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Deutsche Schule Athen

Greece, Athens

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees €5,370 - 5,970
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1896
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Latin
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Athen (DSA) is a German overseas school in Athens, founded in 1896. It serves students from ages 3 to 18, offering Kindergarten through Sekundarstufe II, with a final DIA qualification that enables access to higher education in Germany and many countries. The curriculum is German, with a pronounced Greek emphasis, and instruction is bilingual: many subjects are taught in German while others are taught in Greek. At Profil D (grades 5–12) and Profil E (7–12), German instruction remains central, with electives such as Altgriechisch, French, and Informatik to broaden study options and future pathways. The school maintains a Maroussi campus with classrooms, an auditorium, a roofed outdoor pool, and a new athletics arena (opened 2022). DSA offers extracurriculars, including debate and MUN (DSAMUN), a tradition in theatre, and community service and ecological initiatives. Exchange programs with Germany and language and cultural activities support intercultural understanding and higher education.

Dimokritou 6 & Germanikis Scholis Athinon, Marousi 151 23, Greece

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The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Athen has instruction in German, English.

Location
Maroussi, a northern suburb of Athens, Greece. Address: Dimokritou 6 & Germanikis Scholis Athinon, GR 151 23 Maroussi. It is in the Athens metropolitan area.

Stages
Kindergarten / Preschool; Primary (grades 1–4); Secondary (grades 5–12)

Type
The school offers all levels of education and applies a German curriculum with a strong Greek emphasis.

Country affiliation
Germany
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Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Athen ranges from EUR 5,370 to EUR 5,970 for 2026/27.

Tuition (annual, single rate for all year groups)

- The school charges a single annual tuition for all levels (Kindergarten / Vorschule, Grades 1–12, core hours 08:00–14:25 or instruction according to timetable): EUR 5,980 per year.
- Early-payment discount: EUR 5,740 per year if paid in advance by bank transfer / via the DIAS system by 31 July 2025.
- Third-child (and further children) rate (for children already enrolled at the DSA): EUR 5,380 per year (applies across all levels).

One-off and recurring additional compulsory charges (annual / one-off)

- One-time board/association enrollment charge on admission (once per new pupil): EUR 1,790 (one-time).
- Annual compulsory ancillary items (total EUR 200):
- Registration fee: EUR 100.
- Learning / working materials contribution: EUR 60.
- Accident insurance: EUR 30.
- Support for the Parents' Association: EUR 10.
- Optional afternoon creative-play / supervised care for Kindergarten and Vorschule (14:30–16:00): EUR 300 (optional).

Tuition expressed as instalments / per-term style billing (standard options used by the school)

- The school issues a yearly invoice and offers standard instalment plans. Typical options published for recent years are:
- Five-installment plan: larger first instalment in June (includes registration/ancillary items and, for new pupils, the one-time enrollment charge) and four further payments spaced through the school year (examples and amounts vary by year).
- Ten-installment plan: a larger first instalment in June (includes registration/ancillary items and, for new pupils, the one-time enrollment charge) followed by nine monthly or near-monthly instalments through the following spring.
- Instalment amounts and exact due dates are set and communicated by the school with the annual billing; the school's communications for recent years show due dates around mid-September, mid-October, mid-December, mid-February, mid-April (for the 5‑installment plan) or the equivalent schedule for 10 instalments.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The tuition is charged for the full school year and is ordinarily billed for the full year; when a pupil joins during the school year the tuition is calculated on a pro rata (monthly) basis.
- Advance-payment discount is available for payment by bank transfer or via the DIAS payment system by the published deadline (example: the deadline for the 2025/26 discount was 31 July 2025).

Refund and withdrawal rules

- If a family withdraws (cancels an enrolment) before 31 August of the relevant year, the one-time enrollment charge already paid and any school fees already paid are refunded. For withdrawals after that date or other cases, refunds and exceptions (e.g., for serious health or proven reasons) are handled on an individual case basis in line with the school's regulations. Tuition for the year is otherwise treated as an annual obligation and is prorated only when a pupil is admitted during the school year.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable; the DSA operates kindergarten, primary and secondary day programmes (no school boarding / internat provision).

Other potential / occasional additional costs

- School trips, excursions, extra-curricular clubs or special projects and potential holiday-care weeks (summer camp / holiday supervision) are charged separately as additional costs when applicable.

Payment methods accepted

- Bank transfer to the school's Greek account (example IBAN for Alpha Bank used in recent communications: GR30 0140 1100 1100 0232 0013 342) and transfers to the German account of the school association (example Deutsche Bank IBAN: DE75 5007 0010 0074 6412 02) are accepted; bank-transfer charges are borne by the payer.
- Payment via the Greek DIAS payments system / e‑banking (the school uses a persistent RF / payment code for each pupil) is the preferred and cost-effective payment channel.
- Payments at the school cashier by Visa or MasterCard and payments by Greek bank day‑checks are also available options.

Summary of the key headline figures (school year 2025/26)

- Standard annual tuition (all levels): EUR 5,980 per year.
- Early-payment discounted tuition (paid by bank transfer / DIAS by 31 July 2025): EUR 5,740 per year.
- Third-child rate (3rd and further enrolled children): EUR 5,380 per year.
- One-time admission / first‑time enrollment fee: EUR 1,790.
- Annual ancillary compulsory items (registration, materials, insurance, parents' association): EUR 200 total.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Athen teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Deutsche Schule Athen offers all educational qualifications and follows a German curriculum with a pronounced Greek emphasis. Kindergarten and Vorschule are taught in German for ages 3-6 to prepare students for the next level. Grundschule (grades 1-4) includes around 200 pupils from German, German-Greek, and Greek families, and students learn in German according to the German curriculum with German textbooks. Sekundarstufe (grades 5-12) comprises Sekundarstufe I (grades 5-9) and Sekundarstufe II (grades 10-12); the entrance examination for grade 7 enables Greek primary-school graduates to join, and the final qualification is the DIA, which provides access to higher education in Germany as Bildungsinländer and rights to study in many other countries. The upper school is organized into Profil D (5-12) and Profil E (7-12); Profil D uses German as the language of instruction, while Profil E provides German instruction for science subjects and Greek instruction for humanities, with Altgriechisch, French and Informatik offered as electives through grade 12. In daily life, many subjects are taught in German and others in Greek, creating a bilingual environment and enabling language choices in several subjects, supported by Studien- und Berufsberatung to prepare students for higher education and careers.

Higher Education Progression
The Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) enables access to university study in Germany as Bildungsinländer and grants the right to study in many other countries; the school provides Studien- und Berufsberatung (study and career guidance).
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Admissions

Admissions
Kindergarten / Vorschule: The German School of Athens admits children from age three into Kindergarten. Vorschule accepts five-year-old children. Priority is given to children who have already attended Kindergarten; therefore new admissions to Vorschule are only possible when places are available. Applications for the upcoming school year are generally accepted from January to March; a personal appointment with the Kindergarten and Vorschule management should be arranged. A pre-registration PDF is available. Grundschule (Kl. 1-4): Admission is open to children of all nationalities. German language proficiency is expected at a very high level because the children learn here in German. Other prerequisites include language abilities and the availability of sufficient places in the class. Children from Vorschule are given preference; otherwise only a few places are available. Admission decisions are made by the Grundschulleitung. Inquiries should be emailed directly to the Grundschulleitung; inquiries should preferably be between October and March before the relevant school year, and a personal meeting with the parents and child with the Grundschulleitung is required during this period. Timelines: since 2022, the cutoff for entry into the first grade is December 31; all children who turn six by December 31 can start in September. Admission decisions for the following school year are usually made in April or May; inquiries in May or later have only a small chance of a place. Families should contact early; the Grundschulleitung begins preparations in October; the first inquiry date does not guarantee acceptance. The transfer to Grundschule should ideally occur in summer; exceptions may be possible by agreement. Anmeldung der Kinder aus der Vorschule der DSA: For all Vorschule children, the Grundschule holds a place; the transition from Vorschule to Grundschule is not automatic and depends on conditions such as language ability and overall readiness. The language ability is assessed over time, with a second-half-year evaluation and, if needed, a school suitability test. Parents are advised to use the kindergarten's extensive advisory services and to discuss any concerns with the Vorschule staff. Quereinsteiger: Children who did not attend Vorschule can generally be admitted to any grade; admissions decisions are made by the Grundschulleitung; inquiries should be sent via email; inquiries should ideally be between October and March; a personal meeting with the Grundschulleitung is required. The school emphasizes that places are limited and early contact improves chances; for Greek-school students in Athens, a place is offered only in exceptional cases, and consideration of entering the DSA profile E after 6th grade is advised. Aufnahmeverfahren: After the initial family contact (via email to the Grundschulleitung), a personal meeting with the child and at least one parent is typically arranged; online meetings are only in exceptional cases; it helps to send any existing certificates or reports from the kindergarten in advance. The admission decision is typically made in April or May for the following school year. Anmeldung für kurze Zeit: Besuchskinder: Short-term admissions are possible only in exceptional cases for important reasons; interested families should contact the Grundschulleitung.

Scholarships
Studienstipendien der Deutschen Schule Athen: A scholarship fund, established around 2013 with proceeds from Oktoberfest and the School Association, continues to support a number of DSA graduates in pursuing studies in Germany. The fund is funded by Oktoberfest proceeds, additional donations, and funds provided by the School Association; recipients are supported for the duration of the undergraduate program (3 years / 6 semesters) with regular payments. The ideal scholarship candidate demonstrates above-average academic achievement and social engagement inside or outside school and is expected to serve as an ambassador for their class and as a point of contact for study-related questions. Selection is carried out by a committee that includes members of different school community groups and a representative of the German Embassy. DAAD scholarships: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships to students with German nationality who wish to study in Germany, starting from the first semester. As part of the government program to support German Auslandsschulen, DSA may nominate three candidates for DAAD scholarships each year.
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