In the 50+ years that GESS has served students from all around the world, we have earned numerous accreditations and awards, each a testament to our educational standards, the opportunities we create to give students the freedom to grow, and our focus on students’ wellbeing.
Awards and Accreditations
Our Awards
Our Accreditations
Our Awards
Singapore Education Gold Award - Preschool of the Year
GESS Preschool was awarded the prestigious Preschool Gold Award and named Singapore Preschool of the Year at the 2024 Singapore Education Awards. This honour reflects our team’s dedication to a positive, holistic education and our commitment to innovative, high-quality, personalised teaching that nurtures confident lifelong learners.
CASE Circle of Excellence Silver Award
The school’s BeyondClassrooms programme has been awarded a CASE Circle of Excellence Silver Award in 2023 for creating limitless learning experiences for students. In partnership with world-renowned corporations, business chambers, embassies, and sports institutions, the programme delivers more than 50 student engagement opportunities every year.
Educate Plus Excellence Award
GESS received this international excellence award in 2024 in recognition of outstanding alumni and community initiatives delivered on a shoestring budget through our BeyondClassrooms programme. The award demonstrates both the value of the programme and the school’s commitment to optimising available resources strategically to create opportunities for students.
German School Award – Deutsche Schulpreis
In 2022, GESS became the only school outside of Germany to be nominated for and receive this esteemed award - notably for our teaching quality, academic achievements, school culture and more.
Our Accreditations
IB World School
GESS is an accredited IB World School offering the full IB programme (PYP, MYP and DP). GESS students consistently surpass global average scores and are admitted to top universities in UK, Europe, the US and Australia.
Council of International Schools (CIS)
As a CIS-accredited school since 2013, GESS meets leading international education standards including demonstrating high standards in teaching in learning, student wellbeing and ethical practices. The standards assessed by the Council of International Schools demonstrate that GESS is committed to delivering a balanced, high-quality education with a strong focus on both academic and personal growth for students on par with the world’s best international schools.
Committee for Private Education Singapore Certification
GESS is certified by the Committee for Private Education, endorsing the school as a credible, excellently managed educational institution with guaranteed quality of education and commitment to student welfare.
The Alliance of Sustainable Schools (TASS)
As an honoured member of The Alliance of Sustainable Schools, GESS is recognised for its sustainability efforts both within the school and the wider community. The TASS programme enables students to lead initiatives, collaborate with global peers and receive training in systems thinking to drive collective impact.
East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)
We are part of the EARCOS network of schools with access to a vast educational community and resources that promote educational excellence, intercultural collaboration and continued professional development of our staff.
Excellent German School Abroad
GESS holds the “Excellent German School Abroad title” – awarded in 2009 and 2021 for the school’s exceptional education standards.
With significant funding, access to talented educators from Germany, and advisory support from the Central Agency for German Schools, GESS is in a strong position to deliver the national curriculum and award the German school leaving certificates to students.
GESS graduates are highly advantaged when applying to leading German universities.
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