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Read up on what's been going on at the school! Here you can find updates and news on school events, field trips, interesting class projects, as well as literary works penned by GESM teachers and students.
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GIB Students featured in the Speak Dating Event
People in the photo: Adriana (Grade 11) & Constantin (Grade 11) On 19 September, Grade 11 GIB students Adriana and Constantin took part in Speak Dating 2026 at One Ayala in Makati. As speakers at the German booth alongside the Goethe-Institut Philippinen, they introduced visitors to German words and phrases and answered questions from people curious about the language. Speak Dating brought speakers and visitors together for short conversations about European languages and cul


Germany in Focus: Exploring Education and Future Opportunities
Parents often have questions about what their child is learning at GESM and where that education might lead. We created Germany in Focus to bring those conversations together in one series of events. Teachers and partners will explain the school’s programmes, introduce opportunities in Germany and give families the chance to ask questions as they plan for their child’s future. The series begins with the School Trip to Germany Information Night on 1 October at 6:00 PM. Familie


News from the DaF Department When words grow – the Grade 5 DaF final exams
Written by: Volker Schlieske It is one of those days in the school year when the hallway is a little quieter than usual. Grade 5 is taking their DaF final exam – the oral exam in particular is the most exciting moment for many: the first time in front of an examination committee, the first time truly using their own voice in a foreign language. Outside the exam room, there is that typical mix of nervousness and anticipation. One last look at the notes, a deep breath – and the


"Born to teach" - Phil German Language Teachers Conference '22
Am 14. Mai pünktlich um 16:00 Uhr öffneten sich zu den Klängen der deutschen Band ‘Unheilig’ (Geboren um zu Leben)...


Grade 5i completes A1 exam!
Grade 5i successully completes German A1 level!


Wir bekommen Besuch!
The GESM is expecting visitors! 28 German teachers from DepEd shall be observing classes at the GESM in April. Why? Read here.


Ja, wir haben es schon wieder getan!
The GESM were finally able to hold its German language diploma exams on campus! Here from Marta Komicz about how it went in this article.


"The Colors Challenge" - an exciting game in Grade 1
1st-grader Molly made a record-breaking performance in this German Colors Challenge game!


DIGI-Vision: sei kreativ und reflektiere über die heutige und zukünftige Welt
Two of our own 9th-graders are joining a Southeast Asian project by the Goethe-Institut!


"My day from morning 'til evening"
Our German learners make posters out of their daily schedule. Check them out!


German grammar: Cruel, scary & merciless
Learning German can be hard. But two of students seem to find a way to make it easier. Check out their videos.


A Look-Back at the DSD Exams
Here's a look-back at the recent DSD examinations.


German for Teachers (DeL)
Did you know that not only do we offer German language lessons to our students but also to some of our teachers?


Against all odds: DSD 2020
We pulled it off! The DSD exams are done... for now. Find out how it went in this article.


Grammar domino in DaF with Grade 4i
Our 4th graders created domino games while learning German!
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