Deutsche Schule Bilbao
International School in Bilbao
Quick answer
Deutsche Schule Bilbao follows the German curriculum leading to the Abitur. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $6,130–$8,070/year is in line with Bilbao averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German taught at Deutsche Schule Bilbao.
- Tuition: $6,130–$8,070/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Bilbao international school · 705 students total.
- 17 nationalities top: Spanish.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Kindergarten and primary school at 8:55 and secondary school at 8.00.
705
17 (Spanish)
20 avg / 25 max
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About Deutsche Schule Bilbao
Deutsche Schule Bilbao is a German international school in Bilbao, Spain.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
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- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
Not published
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,130 – $8,070 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 6130-8070 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,300(+17%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,800 |
| Cost position in Bilbao | 40th percentile(mid-range) |
German
Abitur (German graduate qualification)
Very Good. 100% succesful
Spanish, English, French, Basque
Detection of difficulties, early care, family counselling, high abilities, diagnostics and mediation.
We have a psychologist, a counsellor, a therapeutic psychopedagogue.
Kindergarten and primary school at 8:55 and secondary school at 8.00 – 14:15 or 15:00
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Bilbao
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Spanish
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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