Building Bridges

Building Bridges

Building Bridges

Building Bridges

Building Bridges

Building Bridges

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Welcome to GISA

We welcome you to a virtual visit of our school. Founded in 1966, GISA is West Africa’s only officially recognized German school abroad. Located in Accra, Ghana, GISA offers a bilingual, holistic education from nursery to secondary level. It combines the Thuringian curriculum with Cambridge standards, emphasizing academic excellence, creativity, and intercultural learning. Around 130 students from 20+ nations are guided by a diverse international team. GISA promotes inc…

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Newsletter 22.05.2026

22 May 2026

The German International School Accra is looking forward to exciting weeks filled with community spirit, creativity, and special events. Preparations for our upcoming musical “Anigyɛe” are in full swing, and anticipation is growing for two unforgettable evenings of music, dance, and outstanding per…

🎭 School Musical “Anigyeɛ”

18 May 2026

On Thursday, 4 June, and Friday, 5 June 2026, Deutsche Internationale Schule Accra will present its major school musical “Anigyeɛ”. Look forward to photos and a film capturing the highlights of these special evenings! ✨

Newsletter 16.05.2026

16 May 2026

A Week Full of Engagement and Encounters This week once again highlighted the vibrant spirit, commitment, and strong sense of community at the German International School Accra. Whether at a major education fair, during an inspiring charity run for street children in Ghana, or through internationa…

Cambridge Checkpoint Exams at the German International School Accra

15 May 2026

With focus, determination, and great commitment, some students of the German International School Accra sat for the Cambridge Checkpoint Exams in Mathematics and English this week. The exams are part of the internationally recognised Cambridge curriculum and provide an important benchmark for stude…

Running Together, Giving Hope Together – GISA Charity Run Raises 81,000 GHS for Street Children in Ghana

15 May 2026

What an inspiring and deeply moving day at the German International School Accra: Today’s charity run in support of the NGO Chance for Children was about far more than running laps — it was a powerful demonstration of solidarity, compassion, and community spirit. An impressive total of 81,000 Ghana…

Newsletter 08.05.2026

08 May 2026

This week again brings many wonderful insights, exciting projects, creative classroom moments, and important upcoming events from everyday life at the German International School Accra. King’s Day at the German International School Accra On 25 April 2026, the German International School Accra onc…

Balancing Teaching and Wellbeing – Workshop for the GISA Team

08 May 2026

This Friday, the staff of the German International School Accra took part in a joint workshop on the topic “Balancing Teaching and Wellbeing”. The mandatory workshop was organised in cooperation with “Art of Living Ghana” and “Mind Matters” and was specifically designed for teachers and pedagogical…

Farewell to Katharina Kaufmann – Five Years of Dedication to GISA

08 May 2026

This week, the German International School Accra said goodbye to a very special colleague: our Deputy Head of Administration, Katharina Kaufmann, who will be returning to Mannheim with her young family after five intensive and eventful years in Accra. During her time at the school, Katharina playe…

Working Together on School Development – Leadership Retreat

08 May 2026

On Tuesday, 5 May, and Wednesday, 6 May 2026, part of the extended leadership team of the German International School Accra took part in a joint leadership retreat. During intensive and constructive working sessions, the team focused on key school development goals and the concrete planning of the…

Summer, Language and Fun – First GISA German as a Foreign Language Summer Program 2026

08 May 2026

This year, the German International School Accra is launching its very first German as a Foreign Language Summer Program during the summer holidays — an exciting opportunity for our DaF students to improve their German skills in a playful, engaging and motivating environment. From July 6th to July…