Deutsche Schule Seoul International
서울독일학교
- German
Per yearabout USD 15.5K–20.4K
KRW 21.1M–27.7M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
German overseas school in Seoul offering education from kindergarten to the International Abitur, with German as the language of instruction and English-taught subjects.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Part of German Schools Abroad (ZfA), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 133 schools of German Schools Abroad (ZfA)
Info checked 2026-11-07 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
German
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
German, English
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1976
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | KRW 21,110,000≈ USD 15.5K |
| Schule | KRW 27,680,000≈ USD 20.4K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | KRW 21,110,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Schule | KRW 27,680,000 (about USD 20.4K) |
Source: school website (dsseoul.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Schule Seoul International (this school) | KRW 21,110,000 (about USD 15.5K) | KRW 27,680,000 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Yongsan International School of Seoul | KRW 24,000,000 + USD 5,400 (total about USD 23.1K) | KRW 28,850,000 + USD 5,600 (total about USD 26.8K) |
| Korea Kent Foreign School | KRW 22,500,000 (about USD 16.6K) | KRW 27,100,000 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Seoul Foreign School | KRW 26,740,000 (about USD 19.7K) | KRW 33,370,000 + USD 14,955 (total about USD 39.5K) |
| Asia Pacific International School | KRW 23,400,000 + USD 7,600 (total about USD 24.8K) | KRW 31,000,000 + USD 8,100 (total about USD 30.9K) |
| Dwight School Seoul | KRW 14,041,500 (about USD 10.3K) | KRW 36,334,000 (about USD 26.7K) |
Source: school website (dsseoul.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- KRW 350,000
- Enrolment fee
- KRW 3,000,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian, Korean menu
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Canteen
- Music school
After-school activities
- Ganztagsprogramm
- Musikschule
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers extra support in language, subjects and gifted learning, using additional teachers and lesson hours.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Recognised German overseas school. Teaching staff come from German states, Austria and Switzerland.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Runs school buses for kindergarten and school pupils with an escort on every trip. Routes and seats are limited.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
School canteen operates on teaching days with a daily changing dish, a vegetarian option, and German, Korean and international cuisine.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the German curriculum, with some subjects taught in English. French starts in grade 6 or 10.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1976. An alumni network called GADSSI is active.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Describes itself as an open, diverse school community. Hosts a career day with alumni and professionals.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
All classrooms have air purifiers. The school also has a canteen and a music school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
German is the main language, with subjects taught in English. French is also offered.
- Deutsch
- Englisch
- Französisch
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Teaches in German, with art, history and geography taught in English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Online pages explain how to check eligibility and register, and admission guidelines are published.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
서울특별시 용산구 독서당로 123-6 (한남동,서울독일학교)
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