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Deutsche Schule Medellín

Colombia, Medellín

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1968
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), German Curriculum
Taught languages German, Spanish, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Medellín is a nonprofit German international school in Medellín, sponsored by the German government and part of the German Schools Abroad network (ZfA). It is an IB World School serving ages 1 to 18 (Prekinder to Klasse 12) in a multilingual German-Spanish-English environment. The upper levels offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a multilingual format (GIB), with TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay; some subjects are taught in German. German language learning runs throughout, with the Deutsches Sprachdiplom II (DSD II) at level B2/C1. In Klasse 6 there is a three-week trip to Germany, and in Klasse 10 a longer immersion. Graduates have access to German universities and various other international pathways, with university fairs and campus visits; leadership opportunities include MUN and related projects. The campus emphasizes nature, arts and sports, and maintains a lasting commitment to German culture, track and field, swimming, volleyball and activities.

Cra. 61 #34-62, Pilsen, Itagüí, Itagüi, Antioquia, Colombia

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Medellín has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in German, Spanish, English.

Location
Located in the Ditaires sector, Itagüí, in the Medellín metropolitan area, Colombia. Address: Carrera 61 N. 34-62, Ditaires, Itagüí. The campus is described as an environment where contact with nature prevails to facilitate movement and learning.

Stages
Four academic sections: Kindergarten; Elementary (Grundschule); Middle School (Mittelstufe); Upper Secondary (Oberstufe). The 14 grades are organized with four parallel groups per grade.

Type
Nonprofit educational institution; German international school; affiliated with the Corporacif3n Colegio Aleme1n and the German government. It is part of the German Schools Abroad network (ZfA) and an International Baccalaureate World School.

Additional learning support
Inclusion and differentiation are addressed through classroom differentiation and the School Mediation program to support coexistence and diverse learning needs.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Germany; recognized and sponsored by the German government; member of the German Schools Abroad network (ZfA) and IB World School.

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational educational institution.

School day structure
The school day runs from 7:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., depending on the developmental stage. Free time activities for Grades 7–12 run from 3:10 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Lunch is included for Kindergarten; in other sections lunch is voluntary.

Bus service
Transportation is offered in partnership with a school transportation company, with full-day (round trip) or half-day (one-way) options.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application and registration fees

- Application form (Formulario Admisiones): COP 340,000 (one‑time).
- Reservation of space for entry to Prekindergarten (paid when the applicant is accepted): COP 4,000,000 (one‑time).
- Parents Association (Asopacal) annual membership (optional): COP 275,000 per family (once a year).

Tuition and regular school fees (by section / year group)

- Prekindergarten and Kindergarten:
- Annual tuition (paid once a year, November): COP 3,980,000.
- Pension (monthly, February to November — 10 payments): COP 3,532,900 per month (equivalent to COP 35,329,000 over 10 months).
- Other charges for Prekinder and Kinder (monthly, February to November): COP 640,000 per month (includes lunch).

- Grundschule / Mittelstufe / Oberstufe (average values across Klasse 1–12):
- Annual tuition (paid once a year, November) — average: COP 2,430,000.
- Pension (monthly, February to November — 10 payments) — average: COP 2,225,800 per month (equivalent to COP 22,258,000 over 10 months).
- Other charges (monthly, February to November) — average: COP 450,000 per month (equivalent to COP 4,500,000 over 10 months).

- International Baccalaureate (Diploma, Klasse 11 and 12): COP 345,000 per month (February to November).

Ancillary recurring costs (optional or level-specific)

- School lunch (ServiExpress):
- Grundschule (primary): COP 325,000 per month.
- Mittelstufe (middle years): COP 330,000 per month.
- Oberstufe (upper years): COP 354,000 per month.
- Note: lunch for Kindergarten students is included as part of educational costs.

- Transportation (service in partnership with an external company):
- Full‑time (round trip) — approximately COP 539,000 per month (monthly figure approximate).
- Part‑time (one way — morning or afternoon) — approximately COP 389,000 per month (monthly figure approximate).

- Uniform (sports uniform mandatory; average cost): COP 102,600 (T‑shirt and lower garment).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition items labeled “Once a year” are billed in November and are payable as the annual charge.
- Monthly items (pensions, meals, other monthly charges, IB surcharge) follow a school schedule of February to November (ten monthly payments).
- Certain optional services (transport, lunch for non‑Kindergarten students, parents association membership) are billed monthly or annually according to the item descriptions.

Boarding / residential fees

- The school does not list any boarding or residential accommodation fees; no boarding program or boarding charges are published in the standard fee schedule.

Other one‑off or optional charges

- Admission/application processing: COP 340,000 (one‑time).
- Reservation deposit for Prekindergarten: COP 4,000,000 (one‑time, paid when place is accepted).
- Optional services and extras (school lunch for non‑Kindergarten levels, transport, IB surcharge, parents association fee) are listed with the amounts above and are charged in the periodicity shown.

Refunds and withdrawal / re‑payment information

- No explicit published refund or withdrawal policy is provided within the school's standard fee schedule materials for the listed items. Refund and withdrawal terms are not specified in the published charges.

Fee payment options

- The published fee schedule lists amounts and billing periodicity but does not specify the accepted payment channels (for example, bank transfer, PSE, or credit card) in the standard fee pages. No specific payment‑method instructions are included with the fee table.

Summary note about missing items

- The school's published fee schedule provides detailed amounts, periodicity, and several optional services, but it does not include a published refund/withdrawal policy or the specific payment channels and procedures. These items are not shown in the standard fee pages.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Medellín teaches IB (DP), German Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The International Baccalaureate (GIB) pathway is followed from Kindergarten through Klasse 12 in a multilingual German-Spanish-English environment. The GIB includes core elements such as Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay. German language learning is integrated throughout the curriculum, with German-language DFU subjects and immersive experiences. In Klasse 6 there is a three-week trip to Germany, and in Klasse 10 a semester or year in Germany, with the Deutsches Sprachdiplom II (DSD II) certifying language skills at levels B2/C1. The GIB opens doors to universities in Germany, the United States and Spain, and provides a competitive international pathway to higher education, complemented by university fairs and campus visits for planning.

Higher Education Progression
The GIB pathway opens doors to universities in Germany, the United States and Spain. The programme develops critical thinking, research and time management skills that support higher education admissions. The German University Fair and University Tour, along with partnerships with the German Embassy, DAAD and AHK, help students explore and access higher education.

Gifted and Talented
Arts, Music and Sports are delivered through ATL activities, with Talent Shows (Die Talentschau) showcasing students' talents. An Art Show acknowledges student work, and the sports program emphasizes track and field, volleyball, swimming and basketball, with participation in the National Games and Humboldt Games. Cultural exchanges and related activities further support students' artistic and athletic development.
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Admissions

Admissions
Prekindergarten Admissions Process: Step 1 Open Day: A space for families to learn about our educational proposal and resolve their concerns. This step is optional for current families. The next dates for the informative talks are published in January 2024. Step 2 Registration to the admissions process: Registration, filling out the form, and uploading documentation. From January 2024 the registration form will be available for future processes. Step 3 Interview with parents: Attendance of the parents at the school, with a pre-scheduled meeting to meet with the Admissions team during the process. Step 4 Recreational day: A morning of activities with Admissions and Kindergarten staff, attended by parents and the applicant child. It is scheduled by Admissions during the process. Step 5 Visit to the day care center: Admissions staff visits the day care centers, in accordance with directives, to visit the children in their usual environment. Attendance at a day care center is not compulsory for participation in the process. Step 6 Evaluation and notification: Once the different stages have been completed, the Admissions Committee analyzes the applications and then sends notification of the result by email. Step 7 Reservation of place: Parents of admitted children must complete the requirements and documentation for the arrangement of a place reservation. If your child is at least 1 year old, leave us your contact information to start the admissions process. For more information and to clarify doubts about the admission process to Prekinder, contact our Admissions office by phone at +57 (604) 2818811, extension 131 or +57 3245117686, or by email at [email protected].

Scholarships
Scholarships: The school offers a Sibling Discount, available from the second child in the family, with the younger child entering Prekinder receiving a discount on tuition for that first year only. Excelencia scholarships are awarded to students with the best average in their grade-level sections (Grundschule, Mittelstufe, Oberstufe) and to the best results in German-language examinations (A2 in Klasse 7, DSD I in Klasse 9, DSD II in Klasse 11).
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