Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking, the German Embassy School Beijing, is a German curriculum school in Beijing for the German speaking community. It teaches years one to twelve in German, following the standards set by the German board of education, and leads to the Abitur, the qualification that opens German and international universities. Distinct from the city's English medium internationals, it offers a German curriculum education abroad, recognised and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany.
Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | German national curriculum; leads to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur) |
| Stages | Years 1 to 12 (primary and secondary) |
| Language of instruction | German, with English from kindergarten and elementary |
| Status | Recognised German school abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschule), KMK recognised |
| Funding | Supported by the Federal Republic of Germany |
| Other languages | English, French, Chinese and Latin offered |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the German national curriculum and uses German textbooks aligned to the standards of the German board of education, with lessons taught in German across the year groups. It leads to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife, the Abitur, which gives access to universities in Germany and worldwide. English is taught as the first foreign language from kindergarten and elementary onward, and French, Chinese and Latin are available higher up, so pupils leave with German qualifications and strong additional languages.
As a recognised German school abroad, the Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking is KMK recognised and works within the quality framework of the Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen, the German federal office for schools abroad. It runs an all day school for the younger primary years and emphasises learning support and talent promotion. Because it is a national curriculum school rather than an IB or British one, families weighing it against the city's other options should read our best international schools in Beijing guide for the wider picture.
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Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking fees
As a recognised and federally supported German school abroad, the Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking is funded differently from the city's commercial international schools, and its fees do not map neatly onto the premium and mid tiers that Anglophone schools occupy. For that reason we do not quote a single tuition figure here, because doing so would risk misrepresenting a subsidised national school. Confirm the current fee schedule, and any community or embassy related arrangements, directly with the school.
For context on how the wider Beijing market is priced, our Beijing international school fees guide sets out the city's tiers, and our fee calculator helps you model the full annual cost, including any bus and meal extras, once the school confirms its figures.
Admissions
The Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking primarily serves German speaking families, since lessons are taught in German and the curriculum leads to the Abitur, so a working command of German is central to a successful application. Families relocating from Germany or from other German schools abroad will find the transfer straightforward, as the curriculum is continuous with the home system.
The school year follows the German pattern, and entry is arranged around it. Families should contact the school early to confirm eligibility, language requirements and the documents needed, particularly for pupils joining partway through the secondary years where curriculum continuity matters most.
Location and who goes there
The school sits within Beijing's expatriate community and is closely tied to the German diplomatic and business presence in the city. Its families cluster where Beijing's European community concentrates, in and around the embassy districts and the international housing to the north east, which shapes the everyday community of the school.
The intake is predominantly German and German speaking, which makes it distinct from the broadly mixed internationals elsewhere in the city. To weigh it against other Beijing options, start with the Beijing city hub, or compare it with the British School of Beijing, Shunyi and Dulwich College Beijing.
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking follow?
It follows the German national curriculum, taught in German, and leads to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife, the Abitur, which gives access to universities in Germany and worldwide.
How much are Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking fees?
As a recognised and federally supported German school abroad, it is funded differently from commercial international schools, so we do not quote a single figure. Confirm the current fee schedule directly with the school.
What ages does Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking teach?
The school teaches years one to twelve, covering both primary and secondary, and runs an all day school for the younger primary years.
Is Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking an IB or British school?
No. It is a German national curriculum school leading to the Abitur, not an IB or British curriculum school, although English is taught as the first foreign language from the early years.
Who can enrol at Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking?
Because lessons are taught in German and lead to the Abitur, the school primarily serves German speaking families. Contact the school to confirm language requirements and eligibility before applying.
