Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
860 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% - 30% |
| Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and German |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Latin, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart Board, iPads, Laptops |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Microsoft Teams lessons, E-learning platforms, digital App provider |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Internationales Abitur, International Baccalaureate Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Educational Needs |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multifunctional sports hall, dance studio, outside sports field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Deutsche Schule London caters to pupils from Kindergarten through the bilingual Abitur and the IB diploma. DSL offers an appealing and challenging educational programme with specific emphasis on German language and culture. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
DSL is an international, open-minded community that embraces diversity and the respectful exchange of ideas. DSL strives to empower its pupils, encouraging them to be self-reliant and to assume responsibility on a local level within an international context. DSL considers itself a learning organization in which all players – pupils, parents and staff – work hand in hand. |
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