School News & Updates

The German European School Manila (GESM) left a strong, highly visible mark at Mabuhay Germany 2025. Held at Bonifacio High Street in BGC on November 7-8 under the theme "In High Spirits", Mabuhay Germany is the flagship trade fair of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI). It featured the participation of the German embassy, Bosch, Lufthansa Technik, and other institutions and companies. The occasion revived GESM school spirit and earned warm praise f

News from the DaF Department by Volker Schlieske On November 5, our 11th- and 12th-grade students had the exciting opportunity to take part in the German B2 beta test at the Goethe-Institut Manila – a first look at the institute’s new exam tasks on B2-level. The test went beyond a simple trial: it let students assess their skills in reading, listening, and writing, gain experience in an official exam setting, and receive detailed feedback. While no official Goethe-Institut di

We are delighted to announce that the German European School Manila (GESM) will be participating in Mabuhay Germany 2025: In High Spirits , a flagship trade fair organized by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) and supported by the German Embassy in Manila, among other partner institutions.   As the Chamber’s premier annual event, Mabuhay Germany  highlights German-Filipino partnerships, innovation, and collaboration across various sectors, includi

by Chamoné Swanepoel & Merry Zoe Venice Sy (IB-1) In spooky style, a group of four students in IB-1 planned a very creative and interactive week of spirit and fun! The students planned a week full of different dress-ups to unite all students and to bring so stress-free vibes and have a little fun! The days that were planned for the week were Monday - pajama day, to start off the week comfy. Tuesday - Twin Day, to let classes and fellow friends get together and form stronger f

by Lala Gamboa At GESM, we believe that great teaching combines creativity, pedagogy, and the smart use of technology. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation in education, the Library invited Ms. Ksenia Sokolyanskaya of Fobizz to conduct a teacher workshop on the 21 st  of October, 2025 at the Library Extension. What is Fobizz? Fobizz is an online learning and resource platform developed in Germany that offers digital training courses, teaching materials, and AI-base

Today marks the last school day of Mr. Christoph-Boris Frank, who has served as Head of School at the German European School Manila...

On the evening of October 7, the German European School Manila (GESM) hosted an online Information Evening for parents about the upcoming...

On September 25, GESM welcomed Mr. Jeffrey Kiyooka from the University of British Columbia (UBC). He met with our Grade 11 and 12...

by Anne Hamburger We are pleased to announce the results of this year’s election of trusted teachers. Elected were: English Section:  Ms....

On September 16, GESM had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Vrishti Savalani from SCAD – The University for Creative Careers (Savannah...

This week, GESM had the pleasure of welcoming Kirsten Herr and Rene Evering of Mariposa Edu . From September 23 to 25, they led a series...

by Alexander Inkinen Ruiz and Pascal Birle On June 7, 2025, together with fellow IBDP student Pascal Birle, we co-hosted the second...

by Volker Schlieske The 2025 German Teachers’ Conference (DLT) in the Philippines took place on May 23–24—a key event for everyone...

On May 23 at 6 pm, the German European School Manila (GESM) proudly held its Grade 12 graduation ceremony at the Seda Hotel in Bonifacio...

by Sunshine Ferrandon   The annual Arts, Music, and Drama Festival Week was nothing short of a resounding success! The campus came alive...

by Santosh Kumar The campus of our school buzzed with color, sound, and excitement from May 5 to 9, 2025, during the much-anticipated...

The graduating class used the last days of regular classes to connect with their inner self. The mature, stern...

by Santosh Kumar On March 28, our talented IBDP Visual Arts students, Laila and Jasmin, proudly presented their final art exhibition in...

by Asha Celis After lengthy hours of planning from school to our own homes, the Tropical Night Soiree has finally come to an end; a...

From February 17 to 21, Grade 11 and 12 students at GESM taking Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) as part of the IB Diploma Programme...

Earlier today, February 21, 2025, GESM welcomed three accomplished female engineers to share their experiences in STEM fields. The event...

After swimming an incredible 8,555 laps in the 24-hour Swim Marathon  on February 13–14, GESM students showed no signs of slowing down....

On February 19, GESM held a Coffee Morning at the Library Extension for parents to learn about the academic options after Grade 10. The...

For the third year in a row, the Eurocampus Manila community, led by the German European School Manila (GESM) came together for a great...