Early Childhood

At DSJ Children Discover their World through Play

We are explorers, musicians, researchers, artists, poets, athletes, mathematicians, and much more! We welcome children of any nationality to explore the world through play in a safe and inspirational space.

Our Early Childhood Education

At DSJ Children Discover their World through Play

We are explorers, musicians, researchers, artists, poets, athletes, mathematicians, and much more! We welcome children of any nationality to explore the world through play in a safe and inspirational space.

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At the German School Jakarta (DSJ) we recognize every child as an individual, full of potential and with their own set of unique needs, feelings, and interests. Our role as educators is to facilitate and provide stimulation for the Early Learner's Foundational Skills in the areas of personal development, language, cognitive development, social and emotional development as well as their motoric capabilities.

At the German School Jakarta (DSJ) we recognize every child as an individual, full of potential and with their own set of unique needs, feelings, and interests. Our role as educators is to facilitate and provide stimulation for the Early Learner's Foundational Skills in the areas of personal development, language, cognitive development, social and emotional development as well as their motoric capabilities.

Our Educational Approach

Our Educational Approach

Early childhood education means the self-education of each child, discovering the world for oneself while experiencing emotional security and comfort. Independence and responsibility for one’s own learning are core and recurring themes throughout the DSJ education. Our educational work is based on the present moment development of each child and its individual needs, experiences, feelings, interests, and abilities. These form the starting point for our proven pedagogy that guides your child on its journey of self-discovery.

Our holistic approach encompasses the fields of personality and motoric skills development, linguistic and literacy capabilities, mathematics, natural science, music and arts, as well as social and intercultural education. Our daily rituals give children the necessary security while being flexible and therefore offering the opportunity to play freely, participate in guided activities, and experience what it means to be part of a group. Watch our Early Learning Video for more detail.

Our Commitment

Our Commitment

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Providing a safe and secure environment for children to explore and discover the world around them, both emotionally and physically

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Encouraging children to discover their interests and learning styles — stimulation of the mind, body and all the senses are built into the activities provided, as we keep track of your child’s development milestones

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Exposing children to different cultures as a school of encounters (Begegnungsschule), cultural exchanges, especially between German and Indonesian cultures, are embedded in our curriculum and annual events

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Developing and supporting every child’s potential — we focus on each child as an individual supporting them as they explore their environment and discover the world we live in

At DSJ children are the designers of their own development and have the opportunity to:

  • Make their own decisions to develop decision-making skills
  • Be in a group setting and learn together with others in a co-constructive environment
  • Be creative, evolve, develop, and try out
  • Be yourself and grow in a safe environment
  • Build confidence and get empowered by experience
  • Develop enthusiasm for their learning to develop and expand their interests
  • Form friendships and have lots of fun :-)

Our school is a shared place for educational professionals and parents to:

  • Accept each child as who he/she is
  • Continuously observe and document the development of the children using scientifically based diagnostic tools
  • Combine international educational concepts such as the Reggio and Montessori pedagogy or the situation-oriented approach
  • Provide intercultural education taught by German and Indonesian native teachers
  • Promote the strengths of each child

Our Tailored Facilities

Our Tailored Facilities

Campus Park

At the DSJ we take our children’s physical activity seriously because it drastically improves their health in the present and in their future lives as adults. Our spacious outdoor park is protected by large trees and offers our children ample space and opportunities to blossom and invites healthy movement. In addition to slides, swings, and seesaws, there is a sandpit with a water pump and a large wooden boat. We also provide a child-safe swimming pool.

Discover Our Campus

Multi-Purpose Rooms

Our premises offer the children large classrooms with an artist’s corner and an area for scientific, mathematical, and linguistic experiences. Adjacent to the main classroom is a large area for construction where children can build on different heights and levels with various materials. In our multi-purpose rooms, we offer a library for the pre-school department, a relaxation room, and a role play area.


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Our Early Childhood Education Programs

Our Early Childhood Education Programs

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International Program

Utilising English and Indonesian in the daily routine, while gradually introducing German through play, songs, and cultural exposure in preparation for the primary school years. Ideal for Indonesian children and others that don't speak German.

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German International Program

Immersion of children into a German-speaking environment with exposure to Indonesian and English as supporting languages and through cultural exchange. Ideal for German-speaking children, and families who want to fast track onto the German education path.

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International Program

International Program

Age Groups

Pre-Nursery  2–3 years


Nursery  3–4 years


Junior Preschool  4–5 years


Senior Preschool  5–6 years

Our international early years program groups our preschool children in accordance with their developmental milestones and uses age groups as a guideline. The international program begins in preschool and ends in primary 6, wherein grade 5 and 6, the classes are merged with the German International program in what is known as the orientation levels in preparation for secondary school.

We welcome all families without German language background with the goal to gradually introduce German through songs and games. Getting used to hearing German and acquiring basic vocabulary is key to preparing the children for the German as a foreign language Program (DaF) in the primary years. Most of our families’ main language is either Indonesian or English, therefore we focus on the development of language acquisition as well as other milestones when working with your children.

Languages are a unique part of this program, as we use English and Indonesian as a natural part of our daily routine for different activities. To ensure that the foundation and structure for each respective language is strong, we have a One-Teacher-One-Language System in place, with respect to the stages of language acquisition in children.

Next Steps – Get in Touch with Us

Our Special Enrolment Program accepts all children between 2 and 6 years regardless of their cultural background and without any prior German language skills. Registration can be done anytime during the school year.

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Next Steps – Get in Touch with Us

Our Special Enrolment Program accepts all children between 2 and 6 years regardless of their cultural background and without any prior German language skills. Our qualified teachers will take care of that in a proven, stress-free way. Registration can be done anytime during the school year. We are looking forward to answering your questions or scheduling an appointment for your visit.

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German International Program

German International Program

Age Groups

Nursery  2–3 years


Kindergarten  3–5 years


Preschool  5–6 years

Our German early years program groups preschool children in accordance with their developmental milestones and uses age groups as a guideline. The program begins in preschool and ends in secondary 12 with the university entrance qualification graduation.

Although this program is aimed for children with German knowledge, we welcome all families, even without German language background with the goal to gradually introduce German through daily interaction. Our KiTa (Kindertagesstätte) consists of the Nursery (Kinderkrippe), Kindergarten, and Preschool, where your child will learn and immerse into the German language, as interaction mostly takes place in German.

Our proven pedagogical concept, based on German and international approaches to early childhood education, offers the ideal setting for your child’s early education. In order to meet the demands of our globalised world, your child will also learn and be exposed to English and Indonesian during specific classes. Intercultural and inter-religious festivals and education enrich our curriculum further.

Next Steps – Get in Touch with Us

We welcome all children between 1 and 6 years regardless of their cultural background and language skills — even without any prior German language knowledge. Registration can be done anytime during the school year. We are looking forward to answering your questions or scheduling an appointment for your visit.

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We will guide you to arrive at a well informed result about your child's future education path with us. Just get in touch with us!

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