German Education in Shanghai
Exploring Together. Growing Securely. Shaping Worlds.
A very warm welcome! I am delighted by your interest in German School Shanghai. Our guiding principles – “Exploring Together. Growing Securely. Shaping Worlds.” – are at the heart of how we learn, work and live together as a school community. Rooted in the educational traditions and values of Germany, yet international, forward-looking and open to the world, we have been providing excellent German education for over 30 years. Here in the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai, we continue to develop our educational programmes and nurture a supportive, committed and diverse community. I invite you to discover our school and the wide range of educational opportunities we offer.
If you have any questions, would like to get in touch with me as Head of School or need further information, please feel free to contact me personally. I would also be delighted to meet you in person and give you the opportunity to get to know our school community. I look forward to hearing from you!
Susanne Heß
Principal
News & Events
All Important Dates at a Glance
Would you like to find out about upcoming events and important dates at our school? Our school calendar provides an overview of upcoming events, school activities, school holidays and other important dates throughout the school year.
The latest dates are regularly updated on our German-language website.
Our School
From a tiny classroom to a modern, award-winning educational institution, German School Shanghai is now one of the largest German schools abroad worldwide. Guided by our motto, “Exploring Together. Growing Securely. Shaping Worlds.”, we bring our educational vision to life in China, connecting people from diverse backgrounds and creating spaces for encounters, friendships and shared experiences. Together with our committed parents and partners in education, business and culture, we continue to strengthen our vibrant school community. Discover everything about DSS, from our guiding principles and awards to our team, our history and our participation in renowned national and international competitions.
Inspiring Learning Environments in Attractive Locations
At our two modern campuses in Shanghai’s Qingpu district in the west and Yangpu district in the northeast, we provide excellent German education for children from 18 months of age through to school graduation. Find out more about our campus locations, the surrounding neighbourhoods, our outstanding facilities and the many services that contribute to a successful full school day.
Excellent German Education from 18 Months to Graduation
Become Part of Our Team!
We are looking for dedicated educators who bring passion, creativity and intercultural openness to our team. If you would like to contribute your professional expertise, enthusiasm for working with children and young people, and commitment to the ongoing development of our school, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch and submit your complete application documents. Can’t find a vacancy that matches your interests? We welcome speculative applications. Show us what you could bring to German School Shanghai and why we should not miss the opportunity to work with you. We look forward to hearing from you!
