GSIS celebrates past success while looking to the future

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“We wanted to use this wonderful venue to celebrate the incredible variety of fantastic talent among our students who perform in choirs, orchestras or as individual artists,” says GSIS principal Alexandra Freigang-Krause. “In doing so, we were able to reflect on our historical roots, while also confirming our commitment and close ties to Hong Kong and the region.”  

The previous few months have featured a time travel musical bringing to life scenes from the school’s early years; an exhibition of student artworks at the German Consulate, which will be periodically updated with new pieces from students; a Christmas concert at St John’s Cathedral; and a seasonal bazaar on the school’s Peak campus in late November. 

Still to come is a much-anticipated art exhibition set to run from May 8-17 at the Hong Kong Arts Centre which will showcase the creativity and technical skills of different age groups.  

“We have taken the opportunity to celebrate ourselves as a school and a community, while simultaneously expanding our connections with other German-speaking institutions,” Freigang-Krause says. “And, throughout these events, our Parents’ Organisation for Community (POC) has truly surpassed itself in the dedication and support it has shown.” 

GSIS was founded on the principle of providing a well-rounded education where a high standard of academic instruction in a caring environment would allow students to grow as individuals and have a strong foundation when it came to choosing future courses and careers. 

It remains true to that aim by having an English International Stream which leads up to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), as well as a German International Stream which builds towards the German International Abitur Diploma (DIA). Both qualifications are widely recognised around the world and open the door to places at the best universities.

The German International Stream puts an emphasis on language acquisition, with some subjects taught bilingually or just in English at secondary level, plus options to take Mandarin, French or Latin.

For children with no prior knowledge of German, there are three entry points with specialised programmes - the Bilingual Kindergarten, CLIPPY Programme and Fast-Track Programme - open to students of any nationality - to help them achieve fluency quickly.