Discovering the World with Curiosity

Supporting Your Child on Their Journey to Independence

At the German School Shanghai Kindergarten, our dedicated and professionally trained team supports around 160 children aged 18 months and above across two locations in Shanghai. Every day, we draw on our expertise in early childhood education to guide each child’s individual development with care and commitment. Our team includes the kindergarten director, who oversees the educational approach and day-to-day organisation, German-speaking early childhood educators, Chinese-speaking assistants, language support specialists and special education professionals. We also work with external specialists to offer additional services such as speech and occupational therapy. Would you like to find out more about our team and our work? Visit the following page to meet us and learn more.

Tanja Meyer Marelja
Head of Kindergarten

Meet the Team

Holistic Education and Care

Children are at the heart of everything we do. From free play to targeted learning activities, we support each child’s individual development, helping them grow into independent, confident individuals and preparing them for a successful start at primary school.

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News & Events

24. September 2026

Kindergarten

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

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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.

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Learning Languages from an Early Age

At our Kindergarten, learning German is a key priority. It provides the foundation for active participation in everyday life and prepares children for primary school. For children who need additional language support, we offer a structured, holistic programme tailored to their individual needs. From the regular groups onwards, children are also introduced to English and Chinese through play. Discover our Kindergarten language programme.

“Good Morning, Little Butterflies!”

What does a German or Chinese morning circle look like? What happens during discovery and project time? And how is a typical day at the German School Shanghai Kindergarten structured? On the following page, we answer these questions together with our Kindergarten children. Click to take a look inside!

Explore Our Facilities

Discover our Eurocampus locations in Shanghai and take a look inside our Kindergarten facilities. Explore our group rooms, spaces for physical activity and individual support, playground highlights, discovery rooms and creative studios, as well as our other state-of-the-art facilities.

Parent Portal

Our dedicated parent platforms provide all the essential information you need about your child’s daily life at Kindergarten and school.

Individual Support

We offer a range of tailored support programmes integrated into our educational approach, helping every child develop in line with their individual abilities and needs.

Everything You Need

Our canteen and café at the German School Shanghai serve freshly prepared meals every day to suit a variety of tastes, alongside a wide selection of snacks and drinks.