GISS is proud to provide young footballers with a unique opportunity to grow their skills in partnership with Borussia Dortmund (BVB), one of Europe’s most successful football clubs.

Whether you're an aspiring star or just starting your football journey, the GISS Football Academy offers a supportive yet challenging environment where players of all abilities can thrive. As part of the BVB Youth Development Program, students benefit from top-tier coaching, gain advanced technical skills, and enhance their physical fitness—all while fostering teamwork and a strong sense of sportsmanship.

GISS Football Academy – Spring Holidays Camp

During the upcoming September/October school holidays, our students will have the chance to train under official BVB Academy methodology right here in Sydney. The camp is open exclusively to GISS students and friends and will run across two weeks at GISS and NBCS.

📅 Dates & Locations
Week 1: Monday, 29 September – Friday, 3 October 2025

📍 German International School Sydney (GISS)

Week 2: Tuesday, 7 October – Satruday, 11 October 2025

📍Northern Beaches Christian School (NBCS) / German International School Sydney (GISS)

⏰ Daily Program & Age Groups
Morning Session (U7 – U9)
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Includes morning tea

Afternoon Session (U10 – U13)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Includes afternoon tea

💰 Costs
$300 per child per half-day session for week 1
Includes:
✅ 5 half days of professional football training
✅ Morning/afternoon tea
BVB Academy Uniform (jersey, shorts & socks) needs to be purchased separately

$300 per child per half-day session for week 2
Includes:
✅ 5 half days of professional football training
✅ Morning/afternoon tea
BVB Academy Uniform (jersey, shorts & socks) needs to be purchased separately

WEEK 1

Term 4 Training Schedule (subject to change)

As the official Youth Development Partner of Borussia Dortmund (BVB), the GISS Football Academy continues to offer our students the unique opportunity to train according to the renowned BVB Academy methodology right here at GISS.

Key Details - GISS Football Academy

Term 4: 13 October – 19 December 2025 (10 Weeks)

Students may join up to 2 training sessions per week (minimum 1 session commitment after registration).
The BVB Training Uniform is mandatory for all sessions held at GISS and needs to be purchased separately
Please keep an eye on our Compass App re supervision offered at GISS in Term 4.
Fees: Program Fee (10 weeks) $220 per student plus registration fee of $5

Focus & Goals:

⚽ Tournament Play – Participation in competitive football tournaments for older students

⚽ Test Matches – Friendly games against other schools/clubs

⚽ New Age Group Structure – U17 squad will be divided into U15 & U17 teams depending on registration numbers.

⚽ Performance Training before school – Goal-specific sessions for top talented players:

U9–U13: advanced skill development

U15–U17: high-performance focus