Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama
- German
Per yearabout USD 10.7K–11.6K
JPY 1.7M–1.84M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
German school in Yokohama, Japan, running from kindergarten through the German International Abitur; the page states it is the only school in Japan offering that qualification.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Part of German Schools Abroad (ZfA), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 133 schools of German Schools Abroad (ZfA)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
German
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
German
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Ownership
- Foundation
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 |
|---|---|
| Grundschule (Klasse 1 – 4) | JPY 1,700,000≈ USD 10.7K |
| Klasse 5 – 12 | JPY 1,840,000≈ USD 11.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Grundschule (Klasse 1 – 4) | JPY 1,700,000 (about USD 10.7K) |
| Klasse 5 – 12 | JPY 1,840,000 (about USD 11.6K) |
Source: school website (dsty.ac.jp) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama (this school) | JPY 1,700,000 (about USD 10.7K) | JPY 1,840,000 (about USD 11.6K) |
| CGK International School | JPY 2,112,000 (about USD 13.3K) | JPY 2,112,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Saint Maur International School | JPY 3,036,000 (about USD 19.2K) | JPY 3,859,000 (about USD 24.4K) |
| YES International School (Yokohama) | JPY 1,412,400 (about USD 8.92K) | JPY 1,588,950 (about USD 10K) |
| Yokohama International School | JPY 2,120,000 (about USD 13.4K) | JPY 3,440,000 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Yokohama Christian School | JPY 1,630,000 (about USD 10.3K) | JPY 1,834,000 (about USD 11.6K) |
Source: school website (dsty.ac.jp) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 75,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 650,000
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 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Canteen
Sports
- BVB Evonik football academy
- Performance-oriented sports support
Arts
- Extracurricular groups in music and art
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Source: Read from the school's website
Country affiliation
A German school in Japan that also serves as a centre for the German-speaking community. The school states it is the only one in Japan offering the German International Abitur.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses serve Kindergarten and students from the Tokyo area, with three afternoon departure times, real-time bus tracking and alternative stops in snow or ice.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Food options
The canteen runs on school days from 7:30 to 16:30, with a daily changing lunch buffet, vegetarian options and cashless payment. It is operated by an external provider.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers the German International Abitur. Teaching draws on current educational research, with innovative methods and a focus on personal development.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
A parent community offers welcome support for new families, parent cafés and events such as Oktoberfest, a Christmas market and a Martinmas parade.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Class parent representatives and a parents' committee (Elternbeirat) connect families with the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Extensive school grounds and modern facilities, including a library and an on-site canteen.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports activities include basketball, volleyball, football, badminton and swimming, with parent sports sessions also offered.
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Football
- Badminton
- Swimming
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
A theatre and orchestra club stages student-written productions, and student digital paintings have been exhibited in the school foyer.
- Theatre and orchestra club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Places particular emphasis on the German language and multilingualism, alongside cultural exchange with Japan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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