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Welcome to GISA

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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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GISA at a glance

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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…
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…
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…
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…
27 March 2026
On Tuesday, 24 March 2026, our secondary students proudly represented the German International School Accra at the Francophonie Festival hosted by the Alliance Française. As this was our school’s first participation in the festival, the experience was both exciting and truly memorable for everyone…
23 March 2026
With our format “Coffee with DaF”, we warmly invite parents and interested members of our community to join us for regular informal meetings. Over a cup of coffee, we aim to provide insights into our German as a Foreign Language (DaF) programme, answer your questions, and exchange ideas on how we c…
18 March 2026
Learning at GISA doesn’t only happen in the classroom – it happens everywhere: under shady trees, in vibrant projects, through collaboration, and in those small, meaningful moments of discovery. These are exactly the moments we want to capture. With the third theme of our photo competition, “Our S…
14 March 2026
This year, our school musical is stepping into the magical world of Anigyeɛ / Encanto – a word that means joy. Inspired by the story of the Madrigal family, students explore themes such as family, identity, teamwork, and believing in their own unique gifts. Just like in the story, every child plays…
13 March 2026
This week’s newsletter comes to you from Cologne: Kindergarten Director Olivia Habtezghi and Head of School Rainer Kropp-Kurta are currently representing the German International School Accra at didacta, Europe’s largest education fair. The next newsletter will be published in two weeks, on Friday…
13 March 2026
A special moment for the German International School Accra: At the didacta education fair in Cologne, Head of School Rainer Kropp-Kurta had the pleasure of personally welcoming Haitham Albeiruty, who will join the German International School Accra as a German seconded teacher (ADLK) starting in the…

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