Degrees at DISDH
German education – connected worldwide
At DISDH, students learn according to German educational standards – in an international and multilingual environment. This keeps their educational path flexible: if the family relocates, it can be continued seamlessly both in Germany and within the worldwide network of German Schools Abroad.
Seamless transfer to and from Germany
Worldwide network of German Schools Abroad
International study opportunities
Continuity for internationally mobile families
UP TO 4 LANGUAGES
German, English, Dutch and French – from bilingual kindergarten to the German International Abitur.
YEAR-ROUND ADMISSION
Joining during the school year is generally possible as well.
Our Degrees
Mittlerer Schulabschluss
Completed: after grade 10
Pathway: Realschule branch
Afterwards: vocational training, further schooling or transfer to the Gymnasium track
Fachhochschulreife
Duration: two years
Focus areas: economics with administration, or social affairs
Special feature: distance learning in cooperation with the German School Brussels
Practical experience: internships lasting several months
Afterwards: studies at a university of applied sciences or entry into working life
Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA)
Completed: after twelve school years
Final exam: German International Abitur (DIA)
Afterwards: university studies in Germany and worldwide
Mittlerer Schulabschluss
After the orientation phase in grade 5, students at DISDH can choose either the Realschule or the Gymnasium track.
In the Realschule branch, lessons and academic requirements are geared towards the Mittlerer Schulabschluss. At the same time, the pathways at DISDH remain flexible: with the corresponding academic performance, students can transfer to the Gymnasium up to the end of grade 8.
At the end of grade 10, students obtain the Mittlerer Schulabschluss, which is recognised in Germany.
With good results, they then have the opportunity to attend grade 10 of the Gymnasium and afterwards prepare for the German International Abitur (DIA) in upper secondary school.
This means that various educational paths remain open even after the Mittlerer Schulabschluss.
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Good prospects
The Mittlerer Schulabschluss opens up many opportunities – at our school and beyond.
Fachhochschulreife
In cooperation with the German School Brussels, we offer the Fachhochschulreife through distance learning. The Fachoberschule is a two-year course with a focus on economics with administration and social affairs, leading to the general Fachhochschulreife (Fachabitur).
Thanks to the vocational orientation of the subjects and the combination with internships lasting several months, students gain valuable practical experience before entering the world of work. This gives them a good insight into professional contexts and prepares them specifically for starting their careers.
The Fachhochschulreife opens up study opportunities at universities of applied sciences in Germany. Depending on the university and country, it can also provide access to international study programmes.
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Practical prospects
The Fachhochschulreife combines classroom learning with practical experience and a wide range of study options.
Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA)
After the orientation phase in grade 5, your child can choose the Gymnasium track at DISDH. Our Gymnasium provides an in-depth general education and specifically prepares students for academic, independent and collaborative work. We support every child individually and help them develop their personal strengths and potential to the fullest.
After twelve years of school, students at DISDH take the German International Abitur (DIA) examination. This globally recognised qualification is the international version of the German Abitur and opens up a wide range of study opportunities in Germany and abroad. With the DIA, your child also demonstrates excellent English skills – an important advantage in an international environment.
Thanks to our small classes, students receive a great deal of personal attention, especially in the two important years before the Abitur. Our teachers know the strengths, interests and goals of each and every student. This allows us to provide targeted support, individual guidance and the best possible preparation for a successful graduation.
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International prospects
The German International Abitur opens up a wide range of study opportunities in Germany and abroad.
Which educational path is right for your child?
We will be happy to advise you personally on our degrees and the opportunities at DISDH.