Deutsche Schule Paris
International School in Paris
Quick answer
Deutsche Schule Paris is a German-curriculum school in Paris with KMK-recognised authorisation, leading to the German Abitur. The school enrols 300 students. Annual tuition runs $5,000-$10,000 USD (true cost ~$9,200, +23% — Paris's 7th cost percentile). Admissions are open; best suited to German-speaking families wanting Abitur pathway in Paris at accessible pricing as an alternative to the city's premium American/IB international schools.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Deutsche Schule Paris.
- Tuition: $5,000–$10,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: KMK verified.
300
Rolling
KMK
About Deutsche Schule Paris
Deutsche Schule Paris is one of 140 schools abroad that the Federal Republic of Germany has set up together with local school associations to promote German language and culture abroad.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
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- Learning support: moderate
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 10684-13054 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,200(+23%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $10,700 |
| Cost position in Paris | 7th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
German school (KMK-certified). German Abitur + French Baccalauréat (AbiBac). ~600 students. Saint-Cloud campus. Partially state-funded (German government subsidy).
Other
Abitur (German high school leaving certificate) Abibac (Franco-German leaving certificate)
English, French, Spanish, Latin
moderate
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Saint-Cloud, Boulogne-Billancourt, Sèvres, 16th arrondissement, Meudon
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Fee Position in Paris
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Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
German school (KMK-certified). German Abitur + French Baccalauréat (AbiBac). ~600 students. Saint-Cloud campus. Partially state-funded (German government subsidy).
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