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Year 7 took part in the Pangea maths competition in February 2024. The tasks focus on puzzling and pondering as well as having fun with logic and arithmetic. It is very difficult to score many points. If you achieve a third of the points, you have already mastered 3 out of 5 areas of difficulty, […]

Every child in class 2a made a grass mosque! We had a lot of fun in class! We painted, cut and glued. Many thanks to the parent representatives for the organization! Alexandra Vesper

Also at the German International School we celebrated the traditional Qatari “Garangao” to have fun, build communication, strengthen the community and praise the children for reaching the halfway mark of Ramadan. Hany Said You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing […]

On February 22, the class winners Judy, Johan, Karam, Mustafa and Josiah competed against each other to determine the school winner in the second round of the geography competition. They worked on key tasks that dealt in particular with the challenges of the 21st century, anthropogenic climate change, global migration, demographic developments and the finite […]

To mark Qatar’s Environment Day, Class 7 looked at the challenges of sustainable development. The highlight was an excursion into the desert. At individual stations, the pupils were able to experience the fascination of the landscape for themselves and in particular ‘try out’ the dynamics of the limestone 😉

Discover our self-made Ramadan calendar! The students experience the joy of the month of fasting with daily surprises. Every day, one child in the class opens a door with good deeds and rewards. We wish you a blessed Ramadan. Rim Glaoui You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, […]

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 The students of class 1b celebrated their 100th day of school with great cheer. The celebration […]

– a brief insight into this method Cooperative forms of learning and presenting the results of one’s own work are an important part of the lessons. In this museum tour, the children displayed their research results on the topic of ‘marine animals’ on the walls and floor of our gallery on the second floor, just […]

Cheerful Carnival at the DIS-Doha The German International School in Doha had a colorful carnival celebration where our kindergarten and primary school children shone in a variety of imaginative costumes. From superheroes to fairy tale characters – the creativity of our pupils made this day an unforgettable experience. A big thank you to everyone who […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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!  

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 […]

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 […]

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

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   You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]