What if these walls could talk? The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek, or DHPS, has been a vital part of Windhoek’s educational landscape since 1909.
Originally, the school was known as Kaiserliche Realschule Windhuk. This translates to Windhoek Imperial Secondary School. The name changed after World War I, becoming Deutsche Realschule.
In 1926, the school took another step. It introduced the Abitur, a German school-leaving certificate. With this change, it became Deutsche Oberrealschule, meaning German senior secondary school.
The name changed again in 1958 to Deutsche Höhere Privatschule. Today, the DHPS is a private school. It is also a German International School Abroad.
The German Federal Government helps fund the DHPS. School fees also contribute to its financial support.
Students at the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule have options. They can pursue the Cambridge certificate. Alternatively, they can aim for the Deutsche Internationale Abiturprüfung. Both are options in grade 12.
The DHPS provides education from pre-school up to grade 12. Classes are taught in both German and English. This depends on which language is dominant in the subjects taught.
The DHPS offers many facilities. These include boarding, a school garden, and sports facilities. You can find a swimming pool, basketball courts, and soccer fields. There is even a beach volleyball field and a roller hockey rink. The school hosts an annual bazaar. Here you can find food stalls and entertainment.
The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule has evolved. It began as a school for a specific community. Today, it embraces diversity.
The DHPS history department created a textbook. It covers 150 years of southwestern African history. It aims to provide fact-based knowledge. This textbook is available at the school library.
The DHPS campus is spacious. It has sports fields and a swimming pool. There is even a beach volleyball court. The kindergarten and pre-school areas are modern. The gym has been renovated. It includes modern sports equipment and technology. Classrooms have Smartboards and ergonomic furniture.
The school uses solar systems. They provide hot water and power. The DHPS also recycles waste.
The DHPS auditorium has professional sound technology. It is used for school events. The music department has new instruments.
The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule continues to evolve. It provides modern facilities. It maintains a commitment to bilingual education. The DHPS prepares students for their future.