Leading School in Football Development

In May 2025, GESS launched a strategic partnership with Borussia Dortmund (BVB), strengthening our commitment to delivering world-class football education at GESS.

Borussia Dortmund is 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.

The Vision

A strategic partnership that supports GESS’s ambition to become Singapore’s leading school for football excellence.

Dedicated Borussia Dortmund Coach on Campus

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.

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 Youth Development partnership is already producing results: the first Wildcats player has travelled to Dortmund for high-performance training with the U17 team, demonstrating the potential and reach of this initiative.

Together with Borussia Dortmund, we are inspiring the next generation of footballers, equipping them with the skills, mindset, and resilience to succeed both on and off the field.

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.