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Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking

北京德国使馆学校

Expatriate
German Curriculum
German

Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking is the German Embassy School in Beijing, serving children of the German diplomatic community and German-speaking families. It follows the German national curriculum, providing education from kindergarten through secondary school with native German-speaking teachers.

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Last Updated on 7th June, 2026

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City

Beijing

School Phases

G1 to G12

Annual Fees

$24K - $27K

Phone Number

+86-10 8531 6100

Prospectus

Data Sources

Compiled from publicly available sources

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Main Campus

No.49A, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District

Description

Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking (DSP), or the Beijing German Embassy School, is a German-funded international school linked closely with the German Embassy in China. As a key part of the German overseas school system, DSP offers genuine German education from kindergarten to high school. It mainly s…

Summary of School

Academic Sub-Curriculum

Academic Sub-Curriculum

  • German Curriculum
Exam Boards

Exam Boards

    Academic Qualification Awards

    Academic Qualification Awards

    • German International Abitur (GIB)

    Language of Instruction

    German

    School Type

    Expatriate

    Duration Established

    48 Years

    Student To Teacher Ratio

    8:1

    Academic Year

    Primary (October-September), Mid (October-September), High (October-September)

    Extra Languages offered

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    Chinese Language Support

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    School Bus

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    Boarding Availability

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    Scholarships

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    About School

    Mission & Vision

    To provide a German education rooted in academic excellence, fostering independence, critical thinking, and intercultural competence. The institution aims to equip students with skills for global citizenship while nurturing a lifelong connection to both German and Chinese societies.

    Core Values

    • Academic Rigor: Follows the German curriculum, emphasizing language proficiency (German, English, French) and interdisciplinary learning.
    • Inclusivity: Welcomes students from diverse nationalities, promoting cross-cultural dialogue and mutual respect.
    • Social Responsibility: Engages in community projects, such as supporting migrant schools and rural education initiatives.
    • Innovation: Integrates digital literacy and project-based learning to prepare students for modern challenges.

    Educational Philosophy

    Prioritizes holistic development through small class sizes, personalized support (e.g., German as a second language), and extracurricular programs in arts, sports, and sciences. Emphasizes bilingualism and prepares students for the German Abitur or international qualifications (IBDP).

    1. Abitur Qualification: Offers the German Abitur (highest secondary school diploma), enabling graduates to attend German and international universities.
    2. Small Class Sizes: Average class size of 18 students and a 1:8 teacher-student ratio for personalized attention.
    3. Dual-Language Curriculum: German as the primary language of instruction, with English introduced as the first foreign language from kindergarten and Chinese as an elective from Grade 6.
    4. International Diversity: Students from over 30 nationalities, fostering a multicultural environment.
    5. Modern Facilities: Includes SmartBoard-equipped classrooms, science labs, art studios, sports courts, and a 250-seat lecture theater.
    6. Extracurricular Programs: Over 100 activities like theater, sports, and robotics, plus vocational training options for Grade 10 students.
    7. Central Location: Situated in Chaoyang District near Sanlitun and Chaoyang Park, providing convenience for students.
    8. Strong Academic Focus: Emphasis on STEM, humanities, and vocational pathways, aligning with German education standards.
    1. Abitur Excellence: DSP students consistently achieve high scores in the German International Abitur (Abitur), a globally recognized qualification. In 2024, multiple students earned top scores, enabling admission to prestigious universities such as Technical University of Munich, Heidelberg University, and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in Germany .

    2. Global University Admissions: Graduates secured offers from leading institutions worldwide, including the University of Cambridge (UK), Harvard University (USA), and ETH Zurich (Switzerland). The school’s focus on bilingual education (German/English) and interdisciplinary curricula enhances students’ competitiveness in global applications .

    3. Subject-Specific Strengths: DSP students excel in STEM and humanities subjects. For example, in the024 International Robotics Competitions (e.g., FLL Beijing Station), DSP-affiliated teams ranked highly, reflecting strong problem-solving and technical skills .

    4. Scholarship Opportunities: Several students received scholarships for academic merit, including the DAAD Scholarship for German university studies and international awards for research projects .

    5. Alumni Outcomes: Over 90% of DSP graduates pursue higher education abroad, with a significant portion enrolling in Germany’s TU9 alliance universities or Ivy League institutions in the U.S. .

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    School Facilities

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    Young gymnasts stand on a winner's podium during the DSP Cup Gymnastics competition at the Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking.
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