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About
German Embassy School Addis Ababa (DBSAA) is an accredited German school abroad serving Ethiopian, German and other nationalities. It aims to develop empathetic, self-directed, critical thinkers who persevere through challenges, and offers kindergarten, primary, secondary and IB Diploma education.
Key facts
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Curriculum
German · IB Diploma
Language
German
Type
Foreign national school
- Top nationalities
- ET, DE
- Ownership
- Embassy-run
- Accreditations
- IB
Admissions
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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- April 1 (Kindergarten; applications accepted year-round, deadlines recommended)
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
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- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Afternoon care
- Clubs
- Extracurricular activities
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