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IB and German
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Ages 2 to 18

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CitySingapore
CurriculumsIB and German
Leaving qualificationsIB Diploma and Abitur
Languages of instructionEnglish and German
Age RangeAges 2 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IB Diploma and Abitur
Language of instruction English and German
Native English and German teachers
Extra languages (other than English and German)
Class sizes Average 21 students / class
Maximum 24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: SGD $30,735
to: SGD $40,125
Address: 2 Dairy Farm Lane Singapore 677621
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Number of students

1900

Number of nationalities represented in the school

70

Most common nationality

65% European, 20% Asian, 15% Others

Ratio of local students to international students

4%

Native English and German speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and German

Comprehensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) Support is offered in preschool and grades 1 to 8.

Additional language classes offered by the school

Mandarin, Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Swedish, Danish and Dutch

Max. number of students per class

24

Average number of students per class

21

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

GESS has a balanced approach toward technology. iPads are used in preschool and primary and laptops in secondary grades.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes, all our classes were taught online using secure virtual meeting platforms during the periods of home-based learning in Singapore.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?

Students studying in the German Section are required to study either Ethics or a religion lesson as part of the state curriculum.

External examinations or assessments available

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or Careers Programme (CP)
Abitur

Results in these examinations

100% pass

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

Varies from 1 hour to 3-5 hours per week, depending on the grade and subjects. There is no homework in preschool.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

Over 95%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

GESS is a mainstream school with a learning support department that provides individual support for students with learning needs.

Learning support offered

Individual and small group support and strategies are offered for students with learning needs.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

In August 2024, GESS will launch a Gifted and Talented Programme in Maths, Science, Literacy and Technology.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes - GESS has invested considerable resources in student wellbeing, including a new wellbeing centre, counsellors and pastoral care curriculum.

Entry evaluation for students

Reading and Maths for applicants to grades 3-12
General English assessment for applicants to grades 6-12

Brief description of entry evaluation required

CEM Reading and Maths Assessment
Oxford Placement Test

Waiting list

Grades become full around 3-6 months before the start of the new school year in August.
Several grades are full and have waiting lists. GESS prioritises sibling applicants.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

There is no application deadline.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes, students can start on any week of the school year except for grades 11 and 12.

School start time

08:00

School finish time

15:00

Supervised care before/after school

Students are supervised from 07:15-08:00 and during break times. There is no supervision provided after the school day.

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes - all food is cooked on campus by a family-run catering company

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Over 100 after-school / co-curricular activities and programmes are offered, including competitive sports, technology, arts, music and more.

Sports activities included

Weekly swimming lesson in most grades and 1-2 sports lessons per week.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

The following sports are offered at a professional, competitive level: swimming, football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, athletics, golf and table tennis.

Facilities at the school

Library, Auditorium, Drama Facilities, Black Box Theatre, Science Labs, Design Technology Studios, Visual Arts Studios, Outdoor Plaza and Play Area, Learning Pods

Sports facilities at the school

Olympic-sized, covered swimming pool, sports field, football pitch, gym, 3 indoor sports halls, dance studios, martial arts arena, play areas and playgrounds

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

GESS is one of Asia’s leading holistic international schools, offering an exceptional education to children aged 2 to 18. Being one of a select number of global international schools to be successfully accredited by five education organisations, GESS is known for its innovative teaching and learning. GESS offers a personalised education with students are encouraged to expand their learning outside of the classroom through experiential learning, and over 100 programmes and activities. In 2021, GESS partnered with 15 leading global companies and organisations to create an exclusive BeyondClassrooms programme. This gives GESS students unique real-world insights into the working world through internships, industry expert talks and hands-on STEM programmes. GESS truly believes in giving its students the freedom to grow and discover their passions.

Teaching approach of the school

GESS offers a personalised, student-centred education. Teachers differentiate to cater to our students' different learning styles, abilities, and needs. Our academic approach is to equip and nurture our students with skills and concepts that will allow them to be successful in a rapidly changing world.

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