News & Events

Below you will find the latest announcements, pictures and information about current and upcoming school events as well as relevant articles about our school that have appeared in newspapers and other media.

Latest GISS News

Friday, 01 May 2026

GISS Preschool Celebrates 6th Certification as a Little Scientists’ House

The Preschool at the German International School Sydney (GISS) has proudly been recertified as a Little Scientists’ House for the sixth time, marking more than 10 years as part of the international Little Scientists network.As part of the recertification process, the Preschool team developed an exciting inquiry-based STEM project focused...
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Thursday, 12 Feb 2026

Sweet Start to the School Year at GISS as Enrolments Reach Highest Level Since 1989

No German? No problem. The German International School Sydney (GISS) has started 2026 with its highest student numbers since the school was founded in 1989 – with more Northern Beaches families choosing the school, and no prior knowledge of German required to enrol.The new school year began with one of...
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Wednesday, 21 Jan 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

We proudly celebrate the outstanding achievements of our November 2025 IB graduates. With an impressive pass rate of 93.75% and an average score of 31.5 points, our students have once again exceeded the global IB average of 29.3 points.Our alumni should be immensely proud of their accomplishments. We wish them...
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Thursday, 20 Nov 2025

GISS Football Academy – Summer Holidays Camp

During the upcoming summer school holidays, young players will have the unique opportunity to train under the official Borussia Dortmund (BVB) Academy methodology — right here in Sydney! The GISS Football Academy Summer Camp, powered by BVB, is open to all aspiring players and will run across two exciting weeks...
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Wednesday, 29 Oct 2025

2026 IB Scholarships

GISS is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and providing students with the tools they need to succeed in a globalised world. Our scholarship program represents our ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders and learners.The IB scholarships cover tuition fees up to 50% for the entire duration of...
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Tuesday, 08 Jul 2025

GISS Football Academy Launch

The countdown is over — the GISS Football Academy, powered by Borussia Dortmund (BVB), officially kicks off next month!Monday, 11 August marks the start of our first training sessions, where GISS students will step onto the pitch in their new black-and-yellow kits for professional coaching the BVB way.The celebrations continue...
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Friday, 23 May 2025

GISS unveils one of Australia’s most advanced school science labs!

We officially opened our brand-new, state-of-the-art science facilities in partnership with Waldner Education, joined by German Consul General Felix Schwarz and Waldner Sales Director Greg Hartwell.Featuring Waldner’s revolutionary FlyOne system, the new labs are designed for flexibility, innovation, and hands-on exploration—setting a new benchmark for school science facilities in Australia.The...
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Thursday, 01 May 2025

BORUSSIA DORTMUND & GISS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

Borussia Dortmund (BVB), one of Europe’s most renowned football clubs, is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the German International School Sydney (GISS). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both institutions’ commitment to youth development, education, and football excellence. With steadily growing student body numbers, GISS is...
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Monday, 07 Apr 2025

Colour, Community & Cordes Covered in Slime: GISS Colour Blast Raises $18,904.70

The GISS school oval was transformed into a rainbow of joy last Friday as students, staff, and families came together for the highly anticipated GISS Colour Blast Fun Run. With clouds of colour, laughter echoing across the field, and a powerful sense of school spirit, the event was not only...
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