Information for Parents and Pupils
Is your career taking you abroad with your family and would you like to know which German schools your children can attend in your country of destination? Or are you returning to Germany and need information on whether foreign school-leaving certificates are recognised? Deutsche Kultur International has compiled a list, for parents and pupils, of the most important information concerning German schooling abroad.
Information about Schools Abroad for Pupils from Germany
Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA)
The Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA) provides at its internet page a current list of all schools abroad as well as a compendium about the acquired graduations (all information in German).
German Schools Abroad on the Net (DASAN)
The education server DASAN of the Central Agency for Schools Abroad helps the worldwide communication between the schools abroad. Alongside it informs about competitions and projects from and for German schools abroad as well as propositions of the vocational branches at different schools (all information in German).
World Federation of German Schools Abroad (WDA)
The German Schools Abroad are united in the World Federation of German Schools Abroad (WDA) which represents its interests. Beside current events of the particular schools, competitions and press reports the WDA offers on its "Litfaßsäule" special information for schools, scholars and graduates.
Information for Pupils with Other Native Languages
Condition of Admission at German schools abroad
In principle pupils with other native languages are welcome, although certain requirements must be met. These depends on the individual type of school and the current situation at the school. Further information therefore gives the respective school on site.
German-Speaking Professional Education (DFU)
German-Speaking Professional Education aims to impart scholars especial features for study and business based on funded expert knowledge.
DKI on FacebookSchoolWeb
It enables schools to contact each other and supportes the use of online services in schools. Among other things it offers a chatroom, a forum, a platform for school exchange, teaching materials and informations for schools.
German Server on Education
offers links and abundant information to all fields of the German education system: early childhood education and care, school system, higher education, adult education, science and research as well as education for the handicapped.
Odyssee
An intercultural e-mail game invented by Goethe Institute.
European Schoolnet
offers news about class activities, collaboration opportunities, policy documents, research, online communities etc.
Exile-Club
A project of the Else Lasker Schüler Foundation. Informs about people from other cultures who lives in Germany.
German Schools Abroad
Platform of former and active pupils of German schools abroad for an exchange of information.
German School for Teaching Abroad (deutsche fernschule e.V.)
Since 1971 the German School for Teaching Abroad (reg. association) has been teaching children in 139 countries. Classes are officially licensed/recognized by the German Central Office for Teaching Abroad and are consistent with all German federal countries' teaching curricula.
BIDS programme (BetreuungsInitiative Deutsche Auslands- und PartnerSchulen)
A support initiative for German schools abroad and partner schools which is aimed at German universities. The goal is to improve direct contact between German universities and the schools abroad and partner schools to attract graduating pupils. Assistance is provided in the form of motivational scholarships, personnel for intensive support as well as contributions in the shape of equipment or travel expenses to foster cooperation with specific schools abroad and/or partner schools.