Our Locations

Our Campuses: Inspiring Places to Learn in Attractive Locations

German School Shanghai offers outstanding German education for children from 18 months of age at two conveniently located campuses: in Qingpu District in western Shanghai and in Yangpu District in the northeast of the city. State-of-the-art facilities and learning environments tailored to the individual needs of children and young people create the ideal conditions for exploring together, growing with confidence and shaping the world around us. Discover the locations of our campuses, their highlights and the distinctive features of the Shanghai districts in which they are situated.

International Exchange and Intercultural Competence

As a German school in China, we consider international exchange and intercultural learning essential elements of our curriculum. Together as a school community, we celebrate both German and international traditions, including Easter and Christmas, as well as Chinese New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Beyond the classroom, we actively encourage international exchange to foster open-mindedness, empathy and mutual respect. In this way, we prepare our students to thrive in an increasingly globalised world of higher education and work.

More Highlights Across Our Campuses

Asia's Largest German-Language Library

Our libraries hold a combined collection of more than 46,000 items. In addition to books and magazines, our extensive media collection includes newspapers, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, databases, subject-specific platforms, board games, role-playing games and Polylino, an interactive talking picture book. Students and staff also have access to a wide range of digital media through Onleihe, our digital library service in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut. Discover more about our libraries!

Something for Everyone at Our Canteen & Café

Our canteen serves freshly prepared regional and international dishes to suit a variety of tastes, complemented by a salad bar and sandwich station. Desserts and drinks are also available. For a quick snack or a refreshing drink between classes, our café offers coffee, tea, hot chocolate and a wide selection of snacks. Discover the full range of food and drinks available at our canteen and café!

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From Kindergarten to Graduation

For more than 30 years, German School Shanghai has provided inspiring places to learn and grow together for around 1,100 children and young people from over 20 nationalities. Recognised as an Excellent German School Abroad by the Federal Office for Foreign Affairs and accredited by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK), we enable our students to obtain the German International Abitur (DIA) as well as all other German school-leaving qualifications in Shanghai.

School Bus Service

A fee-based school bus service operates daily, helping children and young people get to kindergarten and school safely and on time.

First Aid Station

If a child feels unwell or sustains a minor injury, our trained first aid team provides prompt and professional care.

Experience School Life Firsthand

Our video portal offers a wealth of insights into everyday life at German School Shanghai, from kindergarten activities and primary school projects to graduation ceremonies celebrating our students’ achievements.

Living in Shanghai

German School Shanghai has two campuses: one in Qingpu in the west of Shanghai and the other in Yangpu District in the north-east of the city. Our overview of popular residential compounds where many DSS families live is a helpful starting point.