German International School Cape Town
International School in Cape Town
Quick answer
German International School Cape Town follows the German curriculum leading to the Abitur. Well-suited to budget-conscious and boarding families. Tuition of $4,719–$4,719/year is in line with Cape Town averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German taught at German International School Cape Town.
- Tuition: $4,719–$4,719/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 6 to 18 school day starts at 7:55.
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About German International School Cape Town
As a bilingual German school abroad we follow the German and South African (IEB) curriculum. Graduating with a South African and European university entrance qualification gives our learners a broader choice for their tertiary education in South Africa, Germany or in other countries, opening doors to an international career. We teach German mother-tongue learners from Grades 1 - 12 and English-speaking learners from Grades 5 - 12, respectively.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $4,719 – $4,719 |
| Annual tuition (local) | R 87300-R 87300 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $5,769(+22%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $7,269 |
| Cost position in Cape Town | 52th percentile(above average) |
German
Our learners graduate with two double qualifications depending if they are in the German (Abitur) Stream or English (IEB-NSC) Stream. They either graduate with the National Senior Certificate (IEB-NSC, South African qualification) and the German Language Diploma at level B2/C1 OR the Combined Qualification with the IEB-NSC and the German International Abitur The National Senior Certificate (IEB-NSC) and the German Language Diploma at level B2/C1 OR the combined qualification with the IEB-NSC and the German International Abitur.
100% pass rate for years All learners of the Class of 2025 passed the IEB-NSC and German International Abitur with several learners excelling with outstanding academic results. Our graduates achieved a total of 180 distinctions. Four learners of the German Abitur Stream achieved the top mark of 1,0 which is an incredible result.
Afrikaans, isiXhosa, French
Since 2007, our learning support centre team has given emotional, social and academic support to children of the DSK during their school careers. In total, we have four school counsellors at the DSK, two learning therapists, two special needs counsellors besides an occupational therapist and psychologist.
Yes, we have a big learning support centre with counsellors, psychologists, learning specialists and special needs teachers.
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7:55 – 16:00
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