Finally, another shared iftar meal – We are already looking forward to a great evening! If you would like to attend, please pay for your tickets on Wednesday, April 6, during drop-off and pick-up time at school. Your Parents’ Council of the German International School Doha
Peace Pole Inauguration
On the one hand a great project came to an end with a ceremonial event at our school, on the other hand it was the prelude to the integration of the idea of a peace pole into the life of our school community. After more than two years of the project, we were able to […]
Learning with fun!
State of the Art German Language Learning Software for our students now available! We are pleased to offer DIS Doha students a highly new media tool for learning German. In the areas of vocabulary, grammar and letters, the MA learning software with school-related vocabulary will support your child in learning German. Our DaF teachers have […]
Children’s carnival in Doha (Video)
Moving pictures of the carnival afternoon in the kindergarten. The groups were even able to celebrate together, thanks to our huge main hall! Mit dem Laden des Videos akzeptieren Sie die Datenschutzerklärung von YouTube.Mehr erfahren Video laden YouTube immer entsperren
Federal Youth Games in Doha
We are happy that we were able to organize the “Bundesjugendspiele” again this year. In the competition, students are introduced to the basic sports. In Doha, these disciplines are running, throwing and long jump. The Federal Youth Games are organized annually for all German schools and clubs. They are supervised by the Committee for the […]
Pack your things!
… Hooray, tomorrow school will start again!
Off to spring break
With good wishes, award ceremonies for the Federal Youth Games, the award for the fittest class of the primary school and the presentation of vouchers to the hard-working tent pitchers during the Qatar National Day, the school administration and teachers said goodbye to the student body for spring break! Rest up and recharge your batteries […]
Carnival in a small way
Carnival in Doha: In a small and corona-conform way.
We want peace!
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Peace project YOUTH FOR PEACE
This week, student councils around the world will carry out the initiative “Youth for Peace” to set a sign for world peace. The student council team of the German International School Doha will also participate in this peace project. Secondary I students will come to school wearing a white top (t-shirt, hoodie, shirt, etc.). A […]
Good luck!
To all our class 10 students, we are keeping our fingers firmly crossed for the written exams! You can do it!
Join us at the 2nd Principal’s Café
Join us at the 2nd Principal’s Café Ask, praise, criticize, help, get to know … so we can become even better for you! Sign up for the second meeting on 3/2/2022 at 1:30pm via office@ds-doha.de. There are 30 available seats. We look forward to seeing you! — For parents and everyone who is interested.
Register now for the Kindergarten (Year 2022/23)
Deutsch Dear parents, starting now you can register your child for the next kindergarten year 22/23 with us! > Download-Link: Application forms FAQ Kindergarten: Deviations due to Covid-19 are possible.
Herr Heiler receives a visit
During the familiarization phase of our new principal Patric Heiler, the student council visited him for a first meeting in his office. The student council members asked Herr Heiler very well-prepared questions about his private and professional background as well as his tasks as principal. Herr Heiler emphasized how important it is to him to […]
08. February · Happy National Sport Day 2022!
This year all sporting events will take place outside! Take advantage of the offerings and enjoy this special holiday. School will be closed on this day. We will be hosting corona compliant Federal Youth Games on 09. Feb. and 10. Feb. and are really looking forward to it! The first Qatar Sport Day was held […]
Relocation of the German Embassy in Doha
For your information: The German Embassy is moving! From February 6-10, 2022, the 🇩🇪 Embassy will be closed and will reopen in its new premises in Tornado Tower on 13 February, 2022. You may find new location and contact details here: The new location and contact information can be found here: www.doha.diplo.de. During this period it will […]
Back in school
Dear school community, on Sunday, all classes will be back in school – it will be a normal school day, with mid-year report cards as well. We are very much looking forward to seeing you again! Please don’t forget the “Parent/Guardian Declaration Form” that we need in addition to the Ehteraz app proof to access […]
Interview of the student council with Mrs. Guthmann
Diana Guthmann’s role as acting principal will come to an end at the beginning of February as planned. Herr Patric Heiler, our new principal, will arrive in Doha this weekend and will then assume his post. Watch the conversation between student representative Sarah Gad and Diana Guthmann in this video, as they reflect on the […]
Enrolling siblings now
The Kindergarten of the DIS Doha is now accepting applications for admission from siblings of our students for the upcoming 2022/2023 school year. Simply fill out the admission forms and email them along with the required documents to: office@ds-doha.de You can download the forms via the following link or the QR code on the right: […]
Welcome back!
Dear School Community, Sunday the new year begins at our DIS Doha and we welcome everyone back to online classes until Jan. 27, 2022! New challenges and tasks await us. We will master them together! We cannot change the wind, but we can adjust the sails. Aristotle
Traditions in Germany – Today is Heiligabend
The evening of December 24 is the evening before the so called “Weihnachtstag”. On this evening, among others, in Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria traditionally the “Bescherung” (presentation of gifts) takes place. The night from December 24 to 25 is also called “Heilige Nacht” or “Christnacht”“. The afternoon of the 24th, 25th and 26th are […]
Traditions in Germany – Today is the 4th Advent
The 4th Advent is the last Sunday before Christmas. Now it’s time to quickly get the last gifts and wrap them! Soon it will be school break in all federal states and the children are longing for snow and sleigh rides! Let’s keep our fingers crossed for them that it works out.
18.12. · Qatar National Day
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Greetings for the end of the year
The DIS Doha School Management wishes the members, friends and family of the school a relaxing vacation and to all of us a Happy New Year! The first day of school after the break will be January 9, 2022.
#NurseHero
Where would we be without them? Yesterday it was time for a big thank you! Head of administration Kristina Friessleben and acting principal Diana Guthmann surprised school nurses Erica Gaspar and Ofelia Schreher with bouquets of flowers to thank them for their great work during the pandemic. With tireless efforts, many overtime hours – even […]
Traditions in Germany – Today is the 3rd Advent
During the Advent season in many regions of Germany the “Wichteln” is custom. One gets together particularly in groups and with colleagues, draws a slip of paper from a pot with the name of a group member, for whom one then secretly buys a gift. On a fixed date Secret Santa gifts are distributed anonymously. […]
Speaking confidently about one’s own successes
Talking about what you’ve achieved doesn’t have to be bragging but can boost self-confidence and show what it takes to be successful. Winning at horseback riding, learning German in just one year? Have acrobatics on horseback as a hobby or made the switch to high school? An international choir has accepted you or you have […]
Traditions in Germany – Today is St. Nicholas Day
On December 6, St. Nicholas comes to the children in Germany during the night. The shoes are polished the night before and placed outside the door. The next morning they have been filled with candy, apples, nuts and small gifts!
Traditions in Germany – Today is the 2nd Advent
Baking cookies Now is the hot phase of cookie baking and buying. Vanilla crescents, black and white pastries, coconut macaroons and butter cookies – Christmas is feasting time!
Visit to the world of music
On November 24, students of class 6 had the wonderful opportunity to look behind the scenes of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Together with their teachers Daliah Chahin, André Reichel and Tamás Szabó, they were allowed to attend the rehearsal of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra zu schauen! Everyone was thrilled and the kids even had the opportunity […]
Wonderful!
Just in time for the 1st advent the main hall of our school was decorated. On Sunday, November 28, 2021, the first candle was lit on the large advent wreath. Thank you to the helping hands of our staff.
Lantern festival in the kindergarten
I walk with my lantern and my lantern with me. … 🎶 This and many other songs rang out at our wonderful lantern festival on November 15 and 16. Enjoy the film compilation of this atmospheric evening at our school! Video: Rafael Eberhardt Mit dem Laden des Videos akzeptieren Sie die Datenschutzerklärung von YouTube.Mehr erfahren […]
Traditions in Germany – Today is the 1st Advent
The Christmas season begins on the 1st of four Sundays before December 24. This is the “First Advent” in Germany. Everyone is looking forward to the big and small outdoor markets, which hopefully will be able to take place this year. The most beautiful thing is to stroll through the stalls in the icy cold […]
Greetings …
For the pessimist, the glass is half empty, for the optimist it is half full. See you again very soon! Best wishes and a speedy recovery to the quarantined from your DIS Doha!
Advent Greetings from the School Management
Dear School Community, Once again, a year is coming to an end. For many members of our school family, the advent season begins, the preparation for Christmas. How wonderful that we, as a multicultural community, share in each other’s celebrations and customs. In these turbulent times, let us wish each other all that makes us […]
Fully booked Principal’s Café!
Coffee and cake, questions and answers – that’s how the first Principal’s Café can be summed up. In a very pleasant atmosphere (thanks to the hard-working school team in the background!) my guests asked questions and with the active support of Daliah Chahin, the representative for intercultural communication, who translated into Arabic, I was able […]
German traditions – St. Martin’s Day
In Germany, on November 11, it is a tradition in some regions to eat the so-called “Weckmännchen”. It looks pretty, doesn’t it? And is it’s tasty too! It is baked from sweet dough in the shape of a gingerbread man with raisin eyes and a white clay pipe. The Weckmännchen can be bought in most […]
Join us at the Principal’s Café
Ask, praise, criticize, help, get to know … so we can become even better for you! Sign up for the first meeting on 11/11/2021 at 1:30pm via office@ds-doha.de. More meetings will follow. There are 20 available seats for each meeting*. We look forward to seeing you! *Monthly date will be announced in due time. For […]
School start tomorrow!
School will start again after the break on 31.10. See you tomorrow – we are looking forward to having you back!
Fall holidays
We wish everyone happy fall holidays and happy preparations for Halloween … And don’t forget: Starting from 31.10. the clocks in Germany will go differently again: Then there will be a 2 hour time difference! First day back to school: 31.10.2021
A kiss for the cosmos
“Cosmic Kiss” is what Matthias Maurer calls his upcoming mission into space. The name “is his declaration of love for the cosmos,” the German astronaut explains. The title is intended to emphasize the importance of the ISS as a link between space and Earth. On 31.10.2021, Matthias Maurer, a female colleague and two male colleagues […]
Welcome, dear Lene!
This week we welcome Lene Müller from the Thuringian Special High School for Languages. In Schnepfenthal, Lene is learning Latin and Arabic as well as English and Spanish. Now she has the opportunity to use what she has learned with us. We wish you a great stay!
“Day of German Unity” in Doha
Many projects, activities and games were organized this year revolving around the German national holiday and Germany: writing letters, hunting QR codes, theater and much more … Here is a small sample – compiled on film by Tamás Pragay-Szabó. Mit dem Laden des Videos akzeptieren Sie die Datenschutzerklärung von YouTube.Mehr erfahren Video laden YouTube immer […]
Day of German Unity
We send our warmest greetings on the occasion of the “Day of German Unity”, the German national holiday, which will also be celebrated here at our school on October 3rd – of course under Corona conditions and thus, unfortunately, not with as many guests as we would have wished. Therefore, for all those who cannot […]
Charity project
Due to the unfortunate ongoing circumstances in Afghanistan and the influx of afghani citizens who seeked refuge in Qatar, the school community decided to donate a variety of items such as clothes, hygienic products, toys and necessary food items like babyfood, powdered milk etc.. With help of the IB students in our school on Tuesday […]
You never win alone · Movie morning
“You never win alone. The day you believe otherwise, you start losing.” (Team Mika Häkkinen) Movie morning at the DIS Doha. Many hadn’t had the chance to see it yet: On September 12th, we showed classes 3-7 the two shows “1,2 oder 3” from 2019 and 2021, where our school teams won in the well-known […]
Everything you want to know · Parents’ Handbook 2021
The overview now available for download Dear interested parties, the updated Parent Handbook is available for download on our website. You will find all information and direct links to kindergarten and school in English and German. With clickable table of contents! Download > Parents-school-kiga-handbook
Launch of a successful cooperation
A very special appointment awaited us on 5 September: Together with the chairman of the school board Oliver Moritz, Diana Guthmann (acting principal, DIS Doha) and Tabea Thomaschke (head of kindergarten, DIS Doha) welcomed Nihada Hodzic and Bing Han, directors of the German kindergarten Villa Kinderwelt to our school. The idea is to jointly offer […]
Stellenangebot: OLK für die Sekundarstufe (vorr. Chemie)
Please note: Most of our job offers are in the German Language, because they require German language knowledge OLK mit naturwissenschaftlichen Fächern, vorrangig Chemie Die Deutsche Internationale Schule Doha wurde im Jahr 2008 als deutsche Privatschule gegründet. Die akademische Qualität sowie ihr multikulturelles Profil machen sie zu einer der herausragenden Bildungseinrichtungen des Landes Katar. Die […]
Welcome dear first graders!
Impatiently awaited, the first day of school finally took place! Everyone got to know each other in the auditorium. Head of primary school Frank Dieudonné spoke opening words and it was exciting to see where we all come from: The children were allowed to mark their hometown on a map. We wish the new students […]