New Arrivals Pathway

A specialised program for students joining Deutsche Schule Melbourne (DSM) in Years 2 to 5, with no prior German language skills.

DSM offers students without prior German language knowledge the opportunity to join our school in Years 2, 3, 4 and 5. Students who fulfil the entry requirements will participate in a highly individualised program in order to learn the German language as quickly as possible and to smoothly transition into the maintream program over a period of approximately 2 years. 

How our New Arrivals Pathway works

  • 'New Arrival' students participate in classes with their main cohort held in English.
  • Students receive a decreasing number of 'German as an Additional Language' and 'Content and Language Integrated Learning' (CLIL) lessons in selected subjects. 
  • Students participate in an increasing number of classes with their main cohort held in German (i.e. Sport, Art, Music)

Entry Requirements

  • A demonstrated history of strong academic achievement
  • Interest in receiving a bilingual education with a dual curriculum
  • A natural curiosity for learning
  • Two trial days at DSM
DSM New Arrivals Pathway

More Information

To learn more about enrolling your child in our New Arrivals Pathway, please contact us here and we will get in touch with you shortly.