SCG Preview: German Embassy School of Beijing (GSB)

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The German Embassy School of Beijing (GSB) is a private German school abroad with a modern school and kindergarten campus centrally located in Chaoyang District. The school was awarded the status of “Excellent German School Abroad” in 2019. They offer “Education made in Germany” from kindergarten to Abitur (12th grade) at the highest level. Students receive outstanding German language skills and education in an international and global setting which allows for easy return to schools in Germany or acceptance to German and international universities. The most modern technical equipment, small classes, dedicated teachers, individual and excellent sponsorship, as well as a particularly family-like atmosphere characterize the school. They provide a comprehensive extra-curricular program consisting of project and study groups in Music, Theater, Arts, Sports, Natural Sciences, and Languages, where students can develop their talents.

Address: 49A Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路49A
Contact: 8531 6100

E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.dspeking.cn

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Founding date: 1978
School type: Private German school
School hours: 7.55am – 3.35/5.15pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: The German Embassy School of Beijing teaches according to the German curriculum. They award the highest level graduation degree (Abitur) in the German education system at the end of 12th grade. The school also offers preparation courses for Cambridge Certificates (CAE Cambridge Advanced English) and YTC and HSK Certificates.

Age range: 2-18 years
Grades offered: Kindergarten-Grade 12
Number of students: 580
Foreign passport holder accepted: Yes
Local Chinese students accepted: No

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Nationality of students: 30+ nationalities
Class size (average): 0-18 (depending on grade level)
Teacher-student ratio: 1:8

Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 academic year):
• Kindergarten: RMB 157,500
• Grade 1-4: RMB 132,500
• Grade 5-12: RMB 143,500
• Bus: RMB 20,300
• Application fee: RMB 43,500

Primary teaching language(s): German
Other elective language(s): English is taught as the first foreign language from kindergarten and elementary school. Lessons in Geography from grade 8 and Political Science in grade 10 are taught in English. French is taught as the second foreign language and Chinese is taught as an intensive course from 6th grade on.

After-school activities: GSB offers more than 100 after school activities. Choir, photography, theater, athletics, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, handball, wushu, arts and crafts, languages, and more.

Scholarships offered? No
Extra help offered? German as a second language, learning support services, personalized learning

Total area (in sqm): 110,000
Facilities: 45 classrooms with SmartBoard technology, two libraries, science laboratories, art studio, music labs, PC rooms and workspaces, 250-seat lecture theater, outdoor and indoor sports court, athletic field, fitness center, a full-service cafeteria, demo cooking zone, school garden, supervised outdoor playground

Lunch: Western, Chinese, and vegetarian meals
Lunch fee: RMB 13-28 per day
Boarding Program: No
Nurse/doctor available: Yes

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Image: courtesy of the German Embassy School of Beijing

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