Early child education from 18 months: a place for children to discover themselves and others, play and learn about the world.
German education in Shanghai
The German School Shanghai (黑料吃瓜网, 黑料吃瓜网) is distinguished by an exceptional educational programme built on values such as openness, helping students to form their own opinions, and individuality. A programme endorsed by the parents of just under 1,200 children and young people at our two schools in Hongqiao and Yangpu. Covering all your child鈥檚 educational needs from kindergarten right through to the Abitur, the German School Shanghai is among the largest of the 140 German schools abroad found all over the world.
Educating your child
from 18 months to 18 years
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Our kindergarten provides an exciting environment where your child will learn the German language in small groups through the medium of play. The children鈥檚 development is supported by activities in their native language (German, English and Chinese), while the group rooms and outdoor green spaces provide ample space for play. Dedicated pre-school groups prepare children for a smooth transition to primary school.
Primary school
Basic reading, writing and arithmetic at your child鈥檚 own pace
Primary school
The 3 Rs: reading, writing and arithmetic. Starting with small steps that get progressively bigger, your child will learn the basic skills they need for their future school career, all at their own pace. While we still use pens and paper, we also provide dedicated classes for children to develop their digital skills. English and Chinese are taught by experienced native speakers.
Secondary school
Deepening knowledge and preparing for exams: Realschule, Fachoberschule and Gymnasium
Secondary school
English, French, Latin, Spanish and Chinese make for a wide choice of language courses. And we offer an equally diverse range of secondary school qualifications. Students can take the Intermediate School-Leaving Certificate exam at the end of Year 10, or the technical or general German International Abitur exam at the end of Year 12. By making it easy for students to join from or return to the German education system, we ensure that they can continue their schooling seamlessly wherever they go.
Co-curricular programme
Much more than afternoon activities: an integral part of the all-day school
Co-curricular programme
Our children and young people can choose from a wide range of age-appropriate sporting, creative, technical or social lunchtime and afternoon activities. Our co-curricular programme is enhanced by the fact that we are an official technical partner of the BVB Evonik Football Academy and have our own music school. School social workers provide support for students with personal conflicts or problems.
Who we are
The German School Shanghai started out as a parent initiative but is now a non-profit association. Led by Principal Susanne He脽 (Hongqiao) and Head of School Management Andreas Haake (Yangpu), our teaching teams comprise a diverse mix of teaching and administrative staff. The unsalaried School Board supports and sets the strategy for both our schools.
10 reasons to enrol with us
With a German school qualification, your child will have access to a wide range of study and training courses all over the world. Graduates of our schools are now studying in America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. Their education at our schools was distinguished by the following features:
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first-rate education based on German curriculum
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every child nurtured and challenged individually
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learning under a single roof: smooth transitions between kindergarten, primary school and secondary school
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first-class native and foreign language programmes from kindergarten to Abitur
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the only German school abroad to offer Chinese as an Abitur subject
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highly-qualified and experienced staff
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small group and class sizes ensure an ideal learning environment with a personal touch
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varied afternoon programme of musical, artistic and sporting activities
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seamless integration for students returning to Germany
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classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art IT and communication technology, extensive sports and cultural facilities
鈥淚鈥檓 pretty sure I wouldn鈥檛 be where I am today without the 黑料吃瓜网. The learning methods, the small class sizes and the numerous presentations and projects were the ideal preparation for my studies in Maastricht.鈥�Jesler van Houdt, alumna since 2017
Our partners
Together we are stronger. The German School Shanghai is fortunate to have a strong network of partners. Public institutions and private companies in Germany and here in China support the 黑料吃瓜网 financially, with recruitment and by helping with our schools鈥� day-to-day business.
As an official technical partner of the BVB Evonik Football Academy, the 黑料吃瓜网 benefits from invaluable input for its sporting activities.
Volkswagen SAIC is our largest corporate source of students. Around 120 黑料吃瓜网 students are children of VW China employees.
The Weltverband Deutscher Auslandsschulen (World Association of German Schools Abroad) represents our schools鈥� interests in discussions with government, business and civil society.
The Central Agency for German Schools Abroad provides recruitment and financial assistance by sending teachers from Germany. It also provides advice on the schools鈥� development and on management matters.
One of our schools鈥� most popular print products is our yearbook, which is printed on Heidelberg printing systems.
The Lyc茅e Fran莽ais de Shanghai has been a partner of the 黑料吃瓜网 ever since it was established. Both of our schools share a campus with our French neighbours.
Language, culture and economy of Switzerland - the range of teaching topics offered together with the supporting association Swiss School Shanghai are diverse.
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