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Sekolah Ekspatriat Jerman

Primary and Secondary school in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular Malaysia

Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur (DSKL), registered as Sekolah Ekspatriat Jerman, is a German expatriate school in Kuala Lumpur. Founded in 1979, the school follows the German national curriculum (Thuringia syllabus) from Kindergarten through Grade 12, leading to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA). Annual fees range from RM 23,350 (Kindergarten) to RM 49,050 (Grades 11-12). DSKL relocated to the Eurocampus KL in Mont Kiara in 2025, sharing facilities with the French school LFKL. Non-profit. SMIPS code WVS008.

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School Information

Registration Code WVS008
School Type Expatriate Schools
Curriculum German Curriculum
Level Varies by school (ages 3-18)
Medium of Instruction German, English, Malay
Website www.dskl.edu.my/
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 40,000 – RM 80,000)Estimated
Languages German, English, Malay
Founded 1979 (47 years)
Gender Co-educational
Boarding No
Address DSKL Wing A NO.5, Jalan Dutamas Dahlia 5 Dutamas Kuala Lumpur 51200 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Postcode 51200
State Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular Malaysia
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur

Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur (DSKL), registered as Sekolah Ekspatriat Jerman, was founded in 1979 to serve the German-speaking expatriate community in Malaysia. The school operates as a non-profit institution supported by the German government and the local German community. In February 2025, DSKL relocated to the Eurocampus KL in Mont Kiara, where it shares facilities with the Lycee Francais de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL).

The school provides a continuous German-medium education from Kindergarten through Grade 12, following the curriculum of the Federal State of Thuringia. Instruction is primarily in German, with English and Malay offered as additional languages. DSKL serves German, Austrian, Swiss, and other German-speaking families, as well as international families seeking a German educational pathway.

Curriculum at Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur

DSKL follows the German national curriculum structured across three stages:

  • Kindergarten (1 year) and Preschool: Early childhood education with play-based learning in German.
  • Primary School (Grades 1-4): Core subjects in German medium, building foundational literacy and numeracy.
  • Secondary School (Grades 5-12): Eight-year secondary programme leading to German qualifications.

Students can achieve three levels of certification: the Hauptschulabschluss (basic secondary), Realschulabschluss (intermediate secondary), or the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA), the German university entrance qualification. The DIA is recognised by universities in Germany, across Europe, and internationally.

The school also runs an orchestra, sinfonietta, and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Fees at Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur

DSKL publishes the following fee structure:

Fee TypeAmount (RM)
Registration (Kindergarten)4,500
Registration (Years 1-12)6,000
Membership fee (annual)300
Kindergarten tuition (annual)23,350
Years 1-10 tuition (annual)41,850
Years 11-12 tuition (annual)49,050

School bus transportation is available at additional cost. The non-profit structure of DSKL keeps fees below many comparable international schools in Kuala Lumpur. The school fees guide covers budgeting for expatriate school costs.

Admissions at Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur

DSKL admits students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school primarily serves German-speaking families, though students of other nationalities may be considered. Admission documents and information are available through the school’s forms and info page at dskl.edu.my.

Contact admissions via dskl.edu.my.

Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur in Kuala Lumpur

Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur is now based at the Eurocampus KL in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. Mont Kiara is one of the primary expatriate neighbourhoods in KL, with a concentration of international schools, diplomatic residences, and multinational offices.

Kuala Lumpur has 8 registered expatriate schools and 53 private schools total. The Kuala Lumpur expatriate schools directory lists all registered options.

Contact: dskl.edu.my.

Questions about Sekolah Ekspatriat Jerman

What curriculum does Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur follow?

DSKL follows the German national curriculum based on the syllabus of the Federal State of Thuringia. Students can achieve the Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, or the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA), a German university entrance qualification recognised worldwide.

How much are the fees at Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur?

Annual fees are RM 23,350 for Kindergarten, RM 41,850 for Years 1-10, and RM 49,050 for Years 11-12. Registration fees are RM 4,500 (Kindergarten) or RM 6,000 (Years 1-12). An annual membership fee of RM 300 also applies. School bus services are available at additional cost.

Is Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur a non-profit school?

Yes. DSKL operates as a non-profit institution. The school is supported by the German government and the German community in Malaysia. The non-profit structure helps keep fees lower than many comparable international schools.

Where is Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur located?

As of February 2025, DSKL is at the Eurocampus KL in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. The Eurocampus is a shared facility with the Lycee Francais de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL). The previous address was Jalan Dutamas Dahlia 5, Dutamas, 51200 KL.

What languages are used at Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur?

The primary language of instruction is German. English and Malay are taught as additional languages. The school also offers extracurricular activities including an orchestra and sinfonietta, with a wide range of co-curricular options.

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