On 16. February it was colorful and cheerful in the Main Hall of the DIS Doha: Our primary school students celebrated an exuberant carnival party in the 6th and 7th hour, in the beautiful tradition of the German carnival. The program started with a joint polonaise, as is familiar from many regions of Germany. The […]
Together for a Clean Environment
On 30 January 2026, the DIS Doha school community joined forces with the DeapQatar organization to take part in a clean-up campaign at the Singing Sand Dunes. Numerous dedicated helpers collected around 120 kilograms of garbage and set a visible example for environmental protection and sustainable action in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. After […]
Invitation to the H.H. The Amir Sword Festival in Qatar
On February 12, we had the great honor of being invited by the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club to attend this year’s H.H. The Amir Sword Festival. It was a truly amazing experience! We really enjoyed ourselves and were thrilled by the great atmosphere and the top-class equestrian sport. It was great to see the […]
Class 11 visits Qatar University
As part of their academic and career counseling program, the Class 11 visited Qatar University.
Vocational Orientation up Close: Visit to DHL Express Doha
Vocational orientation for our students is a high priority at DIS Doha. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the 10th grade had the opportunity to visit the plant of DHL Express Doha, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, as part of their career orientation. Following a safety briefing, the students were given an interesting tour […]
The Kindergarten Children Donate a Sustainable Gift to Torba Farm
As the highlight of our environmental and sustainability project in the kindergarten, the children brought their self-built insect house to Torba Farm. The staff at the farm were delighted with the sustainable gift and were thrilled to see how committed the kindergarten children from the German International School are to protecting the environment. At Torba […]
Kindergarten Project: Environment & Sustainability
In the fall, our children planted their own vegetables in the school garden and learned how to grow them. Each kindergarten group was allowed to choose two types of vegetables in a democratic vote. Over the course of several months, the children regularly watered their plants, carefully observed their growth and developed a great deal […]
IB CAS: Davide Travelli – Ten Years on the Road (and Counting), Lessons for Life
Our Year 11 IB students had the privilege of meeting Davide Travelli, a bikepacker whose ten years on the road have turned journeys into extraordinary lessons. Traveling alone across continents, Davide has learned that the fear of a challenge is often far greater than the challenge itself, and that real growth comes from stepping into […]
Exciting Physics Field Trip to the Museum of Illusions and the Planetarium
Exciting Physics Field Trip to the Museum of Illusions and the Planetarium Class 5A and 5B on a Journey of Discovery On 22 January 2026, students from Class 5A and 5B took part in an exciting field trip to the Museum of Illusions and the Planetarium as part of their physics lessons. The aim of […]
First Aid and Basic Life Support Workshop
Classes 7A and 7B had the opportunity to participate in a First Aid and Basic Life Support workshop conducted by doctors from Hamad International Training Center (HITC). The students learned how to respond in emergency situations, including choking, and took part in an engaging session with hands-on CPR practice and role-play activities. Sincere thanks to […]
National Vaccination Campaign
In support of the National Vaccination Campaign of the Ministry of Public Health, consented Grade 9 and 10 students received the booster dose of the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. Erica
Spider Tricks
Spider Tricks Company held free demo sessions for Classes 1–6 and all Kindergarten groups last February 8. In line with Qatar Sports Day, our students enjoyed trying parkour, kickboxing, and taekwondo in a fun and safe setting. It was great to see them active and engaged in every session. Thank you to Spider Tricks Company […]
A unique biology lesson outside the classroom
On the 3rd of February, the 8th classes visited the Museum of Illusions Doha and learned how the eye and brain create optical illusions.
Learning in Nature – Class 8B discovers the mangroves of Qatar
Class 8B recently went on an exciting school trip to Purple Island, which focused on learning outside the classroom. The trip was organized by Frau Bahssou and gave the students the opportunity to learn about Qatar’s unique mangrove ecosystem and develop a greater awareness of environmental and nature conservation. During a guided kayak tour, the […]
Student Initiative Brings More Greenery to DIS Doha
We used the third portion of the proceeds of the Winter Market to support a project initiated by our student representatives. Their wish and idea was to make the schoolyard a bit greener by planting trees. We were able to plant two olive trees, a guava tree and a mango tree. We hope to enjoy […]
Supporting Animal Rescue Through Our Winter Market
Another part of the proceed of the wintermarket was donated to the Qatar Animal Welfare Society. “QAWS” is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization in Doha dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned, neglected, or stray animals. As a non-profit, they depend on public donations and support to continue their operations. Every single dirham counts! On the […]
Winter Market Donation to Qatar Diabetes Association
Dear School Community, We are pleased to announce that our wonderful winter market made a small contribution to two organizations. Our German International School in Doha donated 4.000.- QAR to the Qatar Diabetes Association. This organization recently visited our school to raise awareness about diabetes. During the donation handover, the organization expressed its intention to […]
Ramadan Kareem!
The school community of the German International School in Doha wishes all of you a blessed Ramadan!
Week of Musical Competitions at our School
In the week from January 18 to 22, our school was all about music. The week kicked off on Monday with our internal school competition “Kinder musizieren”. Once again this year, students from classes 1 to 7 presented their musical skills on various instruments and in singing. The jury was impressed by the high standard […]
Student Exchange Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 22, 2026 On the third day, our students and their exchange partners visited the teamlab Phenomena in Abu Dhabi, where they were given an impressive insight into digital art. The interactive installations were met with great interest and enthusiasm by all participants. This was followed by a trip to […]
Student Exchange Abu Dhabi – Sports Tournament
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The second day of the student exchange was all about ambitious sportsmanship, team spirit and fair competition. At the German International School Abu Dhabi, students from both schools competed against each other in a variety of running relays and in the team sports of basketball, handball, floorball and football. In numerous […]
Student Exchange Abu Dhabi – First day
Monday, January 19, 2026 International encounters, intercultural learning and personal experiences beyond the classroom are very important at DIS Doha. On Monday, January 19, 2026, 24 students from our school made their way to Abu Dhabi from Doha Airport together with Frau Pop, Frau Theil, Herr Wölkhart and Herr Sauer. This was already the third […]
Family Autumn Lantern Festival
The festival was a wonderful event for our Kindergarten families and guests. There was delicious food and a variety of exciting activities that provided lots of fun and excitement for the children. The highlight of the festival was the lantern concert by our Kindergarten kids, followed by an atmospheric lantern procession in the dark. A […]
Prize winners’ concert – A warm invitation
A heartfelt invitation to the prize winners’ concert “Jugend musiziert” & “Kinder musizieren” and the presentation of certificates by Mr. Robert Bär from the German School Helsinki – Chairman of LW North and Eastern Europe, representative of the DSA at the DMR – on the main stage in the Main Hall. Date: January 22, 2026 […]
Studying in Malaysia, Hungary, Qatar or after all in Germany?
The vocational and academic education of our students is very important to us! On November 16th, as part of their career orientation program, students in classes 11 and 12 had the opportunity to obtain detailed information at the Najah Doha education fair in the QNCC in Educational City. Many well-known universities had set up their […]
Winter Market at DIS Doha 2025
You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information Unblock content Accept required service and unblock content On November 29, the German International School of Doha transformed its school grounds into a lively […]
Our Teddy Bear Trip
Teddy bears have a long tradition in Germany, especially as the teddy bear was invented in Germany. On our kindergarten excursion to “Build a Bear”, the children were able to make their own teddy bear, give it a name and celebrate a bear party together. An all-round successful day with lots of fun and shining […]
Visit with a Red Cloak and a Big Heart
The children from the kindergarten and the primary school awaited St. Nicholas’ visit with great excitement and visible joy. They had lovingly prepared cookies and milk to greet him and welcomed him full of pride. Singing cheerfully, the children sang several songs to St. Nicholas and showed how hard they had worked. St. Nicholas then […]
Qatar National Day at our school
You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information Unblock content Accept required service and unblock content On December 17, 2025, the German International School in Doha celebrated Qatar National Day in an […]
A Protected Home for our Plants
The children in the Lila Gruppe are working on a very special task: creating a protected place for the plants. The children are therefore building a small greenhouse to protect the plants from both the strong sun and the strong wind in the winter months. With a lot of energy, perseverance and curiosity, the children […]
World Children’s Day
The German International School in Doha was well represented at World Children’s Day at the 321 Museum with 5 students. Niclas spoke in German about the basic rights of children – for a strong and happy future.
Garden Project in the Kindergarten
As part of the gardening project, “regrowing” is the current topic in the kindergarten. It is all about sustainability and avoiding food waste. Amanda Hartmann shows the children how to give new life to cut carrots and herbs. This process will be observed together with the children over the coming weeks. The children in the […]
World Diabetes Month
To mark World Diabetes Month, Classes 5A and 5B welcomed Miss Riham Baddoura from the Qatar Diabetes Association for an informative session on diabetes. She spoke about healthy eating, lifestyle habits, and ways to prevent diabetes. The students participated actively and wore blue in support of this important awareness initiative. Thank you to everyone who […]
Jason Mraz: Feel Like Dancing – Matti Klein Soul Trio & DIS Doha School Band
As part of a workshop, our school band (Emma, Julia, Anni, and Mike) worked together with the musicians of the Matti Klein Soul Trio on the song “Feel Like Dancing.” The focus was on musical arrangement, ensemble playing, instrumental technique, and stage presence. After two intensive hours, this joint recording was created – the result […]
Matti Klein Soul Trio at our School – Jazz Workshop with our School Band
As part of the Katara Jazz Festival, the German jazz band “Matti Klein Soul Trio” visited our school and held a workshop with our school band. The musicians began by playing a short concert for the secondary school students. Their pieces gave the students an insight into their musical work and offered them the opportunity […]
Visit by the German U17 National Team to our School
As part of the FIFA U17 World Cup, which took place in Doha, four players from the German U17 national team visited our school and provided a special morning. The student council had prepared an exciting Q&A session, during which the students were able to learn some interesting facts about the young national players. Afterwards, […]
Pumpkin Week at the Kindergarten
Our autumn project week was all about pumpkins. We made imaginative pumpkin faces, cooked delicious pumpkin soup, and baked fragrant pumpkin muffins. As a highlight, the parents’ council brought a giant pumpkin for each group, which we hollowed out and carved together. Tabea Thomaschke
Two Special Performances by the German School Community PopChoir
The German School Community PopChoir, in which not only students but also parents and teachers sing together, can look back on two extraordinary performances for which the participants have been preparing intensively over the past few months. The first performance took place at the invitation of the Austrian Embassy in Qatar as part of the […]
Spinal Health in 6th Grade – Biology Lesson with the spine consultant Dr. Alio
Last week 6th-grade biology classes covered the topic of the human spine. The students learned about its anatomical structure and how regular exercise, sports, and a balanced diet contribute to a healthy back. With the help of a special guest, Doctor Alio an orthopedic specialist from Al Emadi Hospital, the children explored questions such as: […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Last October 30, the school joined the Breast Cancer Awareness Month celebration with a talk by Dr. Anke Ertan from Westbay Medicare. We sincerely thank her for sharing her time and expertise with our female students from Classes 8–12. After the session, the Class 11 students organized a bake sale and other activities to raise […]
Winter Market 2025
Day of German Unity at the DIS Doha 2025: “Freedom Unites”
On October 16, 2025, the German International School in Doha celebrated Day of German Unity under the motto “Freedom unites – Germany, Europe and the world”. The morning was all about community, creativity and reflecting on the meaning of freedom. After the ceremonial start with the German national anthem (sung by the students of the […]
FAMILY LANTERN FALL FESTIVAL!
Join us for our wonderful FAMILY LANTERN FALL FESTIVAL! 🗓️ Saturday, November 15 | 4:00 PM Celebrate the season with an afternoon full of fun children’s activities, delicious refreshments, and a warm community spirit. Enjoy a delightful children’s concert followed by a magical lantern parade in the dark. Children will also have the opportunity to […]
Autumn Concert 2025
Dear parents and students, We warmly invite you to this year’s primary school Autumn Concert! You can look forward to a colorful program with traditional songs and musical performances by our primary school students. After the concert, there will be a lantern parade on the school grounds – an atmospheric conclusion at dusk. Date: November 11, […]
Basketball Workshop in Cooperation with NBA Qatar
Recently, an exciting basketball workshop took place at our school in cooperation with NBA Qatar. Sven Wehrmeyer, Technical Director of the new NBA School Qatar, led the training and gave our students insights into advanced playing techniques, ball control, and tactical basics. Targeted drills promoted coordination, reaction speed and team play. The participants were enthusiastic […]
Great Fun with Small Clothing Items
Last week, our Orange Gruppe (orange group) in the Kindergarten focused on the topic of clothing. The children practiced diligently how to dress themselves – shoes, jackets, pants, buttons, and even tying shoelaces were tried out with enthusiasm. As a reward, everyone received a certificate as a “Practical Everyday Hero” – because being independent is […]
Jugend musiziert 2026
Dear Students and Parents, We are delighted to announce that this year, students at the German International School will once again have the opportunity to participate in Germany’s largest music competition, “Jugend musiziert” (Youth Makes Music). The competition is divided into three rounds: the regional competition, the state competition, and the national competition. The […]
Kindergarten Open House Morning
Dear Parents, Are you looking for an educational institution for your child that meets the highest quality standards and offers a loving learning environment? The kindergarten at the German International School in Doha cordially invites you and your family to our open house morning. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know us personally. […]
Student Representative Elections 2025
You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information Unblock content Accept required service and unblock content On September 29, 2025, the Main Hall was transformed into a place where democracy was put […]
Barefoot Path in the Kindergarten
Barefoot Path in the Kindergarten We perceive the world with all our senses! In keeping with our DAF (German as a Foreign Language) theme “My Body, My Senses,” our employee Amanda from the Hasen -Gruppe (Rabbit Group) built a barefoot path together with the Kindergarten children. The children discover how different materials feel and learn […]
