About
German overseas school in Yokohama, Tsuzuki-ku, offering kindergarten through to the German International Abitur. The school states it is the only school in Japan offering this diploma.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
Own curriculum
Language
German
Type
Foreign national school
- Founded
- 1904
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
Sports
- Basketball
- Football
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Swimming
Arts
- Theatre
- Orchestra
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More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
German overseas school, presented as a centre for the German-speaking community in Japan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
The 2026/27 year starts in late August and includes autumn, winter, spring and Easter breaks plus teacher training days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses run with an additional supervisor on board and a real-time bus tracking system.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
The canteen runs on school days with a daily lunch buffet and vegetarian options, operated by an external company.
- Vegetarian meals
- Daily lunch buffet
- Fresh bakery and sandwiches
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers the German International Abitur, which the school says is the only one offered in Japan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Parent community offering welcome support for new families, parent cafés and school festivals.
- Oktoberfest
- Weihnachtsmarkt
- Martinsumzug
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents can take part through class parent representatives and a parent council (Elternbeirat).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Describes a spacious campus with modern facilities, a canteen, a school nurse room and a bus service.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Uses a sports hall and grounds for basketball, football, volleyball and badminton.
- BVB Evonik Fußballakademie
- Basketball
- Volleyball
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Student theatre and orchestra club that performs an original play.
- Theater- und Orchester-Lab-AG
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The boys' basketball team won bronze at a league playoff event in Chiba.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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