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| Number of students |
850 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
42% South African : 48% German : 10% international |
| Max. number of students per class |
Grades 1-4: 24
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| Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Afrikaans, isiXhosa, French |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are fitted with interactive Smartboards. iPads are also utilised
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| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| External examinations or assessments available |
The National Senior Certificate (NSC, South African qualification) and the German Language Diploma at level B2/C1 or the Combined Qualification with the NSC and the German International Abitur. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
15:50 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Soccer, handball, swimming, tennis, dragon boating, volleyball, basketball, hockey, golf, gymnastics, cross country, table tennis, karate, yoga, ballet, modern dancing, debating, Marimba band, chess, Math, Science, piano, wide variety of instruments. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Ball sports pitch, mini football fields, multi-purpose sports field, swimming pool, sports hall, playground, 2 tennis courts. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
German International School is a bilingual German International School offering both South African and German university entrance qualifications.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
GIS empowers its learners according to the German philosophy of education which emphasises independent and critical thinking, problem-solving and autonomous learning. GIS encourages its learners to take initiative, to collaborate and adapt confidently to changing circumstances. |