School News & Updates

On 20 October 2026, German European School Manila (GESM) welcomed parents and students to an information evening on vocational training and career opportunities in Germany. The session was held as part of the school's Germany in Focus event series, which aims to provide families with a better understanding of the educational and professional pathways available in Germany. The evening featured Kirsten Herr and Rene Evering, founders of Mariposa ET, who shared their knowledge a

On 1 October 2026, the German European School Manila (GESM) held its Trip to Germany Information Night as part of the Germany in Focus event series, introducing students and families to the upcoming German language immersion programme at the Humboldt Institut in Germany. The programme, scheduled to take place from 20 March to 7 April 2027, offers students from Grades 5 to 12 the opportunity to experience life in Germany while further developing their German language skills. T

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

August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben (1798–1874) Written by: Volker Schlieske Mission accomplished! Eleven teachers from the DaF (German as a Foreign Language) Department have successfully completed the DSD I Gold Course, earning an important qualification for conducting DSD I examinations. (From left to right: Markus Maleyka, Volker Schlieske, Ute Massow, Apollonia Bakali, Tina Barthel, Demet Uengoer, Marco Zoricic, Julia Krstovic, Katharina Eylens, Anne Hamburger, and

Am 14. Mai pünktlich um 16:00 Uhr öffneten sich zu den Klängen der deutschen Band ‘Unheilig’ (Geboren um zu Leben)...

1st-grader Molly made a record-breaking performance in this German Colors Challenge game!

Our German learners make posters out of their daily schedule. Check them out!

Learning German can be hard. But two of students seem to find a way to make it easier. Check out their videos.

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

GESM delivered the much-deserved awards of the winning school and student from the University Fair.

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

Help! Terrible monsters have invaded Herr Eggert's class! ...or have they?

Online Games aid our Early Years pupils not just in their usual lessons but also in language learning!