The mission statement of the German School Seoul International reflects the vision and values of a German-speaking international school in South Korea. As a place of intercultural dialogue and interactions, the school is committed to providing a high-quality, multilingual education based on German and European educational traditions as well as global developments. The school values a strong community characterized by trust, appreciation, and intercultural exchange, and promotes this through a variety of events and activities. Ultimately, everyone supports the values and goals of this vibrant school community.

​Preamble​

The German School Seoul International is a German-speaking international school in Seoul, South Korea. It is a place of diversity and intercultural dialogue.​
Our school is part of a network of German schools abroad that is supported and regularly certified by the Federal Republic of Germany. We are committed to the European educational tradition and the idea of lifelong learning, while simultaneously seeking cultural exchange with our Korean host country.

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Mission​

Our students receive an outstanding multilingual, international education and acquire future-oriented skills against the backdrop of German and European cultural and educational traditions and global developments.

Teaching​

“Learning together today for a world of tomorrow”
Good teaching is essential…
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Through differentiated instruction, we enable every child to experience individual academic success and progress toward recognized school qualifications.

Our teaching provides a space for discovery, experimentation, and individual development.

As a democratic school, we encourage our students’ critical thinking, independence, and participation.

We are particularly committed to learning in a global context.

Quality​

“Learning together today for a world of tomorrow”
High quality with a long tradition…

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We regularly review our performance and adapt our programs accordingly. Our commitment to current quality standards ensures an internationally recognized education for our students.

We adhere to the federal and state quality framework for German schools abroad and continuously evaluate and improve our offerings.

We employ highly qualified teaching staff who, in addition to their professional expertise, bring a commitment to continuous development of our school.

In the spirit of future-oriented school development, we place particular emphasis on digitalization, education for sustainable development, and preparation for the challenges of a constantly changing world in Areas of life and work.

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Community​

“Learning together today for a world of tomorrow”
A strong community for a livable school…
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We create a positive school climate in which people enjoy experiencing and learning.

Our actions are characterized by mutual trust, appreciation, respect, and tolerance.

We maintain diverse contacts inside and outside of school and are constantly expanding our network.

We promote encounters and intercultural dialogue through numerous festivals, celebrations, and events.

Students, staff, and parents support the DSSI family with a strong commitment to the well-being of the school community.

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