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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New Additions to the Administration Team at the German International School Accra

13 April 2026

The German International School Accra is pleased to welcome two new members to its administrative team: Ewura Adjoa Omari-Daddey and Karl Stigler, who have been strengthening the school since the beginning of April with their experience, expertise, and personalities. Ewura Adjoa Omari-Daddey bring…

Welcome Back to GISA: A Special Alumni Visit

07 April 2026

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming back two of our former students, Senya and Kodjo Mortoo, to the German International School Accra. Both attended our kindergarten from 2011 to 2015 and returned to visit their former school. Moments like these are always very special to us, as they highlig…

Easter Camp “GISA Hunters” – A Week Full of Energy, Creativity and Community

02 April 2026

With great enthusiasm, music and movement, this year’s Easter Camp at the German International School Accra came to a successful close today. Under the theme “GISA Hunters,” the children experienced a vibrant and varied week centered around creativity, teamwork and adventure. Inspired by the theme…

Professional Development as a Key to Quality: Bernard Boateng in Cairo

02 April 2026

The continuous professional development of our staff is a central pillar of school improvement at the German International School Accra. In this context, our colleague Bernard Boateng participated in a multi-day in-person training as part of the FOLK programme in Cairo. The modules focused on the…

Football Connects – A Special Evening Between Ghana and Germany

31 March 2026

Yesterday’s match between Ghana and Germany, embedded in the Football Day at the residence of the German Embassy in Accra, impressively demonstrated the power of football to bring people together, build bridges, and create shared experiences. Already in the afternoon, the “Fan Park” created a vibr…

ZfA Photo Competition: Creativity, Perspectives, and Our School in Focus

30 March 2026

The German International School Accra is taking part this year in the international photo competition organised by the Central Agency for German Schools Abroad (ZfA) under the theme “Images for the corridors of the ZfA.” The aim of the competition is to capture and showcase the diverse learning and…

Newsletter 27.03.2026

27 March 2026

Easter Nest Hunt at GISA After celebrating Eid al-Fitr together at the beginning of the week, the Easter nest hunt on the last day of school before the holidays was a joyful highlight. With great excitement, children of all ages searched for their self-made nests – a wonderful shared experience fi…

Easter at the German International School Accra – A Celebration of Community

27 March 2026

It has been a very special week for the community of the German International School Accra: At the beginning of the week, we came together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a wonderful reflection of the cultural diversity and shared values that define our school. The week concluded with a much-loved tradi…

“Coffee with DaF” at the German International School Accra – Experiencing Language Learning Firsthand

27 March 2026

Learning German is not always easy – but with the right methods, it becomes engaging, accessible, and successful. This week, interested parents at the German International School Accra had the opportunity to experience this for themselves. At our first “Coffee with DaF,” they gained valuable and pr…

German Club at the German International School Accra – Bringing Language to Life

27 March 2026

For several weeks now, the German Club at the German International School Accra has been meeting regularly in the afternoons: the DaF groups of Grades 7/8 come together on Mondays, while Grades 5/6 meet on Tuesdays. The main focus is on one key goal – speaking freely. Students are encouraged to act…