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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Together for a Cleaner Environment – GISA at World Cleanup Day

19 September 2026

On World Cleanup Day, the German International School Accra community sent a strong message for environmental protection, responsibility and collective action. More than 30 members of our GISA family – teachers, educators, parents, students and kindergarten children – made their way to Ananse Beach…

Project Time at GISA – Creative Learning, Living Language, Discovering Germany

18 September 2026

Project Time is an established part of school life at the German International School Accra. It creates space for forms of learning that go beyond traditional subject lessons: students research, design, plan, experiment, work in teams and develop their own ideas. In doing so, language, culture, art…

ESP Next Content Creator – Meet the Five Finalists

18 September 2026

Over the past few weeks, the response to the competition has been remarkable. Content creators from across Ghana have taken part and shared their creative ideas. Now, the five selected finalists have been announced. They will compete for the title of “ESP Next Content Creator” and a prize of GHS 1…

Eating Together, Learning Together – The Educational Lunch Plate at GISA

18 September 2026

Lunch break at the German International School Accra is much more than simply a break from lessons. It is an important part of our school day – a time to relax, talk, connect and enjoy being together. Many of our teachers choose to use this opportunity to have lunch together with the students. Sha…

DaF Café: Experiencing and Discovering Language Together

18 September 2026

On Thursday, parents had the opportunity to gain an insight into our German as a Foreign Language lessons. Two central questions were at the heart of the session: How does learning a foreign language work? And how can parents support their children in learning German, even if they do not speak Germ…

Artificial Intelligence, Strong Networks and New Perspectives: GISA at the Regional Network Conference in Cairo

16 September 2026

From 14 to 16 September 2026, the German International School Accra took part in the Regional Network Conference of the German Schools Abroad in Region J. The conference was hosted by the Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Cairo. But what exactly is a Regional Network Conference? These conferences p…

Newsletter 11.09.2026

11 September 2026

Having a say, trying things out, arguing a point and taking responsibility – these ideas ran like a common thread through our week. Class 4 turned a very concrete playground issue into a democratic project, Classes 5 and 6 experienced a citizens’ assembly in ancient Athens, Classes 7 and 8 negotiat…

Fresh Ideas from Potsdam: Benno Gerks Enriches GISA

11 September 2026

This week once again showed just how valuable the exchange between schools and universities can be at the German International School Accra. Our intern Benno Gerks, who studies History and Sports at the University of Potsdam, taught his own lesson in Grade 9 on Friday on the topic of the “Christma…

German Connects: From Language to Opportunity

10 September 2026

On Saturday, 31 October 2026, the German International School Accra will once again become a meeting place for German language, culture, education and Ghanaian-German exchange. From 3 to 6 PM, we will celebrate German Language Day under this year’s motto: “German Connects: From Language to Opportun…

Design the Door! – Creative Competition for Our Football Academy

10 September 2026

There is something new to create at GISA – and this time, we need the ideas of our students! The door to the Football Academy’s equipment room is getting a completely new look. What is currently a simple wooden surface will become a real eye-catcher that reflects our school, sport and our vibrant s…