Founded in 1899, the
(DSP) bears the seal of an excellent German school abroad.
The park-like premises with spaciously designed school buildings are the perfect setting for learners from Crèche leading up to the National Senior Certificate (IEB) and, for the German university qualification, the German International “Abitur”.
The DSP follows German and South African curricula. German and English are taught as mother tongue and as a foreign language. Non-German speaking learners have entry opportunities in the Kindergarten, Pre-School as well as Grade 1 and Grade 5.
Modern teaching methods are used throughout. Subject teachers lay the foundation for languages, natural sciences and social sciences and further develop these. Sport and musical artistic subjects contribute significantly to developing well-rounded individuals. The extensive extra-curricular activities support the maturation of young people and give them room to develop.
At this School of Encounter, young people of different socioeconomic backgrounds and of all population groups meet with children from Germany, Europe and other parts of the world. Our learners are open-minded and inquisitive young people who are equipped explore the world. Two 12th grade learners, with completely different roots, have become close friends at this school and share their experiences.
Head Girl Lerato Smith explains “ I have been attending the DSP since preschool and when I came here I could not speak any German. Now I speak and write the language and am preparing for the Abitur.”
Head Girl Lerato Smith has visited Germany twice and met the German President Mr Steinmeier and the former German Ambassador Mr Lindner. Pic: Supplied
Julia Wagner, who is of German descent and the 4th generation at the DSP recalls: “ In primary school we hardly took any notice of each other but as time went by, we understood each other better and better. Our friendship will hopefully last for the rest of our lives and I am immensely proud of all the goals Lerato has worked towards and achieved. Despite not having a German-speaking family, she has mastered to learn fluent German and has been elected as head girl.”
Julia Wagner, who is of German descent is the 4th generation of her family to attend at the DSP. Pic: Supplied Lerato continues: “ The opportunity to communicate in the German language is one of the many possibilities that the school offered me. I was also lucky enough to visit Germany twice and met the German President Mr. Steinmeier as well as the German Ambassador at the time, Mr Lindner. Some days I sit back and ask myself, if I deserve all these great opportunities and all I can say is, hard work gets you far in life and is something magical, as well as magnetic. You receive by staying humble and hard working - unique and limitless.”
Julia summarizes: “ I will take a lot with me from my time at the DSP. When the school anthem is sung and the students wrap their arms around their classmates, I still get goose bumps even after twelve years. I am proud to be a part of the DSP!”
Lerato concludes: “ I have and am learning a lot. You learn the relevance of cooperation and independence. On the whole, I would like to thank the DSP for the last 13 years of my life, because without all of you, I would not be standing here and staying strong.”
Visit the
on 7 March between 9:00 and 12:00 to get an idea of the school’s facilities and what it can offer your child