German International School Sydney
33 Myoora Road, Terrey Hills, New South Wales 2084
About the Business
Welcome to the German International School Sydney, located at 33 Myoora Road, Terrey Hills. As an establishment and point of interest, our school offers a unique educational experience for students from Preschool to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 11 and 12.
At our institution, we prioritize providing a high-quality co-education in a bilingual and international environment. With a diverse student body of 390 students, approximately half of whom come from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other countries, and the other half from Australia, we truly embody our mission of fostering an international community.
Our aim is to enable your child to thrive in tomorrow's modern and rapidly changing global society. We offer a complete education experience in a co-educational and bilingual setting, encouraging students to study a broad curriculum for individual academic success and personal development.
While it is not necessary for students to be familiar with the German language, we offer a successful intensive language immersion program. Through authentic experiences in both English and German, children passively acquire bilingual competency.
At our school, we provide various opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities and showcase their talents. From participating in athletics competitions to performing in the annual Performing Arts Festival, our students have the chance to excel in their areas of interest.
We are proud to be part of a network of over 140 German Schools Abroad, sponsored by the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA) on behalf of the German Federal Foreign Office. As a testament to our commitment to excellence, we have been awarded the title of 'Excellent German School Abroad' after a successful inspection of teaching quality.
In early 2022, we opened additional learning spaces that incorporate Biophilic Design and Passivhaus Standard of Construction. These spaces not only foster wellbeing but also create a sustainable and energy-efficient learning environment for our students.
Whether you are looking for a bilingual education or seeking an international experience, the German International School Sydney is the perfect choice. Join us in shaping the future of your child and preparing them for success in a global society.
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33 Myoora Road, Terrey Hills, New South Wales 2084, Australia
Opening hours
Monday:
08:45 - 16:00
Tuesday:
08:45 - 16:00
Wednesday:
08:45 - 16:00
Thursday:
08:45 - 16:00
Friday:
08:45 - 16:00
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Our son is in GISS and he has been the happiest he's ever been. Teachers are phenomenal, communications are great and we love being part of the school. Highly recommended."
"Terrific school with committed teachers & support staff. Great ability to cater for families from different backgrounds, native German speakers, mixed German/Australian households and students with no German background. This contributes to a diverse environment where the kids thrive and see second (and 3rd/4th) languages as completely normal."
"We are a German-Australien family and have chosen GISS preschool for our younger daughter. Our older daughter also went to a German speaking preschool in California and both our girls are fluent in English & German. The program offered at GISS is similar to our parenting style and our daughter loves going there; what more could we ask for? We also have been so lucky to meet and befriend other bilingual families; teaching two languages from our experience is all about community and this is what we most enjoy at GISS:)"
"Our children attended the German International School Sydney between 2010 and 2016 and were provided good educational services in the first year (kindergarten to year 3) after our arrival in Australia, when our boys were 5 and 7 years old. The school’s advertising statements and guiding principles as to the school’s ethos were the main reason that we chose that school. After the first 2 years, it quickly became apparent (the way we experienced it), that the school’s staff at the time (between 2012 and 2016) was inadequate and poorly trained, at least as far as the pedagogical component of their educational background is concerned. At the time it appeared to us, that the system was to hire anyone who can speak German and to put that person in front of the class. Teachers were frequently leaving school. The school at the time (2012-2016) might have employed experts in their fields. This is perfect for children, that are self-starters and self-motivated (a university-like institution for the smartest of the smartest). Our children and we as parents were looking for paedagogical advice and support in times, where they were struggling to achieve the results, according to the potential they allegedly have (as we had been advised by GISS before). What we obtained from GISS staff were mere descriptions of situations, when something occurred. It appeared to us that the Guiding Principles seemed to be mere lip service. Little was done to correct our children and helping them to develop a mindset involving the Guiding Principles of GISS. After we changed schools, our children finally overcame their problems, as they were adequately supported at another private school (one son) and at a public school (the other son). In comparison with another private and another public school, GISS services offered to our children between at least 2012 - 2016 were below average, in our opinion. This may all be different now in 2019. What we see is, that GISS is still using the shiny advertising statements that promise the heaven of education. In the interest of all students, we really hope, the school finally became, what it was supposed to be in the past years (according to its promised self standards) and achieved its goals by now."
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