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German Swiss International School (GSIS)
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
Operates two distinct streams:
English International Stream (EIS):
IGCSE followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
German International Stream (GIS):
German International Abitur (DIA).
Levels:
Kindergarten to Year 13 (EIS) K-12 (GIS).
Student Body:
Approximately 1,250 students across 30+ nationalities.
Campus
11 Guildford Road, The Peak:
Main secondary and primary facilities.
162 Pok Fu Lam Road, Pok Fu Lam:
Kindergarten and lower primary.
Founded:
1969
Website:
Academic Profile
Language of Instruction:
English (EIS) | German (GIS).
Mandatory Additional Languages:
EIS:
German is mandatory from Primary; Mandarin and French are also offered.
GIS:
English is a core component; French and Latin options available.
Academic Rigor:
Consistently ranked among the top schools globally for both IB and Abitur results.
Notable Strengths:
STEM excellence, linguistics, and a “Business College” vocational training branch unique to the school.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
IB Diploma Results (2024/25):
Consistently maintains an average score between 40–42 points (Global average: ~30).
IGCSE Results (2025):
91% of grades were A*/A (9-7 equivalent) 65% at the highest A*/9/8 level.
Abitur Results (2024):
Average grade of 1.97 (on the German scale where 1.0 is the best), placing it among the top German schools abroad.
Top University Destinations:
UK:
Heavy presence at Oxbridge (multiple Medicine/Law offers annually), LSE, Imperial, UCL.
Germany/Europe:
ETH Zurich, TUM (Munich), Heidelberg.
USA/Local:
Ivy League (Columbia, Brown), HKU Medicine, HKUST.
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Kindergarten
(GIS - DKG1-DKG2 | EIS - KG1-KG2):
~HK197,000(GIS and EIS)
Primary
(GIS - DVOR, K01-K05 | EIS - Y01-Y06):
~HK203,700(GIS and EIS)
Lower Secondary
(GIS - K06-K10 | EIS - Y07-Y11):
~HK 242,800
Upper Secondary
(GIS - K11-K12 | EIS - Y12-Y13):
~HK$256,700 (both streams)
Capital Levy:
HK$40,000 per annum (for students without a debenture).
Debenture :
Standard (Refundable):
Development (Non-refundable):
~HK$800,000 (Private)
~HK$350,000
Application Fee:
Kindergarten:
HK2,350
Primary & Secondary:
HK3,700
Assessment Fee (non-refundable):
HK$ 4,300
Admissions & Application Windows
Admission Difficulty:
Critically Selective. Strong emphasis on academic assessment and language proficiency.
Application Window:
Rolling applications. Early application is critical due to lengthy waitlists.
Assessment Format:
Kindergarten:
Age appropriate, play-based format
Primary (EIS):
Literacy, numeracy, and social development observations.
Secondary (EIS):
Computer-based CAT4 test, followed by written English and Mathematics exams.
German Stream:
Requires native or near-native German proficiency; assessments conducted in German.
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
High-achieving, disciplined students who thrive under academic pressure. The school suits families who value a “no-nonsense” European pedagogical approach and want a direct pipeline to elite worldwide universities.
The “Insider” Tip:
If your child is not a German speaker, do not overlook the German International Stream. GSIS offers a “New Stream” (Fast Track) for non-German speakers with high academic potential to join the German side. This stream is often less crowded than the English side and provides a unique gateway to free, high-quality university education in Germany
