German European School Singapore (GESS)
International School in Singapore
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, German leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and Abitur.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- Avg class size: 21 (max 24) Singapore international school · 1,900 students total.
- 70 nationalities top: 65% European, 20% Asian, 15% Others.
- Ages: 2-18 school day starts at 08:00.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, KMK verified.
1,900
70 (65% European, 20% Asian, 15% Others)
21 avg / 24 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, KMK
IB Diploma and Abitur
About German European School Singapore (GESS)
GESS is one of Asia’s leading holistic international schools, offering an exceptional education to children aged 2 to 18. Being one of a select number of global international schools to be successfully accredited by five education organisations, GESS is known for its innovative teaching and learning. GESS offers a personalised education with students are encouraged to expand their learning outside of the classroom through experiential learning, and over 100 programmes and activities. In 2021, GESS partnered with 15 leading global companies and organisations to create an exclusive BeyondClassrooms programme. This gives GESS students unique real-world insights into the working world through internships, industry expert talks and hands-on STEM programmes. GESS truly believes in giving its students the freedom to grow and discover their passions.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Choice of IB or German curriculum stream. Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). German Abitur available. 1,800 students, 70+ nationalities.
IB, German
IB Diploma and Abitur
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or Careers Programme (CP) Abitur
100% pass
Mandarin, Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Swedish, Danish and Dutch
Individual and small group support and strategies are offered for students with learning needs.
GESS is a mainstream school with a learning support department that provides individual support for students with learning needs.
Comprehensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) Support is offered in preschool and grades 1 to 8.
08:00 – 15:00
Yes - all food is cooked on campus by a family-run catering company
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Bukit Timah, Bukit Panjang, Hillview, Clementi
At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: 65% European, 20% Asian, 15% Others
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