GESS is a non-selective international school and we welcome students with a diverse range of talents and abilities that meet our entry requirements and where we can fully support the child.
Applications can be submitted at any time during the year and students may start school on any Friday during school time except, for Grades 11 and 12. Applications may be submitted for the current and next school year only.
| Grade | Age for the grade | International Baccalaureate | German Section |
|---|---|---|---|
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Pre-Kindergarten
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Age 2 – 3
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01 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2023
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-
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Kindergarten 1
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Age 3 – 4
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01 Sep 2021 to 31 Aug 2022
|
-
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Kindergarten 2
|
Age 4 – 5
|
01 Sep 2020 to 31 Aug 2021
|
-
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Pre-Primary
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Age 5 – 6
|
01 Sep 2019 to 31 Aug 2020
|
-
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Grade 1
|
Age 6 – 7
|
01 Sep 2018 to 31 Aug 2019
|
01 Aug 2018 to 31 July 2019
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Grade 2
|
Age 7 – 8
|
01 Sep 2017 to 31 Aug 2018
|
01 Aug 2017 to 31 July 2018
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Grade 3
|
Age 8 – 9
|
01 Sep 2016 to 31 Aug 2017
|
01 Aug 2016 to 31 July 2017
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Grade 4
|
Age 9 – 10
|
01 Sep 2015 to 31 Aug 2016
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01 Aug 2015 to 31 July 2016
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Grade 5
|
Age 10 – 11
|
01 Sep 2014 to 31 Aug 2015
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01 Aug 2014 to 31 July 2015
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Grade 6
|
Age 11 – 12
|
01 Sep 2013 to 31 Aug 2014
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01 Aug 2013 to 31 July 2014
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Grade 7
|
Age 12 – 13
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01 Sep 2012 to 31 Aug 2013
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01 Aug 2012 to 31 July 2013
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Grade 8
|
Age 13 – 14
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01 Sep 2011 to 31 Aug 2012
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01 Aug 2011 to 31 July 2012
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Grade 9
|
Age 14 – 15
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01 Sep 2010 to 31 Aug 2011
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01 Aug 2010 to 31 July 2011
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Grade 10
|
Age 15 – 16
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01 Sep 2009 to 31 Aug 2010
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01 Aug 2009 to 31 July 2010
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Grade 11
|
Age 16 – 17
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01 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009
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01 Aug 2008 to 31 July 2009
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Grade 12
|
Age 17 – 18
|
01 Sep 2007 to 31 Aug 2008
|
01 Aug 2007 to 31 July 2008
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| Curriculum | Requirement |
|---|---|
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Preschool
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No minimum English level requirement
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IB Primary (Grades 1 - 5)
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No minimum English level requirement*
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IB Middle (Grades 6 - 7)
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A2 Elementary level of English
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IB Middle (Grade 8)
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B2 Upper-Intermediate level of English
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IB High (Grades 9-10)
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C1 Advanced level of English
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IB Diploma (Grades 11 - 12)
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C1 Advanced level of English
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IB Primary and Secondary
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No previous German language studies required
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German curriculum
|
Native or near native level of German
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*Language or learning support in Primary and Secondary will incur an additional semester fee
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At GESS, we care about enabling all students to reach their full potential. If your child requires special support, please contact our admissions team directly.
Every effort will be made to support students, however, for students requiring learning support beyond what the school can provide and where it is not in the best interests of the student, GESS reserves right to decline admittance.
Learning support is provided for an additional semester fee charge and where outside help is required, such as shadow teachers, costs will be payable by parents.
Students applying for entry into Grades 3 to 12 of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, will take an online English and Maths test.
Students applying for entry into our German Curriculum stream will be evaluated based on their past report card and grades. In exceptional cases, placement tests might be necessary for the student's benefit. Admission into Grade 11 and 12 of the German Section might require the approval of the German Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs in particular cases.
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