This directorate ensured that each scholar had the opportunity to have scholastic education in his/her home language in his/her own culture and social sphere.

DSSW was the reception school for expatriate children that grew up in the GDR during the Namibian War of Independence.

[6] DSSW has been known for its high academic performances,[7] especially in subjects like mathematics where students were honored with numerous awards.

In 2007 DSSW also introduced the opening of Projekt Lilie under the motto “Die Zukunft beginnt im Klassenzimmer” (“The future begins in the classroom”).

[10] Projekt Lilie is an initiative supporting and promoting education in Namibia, with special reference to the maintenance and advancement of the German language and culture.