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About the Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg
Introduction - more about DSJ
The DSJ strengthens learners in their development towards becoming self-assured and independent individuals, while also encouraging critical thinking, which promotes their methodological and social competencies.
As per requirements from the German Government, who financially support the school, German is a compulsory subject for all age groups.
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DSJ Johannesburg - Governance and leadership
The School Management
Priska Döring
Principal
Jan van Wyk
Deputy Principal
Susanne Künster
Pedagogical Director
Kamogelo Mochadibane
RBK Principal
Tanja Henrichs
Grundschule Principal
Hanette Strydom
Head of Administration
The School Board
Rolf Endres
Chair
Charlotte Nikschtat
Deputy Chair
Stephan Pawlowski
Deena Govender
Jana von Forster
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Ute Schwaibold
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Andrea Landmann
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Ariane Sabania
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The Parents Representative Council
Our Partners
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The DSJ Support Fund
In 1989, the DSJ made a commitment to counteract the extreme inequality that prevailed in South Africa’s education sector by founding the innovative Integrated Secondary School Programme (ISEK). Through the programme, Germany to this day supports a number of learners from partner schools in Soweto who distinguish themselves from their peers through their exemplary academic achievements.
A group of learners first attend lessons at the DSJ on Saturdays before a few are selected to attend the DSJ full time from Grade 5 onwards. In some cases Germany supports these learners with a large fee reduction until they matriculate.
While the ISEC programme covers the educational needs of its learners, some other pressing needs that directly affect the learning ability of each learner go unmet. By far the greatest need is for daily meals. The majority of the budget is therefore used to finance breakfasts and lunches for learners whose parents face severe financial difficulties.
Currently this amounts to R40 per learner per day, or about R800 per month. In addition, the Support Fund also steps in when reading glasses, second-hand school uniforms, school materials or rides home after evening events cannot be financed. The negative impact of the lack of these basic items on the learners’ education cannot be overstated. We appreciate your help in fulfilling this need and contributing to making education more equal.
Alumni
Welcome to the official alumni page of the Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg. This platform is designed to reconnect you with classmates, stay updated on school news and events, and provide resources to support your continued success.
As a member of our alumni community, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including networking opportunities, career services, and exclusive events tailored specifically for alumni. Our goal is to foster lifelong connections among our graduates and to celebrate your achievements beyond the classroom.
Student Exchange
Since 2024 we have had not only one, but 2 two-week student exchange programme with two schools in Germany, one with the Rupert-Neß-Gymnasium in Wangen im Allgäu and the other with the Kooperative Gesamtschule Moringen in Lower Saxony. Our aim is to enable as many pupils as possible to experience Germany.
The Stiftung Deutsche Bildung supports the student exchange every year, and this provides major financial support for eight successful applicants from classes 8a,b,c and 9d from the previous year.
The second opportunity to take part in the exchange is the fully self-financed
option for all other applicants. Both groups visit Germany, with a return visit to South Africa by the Germans.
From the experience we have gained over the past 15 years, it is clear that the student exchange serves as a huge motivation to learn German and it also truly builds a bridge between Germany and South Africa.
