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Deutsche Schule Toulouse

France, Toulouse

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees €4,210 - 22,270
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Toulouse is a private German international school located in Colomiers near Toulouse, operating on two campuses: the Eurocampus for Kindergarten and Primary and the Lycée International Victor Hugo for Secondary. Founded in 1973, it is KMK-recognised and part of the network of German schools abroad, with Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule status and support from the Federal Foreign Office. The school follows a German curriculum taught in German from Kindergarten through Abitur, with the Abibac German-French dual diploma available. English is taught from Grade 5 to 12 and French from Grade 1 to 12 at three levels, with History and Geography taught in French from Grade 8 as part of Abibac. A bilingual Kindergarten and a tri-lingual approach in higher years (German, French, English) support intercultural learning. Digital learning is embedded from primary level via Moodle and a school library; cross-campus cooperation and intercultural exchange are integral. Graduation results show a 100% pass rate since 2011.

2 All. de l'Herbaudière, 31770 Colomiers, France

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The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Toulouse has instruction in English, German.

Location
Colomiers, near Toulouse, France; two sites: the Eurocampus (Kindergarten and Primary) and the Lycée International Victor Hugo (Secondary).

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary on the Eurocampus; Secondary (Grades 6–12) at the Lycée International Victor Hugo, with Abitur/Abibac qualifications.

Type
Private German international school; KMK-recognised; funded by the Federal Foreign Office; Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule; part of the network of German schools abroad.

Additional learning support
Individual support and talent development in small groups; counselling service for students, parents and teachers, including help with learning difficulties; career orientation events and work placements.

Country affiliation
Germany; a German school abroad located in Colomiers, near Toulouse, France.

School day structure
Kindergarten and primary school have all-day care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; Secondary classes end at 3:50 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday afternoons offer AMELI daycare and club activities.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Toulouse ranges from EUR 4,210 to EUR 22,270 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrollment fees

• Option A (reduced / family tariff): Kindergarten (children aged 3 and over): one-off Aufnahmegebühr (enrolment fee) EUR 700. Kindergarten “Kleiner Garten” (from age 2): one-off Aufnahmegebühr EUR 1,900. For pupils in Years 1–12: one-off Aufnahmegebühr EUR 700.

• Option B (employer-supported / full tariff): Kindergarten (age 2, “Kleiner Garten”): one-off Aufnahmegebühr EUR 2,600. Kindergarten (age 3+): one-off Aufnahmegebühr EUR 1,400. For Years 1–12: one-off Aufnahmegebühr EUR 1,400.

Tuition fees by school years (monthly, annual and per-term amounts)

Note on billing units: standard stated contributions are shown as a monthly contribution payable over 10 months; the school permits/encourages installment payment per trimester when arranged. The figures below show the published monthly contribution (10 months), the implied annual amount (monthly × 10) and the implied amount if paid in three trimester instalments (annual ÷ 3).

• Option A — Reduced (family) tariff
- Kindergarten (from 2 years; reduced rate on application): Monthly contribution (10 months): EUR 523. Annual (10 months): EUR 5,230. Per trimester (annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,743.33.
- Kindergarten — second child reduced monthly rate: EUR 470 (10 months) → Annual EUR 4,700 → Per trimester EUR 1,566.67.
- Years 1–12 (reduced on application): Monthly contribution (10 months): EUR 421 → Annual EUR 4,210 → Per trimester EUR 1,403.33.
- Sibling reduced monthly rates (Years 1–12): 1st child EUR 421 (see above); 2nd child EUR 337 (10 months → Annual EUR 3,370 → Per trimester EUR 1,123.33); 3rd child and further EUR 295 (10 months → Annual EUR 2,950 → Per trimester EUR 983.33).

• Option B — Employer-participation / Regelschulgeld (full tariff)
- Kindergarten (regular tariff): Monthly contribution (10 months): EUR 2,227 → Annual EUR 22,270 → Per trimester EUR 7,423.33.
- Years 1–12 (Regelschulgeld): Monthly contribution (10 months): EUR 2,227 → Annual EUR 22,270 → Per trimester EUR 7,423.33.

Annual family administrative / membership fee

• A yearly administrative fee / membership contribution is charged per family: EUR 250. This fee is payable on enrolment.

Additional / optional charges and recurring extras

• Early care (Frühbetreuung) from 07:30 (age-dependent): day-based monthly options: EUR 14 per month for one day per week; EUR 70 per month for five days per week.

• Late care (Spätbetreuung) until 18:15 (pauschal, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): Kindergarten: EUR 137 per month; Primary (Grundschule): EUR 116 per month.

• Wednesday afternoon care (Club Ameli / Club Mina) 11:45–18:00 including a packed lunch (from age 2): EUR 950 per school year.

• School canteen (kindergarten and primary; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): EUR 725 per school year. Secondary canteen arrangements are noted as to be decided.

Sibling discounts and fee reductions

• Sibling tariffs and a range of school-fee reductions (including an application for an “ortsbübliches Schulgeld” / local-rate classification and other reductions) are available; applications are handled by the school association and require supporting documentation. Sibling reduced monthly rates are published for Option A as shown above.

Billing schedule and payment terms

• Invoices for administrative and tuition fees fall due in one sum at the date stated on the invoice.

• On registration, self-paying families must pay a deposit of EUR 300; this deposit is credited against the invoice.

• Ratenzahlung (installment payments) can be requested in writing within 14 days of receiving the invoice; installment plans are granted at the discretion of the school association. Installments are normally arranged per trimester, with the last installment due no later than 30 June; monthly installments are possible only in exceptional cases.

• Late payment triggers a first reminder and interest/penalty charges; continued non-payment can lead to suspension of enrolment for the following school year and other legal measures. The school may withhold end-of-year certificates if fee obligations remain unpaid.

Boarding / Boarding fees

• The school has no boarding provision. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable.

Other likely costs not listed as school fees

• No separate mandatory uniform fee or uniform charge is listed in the published fees and enrolment information. School-book and materials lists exist for class groups and may lead to one-off costs for textbooks and school supplies. Cost items such as excursions, specific trips, special projects or external exam fees may apply in addition to the amounts listed above.

Refunds and pro rata charges

• The annual administrative/membership fee is non-refundable once paid.

• When a child is enrolled or withdrawn during the school year, tuition and kindergarten fees are calculated on a pro rata basis: each started month between 1 September and 30 June is charged as 1/10 of the annual fee. A pro rata refund of amounts already paid can be made on written request following deregistration.

Fee payment options

• Payments are accepted by cheque or bank transfer, preferably to the school association's French bank account. Bank details for transfers are published with the fees regulations. Credit-card payment is not listed among the standard payment methods.

Short summary (key figures at a glance)

• Reduced family tariff (Option A) — Years 1–12: EUR 421 per month (10 months) → EUR 4,210 per year. Kindergarten reduced: EUR 523 per month (10 months) → EUR 5,230 per year. One-off Aufnahmegebühren typically EUR 700 (reduced) or higher for the “Kleiner Garten” places.

• Employer / full tariff (Option B) — All main age groups: EUR 2,227 per month (10 months) → EUR 22,270 per year; corresponding higher one-off Aufnahmegebühren apply.

• Additional common charges: annual family administrative fee EUR 250; canteen EUR 725/yr (KG & Primary); Wednesday club EUR 950/yr; early/late care priced monthly as above.

• Payment: invoice due in full at stated date; EUR 300 deposit on registration for self-payers; instalments by agreement (typically per trimester); payments by cheque or bank transfer (French account preferred).
Academics

Deutsche Schule Toulouse teaches French Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Deutsche Schule Toulouse follows a German curriculum and teaches in German. The school offers education from Kindergarten to Abitur, including the Abibac (German-French dual diploma). English is taught from Grade 5 to 12, and French is taught from Grade 1 to 12 at three levels: foreign language basic and advanced, and national language. History and geography are taught in French from Grade 8 as part of Abibac. There is a bilingual Kindergarten, and a tri-lingual approach in higher years with German, French, and English. The school is recognised as an Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule by the KMK and is supported by the Federal Foreign Office; graduation results show a 100% pass rate in all educational sections since 2011.

Student Teacher Ratio
324 pupils and 43 teaching staff. The approximate student-to-teacher ratio is about 7.5 to 1.

Exam Results
Graduation pass rate 100% in all educational sections since 2011.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are supported in choosing an apprenticeship or a field of study, with regular career orientation events and work placements.

Gifted and Talented
Targeted encouragement promotes musical, artistic and sporting talents. The school offers a choir and opportunities to learn instruments; specialist teachers in art and sports motivate students and allow them to demonstrate their talents in exhibitions or competitions.
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Admissions

Admissions
Investment in a promising future. Our multilingual education and the Abibac double qualification open doors to universities and careers worldwide. We educate our students to become responsible, team‑oriented, highly qualified, and cosmopolitan individuals. We treat every child as an individual and support their development so they achieve above‑average examination results and reach their full potential. We offer enrollment for Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School. The Kindergarten and Primary School are on the Eurocampus in Colomiers, and the Secondary School operates at the Lycée International Victor Hugo in Colomiers, with cross‑school collaboration. Enrollment is possible year‑round for all sections; we encourage early registration at the start of the calendar year for the following school year. Enrollment links and documents can be downloaded: Kindergarten (Aufnahme KG), Primary School (Anmeldung GS), and Secondary School (Anmeldung WS); enrollment is processed directly with the respective school sections. Once the intake has been reviewed and confirmed, the secretariat will send the enrollment link. Required upload documents include: one photo (jpeg); birth certificate (pdf); identity card (pdf); vaccination certificate or medical certificate showing vaccination compliance in France (pdf); the last report card for primary or the last three years of reports for secondary (pdf); and proof of payment of enrollment fees or third‑party cost coverage (pdf). Certificates available include Haupt- or Realschulabschluss, the Deutsche Internationale Abitur, and the Abibac (double Abitur/Baccalauréat), providing study and career opportunities worldwide. The bilingual Kindergarten is open from age 2. We offer after‑school care options outside regular hours: early care from 7:30 and late care until 18:15, with Wednesday afternoon Club Ameli available. We provide language support for students whose mother tongue is not German so they can complete the German educational pathway. The Kindergarten is recognized as an Ecole Maternelle under French schooling criteria. Guest students can enroll for at least three months, a semester, or up to a full school year, typically at the start of the school year; guest students follow standard enrollment conditions and fees, and lodging must be arranged locally as DST has no boarding facility. Discounts are available; more details are in the fee overview. Entry is possible for international students up to the start of 11th grade, subject to subject availability. Abibac provides access to higher education in France, with graduates having opportunities comparable to Baccalauréat holders. We offer two tuition‑fee options: Option A (reduced tuition) and Option B (employer contribution). Option A covers reduced tuition with scaled monthly payments and enrollment fees; Option B covers standard tuition with employer contributions. Additional services include early care, after‑care until 18:15, Wednesday Club Ameli, and Kantine. An annual administration fee per family of 250 € applies. Payment terms and the full fee schedule are provided by the school.

Scholarships
We offer reduced tuition options as scholarships. Option A provides reduced tuition (monthly amounts shown with reduced rates for the Kindergarten and for Grades 1–12, plus enrollment fees). Option B allows employer involvement to cover all or part of the tuition (monthly amounts shown for Kindergarten and Grades 1–12, plus enrollment fees). Additional services such as Early Care, After‑School Care (until 18:15), Wednesday Club Ameli, and Kantine are available as add‑on options, with corresponding fees. An annual administration fee of 250 € per family applies. Details and eligibility are published in the school's fee overview.
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