News from the IGS

Does the ideal learner exist?

Posted on04 Oct 2019
Secondary school students (grades 6-10) took part in a project day on Friday on the important IB topics “Mission Statement and Learner Profile”. At first the younger ones thought about what constitutes an “ideal learner”. In the subsequent practice-oriented workshops, the students were encouraged to shed light on these aspects in the context of personal and social success in...
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Creative day of elementary school

Posted on04 Oct 2019
Following the footsteps of Alexander von Humboldt, the students of grades 1-5 went on a treasure hunt today and crossed the jungle. They explored the Temple of Friendship, deciphered secret codes, discovered volcanoes, and invented secret musical instruments that served them well in their search for the treasure. We thank all the teachers involved, who accompanied the little researchers...
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HOW DO YOU “TEACH” THE DAY OF THE GERMAN UNITY?

Posted on04 Oct 2019
  Historical events generate different narrativs and claims to the interpretation sovereignty. When dealing with historical events one necessarily relies on existing sources and, inevitably, makes a selection of topics and perspectives, which in fact carries the risk of manipulation of the audience. Therefore, it was very important to us to have as many contemporary witnesses as possible on...
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Agreement

Posted on02 Oct 2019
Qatar Airways and the International German School have signed a four-month agreement. Employees, students and parents of the IGS are entitled to flight bookings at special rates on the routes from HCMS to: Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Zurich, Rome, Paris, Milan, Athens, Beirut. In addition to a price reduction on the basic ticket price, 10 kg of luggage can...
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Security advisor of the German Embassy

Posted on02 Oct 2019
The security advisor at the German Embassy in Vietnam is in charge of safety measures at the German institutions in Vietnam. In September, he paid one of his regular visits to IGS. Together with our security officer, he conducted a safety and security inspection of the site.The main focus was the new laboratory, which was inaugurated this year.