For German speaking families among the international schools in New Delhi, Deutsche Schule New Delhi is the natural first stop. It teaches a German curriculum so that children can move between the German system and the capital without losing their place in their home education, which matters for diplomatic and corporate families on fixed postings. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees and admissions.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
DSND teaches a German curriculum in German, with English taught alongside, within the framework that connects German schools abroad to the home system. The aim is continuity: a child can follow the German programme in New Delhi and return to a school in Germany without a gap, which is the main reason German speaking families choose it over an English medium international school. It is a bilingual setting in practice, with German as the language of instruction and English developed strongly alongside.
Because it is a community school serving a specific language group, it is smaller than the large international schools in the city. Families who do not speak German but want an international route usually look instead at the English medium and IB options across the capital.
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Deutsche Schule New Delhi fees
We do not publish a confirmed fee band for Deutsche Schule New Delhi, as German schools abroad set fees within their own framework and figures change year to year. Confirm the current schedule, and any registration and deposit charges, directly with the school office. For the wider picture across the city, see our guide to international school fees in New Delhi.
- Registration: a one off registration charge; confirm with the school
- Deposit: a deposit on acceptance where required
- Tuition: the annual tuition fee set within the German schools abroad framework
- Extras: transport, materials and trips
Admissions
Admission is geared to German speaking families, with priority for children who can follow a German medium programme, and the school takes relocating families through the year as postings begin and end. Contact the school early in your move so a place can be confirmed before the term you need.
Because the community is specific and the school is small, places in some year groups can be limited, so ask about availability for your child’s stage as soon as your posting is confirmed.
Location and who goes there
Deutsche Schule New Delhi serves the German diplomatic and business community in the capital, and is positioned for families connected to the German mission and German companies operating in the city.
The families who choose it are overwhelmingly German speaking households on international postings who need continuity with the German system, rather than the broad international mix at the larger English medium schools. For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fees across the capital, see the New Delhi city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Deutsche Schule New Delhi fees?
We do not publish a confirmed fee band for Deutsche Schule New Delhi, as German schools abroad set fees within their own framework and figures change year to year. Confirm the current schedule and any registration and deposit charges directly with the school office.
What curriculum does Deutsche Schule New Delhi follow?
DSND teaches a German curriculum in German, with English alongside, within the framework that connects German schools abroad to the home system so children can move between New Delhi and Germany without a gap.
Is Deutsche Schule New Delhi only for German speakers?
Admission is geared to German speaking families who can follow a German medium programme. Families who do not speak German usually look instead at the English medium and IB schools in the city.
How do I apply to Deutsche Schule New Delhi?
Contact the school early in your move, as places in some year groups can be limited. The school takes relocating families through the year as postings begin and end.
Where is Deutsche Schule New Delhi located?
The school is in New Delhi and serves the German diplomatic and business community in the capital. Confirm the current campus address with the school office.
