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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Day of Movement and Relaxation at GISA – A Project Day for Body, Mind and Community

01 October 2025

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, GISA transformed under the motto “Moving together, relaxing together, experiencing together!” into a vibrant place full of energy, creativity, and calming moments. During the very first “Day of Movement and Relaxation,” all students from Grades 1 to 8 experienced the…

Fresh Breeze for Lunchtime! 🌱🍲

30 September 2025

Following our comprehensive survey among students and parents, we immediately took the next steps together: A committee with representatives of students, parents, school leadership, and the board met and engaged in an intensive exchange with Eva from North Ridge Café. This allowed us to discuss the…

Day of Movement and Relaxation

29 September 2025

Inspired by the ZEIT competition “Stabile Sache” and moved by the colorful daily life at our school, we will head into the well-deserved autumn break with a very special project day on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Under the motto “Moving together, relaxing together, experiencing together!” our scho…

Newsletter 26.09.2025

26 September 2025

We are in the newspaper! 🗞️ Have you read The German Corner yet? The monthly newsletter of the German Embassy is featured in today’s edition of the Daily Guide. It offers exciting updates on German-Ghanaian relations, culture, and cooperation. Well-being survey Last week, our well-being survey t…

Newsletter 20.09.2025

20 September 2025

Last week at GISA was filled with exciting events, special visits, and a wonderful sense of community spirit! Football Meets Finance – Sports & Financial Literacy On Tuesday, September 16, the special event “Football Meets Finance” took place for the second time, bringing together sports and…

Cheering for Emil Nana Kwame Agyekum – A Moment of Pride for GISA!

20 September 2025

Yesterday was an exciting day at GISA as our Grades 5–8 students gathered to cheer on our former student, Emil Nana Kwame Agyekum, in the 400-meter hurdles final. With homemade signs, loud cheers, and plenty of excitement, our students turned the viewing into a true sporting event filled with team…

⚽ Football Meets Finance – A Day of Opportunity, Team Spirit, and Educational Partnership 💼

19 September 2025

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the second edition of “Football Meets Finance” brought together sports and financial education in a truly unique way. Thirty girls from diverse backgrounds came together to not only demonstrate their football skills but also to gain valuable knowledge in financial li…

Learn German – Made Easy! 🇩🇪

18 September 2025

Starting September 23, 2025, we are offering a German course for beginners exclusively for members of our school community – taught by our experienced DaF teacher Denise Schoechert. 🗓 When: Every Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 📍 Where: Swiss Club 💰 Cost: Free of charge (only learning materials need t…

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day – No School on Monday, September 22nd, 2025

18 September 2025

Following yesterday’s confirmation by a press release from the Ghanaian Ministry of the Interior, Monday, September 22nd, 2025 has been officially declared as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founder's Day). On this national holiday, there will be no school at GISA. We wish all families a wonderful hol…

A Journey into the Past – and an Important Message for the Future

18 September 2025

Today, the students of Grades 7 and 8 experienced a very special morning: Dr. Dr. Martin Keweloh and his brother Thomas Keweloh, who both attended the former Ramseyer Memorial School – one of the predecessor schools of today’s GISA – from 1974 to 1980, returned to visit their old school grounds. B…