Deutsche Schule Bratislava

The Deutsche Schule Bratislava is located in Bratislava, Slovakia, on a modern campus near the city center. The address is Bárdošova 33, Bratislava 831 01. It lies in the tri-border area of Slovakia, Hungary and Austria.

Kindergarten, Grundschule (primary school), and Gymnasium (secondary school) are on a single campus. The school also offers a Ganztagesangebot (full-day program).

The school is a German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule) in Bratislava. It offers the Slovak language and literature Abitur and the German International Abitur (DIA). It follows the Baden-Württemberg curriculum and provides an eight-year gymnasium with a focus on multilingualism, natural and humanities sciences, and in artistic and athletic areas.

School psychology, special education, and study counseling are available.

It is a German Auslandsschule (German international school). The Central Office for Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA) funds eight teachers from Germany and provides support; Germany funds the school annually; it offers the Matura in Slovak language and literature and the German International Abitur (DIA); German quality standards are applied; regular Bund-Länder inspections from Germany take place; it collaborates with German institutions and companies in Slovakia (e.g., the German Embassy, Goethe-Institut, and DSIHK).

The school provides Kindergarten, Grundschule (primary) and Gymnasium (secondary), with a Ganztagesangebot (full‑day program) on a single campus. The pedagogical concept promotes holistic, individual development and community life from kindergarten through Abitur, grounded in democratic and ethical values. The school offers a double qualification: Abitur in Slovak language and literature and the German International Abitur (DIA); the eight‑year Gymnasium follows the Baden‑Württemberg curriculum with emphasis on multilingualism, natural and human sciences, and arts and sports. Since September 2021, EIVA (Eigenverantwortliches Arbeiten) enables asynchronous learning on Tuesdays for classes 8–12; in 5–7, the first to fourth periods are free work time with teachers acting as learning guides. On EIVA days, 5–7 cover German, Slovak language and literature, English, and Religion; 8–12 cover German, Slovak language and literature or Slovak as a foreign language, English, French, and History, with Geography added from grade 8, Economics from grade 9, Ethics from grade 10, and Biology and Mathematics from grade 11. There are spaces for language certificate courses (English, French, Spanish, Italian) or clubs, and the learning environment is designed as open learning spaces with flexible furniture and learning landscapes.

Step 1. Registration for Gymnasium is completed via the gymnasium registration form on the DSB website. Step 2. Admission is based on an overall assessment of the applicant's performance within the admissions procedure. For students coming from schools other than German schools, a trial day with tests in various subjects is part of the admissions process. Step 3. Admission uses internal criteria that include end-of-year grades (class 3) and behavior, mid-year grades (class 4), and tests in core subjects; German language skills, social behavior, readiness for the Gymnasium, and extra-curricular achievements are also taken into account. Step 4. Tests are conducted on designated dates; tests for students with special educational needs or health issues are adjusted as needed. Step 5. Applicants achieving at least 70% of the total points meet the admission requirements; ranking is by total points, and in a tie the school leadership prioritizes the applicant with limited working ability, then the applicant with better performance in classes 3 and 4. Step 6. The order of applicants is posted by code at the school entrance and on the school's site; acceptance letters are sent in writing, and guardians must confirm acceptance within five working days; there is a right to appeal within five days.

Stipendienordnung: The Parents' Association may award scholarships each year, depending on available funds, and the conditions for awarding, granting and revocation are governed by this scholarship regulation. The board may publish a call for scholarships each year and will specify the type of scholarship, criteria for selecting recipients, amount and payment method, duration, application procedures and deadlines, and the composition of the selection panel. The board is not obliged to award a scholarship and may cancel a call for applications. A scholarship contract is signed with the guardians of the recipient, and scholarships may be revoked for disciplinary reasons or other violations listed in the Parent Information for the awarding of scholarships. Changes to the regulation are made by the board. Stand: 17.07.2023.

Elterninformation zur Vergabe von Stipendien (Social, Merit and Subject Scholarships): Begabten children from families that cannot afford the school fees or particularly high-achieving children may apply for a scholarship; the amount and number of scholarships depend on available funds and eligible applicants; no scholarship is legally enforceable; the school may grant up to 75% of tuition fees as a scholarship; eligibility is reassessed annually. Applications for the Social Scholarship require a program-specific application and supporting documents; selection is by a committee of at least three people including the DSB principal, a board member, the administrator, and the Parents' Association chair; the process is documented and decisions are by consensus. The Social Scholarship requires demonstrating low family income (thresholds are reviewed yearly) and showing at least 25% parental/self-financing of tuition; families must not have tuition arrears; annual reviews of financial need, performance and social conduct occur. The Merit Scholarship may be offered for exemplary students with very high academic achievement and outstanding social behavior; the selection considers teachers' recommendations and motivation letters; applications for next school year are due by May 15; the Stipend Committee meets in early September. The Subject Scholarships can be awarded for outstanding achievement in specific subjects; teacher recommendations and motivation letters are used in the decision; deadlines and documents are the same as for social scholarships. Documentation for the social scholarship includes data sheet, photos, copies of IDs, last utility bills, employer confirmation of payment status, proof of financial situation, academic records, motivation letter, and other relevant documents. Stand: 17.07.2023.