https://www.scmp.com/rss/521815/feed The latest news and top stories on German Swiss International School. A prominent Hong Kong-based private international school, the German Swiss International School (GSIS) is dedicated to providing educational excellence within a vibrant, caring community. Established in 1969, it offers through-train education from Kindergarten to Secondary, with German and English International Streams leading to the German International Abitur or IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Gayatri Bhaumik Gayatri Bhaumik In an increasingly interconnected age, many parents in Hong Kong choose to enrol their children in international schools in the hope of giving them a more global perspective. These schools, often ranked among the city’s best, have long been lauded for promoting cultural diversity and international curricula that help mould young global citizens. Recently though, Hong Kong’s international schools have faced criticism for not fulfilling their mandates as they used to. Instead, detractors argue... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3337612/global-roots-or-local-realities-inside-hong-kongs-evolving-international-schools?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3337612/global-roots-or-local-realities-inside-hong-kongs-evolving-international-schools?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:00:18 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer After school’s out, what then? Hong Kong schools often highlight the duty and commitment they have to helping students develop their talents and find their own path in life. The evidence of that can be found in the personal stories and notable achievements of these alumni who have gone on to succeed in a variety of fields. Sarah Fleischer, tech entrepreneur German Swiss International School (GSIS), class of 2010 Since attending the German International Stream at GSIS between 2000 and 2004,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3324907/5-trailblazing-hong-kong-school-alumni-who-have-excelled-globally-entrepreneurs-olympic-medalists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3324907/5-trailblazing-hong-kong-school-alumni-who-have-excelled-globally-entrepreneurs-olympic-medalists?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:00:14 +0000 Ng Kang-chung,William Yiu Ng Kang-chung,William Yiu A third of Hong Kong pupils taking this year’s International Baccalaureate (IB) programme have attained near-perfect or full marks, representing nearly 10 per cent of the top achievers globally, according to the latest data. Schools offering the curriculum attributed the students’ performance to their strengths in languages, as well as the local culture that placed great emphasis on academic excellence. Pupils from Hong Kong achieved an average total points score that was significantly higher... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3317417/one-third-hong-kong-ib-candidates-attain-near-perfect-or-full-marks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3317417/one-third-hong-kong-ib-candidates-attain-near-perfect-or-full-marks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:13 +0000 William Yiu,Lynn Zhang William Yiu,Lynn Zhang Fifteen students from Hong Kong’s largest international school group who achieved high scores in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme have shared their aspirations and preparation insights, with 11 planning to study medicine in the city. Another five students from the German Swiss International School on The Peak achieved top marks in the IB programme, on a par with Victoria Shanghai Academy, bringing the number of top scorers in the city to 37. The English Schools Foundation (ESF),... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3317229/top-scoring-ib-students-hong-kongs-esf-school-group-share-success-insights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3317229/top-scoring-ib-students-hong-kongs-esf-school-group-share-success-insights?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:08 +0000