How many German-speaking schools are there in France?

We list 19, in 6 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is German unusual for schools in France?

10% of the 200 schools we hold in France are recorded as teaching in German. Each source records a language for its own reasons, so the figure reflects who publishes that information, not only who speaks what.

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German-speaking schools in France

19 schools in France that teach in German, in 6 cities. Paris (10), Grenoble (3) and Montpellier (2) hold 79% of them.

19schools

6cities

10%of all schools here

Photo: Sheila Sund (CC BY 2.0)

City

Showing all 6 cities.

France19 in 6 cities

Paris skyline with Palais de Chaillot, Seine river and La Defense viewed from the Eiffel Tower

ParisFrance10GermanOf all schools here10 of 7713%

Cours Jean Jaures tram boulevard with the Bastille fortress on the hill in the background, Grenoble, France

GrenobleFrance3GermanOf all schools here3 of 1225%

Chateau d'eau du Peyrou reflected in the basin, Montpellier

MontpellierFrance2GermanOf all schools here2 of 2010%

Strasbourg Ponts Couverts covered bridges reflected in the Ill River at golden hour, cathedral spire in the background

StrasbourgFrance2GermanOf all schools here2 of 729%

Aerial panorama of Marseille showing the Vieux-Port harbor and city skyline

MarseilleFrance1GermanOf all schools here1 of 119%

Panoramic view of Toulouse along the Garonne river with Pont Neuf and pink brick city

ToulouseFrance1GermanOf all schools here1 of 911%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in France where a source says a school teaches in German. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These German-speaking schools come from 2 sources, led by the French Ministry of Education (17) and auslandsschulwesen.de (2).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many German-speaking schools are there in France?: We list 19, in 6 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Paris, with 10 of the 19.
Is German unusual for schools in France?: 10% of the 200 schools we hold in France are recorded as teaching in German. Each source records a language for its own reasons, so the figure reflects who publishes that information, not only who speaks what.