Deutsche Schule Santiago, the German school in Santiago, was founded in 1910 and is one of the oldest German schools in Chile. It teaches a German curriculum and prepares students for the Deutsches Internationales Abitur alongside the Chilean Bachillerato, with German, Spanish and English used across the school. Families weighing it against IB options can read our IB curriculum guide, though the Abitur is the school's senior qualification. On fees it sits in the mid to premium range for the city.
Deutsche Schule Santiago at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | German curriculum, Deutsches Internationales Abitur and Chilean Bachillerato; multilingual German, Spanish and English |
| Stages | Early years to end of secondary |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Accreditation | Recognised within the network of German schools abroad |
| Fee band | Mid to premium for Santiago |
| Campus area | Eastern Santiago |
Curriculum and academics
Teaching follows a German framework, with German introduced from the early years so that students build genuine fluency alongside Spanish, and English added as a further language. The senior years lead to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur, a qualification recognised by universities in Germany and widely accepted elsewhere, taken in parallel with the Chilean Bachillerato so graduates can apply both at home and abroad. This dual outcome is the main reason German and German speaking families choose the school.
The school is part of the worldwide network of German schools abroad, which supports its curriculum, staffing and quality standards. Academics are paired with a broad programme of sport, music and the arts. Families comparing it with English medium options will find the language profile is the key difference, so it suits households who want a German or multilingual education rather than a purely English one. Ask the school for the latest Abitur and Bachillerato results when you compare options.
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Deutsche Schule Santiago fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Prekinder to IV Medio (all grades) | 193 UF per year (about CLP 7.6M) |
Source: Colegio Aleman de Santiago (dsstgo.cl). One annual tuition for all grades, quoted in Chile's inflation-indexed UF and billed in 10 instalments. Excludes matricula and one-time incorporation fee. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Deutsche Schule Santiago sits in the mid to premium range for the city. The school publishes its annual schedule in Chilean pesos, and because exchange rates move, families relocating on a foreign salary should convert the current figures carefully rather than rely on older quotes. We do not publish an invented number here. Confirm the live schedule with the school before you commit to a place.
Beyond tuition, expect the usual additional costs, a one off enrolment or incorporation fee, an annual matriculation charge, and optional items such as lunch, transport and materials. Model several years ahead, since tuition tends to rise each year, using our fee calculator.
Admissions
The academic year follows the Southern Hemisphere calendar, running from late February or March to December, so families relocating from Northern Hemisphere systems should plan the transition carefully. The main intake is before the start of the year, with applications reviewed where places exist and supporting school reports requested. Because German language development matters most in the early years, entry into the youngest grades is the smoothest route for families without prior German.
Older students joining from other systems may need to demonstrate or build German language skills, so discuss the pathway with admissions early. Confirm current availability and any assessment requirements before accepting a place.
Location and who goes there
The school is in the eastern districts of Santiago, the area where most expatriate and professional families live, with good access to Las Condes and Vitacura. The community combines German and German speaking families with local Chilean households who value a German and multilingual education. Many families choose homes in the eastern neighbourhoods to keep the commute manageable across a large city.
To weigh Deutsche Schule Santiago against the other international options in the city, including curricula and where families live, start with the Santiago city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Deutsche Schule Santiago fees?
Deutsche Schule Santiago is an established school in the mid to premium range for the city. It publishes its annual schedule in Chilean pesos and bills enrolment and tuition separately, so request the current figures directly from the school before you apply.
What curriculum does Deutsche Schule Santiago follow?
The school teaches a German curriculum and prepares students for the Deutsches Internationales Abitur alongside the Chilean Bachillerato, with German, Spanish and English used across the school.
Is Deutsche Schule Santiago a good school?
Deutsche Schule Santiago is one of the oldest German schools in Chile and is recognised within the network of German schools abroad. We publish ratings only from verified reviews, so weigh the latest results, the language fit and a campus visit.
When do Deutsche Schule Santiago applications open?
The academic year follows the Southern Hemisphere calendar, running from late February or March to December. The main intake is before the start of the year, so apply several months ahead, particularly for entry into German language streams.
Where is Deutsche Schule Santiago located?
The school is in the eastern districts of Santiago, the area where most expatriate and professional families live, with good access to Las Condes and Vitacura.
