News Archives

GIS Virtual Learning Environment

September 11, 2020 News

It has been a rigorous but fulfilling week of our ongoing VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) here at GIS. We are determined to continue teaching and learning in spite of all the uncertainties that surround us. We continue to push ourselves by finding more creative and engaging ways to make our virtual learning environment worthwhile and effective. A very big thank you to our wonderful and dedicated team of Educators who continue to make this possible. It’s been a smooth transition so far and we look forward to many more engaging weeks ahead.

Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony

June 15, 2020 News

Save the date! Be a part of our upcoming Virtual Graduation Ceremony on the 24th of June 2020 at 14hrs GMT or 2 pm local time.

Rohan Karmchandani emerges winner of the U-18 Mentors Chess Academy competition

June 14, 2020 News

Our soon to be Class of 2020 Graduate, Rohan Karmchandani continued his exploits in the Sport of Chess when he emerged winner of the U-18 category of the Mentors Chess Academy competition for the year 2020. Due to the COVID – 19 pandemic this year’s competition was played online observing the social distancing safety protocols.

AMS Outreach Organization donates to Teshie Orphanage and Dzorwulu Special School

June 9, 2020 News

Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, Maame Ama Annor, Aseda Asante, and Saania Murpuri, all Form 5 students of GIS, formed the AMS Outreach Organization dedicated to building brighter futures for the underprivileged children of Ghana. Motivated by their Motto ‘Touching Lives, One Kit at a Time’, their sole mission is to help children who face obstacles in their educational journeys to overcome them. They achieve this by providing literacy and hygiene kits while empowering these children to continue learning. Their ultimate intention is to help build a brighter future for a new generation of highly motivated individuals who are able to escape the poverty trap.

Happy May Day!

May 1, 2020 News

Today we applaud all workers around the world for their efforts and sacrifices.To our dedicated staff who continue to work tirelessly to make our Virtual Learning Environment at GIS a success, we say Ayekoo! We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all selfless front-liners who continue to risk their lives to save humanity in the fight against COVID-19. #HappyMayDay

Term 3- The most unusual School Term of our lives!

April 16, 2020 News

Welcome to the most unusual School Term of our lives! We are online beginning a term for the first time in the 65 year history of GIS. One of the comforting things is that we are not alone; all around the world, schools are either in session or about to begin a session away from the familiar territory of the school campus. My thoughts and prayers today are with all of us…let’s go forth and turn this Term into the best one ever!! Blessings,

Dr Ashun

Principal, Ghana International School

School Closure

March 13, 2020 News

After consultation with the GIS Board of Directors I would like to announce that the Ghana International School will CLOSE at the end of the School Day today, 13th March 2020 at 3:30 pm for the next two weeks till 27th March, 2020. This early closure is in line with Board Policy on Emergencies. All families have received detailed information regarding the closure and information regarding our Virtual Learning Environment. We look forward to resuming school on Tuesday 14th April, 2020 after the Easter Break. We wish you all a safe and healthy season!

2020 Leadership Day

March 9, 2020 News

GIS Leadership Day is an annual event specifically designed for Form 2 Students to equip them with the necessary skills required to take up leadership roles in Form 3. The event brings together experts to meet enthusiastic students and staff in a fun interactive learning setting.

GIS Sweeps Awards at 2020 MISE Tournament

March 3, 2020 News

After almost 8 hours of finding solutions to complex problems in Mathematics and its applications to Computer Science and Engineering, Ghana International School came tops at the 2020 MISE Tournament (Mathematical Olympiad Tournament)
Out of over 300 students nationwide, from various educational institutions, GIS took the following top awards:
-Highest Scorer- Keshav Viswanathan (Form 3)
-Second Highest Scorer- Nipun Agarwal (Form 3)
-Yale Science and Engineering Association Award for Excellence in Computer Science and Engineering -Russel Fiscian (L6) and
-FKA Allotey Award for Excellence in Mathematics- Roni Edwin (L6).
Team GIS swept almost all the awards at stake and for that we say Congratulations!
A very big thank you to all our amazing teachers who continue to encourage our students to strive for excellence! Ayekoo!!!

Team GIS swept almost all the awards at stake at this year's MISE Tournament, and for that we say Congratulations!

Winner of the SAA Allotey’s Award for Excellence in Mathematics, Roni Edwin Lower 6 (Left) and winner of the Yale University Science and Engineering Award for Excellence and Computer Engineering, Russel Fiscian, Lower 6 (Right)

Meet our first and second highest scorers of the 2020 MISE Tournament Keshav Viswanathan (Left) and Nipun Agarwal (right) both GIS Form 3 students.

Congratulations Team GIS and to all our amazing teachers who continue to encourage our students to strive for excellence!

Rare Disease Day -2020

February 29, 2020 News

Rare Disease Day is celebrated on the last day of February every year all over the world. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness about rare diseases and its impact on patients and their families.

In support of the day, on Friday 28th February, 2020 the entire Infant School community came to school wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt with a touch of pink and had their hands painted with bright colours for a group photo. They later participated in a brief child friendly presentation and discussion on rare diseases.