Personalrat, and the Schülervertretung to implement improvements.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes a library (Bibliothek) and a cafeteria (Mensa) on site. Learning time spaces (Lernzeit) and the Learning Atelier (Lernatelier) provide dedicated learning environments, and since the 2025/2026 school year, rooms F5 and F6 have been added. The campus hosts clubs including Debating, Lego-RobotX, Theater, DSI Schulband, and Naturcamp. The Grundschule curriculum includes Musik, Kunst, and Sport, and there is a primary school library (GS-Bib) to support reading. New Reckstangen were installed on the schoolyard to enhance physical activity during breaks.

Sports Facilities
The school offers a football team. New Reckstangen on the schoolyard provide additional opportunities for movement. Students can engage in sports through clubs and teams.

Academic Facilities
A Grundschule library (GS-Bib) exists on campus. The Learning Atelier (Lernatelier) is a project-based program used by students from 1 to 10 and in the IB CAS program. The IB Diploma is offered (IB Diploma and GIB). The Learning Time (Lernzeit) provides spaces for learning, including a library, with rooms F5 and F6 added since 2025/2026.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs include Debating, Lego-RobotX, Theater, DSI Schulband and Naturcamp. The World Schools Debating Club is available for secondary students.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
World Schools Debating Club offers English-language debate for students in grades 6 through 12. The teams are coached by IB students and a dedicated coach, and participate in international tournaments and workshops. A highlight is participation in the Eurasian Schools Debating Championship. The program includes intercultural exchange with Deutsche Schule Nairobi.

Arts & Creative
Theater is available as an extracurricular activity or as a class. From the first year up to the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12, students can participate. Theater productions are staged at least twice a year. The DSI Schulband provides a school band experience that performs at school events.

Cultural & Language
World Schools Debating Club fosters international debate and intercultural exchange. Participants engage with global topics and collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds. The program supports cross-cultural collaboration, including exchanges with Deutsche Schule Nairobi.

Social & Hobbies
Lego-RobotX is the robotics club where students plan, build, and program robots in teams, emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving. Theater and the Schulband contribute to performing-arts experiences, and Naturcamp offers outdoor, nature-based activities that foster social interaction and experiential learning.

Community & Service
Schulsozialarbeit provides counseling for students, parents, and teachers. It coordinates projects that strengthen social learning and prevent bullying, including zammgrauft and Lions Quest. It offers conflict mediation and crisis intervention. Pausenangebote and after-school social-pedagogical groups support wellbeing.

Leadership & Professional
The student council (SV) is an active leadership body. Gremien refers to school governance bodies including Schulleitung, Vorstand, Nichtpädagogisches Team, Personalrat, SEB, and SV. Berufs-/ Studienorientierung (career and study orientation) is part of Perspektiven. Participation in these structures develops leadership and professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mensa provides varied, healthy meals daily with vegetarian options. Naturcamp offers twice-yearly outdoor experiences that emphasize teamwork and practical learning. Pausenangebote provide leisure activities for wellbeing, movement, and rest. Schulsozialarbeit supports both physical and mental wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the base language of instruction, with English used for English-language courses and as a language of instruction in some subjects. The curriculum includes German-language courses and English-language offerings; English HL is available, and some electives are taught in English (e.g., Global Politics SL in English, Theater in English); French is offered as an elective. The school provides the IB Diploma (GIB) within the framework of a German Auslandsschule.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a mixed-language International Baccalaureate program (GIB) in the upper secondary. The GIB was introduced in autumn 2016, and students in grades 11 and 12 study six subjects and complete the ToK course, CAS, and the Extended Essay. The IB subject list includes German-language courses and English-language courses; some subjects are taught in English (for example English HL, Global Politics SL in English, Theater in English), while others are taught in German (such as Biology HL/SL and History SL).

Immersion Programs
The mixed-language IB program (GIB) is the school's immersion offering, integrating German and English instruction across the upper-secondary curriculum. Students in grades 11–12 undertake the IB Diploma as part of this bilingual program.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The Deutsche Schule Izmir is a single-track institution. It can admit at most 15 students per class. Therefore, capacity for new admissions in all classes is not always available. 2. Turkish nationals, including dual nationals with Turkish citizenship, are currently not admitted for legal reasons. 3. To place your child in the applicant pool and arrange an admission interview and a school visit, the following documents are required: a completed admission application; a passport copy of the child; the child's Mavi Kart No. / Yabancı Kimlik No.; the child's immunization certificate and birth certificate; passport copies of the parents. 4. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
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