The Deutsche Internationale Schule’s (DSP) 2016 matrics achieved a 100 percent pass rate, with 92 percent of learners qualifying for Bachelor’s degrees.
Top performing learner Paola Schildhauer boasted nine distinctions.
She achieved 92 percent for Abitur biology, 82 percent for Abitur French first additional language, 86 percent for Abitur German home language, 93 percent for Abitur history, 87 percent for Abitur maths, 84 percent for Afrikaans first additional language, 90 percent for arts appreciation, 83 for English home language and 83 percent for life orientation.
Schildhauer plans to study medicine to fulfil her dream of working for Doctors without Borders.
Nikolai Kirchner followed in second place with seven distinctions.
He achieved 89 percent for Abitur biology, 82 percent for Abitur history, 83 percent for Abitur maths, 92 percent for Afrikaans first additional language, 88 percent for arts appreciation, 82 percent for English home language and 81 percent for life orientation.
Kirchner will travel and work abroad before committing to studies as he was not entirely sure what he wants to study.
He is however, considering a career in medicine.
Tobias Damaske achieved five distinctions.
He achieved 82 percent for Afrikaans first additional language, 81 percent for Abitur German home language, 84 percent for Abitur history, 88 percent for Abitur maths and 95 percent for music appreciation.
Damaske plans to study maths or financial management in Germany.
Schildhauer said she felt well equipped for life after school.
“The DSP imparts a broad spectrum of knowledge from art, culture and history right through to the sciences,” said Schildhauer.
“Every learner has the opportunity to freely unfold and develop. The school calls for critical, independent thinking as well as social skills to equip us for life.”
Kirchner, who enjoys motocross, volleyball and swimming, said he felt well prepared for the future.
“The DSP has prepared me well for my studies. I was able to forge many international friendships and got to know different mindsets and cultures,” said Kirchner.
Damaske plays the trumpet in various orchestras and has played solos in church and at weddings.
Tobias said the DSP has it all.
“Sport, music, international German graduation, multi-cultural; where individuality and freedom of opinion are encouraged while a sense of community is developed.”
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