Welcome.
The DISDH Secondary School I
“A place to research and explore”
The German International School The Hague (DISDH) takes pride in bearing the seal of excellence as an “Excellent German International School” and boasts a history of success in providing top-tier education. At secondary level I, we are guided by the guidelines of the German Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs. Lessons are organised according to the German education plans.
Upon entering Secondary School I, the 5th grade begins with an orientation year, at the end of which students, together with their teachers and parents, make decisions about their further educational path by choosing between the branches of Hauptschule (general school), Realschule (intermediate school), or Gymnasium (college-preparatory school).
The aim of Secondary School I is to achieve a certificate of completion of general schooling, an intermediate school leaving certificate, or an intermediate school leaving certificate qualifying for admission to the upper school (Gymnasium). These qualifications meet the standards for German international schools and are recognized as equivalent by all German states.
Instruction is tailored to the diverse needs and abilities of the students and is conducted in the German language.
English is offered as the first foreign language starting from the 5th grade, and French as the second foreign language starting from the 6th grade for all branches, becoming mandatory from the 7th grade for Gymnasium students. Dutch is already taught as a compulsory subject in 5th grade, allowing students to have early language exposure and fostering their intercultural competence.
From the 8th grade onwards, history is taught bilingually in English, enabling students to engage deeply with historical themes in both languages and strengthening their language skills. From the 8th grade, students also have the option to choose computer science as an elective subject and to choose between the elective subjects of religion and ethics, reflecting their personal interests and values.
Our goal is to individually support and promote each child so that they can unleash their full potential. We accompany our students daily on their developmental path and provide them with a supportive environment in which they can flourish. The familiar atmosphere and manageable size of the school contribute to this.
Curriculum:
Which subjects and to what extent are taught in Secondary School I? Here you can find our curriculum for grades 5 to 9.
