German Swiss International School Accra

Ring Road Central, next to the Nima Police Station, Accra, Ghana

Nursery to secondary level

German international school offering bilingual education; curriculum combines the Thuringian framework with Cambridge standards

Approximately 130 students from more than 20 nations.

Germany

All-day school; lessons run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. daily (Fridays until 12:30 p.m.). Early supervision from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; lunch available via North Ridge Café; camps offered during holidays.

Cambridge Curriculum at German International School, Accra focuses on English, Mathematics, Science, and French as a Foreign Language. It provides a structured pathway from Primary through Lower Secondary, with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint in Class 6 and Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint in Class 9. After Lower Secondary, students progress to the Cambridge Upper Secondary programme, leading to IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels. The Thuringian education framework underpins the school's education and, in addition to Cambridge, Hauptschule or Realschule qualifications and the transition to upper secondary can be pursued; a Cambridge intermediate examination is available in Year 7 or 8.

About 130 students are taught by 14 teachers, with a total teaching staff of 21 (7 educators and 14 teachers) in the 2025/26 school year, giving roughly a 9:1 ratio for teachers.

Cambridge results: an average score of 37 points, well above the global average of 33.

After completing Cambridge Upper Secondary, students progress to the Cambridge Upper Secondary programme and pursue IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels, qualifications recognised by universities around the world.

GISA provides a four-hour weekly support programme in all primary classes for personalised learning, with small groups and targeted help in German or Math, focusing on strengths and talents. The Excellence Scholarship was launched in 2025.

The school has a Student Council (SMV) elected by pupils to represent student interests and enrich school life. The motto 'Building Bridges' guides student dialogue and collaboration with teachers and parents. Each class elects class representatives and runs class council activities to involve students in decision-making. A buddy mentoring system helps new students settle in, supporting social integration. The Harmony program creates a safe and inclusive environment where diversity is embraced, empathy is prioritized, and positive social behavior is fostered.

The school provides a GISA Support Programme in primary classes. It runs a four-hour weekly targeted learning support in German or Math. The sessions are delivered in small groups to meet each child where they are and tailor instruction. The aim is to recognise individual needs and empower growth, creating space for development, achievement, and a genuine love of learning.

The school operates a bilingual profile (German-English) and can enroll students with no prior German knowledge. English is used in instruction, and the Cambridge Curriculum covers English as a core subject and French as a Foreign Language. The bilingual profile is supported by the school's language offerings and structure.

Wellbeing is integrated through Harmony's safe and inclusive environment and emphasis on empathy. A buddy system and class council activities promote positive social interactions and belonging. The protection concept translates wellbeing principles into daily life via class and school rules and the 'feel-good-group.'

The protection concept provides a safeguarding framework that is applied through class and school rules and the 'feel-good-group' to protect pupils.

1. Read through the documents listed below. The documents include the Admission Form 2025/26, School Fees 2025/26, and Payment Terms 2025/26. If you have questions, please ask.
2. Contact us for an initial meeting to visit the school complex and meet the administration, school and kindergarten management. We can arrange a video-call if you are not on site. The meeting provides an opportunity to tour the facilities and discuss enrollment.
3. Submit the completed registration forms and necessary documents digitally or directly to us on site. Ensure all required documents are included. The registration materials will be reviewed as part of the enrollment process.
4. After checking the forms and documents, an invoice will be sent for the enrollment and registration fee as well as the school fees. The invoice reflects the applicable charges and payment terms. The payment details and due dates are provided with the invoice.
5. Please transfer the invoice amount before the start of school. The school will send you a receipt upon receipt of the invoice. A receipt confirms payment has been received.

Scholarship Information and Criteria. Families with children aged 3 or older are eligible to apply for a scholarship; no prior German language knowledge is required. The scholarship provides a 40% discount on annual school fees; admission and registration fees are not discounted; discounts may change with fee increases. The scholarship is awarded through end of kindergarten/preschool, end of class 4, and until graduation (class 10), with a financial review after each school form. There is no entitlement to a discount and awards depend on budget; documents to be submitted include the admission form with photo, school reports if applicable, pedagogical reports if applicable, birth certificate, IDs for both parents, proof of address, and financial documents; applications should be sent to the German International School Accra.