About
Small German international school in Changchun, housed in the CAIS building since 2017. Follows German curricula (Thüringen/Bayern) from kindergarten (age 2) to grade 5, with English and Chinese from kindergarten onward. Legally part of CAIS as its German department, but pedagogically and financially independent.
Key facts
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- Part of German Schools Abroad (ZfA), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 133 schools of German Schools Abroad (ZfA)
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Curriculum
German
Language
German
Type
International school
- School bus
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Strengths
- Languages
- Sport
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
After-school activities
- AGs
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Country affiliation
A German school providing German-style education for children of families posted abroad.
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Bus service
School bus routes operate. Route details are shared via Teams and at reception or the school office.
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Diving deeper
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Food options
Daily lunch in the CAIS canteen with Western and Chinese dishes. Pupils eat between 11:35 and 12:20.
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Governance and ownership
Legally and organisationally integrated as the German department of CAIS. Pedagogy and finances are run independently.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Follows German state curricula (Thuringia/Bavaria) with competence-based, project-based learning. Prepares pupils for CAIS's IB track from grade 5/6 or a return to Germany.
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Facilities
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Sports facilities
Daily morning movement break, a long lunch break and at least three sports lessons per week.
- Movement break
- Sports lessons
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Academic facilities
DISC can use the full CAIS library, which holds over 42,000 print items. It was renovated and expanded in 2018.
- Library
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Extra-curricular activities
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Social and hobbies
A range of after-school clubs (AGs), many in English and organised across schools.
- AGs
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Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Core subjects are taught in German, with English and Chinese from kindergarten. Primary also offers German as a foreign/additional language.
- German
- English
- Chinese
- DaF/DaZ
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Location
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Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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