Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
A total of 405 students - Class 1 - 4 (127) , Class 5 - 12 (166) and Kindergarten (112) |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 50 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
German and Kenyan |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 |
| Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes. Our teaching staff are native German speakers, complemented by highly qualified bilingual and multilingual teachers. This ensures both authentic language exposure and strong pedagogical quality across subjects. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and German |
Yes. We offer German as a Foreign Language (DaF Deutsch als Fremdsprache) from Kindergarten to Abitur. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 students |
| Average number of students per class |
15 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Through interactive CTOUCH screens, E-learning, projectors, and iPads |
| 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. We practiced E-Learning during COVID-19. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
This is a non-denominational school. Religious Education (Christian based) classes and Ethics are offered. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We offer Ethics as an alternative class to Religion. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
We offer all German Schulabschluesse. Secondary education is divided into lower (general) secondary (Sekundarstufe I) and upper secondary level (Sekundarstufe II). It aims to prepare students for vocational qualifications or higher education. Students do their international Abitur examination when they reach Class 12. |
| Results in these examinations |
The results are very good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No homework for Class 1 to 8, just preparation for exams and quizzes. From class 9 approx. one hour/day |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Approximately an hour a day |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost 100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
We have a Pedagogical Department and employ social workers, a psychologist, and a speech therapist as well as teaching assistants to support inside classrooms. Students have access to special needs teachers and have individual or small group classes to support their learning. Students can access tutors for various subjects within the school who offer individual tutoring according to the student's needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students take part in extra-curricular activities giving them platforms to discover, grow and excel in their strengths and gifting. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessment of German language as well as checking on a student's progress report from previous schools and programs. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for the Kindergarten |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
By end of July (exceptions apply in special cases) |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
School classes start at 7:45AM |
| School finish time |
School ends at 1:00 p.m. for Primary and at 3:30 p.m. for Secondary students. On Fridays school ends at 1:00 p.m for everyone. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. Teaching Staff and Interns supervise students before and after school, as well as during break-time. We offer a variety of extra-curricular programs that run until 5:00 pm. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. The German School Nairobi offers a safe and reliable school bus service across Nairobi. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, Good food is part of everyday school life at the DSN. Our kitchen team prepares fresh, balanced nut-free meals every day, with a focus on healthy, varied and reduced meat options. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Our extracurricular programme includes:
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| Sports activities included |
Swimming, football, badminton, basketball, HIIT, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, beach volleyball etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. We take part in interschool competitions as well as participate in KAISSO games annually. |
| Facilities at the school |
Students benefit from 5 playgrounds, a well equipped library, a modern science lab, creative arts and music rooms, table foosball, performance spaces, a rabbit pen, and the cafeteria which is a social hub and a space for exchange. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Our sports facilities include a football field with a running track, a basketball and volleyball courts, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a sports hall, table tennis areas, and indoor spaces for gymnastics and dance. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The German School Nairobi is a certified "Excellent German School Abroad", guided by the values Trust (Vertrauen), Belonging (Verbundenheit), Responsibility (Verantwortung) and Self realisation (Verwirklichen). We offer high quality education rooted in the German language and curriculum, opening pathways across German speaking countries and beyond. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
As a community of lifelong learners, we inspire and empower one another to support our own well being and the well being of the world around us.
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