On February 29, the German International School hosted a special evening event. The Brass Band of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performed open-air and presented a varied musical program. Among the guests were the German Ambassador Mr. Freischlader and Kurt Meister, the Executive Director of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Another highlight of the evening was the […]
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Seasons in Doha?
Seasons in Doha? We just conjure them up … It’s a bit tricky with the seasons in Doha: there’s the hot season and the not-so-hot season. Autumn and spring are virtually non-existent. But what to do with all these wonderful poems about the seasons? We simply try to present them in a more scenic way […]
We are keeping our fingers crossed for Emma!
In January, our student Emma represented our school with great success at the regional “Jugend musiziert” competition in the “Musical” category at the German School in Helsinki. With an impressive performance, she achieved the highest score of 25 points and also won the student prize for the best musical performance. We congratulate Emma on this […]
Ramadan Kareem
Day of the German Language
On November 2, 2023, Katara hosted a special event on the occasion of the International Day of the German Language, which offered a unique perspective on the importance of music and songs in the process of language acquisition. Our main goal was to highlight the role of songs as an effective and motivating tool in […]
Growing Together: The partnership between class 1b and class 7
Class 1b is delighted to announce that it has entered into a special partnership with Class 7. This partnership gives students the opportunity to make exciting connections and learn from each other. The classes meet on various occasions to celebrate together and deepen the partnership. A particular highlight of these encounters is the opportunity to […]
Visit by MP Renata Alt to the German International School in Doha
A perspective on life in Qatar On February 14, 2024, Renata Alt, Member of the German Bundestag (the German Parliament) and Chair of the Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid since December 2021, visited the German International School in Doha, Qatar. Her aim was to get a comprehensive picture of the lives of people […]
Snip, Snap, Tie Cut
Snip, Snap, Tie Cut – A short intermezzo on ‘Altweiber’ at the DIS-Doha On the Thursday before carnival, ‘oldwives’ is celebrated in Germany. Traditionally, the men’s ties are cut off by the women. In order to bring this fun custom to life at the DIS-Doha, class 4 in Ethics worked together to make ties out […]
3D Art
In the Orange Gruppe, the children tried out 3D art and had a lot of fun with it. Rita Vidra
Successes and Highlights: A Special Ceremony at the DIS-Doha
On January 31, a special ceremony was held during the last period of school to recognize outstanding achievements and projects by our students: The kindergarten children were honored by Frau Vidra for their excellent performance in the “LÜK Meisterschaft”. The football team of classes 3 and 4 received recognition from Frau Pop for their successful […]
GIB Visual Arts Field Trip
GIB Visual Arts: Students draw inspiration from the exhibition ‘The Present: The Future of the Past.´ As the artist Chuck Close once said, “the best ideas come from the creative process itself.” The Visual Arts students have experienced this personal and transformative journey in the first few months of their intensive study programme. Exploring local […]
Qatar Philharmonic’s BRASS on GRASS
Save the Date! Please come and join us for Qatar Philharmonic’s BRASS on GRASS event, hosted by our School. Live Music – Fingerfood – Surprise, let’s enjoy it together! 🤩 Everyone over 16 years is welcome to join! Limited number of tickets available after approval!
Break Time Concept of Class 11
Starting next week, the students in class 11 will be introducing a wide-ranging break concept for the students at the DIS-Doha as part of their CAS lessons. In addition to activities such as scavenger hunts, Islamic games, sports games and reading in the library, they will also offer many other exciting activities during the lunch […]
Morning Café 05.02.2024
Qatar National Day 2023
As part of the celebration of the National Day of the State of Qatar, The DIS-Doha Arabic department conducted some activities to promote Qatar’s national identity. Class 10 students showed video clips about the State of Qatar, which ended with a competition among all students. Fun games: a game to memorize the names of Qatari […]
DIS Doha visits Abu Dhabi – Day 3
Today was the last day in Abu Dhabi and the big sports tournament with the exchange students from Abu Dhabi was on the agenda. The students were divided into teams of the same age and various tournaments were played in the sports of basketball, floorball, football and tug-of-war. After some close duels with a lot […]
DIS Doha visits Abu Dhabi – Day 2
Today’s program consisted of a walk in a mangrove park after breakfast in pleasant temperatures. This was followed by a very informative guided tour of the Louvre Abu Dhabi about different periods of art with their differences and special features. After lunch and free time in the Galleria Mall, we went to the German School […]
The DIS-Doha visits Abu Dhabi
The first day’s program consisted of arriving and a pleasant flight. We then visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for a photo shoot and took a bus tour of the city past the Corniche and the Emirates Palace. After a reception at the German International School Abu Dhabi, we were able to visit the school […]
Go Green! Fashion Show
On December 13, some of the primary students showcased their eco-friendly costumes as part of the Art lessons, emphasizing on recycling for a greener environment. They walked the red carpet, displaying their creations and it was a blast! Lara El Sawi Mit dem Laden des Videos akzeptieren Sie die Datenschutzerklärung von YouTube.Mehr erfahren Video laden […]
Kindergarten Open Day
We’d like to invite you to our Kindergarten Open Day, featuring our German curriculum that nurtures growth, curiosity, and early education success. A perfect start for 2 to 5 year olds! Date: 18.01.2024 Time: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Our Open Day schedule includes: Guided Tours: Wander through our colorful classrooms, spacious outdoor […]
St. Nicholas visited the Kindergarten
As is tradition in Germany, St. Nicholas visited the Kindergarten of the DIS-Doha on December 6 and brought a present for all the children. Tabea Thomaschke
Festive Peace Dinner
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DIS Doha at the Schools Olympic Program
We are pleased to announce the participation of the DIS Doha in the 17th edition of the Schools Olympic Program in Doha. Under the guidance of Ms. Pop, the sports teacher of our school, our football teams successfully made it to the quarter finals. Photos from the event, taken on November 21, 22 and 23, […]
Gingerbread House Building 2023
On St. Nicholas Day, December 6, our traditional gingerbread house building event took place at the primary school. Together with the parents, gingerbread houses were built and decorated to reflective music. The whole school building smelled of gingerbread. A big thank you to everyone involved for a wonderful day. Link to the photo gallery Melanie […]
Happy winter vacations!
“Peace is not everything, but without peace everything is nothing.” [Willy Brandt] Thank you for your daily commitment at and for the school. You work tirelessly to build bridges between our different backgrounds, cultures and traditions. You make our school a place of openness and mutual respect. Your commitment to promoting harmonious coexistence helps us […]
Morning Café – 08.01.2024
08.01.2024 8-9 AM Morning Café – Meet the school management! 20 Seats available. Sign up at office@ds-doha.de We look forward to seeing you!
Biology Field Trip of the GIB
On 22 November, our GIB students had the chance to experience science and fun together. The students took part in a gardening workshop at Education City Micro-Farm. They were able to share the knowledge they had gained during their Biology lessons with the experts from the company (Hadiqa) and at the end they recharged their […]
Children’s Vegetable Garden
In our vegetable garden, the Kindergarten children learn to take responsibility. From planting the seeds to harvesting the vegetables, they experience how the food gets from the garden to our plates. Many thanks to our colleague Katarina Lamel, who organizes this project. Tabea Thomaschke
Kindergarten Visit to the OliOli Children’s Museum
Our kindergarten children visited the OliOli Children’s Museum, where a fun, educational experience was offered for all age groups. The children experimented with water and air. They were able to get creative and try out lots of exciting activities. Mit dem Laden des Videos akzeptieren Sie die Datenschutzerklärung von YouTube.Mehr erfahren Video laden YouTube […]
Nationwide Reading Day on November 17, 2023
Nationwide Reading Day on November 17, 2023 (but for us already on November 16th because of the weekend …) On November 17, 2023, the nationwide reading day took place for the 20th time in Germany. We at the DIS-Doha also love reading and didn’t want to miss out on this special day. However, it was […]
Pajama Day in Class 7
On November 16, the class 7 had their “pajama day”. However, the focus was not only on the item of clothing as such … – the subject teachers designed lessons specially tailored to the topics of “pajamas” and “sleeping”. Mathematics in pajamas? English with cozy slippers? Why not? Take a look for yourself: Class 7
Lantern Parade in the Kindergarten
The DIS-Doha Kindergarten children sing and walk for peace with their self-made lanterns. Using the story of St. Martin as an example, they learn how important it is to share and help other people in need. Tabea Thomaschke Mit dem Laden des Videos akzeptieren Sie die Datenschutzerklärung von YouTube.Mehr erfahren Video laden YouTube immer […]
Football Tournaments at the DIS-Doha
Football – a sport that unites us all. Football is a great way to bring students together and strengthen their team spirit. That’s why two football tournaments have already taken place at our school this school year. One tournament for students in classes 4, 5 and 6 and one for the older students, classes 7, […]
German Ambassador Lothar Freischlader visits the Bilingual IB
The meeting between the students of the GIB and the German Ambassador, Mr Lothar Freischlader, provided the students of the GIB with a special opportunity for an open and informal exchange. During the discussion, the students expressed interest on a variety of topics, ranging from the daily work of an ambassador to political issues. This […]
Long Live the “Reading Kings and Queens”!
At the DIS-Doha, the motivation to read is an integral part of the school day. Whether it is reading aloud in class, enacting read texts, reading and understanding tasks and information texts – there are always new reading challenges for our children. Reading is first and foremost linked to the everyday joy of reading and […]
Open Day in the Kindergarten
We’d like to invite you to our Kindergarten Open Day, featuring our German curriculum that nurtures growth, curiosity, and early education success. A perfect start for 2 to 5 year olds! Date: 16.11.2023 Time: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Our Open Day schedule includes: Guided Tours: Wander through our colorful classrooms, spacious outdoor play areas, […]
The Olive Tree
Respect and tolerance are the cornerstones of respectful coexistence. When we accept diversity, an atmosphere of understanding is created. Peace is the natural result of this respect for one another, a peaceful coexistence that offers space for individual development. The olive tree is a powerful symbol of peace. Its deep roots represent the connection with […]
Egg Experiment in 2b
What happens when you leave an egg in vinegar overnight? The next morning, suddenly the whole eggshell was dissolved. Why does vinegar dissolve the eggshell? The eggshell consists mostly of lime and when lime comes into contact with an acid, such as vinegar, the lime is attacked and dissolved. We then colored the egg and […]
Press Conference Project
When we think of knowledge and politics, we may immediately have images of politicians expressing themselves in election campaigns and political debates. Politics can be a game of manipulating facts to influence public opinion. Does that mean that facts don’t matter in politics? With the expansion of the media through the use of modern technologies, […]
Day of the German Language
Dear School Community, We would like to invite you to the “Day of the German Language”. This will take place on November 02, 2023 at 6 pm in the Katara Cultural Village. Among other things, on this evening our German as a Foreign Language (DaF) teachers together with the Pop Choir of our school will […]
Our Plastic Fish
In science class, we covered the important topic of ocean pollution and learned how plastic waste endangers our oceans. To put what we learned into practice, we made colorful fish out of plastic bottles in art class. These works of art are not only to show our creativity, but also to point out the urgency […]
Together United as One – also at the DIS-Doha!
Mit dem Laden des Videos akzeptieren Sie die Datenschutzerklärung von YouTube.Mehr erfahren Video laden YouTube immer entsperren On the occasion of the Day of German Unity, teachers, staff and parents organized a festival that united aspiration and celebration. Together the school community, kindergarten, primary school, secondary school and IB started the day in the very […]
Student Representative Election at the DIS-Doha
On Friday, September 29, 2023, the German International School held the student representative election, which was organized in advance by the class 11 and 12 students as part of their CAS course. The students paid particular attention to ensuring that the general principles of electoral law – general, direct, free, equal and secret – enshrined […]
Cars of the Future
Cars of the Future – a Class Project of the Current 4b We had everything: a car powered by balloons, a little red speedster with rubber power, a car that was pushed forward by magnets and one that could roll as a whole with the help of magnetic coils. Solar-powered models were all the rage, […]
Morning Café
25.9.2023 8-9 AM Morning Café – Meet the school management! 20 Seats available. Sign up at office@ds-doha.de We look forward to seeing you!
How to pronounce German letters?
In the new part of our Check Series, we present a short film in which the kids help you to pronounce the German alphabet with different words. We hope our video will help the non-German speaking parents to support their children in reading at home. Mit dem Laden des Videos akzeptieren Sie die Datenschutzerklärung von […]
Enrollment 2023
You can view the photo album here. On Monday, August 28, 2023, the two new classes 1 were ceremoniously welcomed to the school. After an introduction by the new principal Herr Darmstädter and the head of primary Frau Trapp, various performances by the primary classes took place. Class 2 sang the song “Welch ein schöner […]
Success for our GIB Students
Even though DIS Doha is in its well-deserved summer break, we want to share our great joy and pride about the very good exam results: 4x GIB and 2x IB is the result to which the IB Coordinator Julia Karnebogen and the Acting Principal Diana Guthmann congratulate. “These results show the efficiency of our DIS […]
German as a foreign language
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Back to the Stone Age
Back to the Stone Age – A project morning with classes 3A and 3B Unfortunately, we did not have the appropriate Stone Age clothing on, but there were many activities around the topic ‘Stone Age’. As a conclusion of the lesson ‘Stone Age’ in science, the children could try out many activities in mixed-class groups. […]