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 26.06.2026

26 June 2026

With the last day of school now here, another exciting and successful school year at the German International School Accra comes to an end. Together, we have learned, laughed, performed, celebrated, explored new ideas, and created lasting memories. Countless projects, events, and shared experiences…

Music, Emotions and Football – A Memorable End to the School Year at GISA

26 June 2026

The German International School Accra celebrated the end of the 2025/26 school year with a vibrant and heartfelt event, bringing together students, families, staff and guests. From impressive performances and emotional farewells to an enjoyable football evening, the celebration once again reflected…

School Supply Lists for the 2026/27 School Year

26 June 2026

To help you prepare for the new school year, you will find the school supply lists for all year groups in this post: Download PDF school supply list 26-27 We recommend purchasing the required school supplies well before the start of the school year. Many of the listed items – including folders an…

Substitute Public Holiday for Republic Day – Kindergarten and Summer Camp Closed

25 June 2026

The Government of Ghana has declared Friday, 3 July 2026, a substitute public holiday in observance of Republic Day. As a result, both our Kindergarten and the GISA Summer Camp will be closed on that day. Thank you for your understanding. We wish all families a happy public holiday.

The GISA Yearbook 2025/26 Has Arrived!

25 June 2026

A school year filled with friendships, inspiring learning experiences, memorable events, and countless special moments – all captured in our freshly printed GISA Yearbook 2025/26. From our musical and exciting excursions to sports events, project days, classroom activities, and many other highligh…

Cheer Together: Football Evening at the Swiss Club

24 June 2026

Following our End-of-Year Celebration, the festivities continue on Thursday, 25 June 2026, with a special football evening at the Swiss Club. From 7:00 p.m., we warmly invite members of the German community, GISA families, friends, and football enthusiasts to join us for a shared World Cup experien…

A Sweet Gesture of Appreciation at the End of the School Year

24 June 2026

As the school year draws to a close, the GISA team received a very special surprise: on behalf of the Parent Council and many families, our staff was presented with a beautiful cake as a token of appreciation. This thoughtful gesture meant a great deal to us and once again highlights the strong an…

DAF Intensive Class 2026 Graduation – A Milestone on the Path to Mainstream Classes

24 June 2026

This week, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our DAF Intensive Class of 2026 at the German International School Accra (GISA). The certificate ceremony marked an important milestone in the educational journey of these dedicated students. Over the past months, the participants of the DAF Inten…

Treasured Books Find a New Home – Learning Materials for the German School Bezaleel Educational Complex in Sunyani

24 June 2026

At the German International School Accra (GISA), preparations for the upcoming school year are already well underway. As part of this process, we have been reviewing our bookshelves, storage rooms, and teaching resources. With our student population continuing to grow, the needs of our classrooms e…

Newsletter 20.06.2026

20 June 2026

The final weeks of the school year are traditionally filled with special encounters, examinations, events, and many shared experiences. This week was no exception, highlighting once again the diversity of life at GISA – from international school partnerships and language assessments to preparations…