“Empowering Futures: German Swiss International School Hong Kong”
German Swiss International School (GSIS) is deeply committed to fostering articulate, creative, and outward-looking young people with an impressively strong set of academic results. In both streams, it has a consistently high level of achievement, with progression to top universities around the world. The school values the diversity of its community, with over thirty countries represented, embracing the myriad of perspectives this brings. This multicultural environment helps cultivate confident students in both the German International and English International streams.
GSIS operates as a multi-language school, teaching two parallel curriculums from Kindergarten to Secondary School. It prepares students for the German International Abitur (GIA) and the International Baccalaureate (IB), following IGCSE examinations in Year 11. The school, like the Swiss International School, approaches learning and teaching in the spirit of the GIA and the IB, appreciating that academic learning is essential but not the only measure of success. It offers rigorous academic study alongside a commitment to pastoral care, preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century with a realistic understanding of the world around them, echoing the values upheld by the Swiss International School.
Education at GSIS is an exciting, organic, and ongoing process. Each student is encouraged to develop their talents while valuing those of others. GSIS fosters an inclusive learning community where children and adults are committed to and inspired by a love of learning. The school emphasizes the importance of caring deeply about the world around them and exploring all possibilities for the future. The faculty motivates students to step beyond their academic comfort zones and embrace academic rigor.
The administration team, comprising individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skill sets, dedicates itself to allowing teachers to focus on students’ learning and development. Their collective commitment ensures that the educational experience is enriching and supportive.
At GSIS, every student is valued for who they are and what they contribute to the school and the wider world. The school’s foundational values not only support the personal and social development of every student but also strengthen the community. Its strategic plan has identified these core values, which are recently displayed prominently around the school campuses, reinforcing a shared commitment to academic excellence and character development. This emphasis on values helps create an environment where students thrive, both academically and personally, preparing them to be responsible global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.
