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| Name | Age | Fee | Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten (5 full days) | 3 | 32,275 SGD | — |
| Pre-Kindergarten (3 half days & 2 full days) | 3 | 28,000 SGD | — |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 32,275 SGD | — |
| Pre-Primary | 5 | 32,275 SGD | — |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 34,095 SGD | IB Primary Years Programme |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 27,505 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 27,505 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 34,095 SGD | IB Primary Years Programme |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 34,095 SGD | IB Primary Years Programme |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 27,505 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 27,505 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 34,095 SGD | IB Primary Years Programme |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 34,095 SGD | IB Primary Years Programme |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 30,920 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 30,920 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 38,650 SGD | IB Middle Years Programme |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 38,650 SGD | IB Middle Years Programme |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 30,920 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 38,650 SGD | IB Middle Years Programme |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 30,920 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 38,650 SGD | IB Middle Years Programme |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 30,920 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 33,440 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 38,650 SGD | IB Middle Years Programme |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 33,440 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 41,935 SGD | IB Diploma/ Careers Programme |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 33,440 SGD | German Section |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 41,935 SGD | IB Diploma/ Careers Programme |
| Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 400 SGD |
| Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 3,550 SGD |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Support Intensive | 5,890 SGD | Intensive support per semester |
| Development Levy | 6,130 SGD | First year only, 50% discount applies from second year onwards and for third child onwards. |
| Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) / Language Enrichment Programme (LEP) | 300 SGD | Per activity, per semester |
| Learning Support Regular | 2,945 SGD | Regular support per semester |
| Compulsory Class Trips & Excursions | 250 SGD | Depending on the grade level |
| Compulsory Class Trips & Excursions | 2,000 SGD | Depending on the grade level |
| Learning Materials & Excursion Fees | 250 SGD | Depending on grade level |
| Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) / Language Enrichment Programme (LEP) | 430 SGD | Per activity, per semester |
| Learning Materials & Excursion Fees | 300 SGD | Depending on grade level |
GESS, or the German European School Singapore, caters for students from 18 months to 18 years and offers a unique dual-language education in both German and English. GESS offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum from Preschool to High School and the German Curriculum from Primary School to High School. The school has a wide range of facilities, including modern science labs, marker spaces, an indoor swimming pool, and an outdoor play area for primary students. A distinctive feature of GESS is its BeyondClassrooms Programme, through which the school partners with leading global companies such as BMW, Siemens, and Bosch Rexroth. This initiative provides students with real-world exposure via internships, expert talks, and hands-on STEM experiences, effectively bridging academic learning with industry practice. Another highlight is the school’s competitive swim programme, led by professional coach Ivan Bunakov. GESS students have achieved success in numerous international competitions, with two athletes going on to participate in the Paris Olympic Games. Since 2025, GESS has also launched a Football Youth Development partnership with Borussia Dortmund (BVB), one of Europe’s most successful football clubs, further strengthening its commitment to high-performance sports development.
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