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 […]
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The World of Piano Visits Our Primary School Children
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
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
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
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
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Family Lantern Fall Festival by our Kindergarten
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!
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
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Music Competition “Jugend musiziert” 2024/25
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Summer Concert
The big summer concert will take place on June 6 at 6 p.m. in the Mainhall. You can look forward to a colorful mix of summer hits performed by our students from classes 1 to 6 and the school’s PopChor. We look forward to a large turnout. André Reichel
Outstanding Success at the National Competition “Jugend musiziert”
Emma hat die Deutsche Internationale Schule Doha beim Landeswettbewerb “Jugend musiziert” beeindruckend vertreten und den ersten Platz in der Kategorie “Musical Gesang” belegt. Der Wettbewerb fand an der Willy-Brandt-Schule in Warschau statt und versammelte die Erstplatzierten der deutschen Auslandsschulen aus der Region Nordosteuropa. Sie können sich im folgendem Video Emmas Auftritt beim Preisträgerkonzert anschauen. Herzlichen […]
Diversity Day
May 21st marked the annual World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, commonly celebrated as Diversity Day. At the DIS-Doha, we embraced this occasion to foster cultural exchange and honor our differences in a respectful, celebratory environment. While there are numerous ways to observe this special day — from sampling international cuisines to […]
“Kinder musizieren” at the DIS-Doha
On February 29, 2024, the music competition “Kinder musizieren” took place for the fourth time. This competition was launched to promote young musical talent at the German International School in Doha. In total, there were 39 musical contributions from classes 1 to 7, which was the highest number of participants since the competition was introduced. […]
15 Years DIS-Doha
This year, the German International School in Doha (DIS-Doha) proudly celebrates 15 years of excellence in education and cultural exchange. To mark this special occasion, we organized the “Festival of Cultures”, which showcased the diverse nationalities in our school community with traditional food, music, dance and beautifully decorated stalls. Highlights included a lively flag parade, […]
Family Day in the Kindergarten
At our Family Day in the Kindergarten, parents and younger siblings were able to spend an entire morning with us. We had breakfast together and the parents were able to take part in the children’s lessons. Depending on the group, they were able to take part in the morning circle, gym class or do crafts […]
Doha Schools Olympic Gymnastics Competition
Maria from class 5b successfully represented the DIS-Doha in the final of the Doha Schools Olympic Gymnastics Competition on May 8th, achieving 2nd place overall. In the final of the event, the 8 best gymnasts from all schools in Doha competed against each other in the floor routine and vault disciplines. We congratulate Maria on […]
Visit of Former Federal Minister Julia Klöckner at the DIS-Doha
On May 12, 2024, former Federal Minister Julia Klöckner, MdB, visited the German International School in Doha. A group of students, administrative staff, board members, teachers and school management had an interesting exchange about the differences between the German domestic education system and German schools abroad, about the motivation to study and work abroad, especially […]
My Body is a Super Talent!
Class 2b rehearsed the body percussion hit “Mein Körper ist ein Supertalent” by Richard Filz under the direction of Herr Szabó. Body percussion means making music with your own body – by clapping, stomping or snapping. This creative and dynamic form of music-making not only promotes a sense of rhythm, but also coordination and teamwork. […]
Reading Competition 2024
In April, the time had finally come again and the German department organized the annual reading competition. All classes read diligently in the run-up to the event. Many books were presented and each class sent their best readers to the competition. All participants did a fantastic job of reading aloud and captivated the audience. It […]
The Collaborative Sciences Project
The Collaborative Sciences Project for IB Students The IB students worked on a ” Collaborative sciences project ” (CSP), which is a project and a requirement for all IB sciences students, where they can work together in an interdisciplinary team. They work towards a common goal related to a real-world issue, pursued through the lens […]
Al Muhadith Al Sagher Competition
Our students recently participated in the Al Muhadith Al Sagher competition and achieved excellent results. This competition, which was held among several schools in Doha, earned our participants four awards. Among the winners were Tia and Yusuf from class 9, Sima from class 4b and Ismael from class 6. Additionally, our school organised a Quran […]
A ceramics workshop for IB students in Class 11 (Visual Arts)
As part of a three-day ceramics workshop led by the talented Qatari artist AlReem Behzad, the students of the Class 11 art course of the IB programme delved deep into the world of clay. They learnt about the unique properties of this medium – which malleability and plasticity are truly fascinating. In practical exercises, they […]
Staircase Etiquette
How Do I Behave Correctly in the Stairwell? This is actually a question with a very straightforward answer, but some students forget the “staircase etiquette” during the school year and need to be reminded of it from time to time. Class 4b acted out their behavior in the stairwell in funny little scenes for the […]
Iftar 2024
On March 28, the community of the German International School in Doha came together to celebrate Ramadan with our annual Iftar dinner. Over 500 guests enjoyed a wonderful evening with traditional food, cultural performances by our students and heartfelt speeches. A big thank you to everyone involved for making this event a beautiful expression of […]
Bundesjugendspiele 2024
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Little Gardeners
The children from the kindergarten are very proud of their own home-grown harvest. We would like to thank Katarina for this great gardening project, which teaches our children how we can grow our own food and the effort and care required to do so. Tabea Thomaschke
The Chicken Eggs Roll and Run Again – the 2nd Edition!
Photo album: https://tinyurl.com/eierrollen2024 In many regions of Germany, there are different names for the traditional Easter egg competitions, but they all follow a simple principle: an Easter egg must be transported as far or as fast as possible from point A to point B without breaking. The DIS-Doha has taken up this custom for the […]
Kindergarten Trip to North Sedra Farm
On our trip to North Sedra Farm, our Kindergarten children experienced lots of exciting adventures. They were able to meet and feed various animals, ride a camel, go on pedal boats, have a picnic in the nature and let off steam in the playground. Additionally, we visited a museum of Qatari culture and history. Another […]
The Real Story Behind the Pictures
On Easter Monday morning everything was prepared for an Easter egg hunt outside in the grass with colorful hard-boiled eggs. I hid the eggs at around 8.45 am to start the egg hunt at 9.10 am. It started so well. The children were very enthusiastic and so proud when they found the egg in their […]











































