Excellence:
German Immersion Program (GIP)
VISION
The Excellence: German Immersion Program (GIP) aims to cultivate high-potential learners who are motivated, curious, and committed to academic excellence.
Through an academically enriched pathway fully aligned with the Australian Curriculum, the program empowers students with little or no prior knowledge of German to access, engage, and excel from the outset.
By integrating German into core subjects such as Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, GIP fosters linguistic proficiency alongside academic achievement, providing students in Years 7–9 the unique opportunity to acquire an additional language while experiencing a rigorous and inspiring curriculum.
VALUES
Intercultural Understanding
We develop globally minded learners who demonstrate respect, empathy and confidence engaging with diverse cultures and perspectives.
Personal & Social Capability
We foster resilience, collaboration and ethical responsibility, equipping students to thrive in challenging academic environments.
Creative & Analytical Thinking
We encourage curiosity, innovation and problem-solving, preparing students to navigate complexity in an interconnected world.
PATHWAYS
The Excellence: German Immersion Program opens doors to a world of opportunity. Students emerge as confident, globally capable learners with the linguistic proficiency and academic foundation to pursue accelerated senior studies and distinguished post-school pathways.
- Graduates are uniquely positioned to: Opportunities to participate in an exchange program or study tour to Germany at the end of Year 10
- Progress into advanced senior German studies and achieve internationally recognised language certification
- Participate in exchange programs and immersive study experiences in Germany
- Access global university pathways and scholarship opportunities
- Pursue future careers in international business, diplomacy, engineering, science, technology and the creative industries
- Engage confidently in a globally connected world where bilingualism is a distinct advantage
APPLY
Prospective students entering Year 7 can apply for the Excellence: German Immersion Program by completing and submitting the GIP Application Form.
The selection process includes submitting the application and NAPLAN scores, as well as participating in external honours testing.