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GESS is situated on Dairy Farm Lane in the northwest of Singapore, near the Hillview and Bukit Panjang neighbourhoods. The campus is a short walk from Hillview MRT station, is served by bus stops directly in front of the school, and offers easy access to the Bukit Timah Expressway. Bus services 973, 966 and 972M stop in proximity to the campus, providing convenient public transport connections. GESS is also located near the scenic Dairy Farm Nature Reserve.
German European School Singapore (GESS) is divided into Preschool, Primary, Middle and High School sections.
German European School Singapore (GESS) is a co-educational day school serving students from pre-school (18 months) through Grade 12. Boarding facilities are not offered.
GESS offers a comprehensive Learning Support department to assist students with learning difficulties or differences. Qualified teachers provide specialized interventions in areas such as literacy, numeracy, and general learning strategies. Support is tailored to individual needs, ensuring all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
GESS is recognized by the German government as an official German school abroad.
German European School Singapore is not affiliated with any religion. It welcomes families from all backgrounds.
Primary and secondary classes typically start at 8:05 am and end at 3:00 pm from Monday to Fridays. Students have a short morning break and a lunch break.
GESS provides a door-to-door school bus service to most areas in west and central Singapore as well as the East Coast. For Sentosa island, there is a centralised pick-up point.
All buses are equipped with safety belts and have attendants on board to ensure student safety.
Application Fees
A one-time entrance fee of SGD 3950 is required for all new students.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Preschool
Pre-Kindergarten (3 half days & 2 full days): SGD 29375
Pre-Kindergarten (5 full days): SGD 33860
Kindergarten & Pre-Primary: SGD 33860
Grades 1-5 (IB Primary Years Programme): SGD 35770
Grades 6-10 (IB Middle Years Programme): SGD 40545
Grades 11-12 (IB Diploma/ Careers Programme): SGD 43990
Additional Fees
Development Levy: SGD 6130 per year.
Learning Materials & Excursion Fees: SGD 335 per year.
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) / Language Enrichment Programme (LEP): SGD 280-450 per activity, per semester.
Learning Support & EAL: Regular support is SGD 2945 per semester, and intensive support is SGD 5890 per semester.
Compulsory Class Trips & Excursions
Fees range from SGD 350 to SGD 2500 per trip, depending on the grade level.
Billing Schedule & Payment Terms
Tuition and additional fees are billed annually. Payment is required before the start of the academic year.
Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding facilities.
Refund Policy
Refund policies are not specified.
Payment Options
Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card.
65 nationalities, 80% of these with European Backgrounds
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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