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Healthy Diet

8. January 2025 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Classes 5a and 5b have created informative presentations on the topic of a “healthy diet”. It is important that we as students know how to eat properly. A balanced diet includes vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals, water, fats and proteins. Together with regular physical activity, they contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Sima (5b) You are currently viewing […]

The University of Bahrain Introduces Itself

6. January 2025 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

As part of the career orientation program, the University of Bahrain held an information event at DIS Doha on 12 December 2024 to present its courses in the field of medical education. Students were able to get an idea of the extensive range of courses on offer and ask questions. As many of our students […]

Internet Safety

1. January 2025 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

In November, Frau Bahssou conducted a workshop on internet safety for classes 7 to 10. In an informative presentation, the students learned why it is so important to be aware of what they are doing when using the internet and how to protect their personal data in the digital world. They then had the opportunity […]

Comic Masterpieces by Classes 7a and 7b

31. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Classes 7a and 7b created impressive comics on the theme “Personalities” as part of their writing project. With lots of creativity and effort, some true masterpieces emerged. Great job! 👏

Rethinking history: a journey of reflection and creativity

30. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Class 11 embarked on an interdisciplinary journey, blending the critical inquiry of Theory of Knowledge with the creative expression of English. They analyzed historical topics, questioned evidence, explored diverse perspectives, and tackled ethical challenges. Their Exhibition showcased thought provoking insights and discoveries, driven by their motto: “Let’s rethink history and challenge the narratives!”

“Electric 4tet” at the DIS Doha

29. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

On December 9, the German International School welcomed the French jazz ensemble “Electric 4tet”. The class 6 students took part in a workshop that gave them a deeper insight into the world of jazz music. During the workshop, the children were given an introduction to jazz instruments and the history of jazz music. They then […]

Primary School Lantern Concert on November 11

28. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

On November 11, the primary school held its traditional lantern concert. Classes 1 through 4 presented the songs they had rehearsed to the entire school community, parents and friends. The students not only performed their musical contributions with great joy and dedication, but also impressed with matching movements and the use of musical instruments. Special […]

Winter Bazar 2024: A festive celebration

27. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

On the 14th of December, the German International School in Doha hosted its joyful Winter Bazar, organised by the dedicated parent representatives. Families, friends, students and staff came together to celebrate the season with music, performances and festive activities. The event opened with inspiring words from the Principal about the history of Christmas markets and […]

Sparkling Works of Art – Candle Holders from Class 2b

26. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Every year, just before the winter holidays, our school holds a winter bazaar. This time, the classes were also allowed to participate with their own stand. Class 2b decided to make sparkling and glittering candle holders. During art class, the candle holders were first modeled and then lovingly decorated. The children had a lot of […]

“Let’s be happy and jolly!”

25. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

“Let’s be happy and jolly! – St. Nicholas visited us in the kindergarten.

A Cheerful Evening of Theater for Class 2a

25. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

On 11.12.2024, class 2a performed two plays in the auditorium. The theater group made the audience laugh with the play “Der eilige Weihnachtsmann”. The hard-working elves eagerly helped Santa Claus (played very wittily by Selma) – who was running a little late – so that the presents were still distributed on time! In the end, […]

Our Pop Choir at the celebrations for the Day of German Unity

20. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

At the invitation of the German Embassy in Qatar, the Pop Choir of the German International School performed at the celebration of the Day of German Unity. Together with Bassicelli, an ensemble of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, our students sang the national anthems of Germany, Qatar and the European Union. The choir then presented an […]

Our CAS Trip to Prague

16. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

In October 2024, our Class 11 and 12 students in the GIB program went on an unforgettable CAS trip to Prague. Set against the unique and slightly mystical atmosphere of the autumn city, the trip offered a varied program focusing on creativity, activity, and reflection – core aspects of the IB Learner Profile. The students […]

“Common Walls – Art for Peace”: An art project at the DIS Doha

12. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Under the direction of Frau Hoffmann, students from classes 5 to 12 at the German International School in Doha have launched an extraordinary art project. Entitled “Common Walls – Art for Peace”, the young artists explored the significance of the Berlin Wall, a historic symbol of division, and transformed it into a powerful message of […]

“Jugend Musiziert” Preliminary Round

9. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

On Thursday, December 12, our school will host the preliminary round of the regional competition “Jugend musiziert”, which will then be held at the German School in Helsinki. We cordially invite you to support our participants in the auditorium at 14:45.  

Performance of the German International School Community Pop Choir at the Austrian National Day

5. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

On October 30, 2024, our pop choir performed at the Austrian National Day celebration, held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Lusail. The choir presented two German songs, “Feuerwerk” and “Ich bin ich”, to a large audience. The performance was met with lots of applause and was a great success for our choir. We would […]

Student Representative Election 2024: Experiencing Democracy at the DIS Doha

4. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Democracy means making decisions together and taking responsibility – and that is exactly what our students were able to experience in this year’s student representative election! Two motivated teams, led by Mubarak and Yusuf, presented their programs in exciting rounds of introductions and answered questions from the student body. These ranged from serious concerns to […]

The Lantern Festival: Kids Sing for a Good Cause

3. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

At the Family Lantern Fall Festival, our kindergarten children sang for a good cause. We’d like to thank all the parents who donated to the animal welfare organization Paws Rescue Qatar. The kids are really proud that they were able to help animals through their concert. Tabea Thomaschke

Sport Meets Creativity: A Focus on Olympic Medals

2. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

During sports lessons, students learn not only practical exercises but also theoretical aspects of sports. A few girls from Class 10 have been working on the topic “Design and Symbolic Meaning of the Olympic Medals”. They have created a beautiful video that shows how sports and the media can work together. These types of projects […]

Kindergarten trip to the Torba farm

1. December 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

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International Cooperation in Early Language Learning!

28. November 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Our DaF (German as a Foreign Language) students from KG2 have embarked on an exciting journey of cooperation with the German Embassy School in Beijing! This special project was set up and implemented by our dedicated DaF teacher Simone Reuters in collaboration with Melanie Stephenson. The project aimed to strengthen the children’s oral German language […]

The World of Piano Visits Our Primary School Children

27. November 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Our primary school children had a special opportunity to discover the fascinating world of the piano. Our guest was Jelizaveta (Liza) Vasiljeva Sawan, an experienced pianist and piano teacher, who impressed everyone with her skill and enthusiasm for music. Liza played impressive pieces and invited the children to gain their first experience of the piano […]

Winter Bazar 2024

26. November 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Join us for an afternoon of music, treats, games, and a festive market as we celebrate the end of the year together! 🗓️ Date: December 14th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Location: Deutsche Internationale Schule in Doha Open invitation and free entry – everyone is welcome! A warm thank you to […]

Performing the Rain Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Istisqā’) in all Private Schools

25. November 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

The German International School in Doha had encouraged Muslim students to perform the rain prayer (Salat al-Istisqa) to ask for rain. This prayer took place on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Hany Said

Success for our Student: Second Place for Sima

21. November 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

The German International School in Doha is pleased to congratulate class five student Sima on her second place in the “The Structures of My Language” competition. This competition is organized at the school level in Qatar to measure students’ knowledge of the grammar rules of the Arabic language. Hany Said  

Day of German Unity at the DIS Doha

19. November 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

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 Our video shows the highlights of our Day of German Unity at the DIS Doha! From […]

Family Lantern Fall Festival by our Kindergarten

28. October 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

You’re warmly invited to our Kindergarten Family Lantern Fall Festival at the German International School Doha. Celebrate the season with an afternoon of family-friendly activities, refreshments, and community fellowship. 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 […]

Our CAS Trip to Prague Has Begun!

11. October 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

We are excited to announce that 15 of our 11th and 12th class students have arrived safely in Prague, marking the start of their CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) adventure! Over the next few days, they will immerse themselves in the rich culture and history of this beautiful city while participating in exciting activities that contribute […]

School Clinic Policy

30. September 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

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Music Competition “Jugend musiziert” 2024/25

26. September 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Dear students and parents, We are very pleased to inform you that this year, students at the German International School will once again have the opportunity to take part in “Jugend musiziert”, the largest German music competition. The competition is divided into three rounds: the regional competition, the state competition and the national competition. The […]

Morning café 26.09.2024

22. September 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

26.09.2024 – 8AM – 9AM Morning Café – Meet the school management! 20 Seats available. Sign up at office@ds-doha.de until 12.00 noon on 25.09. We look forward to seeing you!

The Morning Ritual

12. September 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Join Josefa and Selma as they demonstrate the perfect morning routine, captured in the symmetrical and quirky style of Wes Anderson. With precision, humor, and charm, they show the right way to enter and exit the school grounds, transforming everyday actions into a delightful ritual.   You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. […]

First Day of School Celebration 2024

4. September 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

We welcomed the new class 1 students with an atmosphere-rich first day of school celebration. Our principal, Herr Darmstädter, opened the ceremony with warm words to the excited children and their families, followed by a motivating speech from parent representative Ms Sharaf. A special highlight was the musical dance performance by classes 4a and 4b, […]

Exceptional Achievement in the IB Diploma

10. July 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Congratulations to our GIB graduate Joudi on her outstanding achievement in the IB Diploma! Her excellent results place her in the top 1% worldwide. We are incredibly proud of Joudi and wish her every success in choosing a suitable course and university, which she can now choose with confidence thanks to her outstanding performance. Joudi […]

Summer Break

2. July 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

An eventful school year is coming to an end! This year has been full of special and wonderful moments. A big thank you to the entire school community for your tireless efforts and enthusiasm! On the last day of school, we said goodbye to the colleagues and students who will no longer be with us […]

Learn and Play Festival

1. July 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

The “Learn and Play Festival” of the Kindergarten of the DIS-Doha was a great success. Children and parents enjoyed a perfect mix of fun and learning in our vast outdoor area. Highlights included bouncy castles, a climbing wall, tricycle races, treasure hunts and a creative craft station. Face painting and street food stalls provided additional […]

“The Carnival of the Animals” at the Kindergarten

30. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Our Kindergarten children gave an enchanting performance of ” The Carnival of the Animals” at the “Learn and Play Family Festival”! They interpreted the music by Camille Saint-Saëns with great enthusiasm and enchanted everyone in the audience. Many thanks to our teachers for the great preparation. You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. […]

Comic Strip

24. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

We are proud to present the excellent comic strip based on an act from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, created by Class 9 students Haya, Virginie and Jelina. Their creativity and dedication have produced an impressive piece of work to be proud of! Christina Meier

“Crazy Hair Day” at the DIS-Doha!

23. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Our students had great fun showing off their wildest and most creative hairstyles! From the most colorful dye jobs to glittery braids, the school was full of laughter and vibrant colors. “Crazy Hair Day” celebrates individuality and creativity and brings our community together in a unique way. Check out the photos to see some of […]

Movement and Fun

22. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

On May 23, 2024, class 3a organized an exercise course for the DIS-Doha preschool with the following activities: Football, basketball, yoga, gymnastics and a quiz on healthy eating. At the five stations, the students took on the role of coaches and patiently and sensitively guided the preschool children. They tried out each station with fun […]

Prayer Room

21. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

We are pleased to give you an insight into our project: the renovation of our prayer room. The idea came from a shared desire to create a space that is not only functional, but also exudes an atmosphere of calm and peace. The renovation process was a challenge, but also an incredibly rewarding experience. From […]

The Pre-School Children at the Fire Brigade

20. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Our KG2 children, who will soon be starting school, went on a joint excursion to the fire brigade. This is a tradition in Germany. The children were able to learn what goes on behind the scenes in the “fire brigade school”. They were also allowed to see the inside of a fire engine and even […]

Theme Park

19. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Our class 9 completed a fantastic project in English! The students designed a theme park that celebrates the history, geography and culture of California in an exciting way. The special challenge: they also had to develop a simple business plan and present it to the “investors”. It was an amazing experience and every student did […]

School Cone Crafting for the Preschool Children!

18. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Our preschool children and their parents had lots of fun making school cones together. With colorful papers, stickers and ribbons, they created unique works of art that increase the anticipation for class one. Thanks to all the parents and the great team at the Kindergarten of the DIS-Doha for this creative morning! We are already […]

Summer Concert

17. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Our summer concert on June 6 was a complete success! The students from classes 1 to 6 demonstrated their musical talent with impressive performances. From buzzing bees to bouncing kangaroos and cool rappers, there was something for everyone. Emma, a student in class 6, put the finishing touches to the concert with a successful narration. […]

The Class 4 Graduation Ceremony

16. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

A big step into the future! Our class 4 students celebrated an important milestone on Monday, June 10th, 2024: the transition from primary school to secondary school. The ceremony was a wonderful event, marked by words of thanks and wonderful performances by the children. Good luck on your future journey!

Class 10 Graduation Ceremony

15. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

The Class 10 graduation ceremony was held on 23 May for 13 graduates, Daniel, Cécile, Mehad, Judy, Miro, Ahmed, Alisha, Darian, Maja, Nailya, Suleiman, Yahya and Zein. We are so proud of you. You have successfully passed your final exams. It is time for all of you to remember the past and think about the […]

Graduation Ceremony of the IB Class 12

12. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

Am 16. Mai fand die feierliche Abschlussfeier der 12. Klasse (GIB) statt. In einem kleinen, aber festlichen Rahmen kamen die drei Absolventinnen und Absolventen Adam, Belsam und Joudi mit ihren Familien, Freunden, Lehrkräften und dem Schulvorstand zusammen, um das Ende ihrer Schulzeit zu feiern. Der Abend war geprägt von herzlichen Abschieden, aber vor allem von […]

Principal’s Cup 16 May 2024

11. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

The DIS-Doha’s annual Principal’s Cup took place once again on 16 May. It has become a tradition for the students to play against their teachers once a year. This year, dodge ball was on the programme. It was great to see so many students and teachers taking part. Sport is a great way to bring […]

Känguru-Wettbewerb

4. June 2024 von Tamás Prágay-Szabó

The Classes 3 and 4 at the DIS-Doha took part in the “Känguru-Wettbewerb” (Kangaroo Competition) to calculate, puzzle and think. The Känguru-Wettbewerb is designed to encourage interest in mathematics and support mathematical education. We had fun and got great prizes!  Berivan Özsel

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