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Two Sections, One School
The German European School Manila (GESM) is a European international school with two parallel sections offering all grades from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The students study towards an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, which is at par with the German 'Abitur'. While the German Section is primarily for German-speaking students, the European Section mainly accepts English speakers.

The German Section starts with Kindergarten and ends with an accredited German degree after Grade 10 and the IB Diploma at the end of Grade 12. Our teachers instruct according to a standard German syllabus. The English language lessons are particularly demanding.

Since 2003, the European Section has consisted of Grades 11 and 12 of the IB Diploma Programme. Starting with the academic year 2005/2006, we have been offering an English-speaking group in Kindergarten. This will be expanded to include all Elementary grades over the coming years. The teachers in German School Manila come from a variety of international backgrounds and ensure that all courses are given at recognised standards.

German Section

[1] Die Deutsche Schule Manila ist anerkannte Deutsche Auslandsschule seit 1980 und folgt gemäß Vereinbarung zwischen dem deutschen Schulverein in Manila und der Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen im Bundesverwaltungsamt den entsprechenden Vorgaben.

 
age grade German Section European Section 08/09 European Section 09/10 European Section 10/11
      toddlers group
3+   Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindergarten
4+  
5+   Pre-School Pre-School Pre-School Pre-School
 
6+ 1 Primary School Primary School Primary School Primary School
7+ 2
8+ 3  
9+ 4  
       
10+ 5 Secondary School      
11+ 6  
12+ 7
13+ 8
14+ 9
15+ 10
 
16+ 11 German International Diploma Programme since 2003/04 International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme since 2003/04
17+ 12

 


European Section

The European Section opened in August 2007 as an additional section to the GESM. The language of instruction is in English and we cater to English speaking families who wish to pursue an international education. We are presently in the process of registering as a Candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme. This organization was founded in 1969 by the International Schools Association in order to develop a truly independent international curriculum and philosophy for international schools.

1. In 2008 the Primary school will open its 1st and 2nd grade class (higher classes may open depending on new student enrolment) and build up to grade 5 over the next 2-3 years

2. Accreditation as an IBO World School offering The Diploma Programme dates back from 2003 under The Eurocampus-EIS Baccalaureate Section.

Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen - German School