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Building Charakter. From PreK to Grade 12.

The German International School Toronto (GIST) provides an international outlook for students of all nationalities aspiring to be multi-lingual global citizens.

Meet us at our upcoming events

  • Virtual Open House

    October 8, 2025
    2:00 - 2:45 PM (EST)

    Our Virtual Open Houses are a unique opportunity to meet our faculty members and learn more about our school and admissions process.

    Register

  • Open House

    October 18, 2025
    12:30 - 2:30 PM (EST)

    Join our Open House on Saturday, October 18, 2025! Visit our school, meet our teachers, and learn more about our programs. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get to know our school!

    Register

Find out more about GIST

Why GIST?

There are countless reasons to join GIST. We summarized the most important ones for you on our Admissions page.

Trilingual education

Wherever your child stands in their language journey - we are compelled to deliver the highest standards in language education. Our individual approach leads all students to proficiency: In German, English and French.

STEAM_MINT @ GIST

GIST is strong in sciences. This is why we have been awarded as a “STEM-friendly school”. With our STEAM_MINT @ GIST program, we combine science education from Canada and Germany.

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German Unity Day - Tag der deutschen Einheit! ❤️🖤💛 Today, GIST students proudly hoisted the German flag in front of the Ontario Legislative Buildling @ongov in celebration of Tag der Deutschen Einheit (German Unity Day). Meanwhile our younger stud
At GIST, students learn and grow in a diverse, international environment, benefit from multilingual education, and build skills to thrive anywhere in the world✏️🌍 Stop by our booth at the upcoming @ourkidsnet Private School Expo and learn more ab
Today, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the history of residential schools in Canada and their lasting impact on Indigenous communities. As a German school in Toronto, we recognize our responsibility as guests on this land
Go, GIST, Go! The sun shone for Terry Fox today as our students ran their hearts out 🌞 Terry's inspiring legacy lives on, and we’re proud to run in support of cancer research @terryfoxfoundation. We’re still collecting donations to reac
The @deutsche_sprachschulen_toronto and the German International School Toronto (GIST) have launched a new cooperation. From now on, DSS will use GIST’s facilities! The partnership was officially inaugurated in a festive ceremony – inclu
Postcard from Camp Pine Crest 📮🛶 The sun has been shining, and the students are having tons of fun! They've been enjoying the beautiful Ontario nature and learning new skills like canoeing and even preparing some meals over a campfire ☀️🍁🤩
Blue skies and lots of smiles this morning as our Grades 3–6 students headed off to YMCA Camp Pine Crest in Muskoka 🛶🌲 They’ll spend the week canoeing, learning wilderness survival skills, and enjoying outdoor adventures. We can’
GIST is opening its doors on Saturday, October 18 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm for our in-person Open House! 🎉 Meet our amazing teachers, explore our programs, and discover what makes our school so special💡📚 We can’t wait to meet you! Link to regist
Our Welcome Back Picnic was full of surprises. Despite the storm warning in the forecast, there was no wind, just lots of sunshine. Out of nowhere, an ice cream truck rolled in. And even a quick minute of rain couldn’t dampen the mood. Our fam

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