German International School Toronto History

“Our doors are open to any family who values an international learning perspective.”

 

 

Timeline of our History

  • 2022

    GIST Year 2022

    Grade 9 is added

  • 2021

    GIST Year 2021

    GIST is recognized as a MINT-friendly school

  • 2020

    GIST Year 2020

    GIST celebrates its 20th anniversary and move to our current location at 25 Burnhamthorpe Road

  • 2017

    GIST Year 2017

    Third principal sent from Germany took office

  • 2015

    GIST Year 2015

    Received the Award “Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule” (Excellent German School Abroad) by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany after a comprehensive inspection

  • 2014

    GIST Year 2014

    Second Principal sent from Germany took office

  • 2013

    GIST Year 2013

    Move to current location at 980 Dufferin Street

  • 2010

    GIST Year 2010

    Change of name to German International School Toronto

  • 2009

    GIST Year 2009

    First Principal sent by the ZfA took office

  • 2008

    GIST Year 2008

    First Grade 8 Graduation

  • 2006

    GIST Year 2006

    Move to 585 Cranbrooke Ave. First BPLK arrived from Germany

  • 2003

    GIST Summer 2003

    Move to a new location at Trinity St. Paul’s United Church

  • 2000

    GIST September 7, 2000

    The very first day of school

  • 2000

    GIST YEAR 2000

    The Deutsche Schule Toronto was founded