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Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama (DSTY)
German Abitur school in Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, founded 1904 and serving around 400 students from age 3 through Year 13.
Curriculum
German
Fees, annual
JPY 1.6m–1.8m
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~400
Founded
1904
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten (Ages 3-5) | 3 | $1,810,000 |
| Grade 1 - Grade 4 | 6 | $1,650,000 |
| Grade 5 - Grade 12 | 10 | $1,790,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Service Fee | $75,000 | |
| Admission Fee | $650,000 |
Reviews
- Multiple parents recommend DSTY directly, with one calling it "excellent" for a 1.5-year stint, and another praising weekly parent emails as a model of school-home communication.
- The Tsuzuki-ku location and proximity for the Yokohama German community recur in discussions among parents in the area. Cultural events such as the Oktoberfest and Weihnachtsmarkt are flagged as community draws beyond the parent body.
- A repeated thread highlights licensed special-education specialists funded via the German government, an unusual structural strength among Tokyo international schools.
- One ex-student described the school's culture in the 1990s in strongly negative terms, including misconduct and toxic dynamics; this is dated and singular but on record.
- Fee positioning is noted by parents as competitive with American School in Japan for German-speaking families.
Positives
- Communication and parent partnership. Weekly parent emails and proactive teacher communication are a recurring positive in r/japanlife and r/Switzerland
- Special-education resourcing. Government-subsidised special-education specialists set DSTY apart from non-subsidised peer schools
- Community and location. Aoba-ku and Tsuzuki-ku German clusters and school-led cultural events anchor a tight expat community
Considerations
- Historical conduct. One ex-student account details serious misconduct in the 1990s; a dated singular signal but worth recording
- Costs. Fees are described as competitive against the American School in Japan for German-speaking families
Leadership
Thorsten Knab
Dr. Patrick Breuning has been leading Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama since 2020, focusing on fostering a nurturing and inclusive educational environment. With a strong background in educational leadership, he emphasizes the importance of cultural exchange and personal development in the curriculum.
Accreditations
- Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen 01
- Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) — Nihonjin Gakkō 02
Academic results
- Result Abitur (Allgemeine Hochschulreife) and DIAP offered
- Result campus-specific average scores not published on official site.
Location
2-chōme-4-1 Chigasakiminami, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 224-0037, Japan