Peru, Lima
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Deutsche Schule Lima Alexander von Humboldt is a German international school in Peru with campuses in Miraflores and Surco and recreation center in Huampaní. It follows the German curriculum with bespoke program for ages 4 to 18 across Kindergarten, Grundschule, Mittelstufe, Oberstufe, and BerufsBildungsZentrum. German-language immersion runs from Kindergarten through upper secondary, with a native German educator and a bilingual partner in Kindergarten. In Grundschule most subjects are taught in German, with Castellano supported by a school-developed Castellano book; MDK combines music, German, and art within immersion. In Mittelstufe and Oberstufe, DaF and DaM pathways allow movement between language groups; from Grade 5, students develop presentation skills via the Doppel-Klick series. Upper secondary leads to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) under the DIAP framework, with DSD I/II exams; Spanish remains core through Abitur, English and French are offered as additional languages. Extracurriculars include ADCA Música, German-Peruvian exchange, Die Pfadfinder.
Av. Alfredo Benavides 3081, Miraflores 15048, Peru
Deutsche Schule Lima Alexander von Humboldt has instruction in German, Spanish.
The school operates at multiple sites in Lima. Humboldt I is at Av. Benavides 3081, Miraflores, Lima, Peru (entrance: Marko Jara Schenone s/n, 15048). Humboldt II is at Calle Tutumo 171, 15038 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru. A BBZ location is at Av. Benavides 3572, 15038 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru.
Kindergarten; Primary School (Grundschule); Middle School (Mittelstufe); Upper Secondary (Oberstufe); Vocational Education Center (BBZ)
German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule) offering Kindergarten, Grundschule, Mittelstufe, Oberstufe, and BerufsBildungsZentrum (BBZ).
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Kindergarten runs Monday to Friday. Kindergarten I starts between 8:20 and 8:30, ends at 12:45; Kindergarten II starts between 8:00 and 8:10, ends at 12:30. Morning care (Frühdienst) is available from 7:30 to 8:20 for an additional monthly fee.
Deutsche Schule Lima Alexander von Humboldt teaches German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
German-language immersion education is offered from Kindergarten through upper secondary. Kindergarten uses immersion with a native German-speaking educator and a bilingual partner, making German the primary language of daily interaction while providing natural exposure to German culture. In Grundschule, nearly all subjects are taught in German (Castellano is taught with a school-developed Castellano book to complement German instruction); MDK combines music, German, and art within the immersion approach. In Mittel- und Oberstufe, DaF (German as a Foreign Language) and DaM (German as a Mother Tongue) pathways structure instruction; from Grade 5, students develop presentation skills and work with the Doppel-Klick series; the program supports flexible movement between DaF and DaM groups. The upper secondary program leads to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) with curricula aligned to the German DIAP framework; DSD I and DSD II examinations certify German language proficiency and aid university admission, while Spanish remains a core language from Grade 1 through Abitur and English and French are offered as additional languages.
The upper secondary curriculum leads to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) under the German DIAP framework, enabling access to German universities. Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD) I and II language diplomas certify German proficiency for university admission, with DSD I targeted at B1 level and DSD II at B2/C1 levels. These programs provide pathways to study in Germany and other German-speaking institutions, supported by Abitur preparation and ongoing language development throughout secondary schooling.
1. Admission to Kindergarten I occurs in preschool age. After two years of mandatory participation (from age 4 to 6), students advance to Grade 1. Applications for Kindergarten are accepted two years before the start of Kindergarten, or earlier if you opt for the pre-registration procedure. Most subjects are taught in German, and English instruction is a fixed part of the curriculum and becomes mandatory from Grade 5; the school is accredited as an Excellent German international school.
2. Lateral entry into the 5th grade. The second admission option is offered exclusively for admission to Grade 5 and enables students from other schools to begin their studies here without German language proficiency. No German language proficiency is required.
3. Direct transfer from other German-speaking schools. The direct transfer from other German-speaking schools or international schools is possible when a place is available in the corresponding grade. Good German language skills and the passing of an entrance examination in the main subjects—Spanish, German, English, and Mathematics—are prerequisites for admission. Contact person: Maike Hein, Head of Admissions. Phone: +51 1 6179090 ext 148. Address: Av. Benavides 3081, Miraflores, Lima, Peru.
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