A child who explores the world—whether through books or a world map—opens doors to their own future at the same time. Multilingualism means much more for young children than simply speaking multiple languages; it shapes their overall development—linguistically, cognitively, and socially. Children who learn several languages develop flexible thinking, stronger communication skills, and broaden their […]
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Collaborative Sciences Project 2026
The IB students participated in the Collaborative Sciences Project (CSP), a mandatory component of the International Baccalaureate sciences curriculum designed to encourage interdisciplinary cooperation and inquiry-based learning. In this project, students worked collaboratively in teams composed of individuals from different scientific disciplines, integrating perspectives from subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, environmental systems, and other […]
A Sign for our Kindergarten Entrance
Since early 2026, our kindergarten has had its own entrance for families. We are thrilled that this area is now also adorned with its own entrance sign. This makes our kindergarten recognizable to the outside world as a distinct and welcoming place that warmly welcomes our children and parents every day.
Book Presentation with Reading Boxes: Class 6 at DIS Doha reads…
“I never thought reading could be so much fun,” said one student from the 6th class, where book presentations are currently taking place. But this time, self-designed “reading boxes” with matching props were used. The students presented entire scenes from books in their boxes. This fostered an intensive engagement with the text, and the stories […]
Ramadan Project at the Kindergarten
During Ramadan, our Kindergarten kids took on a very special project: Our staff member Ms. Heriza worked with the children to build a mosque out of cardboard, which the children then painted and decorated together. With plenty of creativity, patience, and teamwork, the children cut, glued, and designed. Painting it together was a real highlight; […]
TOK Exhibition 2026
Last week, Class 11 students participated in the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Exhibition, an internal assessment worth 33% of the final TOK grade that requires students to demonstrate how knowledge manifests in the real world. Students must select one of 35 prescribed prompts and choose three specific objects—real-world items or digital artifacts—to illustrate their chosen […]
Carnival at the Kindergarten: A Day Full of Fun and Games!
Just like every year, our Carnival party was a real highlight at the Kindergarten! The children had a blast stepping into a completely different role for a day and showing off their costumes to each other. With lively dancing, fun games, and of course delicious pancakes, everyone had a great time together. It was a […]
“Girl with a Pearl Earring”
“Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer is one of the most famous paintings in the world—and one of the most mysterious. To this day, no one knows who the girl really was. It is precisely this openness that makes the painting so special to us. In art class, our students demonstrated that creativity […]
Sports Day at the Kindergarten
To celebrate Qatar National Sports Day, we once again held our Sports Day at the Kindergarten this year. The children had a blast playing various games: sack races, long-distance throws, obstacle courses, balloon races, and target throws. During the warm-up, there was a surprise dance for each group mascot. The children had a lot of […]
An Impressive 3rd Place Finish for Our Girls’ Basketball Team
In the Sport Olympic Program, the girls’ basketball team from classes 7–9 earned a well-deserved third-place finish. What makes this achievement special is that it is the result of weeks of hard training, mutual trust, and an attitude that was both fair and uncompromising on the court. We are proud of every single player — […]
Sundial Workshop with the Lycée Bonaparte
As part of our joint project with the Lycée Bonaparte, the students once again had the opportunity to explore the topic of sundials in depth. The workshop focused not only on how different types of sundials work, but also on their practical construction and alignment. The equatorial sundial was the focus of this project day. […]
Language of the Month
This month, we’ve been exploring the Arabic language at the kindergarten! Through play, our children are getting to know different languages and cultures — with plenty of curiosity and joy. A special highlight was a visit from Hoda (Karam and Joud’s mom), who read us some wonderful stories in Arabic. The children listened with enthusiasm […]
Why start as early as 2-5 years old?
Why start as early as 2-5 years old? Multilingualism strengthens the brain Early language learning supports cognitive development, improves concentration, and encourages flexible thinking. Natural pronunciation from the start The earlier children hear and speak a language, the easier it is for them to develop an authentic feel for the language and clear pronunciation. Learning […]
Flying through the air – an ancient dream of mankind – within reach for class 2
In our social studies unit on the topic of “air,” we learned a lot of new things and conducted exciting experiments. We discovered that although air is invisible, it still has power and can move things. We found mankind’s ancient dream of flying particularly interesting. That’s why we also carried out lots of experiments to […]
Learn German the fun way!
Learn German the fun way! Free Trial workshop! (for children aged 2-5 years old) No prior German knowledge required! Be the first to hear about the launch! Send an email to: little.german.explorer@ds-doha.de Lerne Deutsch auf spielerische Weise! Kostenloser Schnupper-Workshop! (für Kinder im Alter von 2–5 Jahren) Keine Deutschkenntnisse erforderlich! Sei unter den Ersten, die vom […]
Learn German the fun way!
Learn German the fun way! Free Trial workshop! (for children aged 2-5 years old) No prior German knowledge required! Be the first to hear about the launch! Send an email to:little.german.explorer@ds-doha.de
Bundesjugendspiele (Federal Youth Games) 2026
Once again this year, our students took part in the Federal Youth Games, one of the finest traditions of German school life, which we are delighted to uphold here in Qatar as well. With full commitment, athletic ambition, and mutual respect, the children gave their best in the running, jumping, and throwing events. We warmly […]
School Newspaper 2025/26
With great commitment and creativity, our students have already produced two issues of the school newspaper for the 2025/26 school year. The publications offer a varied insight into life at our school: interviews with new teachers, reports on school events such as the winter bazaar, Qatar National Day and the graduation ceremony, as well as […]
Carnival Celebration of the Primary School 2026
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 […]
