Who we are
Founded in 1980, the German European School Manila (GESM) is part of the global network of German Schools Abroad and is located on the world's first Franco-German Eurocampus. Rooted in German educational values and enriched by an exceptionally diverse international community, GESM offers German, IB (International Baccalaureate), and Cambridge pathways in a multilingual environment. With around 60 nationalities represented on campus, students learn alongside peers from across the globe while developing the knowledge, skills, and intercultural understanding needed for success in an increasingly connected world.
OUR VISION AND MISSION
VISION
GESM empowers global citizens as lifelong learners committed to a sustainable future.
MISSION
We are a learning community that provides our students with an excellent education in German and English, following the highest internationally accepted standards.
As part of Eurocampus in the Philippines, we offer exceptional opportunities for intercultural learning and understanding in the spirit of European educational traditions.
Our caring and nurturing environment allows students to develop their unique personalities and become independent and responsible individuals.
We prepare our students to successfully study, live and work in German-speaking and other countries across the globe.
As professional practitioners, we reflect, learn, and grow together.
“Learning together
for our future!”
OUR VALUES
Respect
Independence
Responsibility
Integrity
Compassion
ACCREDITATIONS AND
INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS
Pearson Edexcel
Authorized examination centre offering internationally accredited qualifications and assessments.
Cambridge Assessment International Education
An internationally recognized curriculum and examination system preparing students for global academic pathways.
International Baccalaureate
Offering internationally recognized programmes that encourage inquiry, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding.
PASCH Initiative
Part of the global PASCH network (“Schools: Partners for the Future”), promoting German language and cultural exchange worldwide.
