University and Careers Counselling
Our University and Careers Counselling Team provides students and parents with support during the preparation, selection and application processes for further education or other vocational pathways.
Our University and Careers Counselling Team provides students and parents with support during the preparation, selection and application processes for further education or other vocational pathways.
An important component of our counselling begins in Grades 9-10 where our guidance programs allow students to explore and analyse their interests, skills and career opportunities. Grade 11-12 students gain formal guidance in researching and preparing applications for university and other career paths.
We recognize that each student has different needs in determining their future direction, especially as they come from a variety of backgrounds. Our careers guidance program takes this diversity into consideration and provides individually tailored guidance.
The main features of our career program include:
Career Guidance (ongoing)
Our team of career guidance staff with specialist roles assist students individually. Further advice can be sought from visiting university admissions personnel and the local Employment Agency (Arbeitsagentur) officers assigned to the school.
Unifrog (24/7)
Students and their parents have access to a new database subscription that calculates best-fit universities and courses. It uses over 100,000 options of English speaking courses to make recommendations, based on the academic, professional and social profile of each student.
University Visits and Fairs
Universities regularly visit DIS to provide students with information and advice on degree programmes and admissions. Students also attend university and career fairs, such as Karrierestart, to explore a wide range of study and career opportunities.
University Parents Information Night
We invite parents and students to an information evening outlining the university application process. Our Career Counselors along with the Saxon Education Agency (Sächsische Bildungsagentur) present and compare the most common university destinations in Germany, the UK, the USA, and the Netherlands.
Grade 9 Work Experience (June)
All Grade 9 students undertake a two week internship in professional workplaces. During this time, students keep a journal and reflect on their experiences. DIS staff also meet the students and employers on site to discuss their progress.
Bundesagentur für Arbeit is a German federal agency for Grades 9-12
The local employment agency (Arbeitsagentur) conducts a free service in German language at DIS. This involves a two and a half hour vocational test, where students learn more about themselves and find out which in-demand professions and courses best suit them. The test results can be followed up by a career counseling meeting with specialist staff from the Professions Information Center (Berufsinformationszentrum).
Lunch Break Career Sessions
Every Thursday, students in Grades 9–12 have the opportunity to explore the world of careers during our Lunch Break Career Sessions. Alumni and guest speakers share insights into their career journeys, personal experiences, and professional fields, while other sessions focus on practical and useful career-related topics.
Grade 11 Career Day (May)
For a full day, all Grade 11 students are assisted in researching university choices and starting their applications. Guest speakers from different industries and school alumni provide advice on vocational opportunities. Students take an optional formal career aptitude test in German language to determine relevant courses and employment options.
Grade 11-12 Personal Statements (ongoing)
Our career counselors provide ongoing assistance in preparing letters of motivation and personal statements required for many university applications, as well as training and employment applications.
Cambridge Assessment Tests (October)
Our school is registered to conduct Cambridge Assessment Tests.
Students graduating from DIS have the academic knowledge required to succeed in some of the most sought after universities across the world as well as the interpersonal skills that ensures a seamless integration into the higher education system.
A majority of our students continue their studies in Germany, the UK, the USA and the Netherlands. We also have students studying in Austria, Poland, Japan, India, South Korea, and a range of European countries.
Austria - Medical University of Vienna, University of Graz, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Universität Wien, Karl Landsteiner University, Krems, Universität Innsbruck
Canada - Bishop’s University, Toronto Metropolitan University
Czech Republic - Charles University
France - Sorbonne University Paris
Germany - Bauhaus Universität Weimar, Berlin Business School, BSB Hamburg, Charité Berlin, Constructor University (Jacobs), Duale Hochschule Sachsen, EBS/European Business School, ESMOD Berlin, Frankfurt School of Medicine, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, FU Berlin, Health and Medical University Potsdam, HTW Dresden, Hochschule der Künste Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, Leuphana Universität, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Macromedia University München, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle, Munich Business School, OTH Amberg, Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, SRH Berlin Uni of Applied Sciences, TU Dresden, TU München, TU of Applied Sciences Wildau, Universität Bayreuth, Universität Freiburg, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Universität Greifswald, Universität Heidelberg, Universität Koblenz, Universität zu Köln, Universität Leipzig, Universität Passau
Greece - The American College of Greece
India - Jain University
Lithuania - Vilnius University
Malta - L-Università ta' Malta
Netherlands - Design Academy Eindhoven, Eindhoven University of Technology, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Hotelschool The Hague, Leiden University, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Tilburg University, Technical University of Delft, University of Groningen, University Amsterdam, University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, University Maastricht, University Rotterdam, University of Twente, Utrecht University College, Vrije University Amsterdam, Zeeland University of Applied Sciences
Norway - Kristiansand University (Global Development), Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Poland - Wroclaw Medical University, Pomerian University Stettin
Singapore - National University of Singapore, Singapore University of Social Sciences
Spain - Universidad Europea Madrid Spain, European University Business School, Barcelona
Switzerland - César Ritz Colleges, ETH Zurich, Universität Zürich
UK - Arts City University London, Exeter University, HULT London, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, King's College London, Manchester university, Strathclyde University Glasgow, UCL London, University College London, University of Bath, University of Birmingham, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of Salford, University of St. Andrews, University of Stirling, University of Sunderland, University of Sussex, University Warwick, University of Westminster, London
USA - Arizona State University, Boston University, California State University, Monterey Bay; Colorado College, Columbia University, Depaul University in Chicago, Florida International University, James Madison University, San Diego State University , Santa Clara University, State University of New York, Stony Brook; Texas A&M University, University of Connecticut, University of Florida, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; University of Rhode Island, University of South Carolina, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wake Forest University
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