German Primary
An immersive German-language learning environment where academic excellence, language development, and personal growth go hand in hand.
The German Primary School welcomes children from Grade 1 to Grade 5 into a stimulating and supportive learning environment where academic excellence, language development, and personal growth go hand in hand. Classes are taught in German by native German-speaking teachers who create an engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
WHY CHOOSE OUR GERMAN PRIMARY SCHOOL?
German Language Immersion
Learning German through everyday experiences.
German is the language of instruction across subjects, allowing students to develop language skills naturally through meaningful daily learning experiences.
AT A GLANCE
Age Group
Ages 6-10 years old/
Grades 1-5
School Hours
Monday–Friday,
7:30 AM–2:00 PM
Afternoon Activities
Optional
Up to 4x/week
2:15–3:35 PM
Language of Instruction
German with Individualised Support Available
Curriculum
German Primary Curriculum & IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Curriculum Overview
The German Primary School combines German educational traditions with an internationally minded learning environment. All class teachers are native German speakers and bring extensive experience in German primary education, ensuring that students benefit from authentic language immersion and proven pedagogical practices.
Authentic German Learning Resources
Teaching and learning materials are sourced directly from Germany, including textbooks, workbooks, readers, educational software, and classroom resources. The core subjects of German, Mathematics, and Projekt (Sachunterricht) are taught using materials published for German primary schools.
Projekt (Sachunterricht)
Projekt (Sachunterricht) is an interdisciplinary subject that combines elements of science, social studies, geography, history, and civic learning. At GESM, the topics explored in Projekt are aligned with the transdisciplinary themes of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), allowing students to investigate real-world concepts while maintaining the strengths of the German approach to primary education.
Students study:
German
Mathematics
Projekt (Sachunterricht)
English
Art
Music
Sports
Swimming
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Robotics
Learning is designed to foster curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and increasing independence as children prepare for the transition to secondary school.
Learning German through Immersion
German is the language of instruction across subjects, allowing students to develop language skills naturally through meaningful daily learning experiences.
Children who are still acquiring German receive individualised language support from dedicated German language teachers. Depending on each child's needs, support may take place through push-in sessions, where the language teacher works alongside the student in the classroom, or pull-out sessions, where students receive one-on-one or small-group instruction outside the classroom.
This flexible approach enables students to continue progressing academically while steadily building confidence and proficiency in German.
Families who would like their children to become fluent in German are encouraged to consider this pathway. With the right support and motivation, children are often able to acquire the language naturally while participating fully in classroom life.
German School Life
Throughout the year, children celebrate traditional German festivals and participate in school events that introduce them to German culture while strengthening our close-knit school community. At the same time, daily interactions with classmates from diverse backgrounds foster international-mindedness, intercultural understanding, and respect for different perspectives.
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