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Deutsche Schule Shanghai
Reviews
- Parents in online discussions are the most candid public source. One parent said "kindergarten at the German School Shanghai is about 150k/year", with mandatory German classes for non-native speakers adding around 15k a year.
- Bus services are noted as functional, with a 13k/year add-on after the Pudong campus closed and routes shifted to the Yangpu site; bus drivers and staff do not speak English.
- The school carries the German government's Excellent German School Abroad seal across both Hongqiao and Yangpu campuses.
- Parents reviewing the school skew positive on campus and staff, with some specific complaints about teacher shortages and rising fees.
- A repeated parent strand criticises information transparency, particularly around air-quality monitoring and the school's handling of difficult issues.
Positives
- Campus and staff. Both Eurocampuses described as well-resourced; teachers are noted as friendly and the German cultural environment is part of the appeal
Considerations
- Costs and add-ons. Tuition, bus, and mandatory German classes for non-native speakers add up; parents share specific numbers
- Communication and transparency. Parents flag the school's handling of sensitive issues, particularly air-quality information
- Staffing pressure. iSchoolAdvisor reviews mention teacher shortages and rising fees as friction points