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“Grass does not grow faster if you pull on it”

26. September 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Children need time – to learn and to play! Learn more about the educational concept of the kindergarten of the German International School. On our website you can learn a lot, or make an appointment to ask us directly! Terminology and structure of the kindergarten concept have been adapted to the education plan of the […]

Take a deep breath

26. September 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

The wonderful grounds of DIS Doha are almost ready for the official opening, which will take place during our anniversary celebration on the 8th of December! So much room and green for our children …

Federal-State Inspection 2018

26. September 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Quality Management of the Conference of the Ministers of Culture/ Germany Between the 25.11.and 29.11. at the German International School Doha, a federal-state inspection commissioned by the German government takes place. It is conducted every 5 years at all German schools abroad and gives the schools the opportunity to recognize strengths, to show potentials and […]

Newsletter · Upcoming events

18. September 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Dear School Community, Here are the current dates in brief: 25.09.2018 · Parents Evening Primary School at 6.30pm in the class room of your child 29.09.2018 · Newcomer Welcome in the Cafeteria of the school, starting 4.30pm 01.10.2018 · Parents Evening Secondary School / IB at 6.30pm in the class room of your child 08.10.2018 […]

Reflect your respect!

11. September 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Friendly reminder: Please respect our dress code in school. Thank you ! • Shoulders are always covered • Short pants or dresses reaching to the knees • No flip-flops at school

GIS Doha on TV

10. September 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Education in Doha In spring Qatar TV broadcasted this report about our school! (In the Arabic language) 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 […]

Hello & Goodbye

3. September 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

We welcome Ms Diana Guthmann, who has taken over the post of Deputy Principal of the school this year from Katrin Faske, and warmly welcome her to our school community. Ms. Guthmann is a specialist teacher for the subjects German and German as a foreign language (DaF), ethics and history. She studied at the Universities […]

Newsletter Update · September 2018

31. August 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Dear parents and students, We welcome you, especially if you are new in our school community, very dearly to our school. Thank you for choosing GIS Doha. The school year started on August 29th, 2018 for all students in kindergarten and classes 2-12. Class 1 enrollment took place on August 30th, 2018. As principal of […]

Anniversary Celebration

19. June 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Save the date! We celebrate ”10 years German International School Doha“ on December 8, 2018 Please save this date. Details for the registration will follow.

New partner of DIS DOHA

13. June 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

On 30. 05. 2018 the contract with the company “STEM xplorers” for our afternoon activities was signed. STEM xplorers will offer workshops and courses at our school in the next school year. STEM xplorers has been established in 2013. It set out itself to be a leader in the field of Education and Entertainment (Edutainment), […]

World Congress of German Schools Abroad

9. June 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

From June 6 to 9, 2018, the World Congress of German Schools Abroad took place in Berlin. After Mexico City, Cape Town, Shanghai and Berlin, the Federal Foreign Office, the World Association of German Schools abroad (WDA) and the Cen­tral Agen­cy for Ger­man Schools Abroad (ZfA) organized the top meeting of German Schools abroad for […]

Note on data protection

7. June 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Dear members,
 dear friends of our school community, In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO), which came into effect on May 25th, 2018, we would like to point out that your data (e-mail address and your name) is used to send general newsletter which contains news from our school community. If you […]

The German »Schultüte« in Qatar

6. June 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

The Kindergarten/ Preschool invited the parents to help craft a »Schultüte«, the traditional German giftbag, which every child is allowed to bring on the first day of school, filled with school supplies and sweets. Well done, to the creative parents and kids for making these beautiful school cones! 🎉

Bilingual IB® at the German International School Doha

30. May 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Bilingual IB at the German International School Doha With great joy we celebrate our 10th anniversary in Doha this year! Since 2008 we have been in the capital of Qatar and since then our school has grown tirelessly and is constantly developing new educational areas. In 2016, launched a special variant of the “International Baccalaureate”! […]

Farewell evening and Iftar of the preschool

30. May 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Here are few pictures of the memorable preschool theater and the iftar dinner last week. We wish our preschool children great success with the further development in their school career.

Outstanding summer concert!Outstanding summer concert at German School Doh

19. May 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

On the 7th of May the whole school community enjoyed the summer concert „Film & Musical Night“, professionally organized by our music teacher André Reichel. All the presents were amazed by the performances of the students from class 1 to 9. We can’t wait for the next concert!

S S S Summer is here ….

14. May 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

A few impressions from our wonderful summer festival . Thank you to all parents for coming, helping and for the generous donation. Also a big thank you to the students of class 5 for their great moderation.

Dance theater

10. May 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

All are invited · Entrance free The Dance Workshop of the German Internationale School Doha presents: Once upon a tim there was an fairy tale of the BROTHERS GRIMM – A danced fairy tale based on ideas of the Brothers Grimm 14th of May, 6.30 pm Location: Main hall of the School Suitable for all […]

Graduation ceremony

8. May 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

In the dignified ambience of the Westin Hotel Doha, class 10 graduates celebrated their middle school graduation with their families, teachers, friends, members of the school association and school board. Our sincere congratulations to the graduates! Dear Merit, Simone, Yara and Taric, dear parents of the graduates, dear class teacher of the graduates Sven Dorn, […]

Kindergarten News · May 2018

4. May 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

News from the yellow, blue, green, red, purple, and the orange groups . Thank you for your confidence in us. Dear Parents, Together we have mastered a very successful Kindergarten year. This would not have been possible without all of your help and cooperation and for this we wish to express our sincere gratitude. Throughout […]

News from the art classes

2. May 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Pablo Picasso News from the art classes: Lots of fun and great results! Class 8:”Fingerprint Portrait” in style of the artist Chuck Close Class 7: Linocut as Pop Art Print Class 6: “Who is watching?” – Animal eyes, different techniques Class 5: The mechanical […]

Come to the school concert on 7th of May!

24. April 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

For free Dear Parents, Students and Friends of the German International School Doha, We cordially invite you to our summer concert Film & Musical Night on Monday, 7th of May, 2018 at the German International School Doha Doors open at 5:00 pm and the concert begins at 6:00 pm. Before the concert starts, you can […]

Successful athletes!

24. April 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Handball · 1st place at Qatar Olympic School Program The girls’ handball team achieved first place in the ”Qatar Olympic School Program“. In the presence of Mr. Thomas Mayer, Commissioner of the Conference of Ministers of Culture (KMK) and Mr. Peter Ziegler, Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy in Qatar, the successful girls […]

IB Exams : Fingers crossed!

20. April 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Between the 21st of April and the 17th of May the IB exams start at the German International School Doha. We wish our students a lot of calmness and success!

German traditions in spring time

2. April 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Coloring eggs in class 3a Colour-Party in the Kindergarten Egg Hunt in the Kindergarten Easter tinkering class 1b

Newsletter March 2018

29. March 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Dear School Community, Allow me to inform you about a few dates for the time after the Spring Break 08.–12. April Book fair in the Mainhall ”The Book Market“ 21. April 2. Extra Tuition Day from 7:50 am– 12:20 pm22. + ggf. 23. April Oral Exams Kl. 10 26. April Competency test German Reading class […]

We remain learners · Regional Training at the GIS Doha

26. March 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Regional Training „Working with Heterogeneity – ‘Inclusive Practices’ at a German International School”   From 15th  to 17th  March 2018, the German International School hosted an international training with teachers from different German schools in the Gulf Region an Turkey for the first time. Under the leadership of our regional advisor Mr. Reese and our […]

Standing ovations!

8. March 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

On the 6th of March, the girls handball team won the gold medal of the Qatar Olympic School Liga in the final against the Qatari Al-Wajba School (8:4) . We thank the opposing team for the exciting and fair game and congratulate our great players and coach Fethi Keloufi – we are proud! > Qatar […]

Parents helping Kids!

6. March 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

You remember ? In mid-February, the School Parent Representatives initiated the action >Parents helping Kids! In the short time until today, many offers and promotions have been created and we are pleased about the response! Thank you for your support! Cupcakes decoration (Thursday) German for Kindergarten children (Sunday) German for school kids (Sunday) Arabic for […]

Fleamarket at the German School Doha

6. March 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Book your table now! One table for 50 QR donation for the Kindergarten Deadline for table booking: 8th March 2018 Contact: kindergarten@ds-doha.de ——————————————- Where? At the entrance of the German International School Doha When? 12th March 2018 What time? 1 – 4 pm For whom? For everybody who likes to sell and buy good second- […]

”Open House Days“ at the Kindergarten

6. March 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

All are invited to visit the Kindergarten of the German International School Doha on the · 1.3.2018 · 15.3.2018 · 29.3.2018 From 8 am until 10 am You’ll be able to visit our classrooms, and we will show you round and talk to you about our school and Kindergarten. Learn more about our kindergarten! Meet […]

We were at the didacta!

26. February 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Around 70,000 visitors and more than 800 exhibitors presented their current products and informed about innovations and trends in the industry. 56 schools of the Cen­tral Agen­cy for Ger­man Schools Abroad (ZfA) were represented at the fair, exchanged information and dealt with the main topic “digitization”. Our team was pleased about the networking with the […]

Carnival celebration in the Kindergarten

19. February 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

It was a time of feasting, of parades and parties, of masks and costumes. Another fun day in the Kindergarten of the German International School. Here you can see some of the pictures:

Kindergarten Newsletter Jan/Feb 18

19. February 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

News from the yellow, blue, green, red, purple, and orange group   Dear parents, A new term has begun and the kindergarten’s atmosphere is still full of energy and excitement. Therefore, we would like to inform you about future events and some changes that will happen at the kindergarten. Personnel changes On Sunday, 18 February […]

Parents Coffee Morning on 21st February!

15. February 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Warm invitation to our 3rd Coffee Morning at School! 21st February · 1pm to 2.30pm Meeting point: School library Please bring some cookies or small cakes and join the school community! We look forward to seeing you all! Julia & Nermine Parents representatives German International School Doha

Limbo dance & „Candy rain“

15. February 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

The whole school lively celebrated the popular German „5th season“, on Monday, 12th of February. The students had a lot of fun dancing, presenting a costume fashion show and playing games like „Apfelschnappen“, musical chairs and limbo dance. Of course, there was also „candy rain“!

Parents helping Kids!

15. February 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Who can help? everyone who speaks Arabic, German or English everyone who has skills in handicrafts How? by speaking and reading to the kids by showing how to do handicrafts When? from 14:35 hrs – 15:30 hrs How to apply? As helping parents and/or eager to lern kids simply approach Natalia (5589 1850) or Julia […]

Helau und Alaaf at School!

11. February 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Helau and Alaaf! We are celebrating on Rose Monday carnival in the kindergarten and the school. All children are allowed to come to school in costume! Rosenmontag (English: Rose Monday) is the highlight of the German “Karneval” (carnival)” From 8.30am to 11:00 the kindergarten celebrates From 13:05 to 14:35 the school celebrates

Captain of the FC Bayern Munich women’s team at School

31. January 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Captain of the FC Bayern Munich women’s team Melanie Behringer as a guest of the DIS Doha On Sunday, January 28th, 2018, the DIS Doha students were able to enjoy the visit of Melanie Behringer from the FC Bayern München women’s team. Melanie Behringer is the captain of the FC Bayern Munich Women’s Bundesliga team, […]

Kindergarten Info Evening · School Year 18/19

25. January 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

You ask – we answer! Come and join us and get all information about our Kindergarten. 12th February 2018 6.30 to 7.30 pm at school Kindergarten of German International School Doha Ibn Seena School Street No. 30, Al Maamoura · Doha Tel.: +974 44516836

Most colorful!

25. January 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

In the past weeks there were a lot of projects on colors and shapes going on. The orange group painted, hammered and placed. The big artists of the yellow group had an art exhibition and in the blue group the solar system was adjusted with different techniques. A trip to the Qatar National Library was […]

Kindergarten Sports Day

25. January 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Ready, Set, Go! Run Throw Play -Was the motto of the sports day in the kindergarten  … On Thursday, January 25th, 2018 the Kindergarten Sports Day took place. In cooperation with the parents and Sport teacher Mr. Nestler this day was a special success for the children, who  were very proud of their result.  

Bye, Johnny!

24. January 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Johnny Nestler finished his internship at the German International School Doha on Febraury 1st: The children handed a signed T-shirt as a parting gift over to him. Thank you, Johnny. It was wonderful to have you with us and we wish you all the best for the future!

Short News & Dates January – April 2018

9. January 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Short News: Construction work on the foundation of the children’s playground has begun QSport will be available this week for the afternoon program registration 
29. January 10.30 – 11.30 clock visit the women’s team of FC Bayern Munich 1. February certificate issue – class ends at 2:35 pm after that term break vacation 

11. February […]

How much network does school really need? · Workshop and lecture with Prof. Dr. Dr. Manfred Spitzer

9. January 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

”How much network does school really need?” 14.01.2018 Workshop and lecture with Prof. Dr. Dr. Manfred Spitzer German media expert and doctor (as desired in the evening of the lecture in English or German language)   Digitalizing classrooms can have a negative effect on learning, especially in young children, undermining the neuroplastic capacity of their […]

10th birthday!

8. January 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

2018 the German International School Doha are celebrating its 10th birthday! 2018 is the 10th anniversary year of GIS Doha. The “German School” was founded in October 2008. Of course we accompany the year with many anniversary posts and look forward to your participating! What connects you to the German School? Send us souvenir photos […]

Conflict Pilots at school!

5. January 2018 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

In the project week at the end of October 2017, classes 7 and 8 were trained in a joint workshop on “Conflict Pilots”. With much joy and dedication, the students practiced communication and learning individual methods for solving problems. At the end of the apprenticeship the voluntary application for an active participation as a conflict […]

We celebrate the QND!

20. December 2017 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Qatar National Day at the German International School Doha The National Day of Qatar, officially committed the 18nd December, was already celebrated on 14.12. in our School. The German International School Doha celebrate this day in gratitude for the support and hospitality of Qatar and wants to express its attachment to the people and culture […]

Nicholas in Kindergarten

12. December 2017 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

That was really exciting! Here are our pictures of the visit of Nicholas* in Kindergarten! Thank you for being there Nicholas*! *Intern Johnny Nestler slipped into the demanding role of the red and white dressed man this year. Many Thanks!  

Post from the German Chancellery

7. December 2017 von Deutsche Internationale Schule

Here it is: The official photo of the visit of the secondary school in the Chancellery with German Chancellery Minister Peter Altmaier, during the class trip to Berlin. Thank you for this fabulous memory!

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