Our mission statement is "Building bridges" and is explained here with guiding principles and practical examples:
About us
Since 1966, the German International School (GISA) has been offering the opportunity for education in the Ghanaian capital Accra. Over the course of its eventful history, the educational institution operated under the names R.M.S. (Ramseyer Memorial School), Swiss School or German Swiss International School. GISA is the only recognized excellent German school abroad in West Africa, its closest neighbors are Addis Ababa (4,310 km), Cairo (4,273 km), Nairobi (4,180 km), Tenerife (3,040 km) and Windhoek (3,648 km). It is located in the heart of the vibrant metropolis of Accra, directly on the Ring Road Central and next to the Nima police station. About 130 children from more than 20 nations are taught and cared for by 7 educators (6 from Germany, 1 from Ghana) and 14 teachers (6 from Germany, 4 from Ghana, 1 each from Belgium, Kenya, Kongo and Switzerland) (as of the 2025/26 school year). The pedagogical team is being supported by interns, student teachers or social work students from Germany, recognized interns in the daycare center or via Kulturweit (volunteer service of the UNESCO Commission).
As an all-day school, lessons begin at 8 a.m. and end at 2.50 p.m. daily except on Fridays until 12.30 p.m. GISA also offers an attractive range of extracurricular activities with early supervision from 7 a.m. and until 4 p.m. in the afternoon (on Fridays until 2.30 p.m.).
There is the option of ordering a lunch from a catering provider (North Ridge Café) or alternatively bring a meal from home and have it warmed up by school staff. Camps are also offered during the vacation periods to provide high-quality care for the children (3 - 12 years). The curriculum begins with the nursery (from the age of 1), for which there is a weekly baby club. This is followed by a Kindergarten with pre-school, an primary school (grades 1 - 4) and a growing secondary school (school year 2025/26 up to and including grade 8; this means that the first intermediate diplomas will be awarded by 2028 at the latest, initially through a cooperative examination program with the German Embassy School Addis Ababa in Ethiopia). Further plans for the future include the introduction of an upper secondary school with the GIB (mixed-language international baccalaureate).
The Thuringian education plan serves as the basis for the educational work and the standards of the British Cambridge curriculum are also considered. GISA's vision is to “build bridges”, as the school sees itself as a link between Ghana, Germany and the world. This is also reflected in the guiding principles, the numerous collaborations, partnerships and a valuable supporting network, the bilingual profile, numerous cultural events and the opening of the school as a “school of encounter”.
Thanks to the expertise of highly qualified teachers of German as a foreign or second language, it is also possible for students with no prior knowledge of German to enroll at the school at any time. Great importance is attached to achieving a balance between high academic standards and plenty of room for creativity, physical activity, music and activity-oriented learning.
Small learning groups in mixed-grade classes ensure optimal teaching conditions. Extracurricular activities are regularly included and external experts are involved in the lessons.
The school's campus is designed as a “living space” for the children and teenagers, green and colorful. Classrooms and the kindergarten are cheerfully and creatively designed. The facilities, both analog and digital, meet German standards. Numerous specialist rooms for art, music, movement, a school kitchen, the canteen, a science lab, rooms for pre-school, one for English, a computer room and the library complement the attractive range of facilities. A playground, basketball court and football pitch encourage physical activity and can also be used for celebrations, cultural and sporting events.
GISA is jointly run by the parents, amongst whom a five-member board is elected at regular intervals. The German Embassy in Accra is also represented on the board. At the same time, the school is subject to supervision by the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA), the German Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) and the Federal Office for Foreign Affairs, which guarantees an excellent standard of education. The school is financially and personally supported by the Federal Republic of Germany through an award contract and annual funding agreements.
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 inclusivity, sustainability, and global citizenship, supported by strong partnerships with Germany. Small learning groups, vibrant facilities, and rich extracurricular programs make GISA a place where bridges are built—between Ghana, Germany, and the world.
Staff 2025/26
We are the GISA team: motivated, committed and international.
Each member of our team is highly qualified and has extensive experience in their respective fields.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
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Millicent Abradu 🇬🇭
Cleaner
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Dominic Adamu 🇬🇭
Gardener
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Isaac Yaw Adrazku 🇬🇭
IT-Administrator
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Apaw Russell Adu 🇬🇭
Teacher
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Betty Agyemang 🇬🇭
Educator
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Michael Akenga 🇬🇭
Security Officer
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Benjamin Akrong 🇨🇭 🇬🇭
Teacher German as a Foreign or Second Language
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Fionuala Ammah 🇬🇭
Speech therapist
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George Antwi 🇬🇭
Accounting and Finance Manager
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Dorothy Appiah-Amoah 🇬🇭
Cleaner
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Nana Amoah Asare 🇬🇭
Swim and Sports Teacher
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Isaac Ayamga 🇬🇭
Gardener
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Jasper Barwasser 🇩🇪
Social worker B.A.
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Bernard Adjei Boateng 🇬🇭
Teacher for German as a foreign language
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Ewura Adjoa Omari-Daddey 🇬🇭
Adminsitrative staff member
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Ishmael Kofi Dankyi 🇬🇭
Cleaner
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Sara Debackere 🇧🇪
Extra-Curricular Coordinator
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Abigail Yaabaffoewaa Dodoo 🇬🇭
Accountant
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Richard Doe 🇬🇭
Security Officer
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Evelyn Adzo Efodzi 🇬🇭
Paedagogical assistant for the boarding house
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Amanda Farouk 🇬🇭
Assistant
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Ve Fredrich 🇩🇪
Teacher
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Olivia Habtezghi 🇩🇪 🇪🇷
Head of kindergarten
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Elliot Kofi El-Hoshea 🇬🇭
Security officer
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Ramona Klaes 🇩🇪
Deputy head of school
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Albert Kpengbaare 🇬🇭
Security Officer
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Rainer Kropp-Kurta 🇩🇪
Headmaster
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Katrin Krüger 🇩🇪
Head of administration
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Justice Kudjorji 🇬🇭
Security Officer
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Annalena Leinauer 🇩🇪
Teacher
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Laura Selassie Aku Lotame 🇬🇭
Paedagogical assistant for the boarding house
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Svea Matt 🇩🇪
Educator
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Angy Mamodaly 🇩🇪
Teacher
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Renelvie Rostelie (Rose) Mavoungou 🇨🇬
Teacher
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Clemencia Mayoga 🇰🇪
Teacher / Head of Cambridge department
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Bernard Prah Mensah 🇬🇭
Teacher
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Francis Mensah 🇬🇭
Cleaner
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Juliet Mouhamadou 🇩🇪
Educator
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Jakob Platzek 🇩🇪
Teacher
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Albert Kwabena Sarpong 🇬🇭
Facility manager
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Denise Schoechert 🇩🇪
Teacher German as a foreign language
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Raphael Teye Sowu 🇬🇭
Security Officer
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Karl Stigler 🇩🇪
Adminsitrative staff member
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Chiara Strüber 🇩🇪
Social worker/ social pedagogue international
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Lucy Tamakloe 🇬🇭
Adminsitrative Assistant
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Nancy Twieku 🇬🇭
Nurse, Library
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Steffi Weber 🇩🇪
Teacher/PQM
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Ralph Werner 🇨🇭
Special needs teacher
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Renate Yeboa 🇩🇪 🇬🇭
Educator
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Rita Yeboah 🇬🇭
Educator
Student Council – Students Shape Their School
The opinions of our students are a central part of our school life. In the Student Council (SMV), we aim not only to listen to their views, but above all to take them seriously and turn them into concrete changes together. Our students actively shape their school and take responsibility for their community.
The Student Council is firmly embedded in our school life. Class representatives and delegates from different year groups regularly bring forward their concerns, exchange ideas, and develop initiatives together. Within a structured framework, proposals are discussed, prioritized, and further developed in close cooperation with teachers and the school leadership.
Together, we generate ideas, discuss wishes, and work towards continuously improving our school. One example is the secondary students’ request for a “chill room,” which we took up and implemented together. In addition, further projects are already being planned, all originating from student ideas and initiatives.
An important part of our work is to systematically gather student feedback and integrate it into school development. In this way, an ongoing dialogue is created in which concerns are heard, reflected upon, and further developed.
Our school is a very special place. Regardless of where someone comes from, the color of their skin, or their religion, diversity is lived and valued here. Celebrations from different cultures are shared, and mutual respect is a given. This openness and sense of community make our school unique.
Of course, no school is perfect. However, the close collaboration between students, teachers, and school leadership enables us to work together on a shared vision for our school and to turn it into reality step by step.
