News from the IGS

A2 Exams in German as a Foreign Language

Posted on05 Jun 2020
In the past week, the Internationale schulische Vergleichsarbeiten 2 (Engl: international school comparative exams 2) of the Central Agency for German Schools Abroad at level A2 (CEFR) took place for the students of the IGS Orientation Stage (grades 5/6) who are studying German in their first year. They have been able to demonstrate their skills in listening comprehension, reading...
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Abstract Sai Gon

Posted on05 Jun 2020
“Klasse 3 have just completed a fantastic project where they recreated Sai Gon streets! Taking photos from long time friend and collaborator Peach Ice Tea, students then re-imagined them in London-based artist Christabel Forbes iconic style – with maximum emphasis on colour and expression. K3 was then lucky enough to take part in a Q&A with Christabel, learning about her travels across...
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Approved – German Language Diploma – Level II

Posted on05 Jun 2020
– application granted – Congratulations! The International German School HCMC (IGS) application for the right to hold the exams for the German Language Diploma of the Conference of Ministers of Education – Level 2 – has been granted. From the 2020/2021 school year, DSD-2 exams will be held at the IGS for the first time. The decision was made...
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Of Butterflies and Animal Poems

Posted on29 May 2020
– Presentations in primary school At regular intervals the pupils of the elementary and secondary level present their results from the lessons they have learned to classmates from the other grades. Today there were two presentations and great amazement among the audience.In the first hour, the students of class 3/4 (DaF) shared what they had learned about the butterflies...
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DSD 1: Successful speaking exams at the IGS

Posted on29 May 2020
Once again this year, students from grades 7, 8, and 9 had to demonstrate their language skills at the German Language Diploma DSD 1. On Tuesday, the learners have already been tested in the skills of listening, reading, and writing and on Thursday they took their speaking exams in front of a panel of examiners. Once again, the IGS...
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