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German Schools Abroad Network (DAS)
GSIS is officially recognised as one of over 135 German Schools Abroad under the oversight of the German government. This recognition ensures that the school adheres to the educational and administrative standards set by the German authorities.
International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
GSIS is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), allowing students to pursue an internationally recognised pre-university qualification.
German International Abitur (DIA)
GSIS is authorised to administer the DIA, a German university-entrance qualification that is globally recognised and academically rigorous.
Hong Kong Education Bureau Registered School
The school is fully registered with Hong Kong’s Education Bureau, ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards.
Excellent German School Abroad Certification
GSIS has been officially certified as an “Excellent German School Abroad” by the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA), which is a distinction awarded to only the top-performing German international schools worldwide.
The Pok Fu Lam campus of German Swiss International School (GSIS) is home to the Kindergarten and Lower Primary sections in both the German International Stream (GIS) and the English International Stream (EIS). The curriculum focuses on early learning, covering literacy, numeracy, language skills, and general subject knowledge appropriate for young students. In the German Stream, teaching follows the German curriculum adapted to an international setting, while in the English Stream, lessons are based on the UK curriculum. Facilities at the campus include classrooms designed for younger children, outdoor play areas, and spaces for art, music, and physical activity. Its location in Pok Fu Lam provides a quiet setting with access to open space. The campus gives younger students a structured start to school before they move on to the upper years at the Peak campus.