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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1709 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
16 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60:40 |
Languages
| Native German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in German |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, English, French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
26 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
As a support to learning success |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No (except for a voluntary service at the beginning of a school year, integrated service for RC & Protestant affiliation) |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
German International Abitur |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
School psychologist team offering diagnostics and support in cases of dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and the like |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
In-class, in the enrichment field, participation in various national and international contests, individual classes in math |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Language skills (German) and cognitive skills (content depending on grade level of entry into the school) |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
31 January |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Generally speaking, yes |
School day
| School start time |
08:15 |
| School finish time |
13:35 (primary), 14:20 (secondary), 16:35 (enrichment and regular classes from 9th grade, Kinder), 19:45 (cursillos de Alemán) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school only |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
About 70 activities, among others choirs, robotics, swimming, judo, yoga, karate, football, gymnastics, basketball, tennis, padel, cooking, chess, architecture, flamenco, table tennis, music, volleyball, handball, orchestra, flute, modern dance, math, English, drawing, theater, international politics, public speaking, music school . |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Libraries, science labs, computer labs, theater facilities (stages), music rooms & instruments |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor courts, gymnasium. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Deutsche Schule Madrid is a German international school in Madrid. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Check web |