Federal State Inspection 2025: DHPS awarded once again Excellent German School Abroad
DHPS has successfully passed the Federal-State Inspection (BLI) and has once again earned the prestigious seal of approval, ‘Excellent German School Abroad’.
The inspection team from Germany – Dr Bettina Fischer (Central Agency for Schools Abroad), Mr Thomas Mayer (representative of the Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs), Mr Gerhard Sander (Quality Committee North Rhine-Westphalia, retired) and Ms Lucinda Junker (Central Agency for Schools Abroad, BLI back office) – presented their findings to the entire school community on 17 November 2025.
DHPS impressed the inspectors with the exceptional quality of its teaching, organisation and overall school life.
Results and Impressions of the Inspection
The assessment was based on surveys, analyses of school documents, interviews and 76 lesson shadowing sessions. Key strengths included:
The inspectors commended the friendliness, openness and professional welcome extended by the school community. Under the motto ‘Local Roots, Global Minds’, DHPS makes significant efforts to prepare learners for an international future. The board, administration and school management work together professionally to ensure the school’s sustainable development.
The school management demonstrated reflective practices and identified areas for further improvement, while the board and administration work professionally and collaboratively to ensure the school’s sustainable development.
DHPS Once Again Named ‘Excellent German School Abroad’
DHPS met all criteria for the renewal of the ‘Excellent German School Abroad’ seal of approval. The inspection confirms the high quality and dedication of the entire school community.
Congratulations to DHPS Windhoek! A heartfelt thank-you to everyone involved – we are proud to have successfully passed the BLI and to have once again earned the title of ‘Excellent German School Abroad’.
What is a Federal State Inspection?
The Federal-State Inspection (Bund-Länder-Inspektion, BLI) is a joint federal and state initiative to ensure quality and promote development at German schools abroad. It is based on lesson shadowing sessions, document analyses, interviews and surveys. The inspection aims to maintain the high standards of German schools abroad, support their further development and ensure the worldwide comparability of German school qualifications. The ‘Excellent German School Abroad’ seal of approval is also awarded on this basis.
The inspection team from Germany – Dr Bettina Fischer (Central Agency for Schools Abroad), Mr Thomas Mayer (representative of the Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs), Mr Gerhard Sander (Quality Committee North Rhine-Westphalia, retired) and Ms Lucinda Junker (Central Agency for Schools Abroad, BLI back office) – presented their findings to the entire school community on 17 November 2025.
DHPS impressed the inspectors with the exceptional quality of its teaching, organisation and overall school life.
Results and Impressions of the Inspection
The assessment was based on surveys, analyses of school documents, interviews and 76 lesson shadowing sessions. Key strengths included:
- 97% of lessons actively promote learners’ skills development.
- 92% foster a positive culture around mistakes, encouraging fear-free learning and constructive handling of errors.
- The DHPS Support Centre was rated as an excellent facility.
- A broad range of courses in technical studies, robotics, sports and music.
- Ample campus space for exercise and relaxation.
- A school built on acceptance, tolerance and respect.
- A non-discriminatory, inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and safe.
- A strong feedback culture, including regular learning development discussions.
- Professional resource management and responsible financial planning
The inspectors commended the friendliness, openness and professional welcome extended by the school community. Under the motto ‘Local Roots, Global Minds’, DHPS makes significant efforts to prepare learners for an international future. The board, administration and school management work together professionally to ensure the school’s sustainable development.
The school management demonstrated reflective practices and identified areas for further improvement, while the board and administration work professionally and collaboratively to ensure the school’s sustainable development.
DHPS Once Again Named ‘Excellent German School Abroad’
DHPS met all criteria for the renewal of the ‘Excellent German School Abroad’ seal of approval. The inspection confirms the high quality and dedication of the entire school community.
Congratulations to DHPS Windhoek! A heartfelt thank-you to everyone involved – we are proud to have successfully passed the BLI and to have once again earned the title of ‘Excellent German School Abroad’.
What is a Federal State Inspection?
The Federal-State Inspection (Bund-Länder-Inspektion, BLI) is a joint federal and state initiative to ensure quality and promote development at German schools abroad. It is based on lesson shadowing sessions, document analyses, interviews and surveys. The inspection aims to maintain the high standards of German schools abroad, support their further development and ensure the worldwide comparability of German school qualifications. The ‘Excellent German School Abroad’ seal of approval is also awarded on this basis.