Excellent Educational Opportunities
Outstanding Prospects for University and Career
In Secondary School, students move from the closely guided and nurturing environment of Primary School into a broader learning environment that increasingly encourages independence and personal responsibility. Their curriculum expands to include more sciences and languages, and they learn from a wider range of specialist teachers. More opportunities for individualised learning emerge, alongside greater freedom to investigate, learn and experiment independently. Projects and encounters with the world beyond school broaden their horizons. Throughout Secondary School, students work towards their qualifications. Whether pursuing a lower secondary school certificate, an intermediate secondary school certificate, the Fachoberschule (FOS) qualification or the German Abitur, the aim is to provide each student with a broad, high-quality qualification that opens doors beyond school and prepares them to take their next steps with confidence. At the same time, Secondary School remains a supportive environment. Alongside academic learning, teachers, school social workers and psychologists help young people navigate adolescence and the process of finding their own identity. They support students as they grow into adulthood, stand by them in challenging times, and guide them as they discover and showcase their talents and abilities. Each young person is recognised, valued and supported as an individual. Our aim is to help every student reach their full potential and discover the opportunities to develop and realise their abilities. And no one has to do this alone. Secondary School consistently fosters a sense of community and social responsibility, placing the individual within the wider context of a collective “we” and nurturing respect and accountability. Preparing young people for adulthood and the world of tomorrow means combining individualised learning, digital innovation and academic excellence with a wealth of additional projects at an internationally connected school offering several educational pathways. Secondary School is where students take the next step towards fulfilling our guiding vision: Shaping Worlds.
Susanne Heß
Principal
Our Secondary School Team
A dedicated and highly qualified team of around 80 teachers creates a learning environment in which students receive both individual support and appropriate challenges. The focus is on each student’s personal development, enabling everyone to shape their own educational pathway successfully. Small class sizes allow teachers to tailor their approach and provide differentiated support within each class.
Secondary School News and 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.
All Recognised German School Qualifications
Our Secondary School follows the structure of the eight-year German academic secondary school pathway (G8), leading to the German International Abitur (DIA). Students can also obtain all other recognised German school-leaving qualifications at the German School Shanghai. Our holistic approach to education equips graduates with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in an international environment, whether pursuing further study or entering the world of work.
