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
(GIP) 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.
Students are uniquely positioned to:
• 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 (GIP) by completing
and submitting an Application Form, which is available on the Enrolments page of this website.
The selection process includes submitting the application with most recent NAPLAN scores, participating in the external
Gifted Student Ability Measure (GSAM) and attending a testing interview.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT
GIP@thegapshs.eq.edu.au ● 07 3511 3888