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Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Deutsche Schule Belgrad is a private, KMK-recognized Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule in Belgrade's Senjak district. It offers a German-language curriculum for ages 3 to 18, with Serbian taught as both national and foreign language from grade 1. The school comprises Kindergarten/Vorschule (3–6), Grundschule (1–4) and Sekundarstufe (5–12), welcoming students from about 20 nationalities. Facilities include modern Sekundarstufe classrooms with current technology, a campus library, a school garden for hands-on learning, and a tartan-surfaced sports field that hosts football and volleyball matches against international schools. A daily warm lunch is provided by Harmonija Catering. In Informatik (Grade 5–9) students gain practical skills from word processing to coding, and Chemistry is taught in Grades 8–10 with lab work. Projekttage offers around 20 cross-curricular projects, complemented by JeKi instrumental study for younger students (3rd–4th). The school integrates cultural exchanges and cross-institution collaboration as part of its international profile.
Petra Čajkovskog 4, 11040 Belgrad (Beograd), Serbia
The Essentials
Deutsche Schule Belgrad has 200 pupils, instruction in German.
Location
Belgrade, Serbia, in the Senjak district. The school and kindergarten are located at Petra Čajkovskog 4, Belgrade, and the kindergarten operates at Sanje Živanovića 15, Belgrade. The school and kindergarten are currently in the Belgrade district of Senjak.
Stages
Kindergarten and Vorschule; Grundschule; Sekundarstufe (Class 1–4 in Grundschule, Class 5–12 in Sekundarstufe).
Type
Private school, KMK-recognized Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule; part of the international network of German schools abroad (approximately 136).
Pupil Nationality Mix
Children from 20 different nationalities. Serbian is taught as the national language and as a foreign language from the first grade.
Additional learning support
Individualized Förderungen are offered through Werkstätten, including Sprache (Deutsch als Fremdsprache), Mathematik, Lesen (Lesemütter), Freie Arbeit, Schreiben from Klasse 3; additional measures include Rechtschreibtraining am Computer, Sprachspiele and Einzelförderung (LRS, Dyskalkulie, …).
Country affiliation
Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule; KMK-recognized; part of the international network of German overseas schools (136 worldwide).
School day structure
Kindergarten day (example 2017/2018) runs 07:30 arrival with free play, 08:00–09:20 breakfast, 09:30 morning circle, 12:15 pickup for morning children; 12:30–13:00 lunch; 13:00–13:30 rest; 14:15–14:45 activities; 15:00–15:30 language activities; 15:30–16:00 outdoor play; kindergarten ends at 16:00 (Mon–Fri). Half-day option allows pickup at 13:00 and lunch for those enrolled half-day; Ganztagskinder end at 16:00.
Bus service
No organized school transport is provided; the school can connect families with the private firm Flash-Trans in Belgrade. The driver picks up the child from the home and delivers to the school, with the same procedure for return; additional transport can be arranged for events.
Fees
Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Belgrad ranges from RSD 715,824 to RSD 915,316 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fees
- No separate, publicly posted application or non‑refundable registration fee amount was found for Deutsche Schule Belgrad. The school's admissions page references a fees regulation (Gebührenordnung) but does not publish a named one‑time application amount in the publicly available pages.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)
- The school publishes annual tuition amounts by year group (shown below in Serbian dinar, RSD): - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): RSD 715,824 per year. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): RSD 715,824 per year. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): RSD 797,967 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): RSD 844,907 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): RSD 844,907 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): RSD 844,907 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): RSD 844,907 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): RSD 891,846 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): RSD 891,846 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): RSD 891,846 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): RSD 891,846 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): RSD 891,846 per year. - Grade 10 (age 15): RSD 915,316 per year. - Grade 11 (age 16): RSD 915,316 per year. - Grade 12 (age 17): RSD 915,316 per year.
- These figures are published as the total annual tuition for each year group. A per‑term (termly or per‑semester) breakdown is not published in the publicly available fee listing; only annual totals are provided.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- No detailed, publicly posted billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, exact due dates, early‑payment discounts or late‑payment penalties) or payment‑term rules were found on the school's publicly accessible admissions or contact pages. The school does reference a fees regulation (Gebührenordnung) but the detailed schedule and payment terms are not published on the publicly viewable pages located during this search.
Boarding / accommodation fees
- Deutsche Schule Belgrad does not publish any boarding or residential fees. The school operates as a day school; no boarding/internat offering or boarding fee schedule was located.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- No specific uniform fee, mandatory school uniform cost, or uniform policy fee was found in the public materials. No published mandatory charges for school uniforms are publicly listed.
- No single, itemised public list of other compulsory extras (for example: textbook charges, school lunch fees, transport, activity or material fees) was located in the publicly accessible pages. The standard practice at many comparable schools is that some items (meals, transport, extracurricular programmes, school trips, examination fees) may be charged separately, but no explicit itemised amounts were published for Deutsche Schule Belgrad in the materials available here.
Refunds and cancellation policy
- No publicly posted refund or cancellation policy for tuition or any one‑time fees (for example: whether enrolment fees are refundable, or how mid‑year withdrawals affect charges) was located in the publicly available admissions pages. The school's admissions section references a fees regulation but a detailed refund policy was not published in the materials accessible during this search.
Payment methods / payment options
- The school's publicly available contact and admissions pages do not list specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, IBAN, credit card acceptance, direct debit setup). No public invoice or payments page with bank details or card‑payment instructions was found.
Summary statement for parents
- Annual tuition totals by year group are published (see list above). No separate boarding, uniform or clearly itemised additional mandatory fees are publicly listed for Deutsche Schule Belgrad. Detailed billing schedules (per term instalments and payment due dates), a specific application/registration fee amount, refund rules, and accepted payment methods were not publicly posted in the school pages accessed. For the published annual tuition amounts above, the primary publicly available listing consulted is the school‑fee summary for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Notes on availability of further details
- The school's admissions page references a fees regulation (Gebührenordnung) and provides contact details for direct enquiries; however the detailed items requested (per‑term instalments, precise payment dates, one‑time application or membership fees, refund conditions, and payment instructions) were not published on the pages reviewed. Parents requiring those operational details should confirm them directly with the school's administration using the published contact options.
Academics
Deutsche Schule Belgrad teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The language of instruction is German, and Serbian is taught as the national language and a foreign language from the first grade. Kindergarten and Vorschule (ages 3 to 6) focus on language development, creativity, social skills, and building trust. Grundschule (grades 1–4) emphasizes applying knowledge, time management, independent learning, and developing communication and social competencies. Sekundarstufe (grades 5–12) prepares students for university studies and develops competencies for success in their chosen fields. Students come from about 20 nationalities attending the school.
Higher Education Progression
Sekundarstufe prepares students for university studies.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
We foster respectful interactions, celebrate diversity, and pursue a culture that aligns with democratic values and intercultural understanding. The school shares the German language and a cosmopolitan culture; participation and independent action are encouraged from kindergarten onward, including a class council and student representation.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
There is a professionally guided counseling service for students, parents, teachers, and staff. We support students with learning difficulties or developmental or behavioral issues and work to meet inclusion needs, with diagnostics and assessments used to identify learning and behavioral challenges and to inform individual or group support.
Mental Wellbeing
A counseling and prevention service provides mental wellbeing support. It offers individual and group counseling for emotional, social, and academic challenges, and long‑term therapy discussions may be used to strengthen self‑regulation and social skills; crisis intervention is available for acute situations, alongside ongoing prevention and learning-support efforts.
Safeguarding
A safeguarding concept is in place, led by Maja Bošnjak (systemic organization and psychosocial counseling specialist and safeguarding concept officer). The service includes diagnostics, counseling, prevention programs (e.g., addressing bullying), crisis intervention, and coordination with teachers, parents, and other professionals; confidentiality is upheld and information is shared only with consent. There is regional cooperation with Serbian institutions.
Admissions
Admissions
Enrollment for attendance at the DS Belgrad kindergarten, preschool, and school. We are pleased that you want to enroll your child at DS Belgrad. As a first step, arrange a meeting with the principal, Mrs. Drinka Blome, to become familiar with the school's guiding principles and to get to know each other. Please contact the secretary to arrange an appointment: Tel. +381 (11) 4116116; Email: [email protected]. If you decide to enroll after the initial meeting with the principal, the enrollment process proceeds as follows: - Submit the enrollment form (signed by both parents) - Principal's approval (based on available places and admission criteria) - Payment of the enrollment fee - Submission of the documents required by the school: birth certificate; certificate of residence from the Serbian registry; copies of the guardians' passports. Contact: Secretary Mrs. Lalovic Email: [email protected] Tel: +381 (11) 4116116. Forms: Enrollment form; Withdrawal form. For an overview of the costs: Schulgebührenordnung (Tuition Fees Regulation). Insurance note: The school provides accident insurance coverage in line with Serbian requirements but does not equate to the German state insurance. Please consider adjusting your private insurance if needed. Withdrawal from the school: To withdraw, please fill in the withdrawal form and bring it to the final meeting with the principal. For organizational reasons, advance notice to the secretary (Email: [email protected]) is appreciated. Tel: +381 (11) 4116116; Email: [email protected].
FAQs
What age range does Deutsche Schule Belgrad serve?
Deutsche Schule Belgrad serves students aged 3 to 18, with KG/Vorschule for ages 3–6, Grundschule for grades 1–4, and Sekundarstufe for grades 5–12. The language of instruction is German, and Serbian is taught as both the national language and a foreign language from grade 1.
Where is Deutsche Schule Belgrad located?
The school is in Belgrade's Senjak district. The main campus address is Petra Čajkovskog 4, and the kindergarten operates at Sanje Živanovića 15.
What type of school is it and what network is it part of?
It is a private, KMK-recognized Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule and belongs to the international network of German overseas schools, which includes about 136 schools worldwide.
What are the annual tuition fees by year group?
The school publishes annual tuition totals by year group in Serbian dinars. For example, Kindergarten 1 (age 3) and Kindergarten 2 (age 4) are 715,824 RSD per year, Kindergarten 3 (age 5) is 797,967 RSD, Grades 1–4 are 844,907 RSD, Grades 5–9 are 891,846 RSD, and Grades 10–12 are 915,316 RSD per year. A per‑term breakdown or other fees are not publicly published.
Is there an application or registration fee?
A specific one‑time application or registration fee amount is not publicly published. The school references a Gebührenordnung (fees regulation) and invites direct inquiries for detailed terms. For admissions, you can contact the secretary at +381 (11) 4116116 or [email protected].
What is the admissions process?
To enroll, you arrange a meeting with the principal, then submit the enrollment form signed by both parents. The principal approves based on places and admission criteria, after which you pay the enrollment fee and provide required documents (birth certificate, Serbian residence certificate, and copies of guardians' passports). You can contact the secretary for guidance at +381 (11) 4116116 or [email protected].
What is the structure of the German-language curriculum across KG, Grundschule, and Sekundarstufe?
In KG/Vorschule, the focus is language development, creativity, and social skills. In Grundschule, students learn through independent learning and communication, with emphasis on applying knowledge and time management. In Sekundarstufe, the program prepares students for university studies and develops field‑specific competencies.
What subjects and projects exist beyond the core curriculum?
The school offers Informatik from grades 5–9 with hands‑on activities, and Chemistry from grades 8–10 with lab work. Projekttage provide 20 interdisciplinary projects, and there are theatre productions, JeKi instrument lessons, and a library to support learning.
Does Deutsche Schule Belgrad prepare students for higher education?
Yes. The Sekundarstufe (grades 5–12) is designed to prepare students for university studies, supported by modern facilities and technology.
What facilities support learning at DSB?
The campus includes a library, a school garden, and a tartan‑surfaced sports field. Sekundarstufe classrooms are modern and well‑equipped with technology, and there are dedicated Informatik and Chemistry facilities. A daily warm lunch is provided on site.
What extracurricular facilities are available on campus?
The school offers a chess after‑school activity, regular theatre productions, football matches on the school field against international peers, and participation in international volleyball tournaments. The school garden supports ecological projects and gardening activities.
Is lunch provided, and how can meals be managed?
Yes, a daily warm lunch is provided by Harmonija Catering. Lunch can be canceled for a given day via the school app if you notify them by 8:00 a.m.
What kind of Projekttage activities exist?
Projekttage involve about 20 interdisciplinary projects across various subjects, including Music Workshop, Pottery, Chess, Yoga Mindfulness, Kalemegdan outings, and more. Activities are designed for mixed‑age groups and culminate in a summer festival where outputs are shared.
What arts and culture opportunities does the school offer?
Arts are central to student life, with activities like theatre, painting, pottery, JeKi music lessons, and music workshops. The school also hosts events such as Christmas bazaars and performances, offering cultural experiences and opportunities to perform.
Are there leadership opportunities for students?
Yes. Students participate in leadership through class councils, the SMV (student council), and the Schulverein governance structure, along with involvement in event planning and cross‑institution projects like with the French School CVL. There is also an Alumni Network for ongoing engagement.
What wellbeing and support services are available?
The school provides counseling and prevention services for emotional, social, and academic challenges, including individual and group sessions. There is a crisis intervention service, and long‑term therapy discussions may be used to strengthen self‑regulation and social skills.
How does the school support students with learning difficulties?
There is a professionally guided counseling service with diagnostics and assessments to tailor individual or group support. Förderungen via Werkstätten address language, mathematics, reading, and other needs, including specialized interventions as required.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
A safeguarding concept is led by Maja Bošnjak, including diagnostics, counseling, and prevention programs addressing bullying. There is crisis intervention and coordination with teachers and parents, with confidentiality maintained and information shared only with consent; regional cooperation with Serbian institutions exists.
Does the school have a house system or uniform policy?
There is no publicly listed information about a house system or a mandatory school uniform. Governance and student involvement structures exist, including the Schulverein, SMV, and Elternbeirat.
How is governance organized at Deutsche Schule Belgrad?
The school is governed by a Schulverein (School Association) and has a Students' Council (SMV), a Parents' Council (Elternbeirat), and a Staff Council (Personalrat). The Elterncafé provides a forum for parent involvement, and there are cross‑institution collaborations and festive events as part of school life.
