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German Swiss International School Accra

Ghana, Accra

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees GHS 0 - 16,895
Ages 1 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 130
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1966
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French, German, English
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

German Swiss International School Accra offers a bilingual education that merges the Thuringian framework with Cambridge standards. The curriculum spans Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, with a progression from Primary through Lower Secondary and a Cambridge checkpoint at key stages. English, Mathematics, Science and French as a Foreign Language are core subjects, with the Cambridge pathway supported by a bilingual Building Bridges approach. The school serves ages 1 to 14 and emphasizes multilingualism, practical learning and a structured path to upper secondary qualifications. Founded in 1966 as RMS Swiss School, it became a German school and earned the Excellent German School Abroad seal in 2016; the streams were unified under Building Bridges in 2023/24. The campus is space meeting German standards, with specialist rooms, a science lab, a library and spaces for English and computing. Extracurriculars include Gerald Asamoah Football Academy, arts, music, dance, languages and sustainability initiatives.

www.gis-accra.org

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The Essentials

German Swiss International School Accra has 130 pupils, instruction in German, English.

Location
Ring Road Central, next to the Nima Police Station, Accra, Ghana

Stages
Nursery to secondary level

Type
German international school offering bilingual education; curriculum combines the Thuringian framework with Cambridge standards

Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 130 students from more than 20 nations.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
All-day school; lessons run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. daily (Fridays until 12:30 p.m.). Early supervision from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; lunch available via North Ridge Café; camps offered during holidays.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at German Swiss International School Accra ranges from up to GHS 16,895 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee

- A one-time registration fee is charged per child at enrolment. Full-payer: EUR 2,000. Self-payer: EUR 1,600. The registration fee must be paid within the stated payment term and is not refundable; receipt of the registration fee guarantees the child's place.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per semester)

- Nursery / Kindergarten (half-day, until 12:30)
- Full-payer annual: EUR 8,220 — Per semester (half) EUR 4,110.
- Self-payer annual: EUR 6,570 — Per semester EUR 3,285.

- Nursery / Kindergarten (all-day, until 15:45)
- Full-payer annual: EUR 10,230 — Per semester EUR 5,115.
- Self-payer annual: EUR 8,190 — Per semester EUR 4,095.

- Primary School (Classes 1–4)
- Full-payer annual: EUR 13,865 — Per semester EUR 6,932.50.
- Self-payer annual: EUR 9,240 — Per semester EUR 4,620.

- Secondary School (Classes 5–10)
- Full-payer annual: EUR 16,895 — Per semester EUR 8,447.50.
- Self-payer annual: EUR 11,255 — Per semester EUR 5,627.50.

- Sibling discount (self-payer tariff): the school fee for the third child is charged at 50% of the self-payer rate; from the fourth child onwards the fee is 25% of the self-payer rate (applies when first and second child are enrolled at the same time).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced for the entire school year. Half of the invoiced amount is due on 1 August and the second half on 30 November. Invoices and correspondence are sent by e‑mail. An automatic 3% increase is applied at the start of each new school year as per the school's approved policy.

- If enrolment begins or care-level changes mid-year, the school fee is calculated pro rata on a monthly basis and is due within two weeks of invoicing. Deregistration must be made in writing; the notice period is three months to the end of the respective semester, with published deadlines for semester and year-end cancellations.

- A late payment fee of EUR 200 will be charged after the second written reminder. Continued non-payment may lead to suspension of services (including withholding of report cards), disenrolment, and possible legal collection of outstanding fees.

Boarding fees

- The school operates as a day / full-day school and does not charge boarding fees. No boarding provision is offered.

Other costs and additional charges

- Costs for lunch, after‑school activities, school trips, and work/stationery materials are billed separately and are not included in the annual tuition figures. Lunch is optional and is arranged and settled separately with the school's caterer.

- Extra‑curricular activity fees and optional program costs are charged in addition to tuition and appear on separate invoices.

Refunds and deregistration obligations

- The registration fee is non‑refundable. For short-term enrolments (six months or less), half of the registration fee is charged. Deregistration requires written notice with a three‑month notice period to the end of the semester; cancellation deadlines apply. Tuition obligations and invoicing rules apply through the notice period and published deadlines.

Fee payment options and currency policy

- Fees are structured in Euros but may be paid in EUR, GHS (Ghanaian cedi), or USD. Bank details are provided on invoices for payment. For invoices issued in GHS or USD, the monthly exchange rate applied is the Bank of Ghana monthly average set on the first day of each month; outstanding amounts not settled within that month will be revalued using the next month's rate. Installment arrangements in hardship cases may be agreed in writing before invoice due dates.

Summary of sanctions for late or unpaid fees

- Reminders are issued for delayed payments; a late fee of EUR 200 is charged after the second reminder. Unpaid arrears can result in suspension of benefits, withholding of report cards, disenrolment, and potential legal action to recover debts. Special arrangements to pay by instalments may be considered in justified hardship cases but must be agreed before the invoiced due date.
Academics

German Swiss International School Accra teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 1 to 14.

Curriculum
Cambridge Curriculum at German International School, Accra focuses on English, Mathematics, Science, and French as a Foreign Language. It provides a structured pathway from Primary through Lower Secondary, with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint in Class 6 and Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint in Class 9. After Lower Secondary, students progress to the Cambridge Upper Secondary programme, leading to IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels. The Thuringian education framework underpins the school's education and, in addition to Cambridge, Hauptschule or Realschule qualifications and the transition to upper secondary can be pursued; a Cambridge intermediate examination is available in Year 7 or 8.

Student Teacher Ratio
About 130 students are taught by 14 teachers, with a total teaching staff of 21 (7 educators and 14 teachers) in the 2025/26 school year, giving roughly a 9:1 ratio for teachers.

Exam Results
Cambridge results: an average score of 37 points, well above the global average of 33.

Higher Education Progression
After completing Cambridge Upper Secondary, students progress to the Cambridge Upper Secondary programme and pursue IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels, qualifications recognised by universities around the world.

Gifted and Talented
GISA provides a four-hour weekly support programme in all primary classes for personalised learning, with small groups and targeted help in German or Math, focusing on strengths and talents. The Excellence Scholarship was launched in 2025.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Read through the documents listed below. The documents include the Admission Form 2025/26, School Fees 2025/26, and Payment Terms 2025/26. If you have questions, please ask.
2. Contact us for an initial meeting to visit the school complex and meet the administration, school and kindergarten management. We can arrange a video-call if you are not on site. The meeting provides an opportunity to tour the facilities and discuss enrollment.
3. Submit the completed registration forms and necessary documents digitally or directly to us on site. Ensure all required documents are included. The registration materials will be reviewed as part of the enrollment process.
4. After checking the forms and documents, an invoice will be sent for the enrollment and registration fee as well as the school fees. The invoice reflects the applicable charges and payment terms. The payment details and due dates are provided with the invoice.
5. Please transfer the invoice amount before the start of school. The school will send you a receipt upon receipt of the invoice. A receipt confirms payment has been received.

Scholarships
Scholarship Information and Criteria. Families with children aged 3 or older are eligible to apply for a scholarship; no prior German language knowledge is required. The scholarship provides a 40% discount on annual school fees; admission and registration fees are not discounted; discounts may change with fee increases. The scholarship is awarded through end of kindergarten/preschool, end of class 4, and until graduation (class 10), with a financial review after each school form. There is no entitlement to a discount and awards depend on budget; documents to be submitted include the admission form with photo, school reports if applicable, pedagogical reports if applicable, birth certificate, IDs for both parents, proof of address, and financial documents; applications should be sent to the German International School Accra.
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