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Your Child’s Trilingual Gateway to Global Success

As one of Indonesia’s best international schools, Deutsche Schule Jakarta offers a distinctive International Program that seamlessly integrates your child into one of the best educational systems worldwide, the German DIA curriculum.

What Makes Us Special

Deutsche Schule Jakarta fosters a vibrant, inclusive community that values cultural exchange, empathy, and mutual respect.

With a 99% graduation success rate over the past 15 years, we are proud that many of our top graduates are coming from our International Program, which demonstrates the power of multilingual education and our commitment to excellence.

Education > International Program

Your Child’s Trilingual Gateway to Global Success

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Deutsche Schule Jakarta fosters a vibrant, inclusive community that values cultural exchange, empathy, and mutual respect.

What is the International Program?

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Welcoming International Students

The International Program at DSJ helps students from non-German backgrounds to successfully transition into the German DIA curriculum (Deutsches Internationales Abitur), following a Trilingual Learning model. The program integrates students starting as early as Pre-Nursery, until latest Grade 6. Supported and accredited by both German and Indonesian authorities, our school has a long-established presence in Indonesia since 1956.

How does our International Program Work?

Effortlessly Adopting German

We prioritize a strong foundation in the mother tongue (English or Indonesian) while gradually introducing German through immersive activities like music and games. With individualized support from highly trained DaF teachers (German as a Foreign Language), international students close the language gap and achieve German proficiency by the end of primary school. From grade 7, German becomes the primary language of instruction.

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Seamlessly Merging our Two Programs

International Program students follow a specially designed learning model under the German Educational Quality Framework by the ZfA (Central Agency for German Schools Abroad). In Grades 5 and 6 (Orientation Level), both programs gradually merge to prepare students for Secondary Education. From Grade 7, all students follow the globally recognized DIA curriculum. German language support is provided where necessary.

Why the German School Stands Out

Our Core Values

At DSJ, we prioritize both personal and academic growth, empowering students to recognize their strengths, develop critical thinking, and cultivate independence (Selbstständigkeit). From an early age, students learn to take responsibility for their own learning and development, preparing them to thrive personally and academically. We promote a strong commitment to tolerance, social responsibility, and sustainability, equipping students to contribute positively to a global society.

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Ready for the World

Our International Program shapes confident, independent individuals with strong multilingual skills, intercultural awareness, and a creative mindset. DSJ Graduates earn the DIA Diploma, a globally recognized qualification that opens pathways to top universities in Germany and worldwide. With this solid foundation for global success, the possibilities are endless. The only question is: where will your dreams take you?

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Our School Programs Compared

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International Program

Subjects are taught in English, Indonesian and German as a foreign language (DaF), according to the principle of „one teacher, one language". Corresponding subjects are assigned to each respective language.

Ideal for Indonesian and Expat children that don't speak German.

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German Program

All subjects are taught in German, except English. The program immerses students in the German- speaking environment, with a strong focus on the German language and culture.

Ideal for German-speaking children, and families who want to fast track onto the German education path with international exposure.

Why Choose the DSJ International Program?

1. Educational Excellence — DSJ is recognized as an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule, the highest German Government accreditation, and holds Indonesia’s top SPK (A) rating for international schools.

2. Multilingual Competence — A solid foundation based on three languages German, English, and Indonesian, equips your child for a diverse and global future.

3. No German? No Problem! — Our International Program offers tailored language and academic support, ensuring non-German speakers succeed and learn the language seamlessly.

4. Globally Recognized Diploma — The German DIA curriculum provides a high qualification accepted worldwide, opening doors to universities and careers globally.

5. Study in Germany — Master German and gain access to 400+ Top Universities, many of them tuition-free.

6. Dual Certifications — Our graduates receive both, the German DIA and Indonesian SMA certifications aligning with national and international standards. The Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) also serves as Entrance Qualifications to German Universities.

7. Affordable Excellence — With grant support from the ZFA as a German School abroad, we are able to offer one of the best international educations in Indonesia at a competitive cost (Our School Fees).

Admission Requirements

Class Observations | New Students

To ensure that your child feels comfortable and will succeed in a multilingual environment, we conduct class observations before admission and discuss the assessment results. It is an opportunity for both, families and the school to experience what we offer, and provide initial information on your child.

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Nationality
All nationalities are welcome, including Germans.

Age / Grade

Students from Pre-Nursery until Grade 6 are eligible to join. In special cases we allow entrance in Grade 7, please get in touch with our Admissions.

Language
Intermediate proficiency in Indonesian and/or English is required (equivalent to CEFR Level B1).

Upper Primary (Grade 5 & 6)
Above-average performance in Math and Science.

We are an A-Rated SPK Accredited International School

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What is SPK?

Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama (SPK) refers to schools in Indonesia that collaborate with foreign educational institutions. SPK schools cater to both Indonesian and expatriate students and require approval from Indonesia’s Ministry of Education and Culture. DSJ is the only German School Abroad in Indonesia, operating under the supervision of the German Government (ZFA & KMK).

What are the SPK Rating Levels?

SPK schools in Indonesia follow a rating system set by the Ministry of Education, assessing compliance with national and international standards. Factors include curriculum quality, teaching methods, teacher qualifications, facilities, and governance. The accreditation is categorized into four levels based on following criteria:

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A: Excellent — The highest rating for SPK schools that fully meet or exceed the Ministry's standards in all areas. These schools excel in delivering both Indonesian and international programs. This is what you can expect from Deutsche Schule Jakarta.

B: Good — Schools that meet most standards but have areas for improvement. These schools offer quality education, though not at an exceptional level.

C: Sufficient — Schools that meet the Ministry's minimum standards but require development in several areas to fully align with national and international expectations.

Not Accredited — Schools that do not meet the minimum standards or have not completed the accreditation process will not receive an official rating. They may need improvements in various areas before being recognized.

"This school does not only support the students in achieving academic success, it also teaches them how to adapt and survive regardless of where they are. Furthermore, their Abitur credentials are accepted at every well-known university. As an Asian student, speaking German has given my daughter a great advantage."

Ibu Shinta (Parent)

"The opportunities and possibilities provided by DSJ are abundant and flexible towards the different needs of different children. Both of my children were supported individually in their strengths and weaknesses so that they both could reach successfully the final exams. They feel well prepared for the future that lies ahead."

Eva Pitterling (Parent)

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"This school is special. It's not just that we students learn and grow a lot. No, the humanity is extraordinary here. The DSJ shows togetherness and friendliness at all times. Here it is just like a family, because everyone knows everyone, despite the big size of the school. Everyone gets along with each other. Because we students love the school and the teachers, and the teachers love us and the school"

Gregor Weinmüller (Alumnus)

"Sending my kids to Deutsche Schule Jakarta was a great decision to ease their future education in Europe. I thank all teachers and the school team for their continuous support."

Franz Pemmer (Parent)

"Due to our school being quite small, everyone knows each other. For example, the 6th graders knows the 12th graders etc. So, it has that friendly feeling among the students and also the teachers too. In terms of the education, we have a great variety of subjects, some taught in German, English or Indonesian."

Justis (Grade 9)

“We are very pleased with the high-quality education provided at DSJ. This is an excellent place of encounter where all students have a high degree of German, English, and Bahasa. Having experienced different academic curriculums, I highly recommend the Abitur (German Certification) as it provides endless options to achieve a desire university degree abroad."

Walter Ojeda (Parent)

"This school does not focus on making profits through forming standardised memories that can be reproduced at the push of a button. It educates and accompanies our kids with a modern syllabus focussing on relevant skills, values, and responsibility. Our kids love it, we love it - and obviously, the teachers love it too."

Daniel Benes (Parent)

“The saying about a healthy mind in a healthy body is absolutely true for the DSJ. The education allows children to develop particularly the ability to balance their academic and social commitments. The mix between new and active teachers enables continuation in education and ensures students develop trustful and meaningful relationship to their teachers to reach their full potential.”

Teguh Prajitno (Parent)