Deutsche Schule Melbourne
Welcome to Deutsche Schule Melbourne
Deutsche Schule Melbourne is a German English bilingual school. We are currently a Primary School offering Foundation to Year 6, but will become a Secondary School by offering Year 7 in 2026.
Following two Curricula
Deutsche Schule Melbourne integrates both the Victorian and German curricula, combining their distinct educational approaches and structures into a unique, comprehensive learning experience. Our bicurricular education expands children’s and teenagers' horizons by immersing them in two distinct educational systems, fostering diverse skills and adaptability. This dual exposure enhances critical thinking and resilience, equipping students with a global mindset and the ability to integrate varied perspectives—essential for success in an interconnected world.
Bilingual Education
Our German-English bilingual education provides children and teenagers with the cognitive tools to develop multifaceted thinking by exposing them to multiple languages and, consequently, multiple ways of understanding and interpreting the world. Engaging in bilingual learning requires students to navigate and switch between language structures, vocabulary, and cultural contexts, which strengthens their cognitive flexibility, problem-solving skills, and adaptability. Our dual-language framework encourages a multi-perspective approach to learning, fostering skills such as empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. Ultimately, bilingual education shapes students into versatile thinkers who can view situations from various angles and communicate effectively across cultural boundaries.
Advantages of a Bilingual Education
Our bilingual education provides an excellent basis for children’s learning capabilities in language learning and many other fields. Growing up bilingually not only benefits students’ literacy and numeracy development but also gives them a unique understanding and experience of the world. The model of learning at DSM is clearly defined, well-developed, thoroughly supported, and highly regarded in Australia.
Small Classes by Intent
At Deutsche Schule Melbourne, we prioritize small class sizes to foster focused learning, both academically and socially. While actual class sizes vary each year based on several factors, our goal is to consistently provide smaller classes than the average school, creating an optimal environment for the unique challenges of a bicurricular and bilingual education.
Regulatory Bodies in Victoria and Germany
Deutsche Schule Melbourne (DSM) as an independent school is part of a network of Victorian schools who offer diverse and unique education. DSM is registered with the ‘Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority’ (VRQA), who are responsible for reviewing all Victorian independent schools and ensuring that requirements and standards are met.
Deutsche Schule Melbourne is also part of the ‘German Schools Abroad’ network, which currently supports 135 schools in 72 countries. The aim of the network is to foster intercultural dialogue, to strengthen German language skills and to provide unique opportunities to students by offering recognised leaving qualifications.