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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Deutsche Schule Madrid is a German school and a bilingual German–Spanish institution in Madrid. It serves students from ages 3 to 18 and follows the German curriculum, with an orientation year in class 5 and tracks leading to Gymnasium or Haupt-/Realschule based on ability. The Abitur is completed after class 12 and is recognized for university study in Germany and Spain. German is the profile-defining subject, and instruction aligns with the standards of German Gymnasien, including native-level reading, writing, speaking and literary competencies. For German as a Foreign Language learners, extra language support is offered in the E-Zweig with integration into native-language classes by grade 9 and additional weekly hours. The campus at Montecarmelo features libraries, dedicated rooms for music, art and the sciences, an auditorium, a canteen, and a modern sports hall and football field. The school emphasizes multilingual competence, mathematics and science, and opportunities in music and arts.
C. del Monasterio de Guadalupe, 7, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28049 Madrid, Spain
The Essentials
Deutsche Schule Madrid has 1,800 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in German, Spanish.
Location
Monasterio de Guadalupe, 7, 28049 Madrid, Spain. Public transport access is available. A school bus service is provided as an optional extra for the current year, operated by ALSA-Maitours. For current bus routes or inquiries, contact dsm@alsa.es.
Stages
Kindergarten for ages 3-6. Grundschule covers grades 1-4 for ages 6-11. Sekundarstufe (Sekundaria) has eight classes (grades 5-12) up to the Abitur at age 18.
Type
The school is a German international school and a bilingual German-Spanish institution.
Additional learning support
Inklusion: Inklusionskonzept and Schutzkonzept; Hochbegabung; Inklusionsbeauftragter; Koordination Begabtenförderung. Inclusion Officer: marc.nees@dsmadrid.org. Coordinator for gifted education: sabine.felden@dsmadrid.org.
Country affiliation
German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule).
School day structure
In Grundschule, a half-day schedule runs from 8:15 to 13:35; a full-day option ends at 16:35. In Sekundarstufe, there is no full-day option; classes end between 14:20 and 16:40 depending on the class and day. The morning timetable runs from 8:15 to 13:35.
Bus service
Alsa-Maitours operates the DSM bus service for 25/26; current routes are listed on the Schulbus page and inquiries can be directed to dsm@alsa.es.
Fees
Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Madrid ranges from EUR 4,450 to EUR 5,995 for 2026/27.
Application and enrollment fees
- One‑time enrollment (Aufnahme-/matriculation) fee: EUR 1,450.00 (charged at registration during the school year). - Reservation fee for a school place: EUR 350.00 (charged in mid‑April and offset against the first tuition invoice in September; families who cancel after the stated deadline for the school year forfeit refund entitlement). - Long‑term deposit ("Baustein"): EUR 2,000.00 for the first child and EUR 1,000.00 for each additional child; this deposit is refundable when the pupil leaves the school.
Tuition fees by year group (regular monthly billing; Sep–Jun unless stated otherwise)
- Kindergarten (KG1–KG3, 08:00–14:00): EUR 680.00 per month. Annual total (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 6,800.00. - Primary (Classes 1–4, 08:15–13:35): EUR 505.00 per month. Annual total (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 5,050.00. - Lower Secondary (Classes 5–6, 08:15–14:20): EUR 542.00 per month. Annual total (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 5,420.00. - Secondary (Classes 7–10, 08:15–max. 16:40 depending on timetable): EUR 583.00 per month. Annual total (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 5,830.00. - Classe 11 (08:15–max. 16:40 depending on timetable): EUR 639.00 per month. Annual total (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 6,390.00. - Classe 12 (Abitur year): EUR 799.00 per month; billing for this grade is from September through April (eight months). Annual total (8 months Sep–Apr): EUR 6,392.00.
Additional regular charges and recurring fees
- School association fee (annual): EUR 200.00 (charged in October). - Accident insurance (annual): EUR 30.00 (charged in October). - Semester material contingents (charged in September and February): Kindergarten EUR 50.00; Primary EUR 40.00; Secondary EUR 25.00.
Afternoon care, lunch and extracurricular charging (monthly)
- Kindergarten extended care (including lunch/snack): until 14:20 — EUR 176.00/month; until 15:30 — EUR 298.00/month; until 17:00 (including snack) — EUR 402.00/month. - Primary afternoon options: supervised yard time 13:35–14:30 (no lunch) — EUR 42.00/month; accompanied lunch (BuMi) 13:35–14:30 — EUR 180.00/month. Individual supervised homework and learning support options have separate monthly prices (examples shown in the schedule: ILB 441.00/month; homework supervision classes from EUR 80.00–275.00/month depending on age and format). - Afternoon activities and all extracurricular offers are charged separately and are handled under the school's fee rules (charged either separately or added to the monthly tuition invoice). - School bus service is a separate contracted service with its own price list; families register and pay the bus operator's prices.
One‑off and transitional fees
- Transition fees (moving between levels): Kindergarten → Primary: EUR 300.00 (charged in October); Primary → Sek I and Sek I → Sek II: EUR 300.00 each. - Re‑entry fee after authorised leave: EUR 300.00 (charged in October). - Guest pupil monthly fee: EUR 650.00.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is invoiced and due monthly in advance, with invoicing starting in September. Payments are expected on the first working day of each month. - Standard collection method: bank direct debit (Bankeinzugsverfahren). Other payment methods are possible but incur an administrative handling charge of EUR 15.50 per collection. All bank charges are borne by the payer. - If a direct debit fails, the school issues a reminder; unpaid amounts not settled within 30 days are subject to a written reminder with a EUR 20.00 dunning fee; persistent non‑payment may lead to legal collection procedures and related costs charged to the debtor. Substantial outstanding arrears can lead to termination of the school contract for the following school year or exclusion from lessons. - Billing for excursions and special activities is normally added to the following month's tuition invoice; if a pupil does not participate in an excursion, bus costs are not refunded but entrance fees may be. - Termination during the school year: months started are billed in full. Written deregistration must be submitted at least 14 days before the end of the month in which the pupil leaves. Fees continue to be charged in full for temporary absences under ten months; fees are waived only if a pupil is absent for a complete school year or longer.
Boarding
- The school's published fee schedule and service descriptions provide charges for day‑school tuition, afternoon care and transport; there are no boarding (internat) fees listed. No boarding provision is charged in the fee schedule.
Other costs (examples to expect)
- Extracurricular course fees, late‑start materials, special language integration phases, and specific activity costs are charged separately according to the current offers (examples: Spanish integration phase in kindergarten listed at EUR 52.50; afternoon activity course fees listed in the course offer).
Refund and reimbursement rules
- The one‑time enrollment fee is non‑refundable if a reserved school place is not taken. - The long‑term deposit (Baustein) is refundable when the student leaves the school under the terms published for that deposit. - The reservation fee is offset against the first tuition invoice; families who cancel after the published deadline for cancellations forfeit the reservation fee. Partial months already started are billed in full; absences of fewer than ten months do not suspend tuition liability, while absences covering a full school year or longer result in tuition exemption for that period.
Accepted payment methods
- Primary method: bank direct debit (SEPA/Bankeinzug). Other payment methods are processed but subject to an administrative surcharge per collection (EUR 15.50). All bank transfer fees must be paid by the sender.
(Amounts and terms are listed in the school's current fee schedule and the school's fee regulations.)
Academics
Deutsche Schule Madrid teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Deutsche Schule Madrid uses German curricula in Secundaria, with an orientation year in class 5 and placement into Gymnasium or Haupt-/Realschule tracks according to ability. The Abitur is taken after class 12 and is recognized for university study in Germany and Spain. German is the profile-defining subject; instruction follows the standards of German Gymnasien, with native-level reading, writing, speaking and literary competencies targeted. For German as a Foreign Language learners in the E-Zweig, there is additional language support and by the 9th grade integration into native-language classes, with two extra weekly hours of German provided to support integration. The curriculum emphasises multilingual competence, solid mathematics and science education, and the development of musical and artistic abilities, with goal- and outcome-oriented learning to foster communication, collaboration, and personal development.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates can pursue higher education at universities in Germany and Spain. The Abitur certificate is recognized in both countries and authorizes admission to German and Spanish universities.
Gifted and Talented
The school's gifted and talented program began in 2022/2023 and is integrated as a systemic part of the school, involving leadership, teaching staff, the school counseling service, parents and students. Two coordinators manage the program: the School Psychologist for Giftedness (Christine Füssel) and the Coordinator for Giftedness (Daniel Alpañés Freitag). Identification of gifted students occurs through testing and screenings, with the development of individualized enrichment or acceleration plans and guidance for families and staff; information and presentations for families have been provided and downloadables are available.
Admissions
Admissions
The Deutsche Schule Madrid is a Begegnungsschule (a school of encounter) and welcomes families of all nationalities. Voranmeldung for Kindergarten and the School (Classes 1–11) for the 2026/2027 school year is accepted from 15 October 2025 to 31 January 2026. Register in the Voranmeldung portal.
After the application deadline, applications and documents are reviewed. Depending on available places, we inform before the Easter holidays whether admission is possible or whether a place on the waiting list is offered.
The headmaster decides on a case‑by‑case basis whether the child must take an admission test in German or in other subjects.
Das Anmeldeverfahren Klassen 1-11 (the admission process for Classes 1–11) requires: the school is a Begegnungsschule and welcomes families of all nationalities; the cutoff date for enrollment in Class 1 is August 31, and children should have turned six before September 1 of the enrollment year; German language knowledge is required because instruction is conducted entirely in German according to the German curriculum; if attending DSM due to language barriers is not possible, Rama E side-entry is offered for fourth-graders without German knowledge to learn German in the afternoon with the option to join in 5th grade; knowledge of Spanish is not required, but Spanish is a mandatory subject and can be learned at all grade levels; please also note the IPS (Spanish Integration Phase).
Pre-registration is via the Voranmeldung registration portal; admission and enrollment follow after review of the application and documents.
Some interesting aspects at a glance include: a double qualification pathway with the German International Abitur and access to German and Spanish universities and other international institutions; if your child has no German knowledge, consider the side-entry option for non-German-speaking students; at the end of the school career, students graduate with four languages: German, Spanish, English and French (French as an elective); there is a virtual campus tour and an information brochure; fees are listed in the Gebühren section.
Scholarships
Financial assistance is offered by the school in certain cases.
Waitlist
Waiting list: If there are no available places at the time of admission, a place on the waiting list may be offered.
FAQs
What does Deutsche Schule Madrid offer?
Deutsche Schule Madrid is a German school and a bilingual German–Spanish institution in Madrid. It serves students from ages 3 to 18 and follows the German curriculum, with an orientation year in class 5 and tracks leading to Gymnasium or Haupt-/Real.
What age range?
Ages 3-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 5,360 to EUR 10,930.
How many students?
Approximately 1439 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Deutsche Schule Madrid is a German school and a bilingual German–Spanish institution in Madrid. It serves students from ages 3 to 18 and follows the G.
