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Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur

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

Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur, also known as Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur (DSKL), is a German expatriate school founded in 1979. The school follows the German national curriculum leading to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA). Annual fees range from RM 23,350 to RM 49,050. DSKL relocated to the Eurocampus KL in Mont Kiara in 2025. Registered under SMIPS code WVS0009.

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School Information

Registration Code WVS0009
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 No. 32, Jalan Dutamas Raya Kuala Lumpur 51200 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Postcode 51200
State Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular Malaysia
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur

Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur, known internationally as Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur (DSKL), has operated in Kuala Lumpur since 1979. The school is part of the German schools abroad network (Deutsche Auslandsschulen), overseen by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office. DSKL is a non-profit institution serving the German-speaking expatriate community in Malaysia, including German, Austrian, and Swiss families.

In February 2025, DSKL relocated to the Eurocampus KL in Mont Kiara, where it shares a campus with the Lycee Francais de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL). The Eurocampus model is used by German and French schools abroad in several countries.

Curriculum at Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur

DSKL follows the German national curriculum across all levels. The school structure includes a Kindergarten with a one-year preschool, a four-year primary school (Grundschule), and an eight-year secondary school (Gymnasium) leading to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) at the end of Year 12. The DIA is recognised as a university entrance qualification in Germany and internationally.

German is the primary language of instruction. English is introduced at the basic level from Years 1 to 4, with structured grammar and vocabulary lessons from Year 5. French is added from Year 6. This trilingual structure prepares students for the DIA examinations, which include components in both German and English.

Subjects follow the standard German curriculum: German Language, Mathematics, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Social Sciences (History, Geography, Politics), Art, Music, Physical Education, and Religion or Ethics.

Fees at Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur

DSKL’s annual fees for the 2025/2026 academic year are as follows. The school fees guide explains how to compare fee structures across schools.

Fee ComponentAmount
Kindergarten tuitionRM 23,350/year
Years 1-10 tuitionRM 41,850/year
Years 11-12 tuitionRM 49,050/year
Registration (Kindergarten)RM 4,500 (one-time)
Registration (Years 1-12)RM 6,000 (one-time)
Annual membership feeRM 300
School bus (return)RM 4,170/year

As a non-profit school, DSKL’s fees cover operational costs without a profit margin. Compared to commercial international schools in KL charging RM 50,000 to RM 100,000 per year, DSKL sits in the mid-range.

Admissions at Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur

DSKL admits students from Kindergarten through Year 12. German language proficiency is a requirement, as all core instruction is in German. The academic year follows the German calendar. Families applying from German schools abroad or from Germany can expect a smooth transition.

Contact admissions via the school website or visit the Eurocampus KL in Mont Kiara.

Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur in Kuala Lumpur

DSKL is now at the Eurocampus KL in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. 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 Jerman Kuala Lumpur

What curriculum does Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur follow?

DSKL follows the German national curriculum from Kindergarten through Year 12, leading to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA), the German international university entrance qualification. Instruction is primarily in German, with English from Year 1 and French from Year 6.

How much are the fees at Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur?

Annual tuition is RM 23,350 for Kindergarten, RM 41,850 for Years 1-10, and RM 49,050 for Years 11-12. One-time registration is RM 4,500 (Kindergarten) or RM 6,000 (Years 1-12). An annual membership fee of RM 300 also applies.

Where is Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur now located?

DSKL relocated to the Eurocampus KL in Mont Kiara in February 2025, sharing the campus with the Lycee Francais de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL). The registered address remains at No. 32, Jalan Dutamas Raya, 51200 Kuala Lumpur.

Is DSKL the same as Sekolah Ekspatriat Jerman?

Yes. Sekolah Jerman Kuala Lumpur (WVS0009) and Sekolah Ekspatriat Jerman are the same institution, Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur (DSKL). The school has two SMIPS registrations.

What languages are taught at DSKL?

German is the primary language of instruction. Basic English is introduced from Year 1, with grammar and vocabulary lessons beginning in Year 5. French is taught from Year 6.

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