German International School Cape Town
- German
Per yearabout USD 5.88K
ZAR 97.2K · 2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
German International School Cape Town (DSK) is a bilingual German-English school with a main campus in Tamboerskloof (Grades 1-12) and a satellite campus in Tygerberg (Kindergarten and Grades 1-4). It offers the German curriculum alongside the South African IEB curriculum and places special emphasis on STEM education.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
German
Language
German, English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 25
- Inspection
- BLI (German federal government) · excellent German School abroad
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 – 12 | ZAR 97,200≈ USD 5.88K |
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| German International School Cape Town (this school) | ZAR 97,200 (about USD 5.88K) | ZAR 97,200 (about USD 5.88K) |
| Green School | ZAR 65,550 (about USD 3.96K) | ZAR 179,550 (about USD 10.9K) |
| International School of Cape Town | ZAR 97,000 (about USD 5.87K) | ZAR 191,000 (about USD 11.5K) |
| Helderberg International School | ZAR 55,268 (about USD 3.34K) | ZAR 125,121 (about USD 7.57K) |
| Cape Town French School | ZAR 103,813 (about USD 6.28K) | ZAR 136,845 (about USD 8.27K) |
| Peak Academy High School | ZAR 32,400 (about USD 1.96K) | ZAR 110,400 (about USD 6.68K) |
Source: school website (downloads.dsk.co.za) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- ZAR 2,000
- Bus
- ZAR 2,200
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 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- STEM
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- iPad programme
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Boarding
Arts
- Music (Gisela Lange Music Centre)
- Art rooms
- Auditorium
After-school activities
- Extramurals
- Aftercare
- Holiday care
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Source: Read from the school's website
28 Bay View Ave, Tamboerskloof, 8001 Cape Town (Tamboerskloof Campus); De Grendel Rd, Jan Burger Sport Park, Parow North, 7500 Cape Town (Tygerberg Campus)
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Peak Academy High SchoolIGCSE · A Level
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Helderberg International SchoolIGCSE · A Level
ZAR 55.3K–125K (about USD 3.34K–7.57K)
Cape Town French SchoolFrench
ZAR 104K–137K (about USD 6.28K–8.27K)
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