We are proud to partner with Borussia Dortmund, one of Europe’s most respected football clubs, renowned not only for its achievements on the pitch but also for its world-class youth development programme. In May 2025, GESS launched a strategic partnership with BVB, strengthening our commitment to delivering world-class football education at GESS.

As part of this collaboration, GESS has appointed a dedicated on-site BVB Coordinator to lead our Football Programme, ensuring that all training reflects the club’s proven development philosophy. GESS Students also get access to the BVB eAcademy (an online skill-development platform) and opportunities for international football exchanges.

This partnership supports GESS’s ambition to become Singapore’s leading school for football excellence.

The execution of the football training is conducted in collaboration with Lion City Sailors. Their Football Academy has earned a TwoStar accreditation from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme, making it one of a select group of academies in Southeast Asia to achieve this standard.

This partnership supports GESS’s ambition to become Singapore’s leading school for football excellence.

The execution of the football training is conducted in collaboration with Lion City Sailors. Their Football Academy has earned a TwoStar accreditation from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme, making it one of a select group of academies in Southeast Asia to achieve this standard.

The execution of the football training is conducted in collaboration with Lion City Sailors. Their Football Academy has earned a TwoStar accreditation from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme, making it one of a select group of academies in Southeast Asia to achieve this standard.

Network of other youth Development Partners in ASIA

Borussia Dortmund (BVB) maintains a network of top-tier international and German-Speaking schools in Asia to integrate their "BVB way" into the academic environment.

Official Youth Development Partners:

1. Singapore: German European School Singapore

2. Hong Kong: German Swiss International School (GSIS)

3. Thailand: RIS Swiss Section (Bangkok)

4. Japan: Teikyo University & Local Schools

5. China: International Academies (Beijing & Shanghai

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Annual GESS BVB Youth Cup in March every year.

• Regional Excellence: Experience high-level competition with participating teams from BVB Youth Development Partners across Asia.

• Global Community: We host an inclusive tournament that unites international schools with local Singaporean teams, creating a diverse and vibrant football culture.