Aitchison College Flies the Flag at the Internationale Deutscholympiade 2026

Sarmad Khan, Head of German at Aitchison College Prep School, represented Pakistan as the accompanying teacher for the B1-level participant at the Internationale Deutscholympiade (IDO) 2026, held in Mannheim, Germany, from July 13 to 22, 2026. Throughout the programme, he supported the participants in educational workshops, cultural exchanges, and academic excursions designed to strengthen German language proficiency, build confidence, and foster intercultural understanding.

Bringing together German language learners and educators from sixty-five countries, IDO 2026 provided a valuable platform for international collaboration, professional exchange, and the sharing of educational practices. Alongside the Olympiad, Mr. Khan also participated in an advanced educational programme, which further enriched his pedagogical expertise and professional development.

His participation reflects Aitchison College’s continued commitment to academic excellence, international engagement, and lifelong professional learning. It also strengthens the College’s alignment with the PASCH initiative's educational objectives and the educational cooperation promoted by the Bildung und Kultur (BKD) framework.