Avenues New York vs German International School New York

	A Avenues New York New York, United States	G German International School New York New York, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $15,725 - 75,300	Fees / year $28,450
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin, Spanish	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 2012	Opened 1980
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The New York campus is located at 259 10th Avenue and 536 W 26th Street in the West Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The campus is adjacent to the High Line Park and a short walk from Hudson Yards. By public transport, it is accessible via the subway (C, E, 1, or Path to 23rd Street) and by bus on the M23-SBS and M11 routes.	Location Located at 50 Partridge Road, White Plains, NY 10605. GISNY sits on a 20-acre campus in White Plains, Westchester County, with a nature-based learning environment.
Stages	Stages Small World (ELC) – Nursery through Kindergarten; Lower Division (Grades 1–5); Middle Grades (Grades 6–8); Upper Grades (Grades 9–12)	Stages Pre-K through Grade 12, with Lower School (grades 1-4), Middle School (grades 5-9), and Upper School (grades 10-12). Pre-K and Kindergarten are included.
School type	School type Independent school	School type private, independent, non-profit bilingual international day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Diverse international student body.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning specialists provide strategies to support learning needs. The Acceleration Center offers small-group or targeted instruction in math, Chinese, English or Spanish for Lower Division students, with teaching by Avenues faculty and outside providers.	Additional learning support A variety of language-support classes to assist with language challenges.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States	Country affiliation Germany
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Nursery through Kindergarten day runs 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. with a schedule including arrival, Morning Meeting, snack, specials, Literacy and Math blocks, a World Course, lunch, rest, outdoor time, and Closing Circle.	School day structure School day begins at 8:30 am. First dismissal at 2:05 pm; second dismissal at 3:45 pm. After-school program runs from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details Selby Busing (Nursery–12th Grade) is a private bus service provided at an additional cost. Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) Busing (Kindergarten–6th Grade) is provided to all eligible students; bus stops are typically within 0.25 miles of home. M23-SBS and M11 bus routes also serve nearby stops for access to the campus.	Bus service details GISNY does not provide bus transportation. Westchester residents may use district bus transportation; Manhattan families may use Cheese Bus routes; private arrangements may be made for other areas.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - One-time general application fee for Avenues New York: USD 175. - Financial-aid application fee charged through the school's Clarity platform: USD 65 (covers Clarity applications). Tuition fees (annual) — 2026–27 academic year - Nursery–Grade 12 (annual, comprehensive): USD 75,300. This annual tuition is comprehensive and explicitly includes books and materials, lunch and snacks, athletic uniforms, all field trips, transport to/from activities, and educational technology (e.g., iPads and MacBooks). - Small World (toddlers) — annual rates by schedule: - Small World 1s (one-year-olds): 2 days — USD 15,725; 3 days — USD 20,525. - Small World 2s (two-year-olds): 2 days, half day — USD 23,550; 3 days, half day — USD 31,250; 5 days, half day — USD 45,100; 5 days, full day — USD 75,300. - Small World tuition is described as comprehensive for the listed schedules and includes materials, snacks, and field trips. Per-term detail - The school publishes annual tuition amounts as shown above. A published per-term breakdown (for example, by semester or term) is not provided in the publicly posted tuition materials accessed. Parents should note the annual amounts above when calculating per-term values for budgeting. Billing schedule and payment terms - Admissions rounds and parent reply deadlines are published for the admissions process (First Choice Round and Regular Notification) and include specific parent reply dates by division; these dates are used for confirming enrollment offers. Examples of reply deadlines: ELC (Small World–Pre-K) reply deadline March 3; Kindergarten reply deadline February 10; Grades 1–8 reply deadline February 24; Grades 9–12 reply deadline March 6. These admissions reply deadlines are published as part of the admissions calendar. - A detailed public billing schedule (e.g., invoice dates, required enrollment deposit amounts, installment dates, late payment penalties) is not published in the tuition and admissions materials that were available. The school's tuition page describes what the annual tuition includes but does not show a standard term or installment billing schedule in the publicly posted materials. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable to Avenues New York; the New York campus is a day school (no boarding program listed). Other costs or fees - The annual tuition is described as comprehensive and includes many routine costs (books, materials, lunch/snacks, athletic uniforms, field trips, activity transport, educational technology). Optional supplementary program fees may be charged for: personal purchases at the school store or café, after-school enrichment programs, summer camp, international programs (study abroad), and transportation to/from school if offered as an optional service. These items are described as optional extras outside the comprehensive tuition. - Uniform requirement: Avenues New York lists a uniform/dress code requirement; athletic uniforms are explicitly included in the comprehensive tuition. Any additional uniform items beyond standard issued athletic uniforms or optional branded items available at the school store may be an extra cost. Refund information (withdrawals / refunds) - No publicly posted, detailed refund or tuition-withdrawal policy (for example, prorated refunds, deadlines for refundable deposits, or conditions under which tuition is refunded) was found in the tuition and admissions materials accessed. Specific refund or withdrawal terms are not published in the public tuition pages reviewed. Fee payment options (methods) - The publicly available tuition and admissions pages reviewed do not list a comprehensive set of accepted payment methods (for example, specifying credit card, bank transfer/wire, ACH, check, or online payment portals) for tuition or enrollment deposits. The application and financial-aid platforms referenced (OpenApply for admissions listings and Clarity for financial-aid applications) use their standard payment workflows for application processing, but a specific, publicly posted list of accepted tuition payment methods and transactional instructions was not provided in the materials accessed. Summary of items not publicly specified in the materials accessed - Per-term invoicing amounts and an official billing-installment schedule (how the annual tuition may be divided into terms or installments) are not published in the school's publicly posted tuition or admissions material accessed. - Specific enrollment-acceptance deposit amounts (if any), the timing and refundability of deposits, explicit tuition refund/proration rules on withdrawal, and an explicit list of accepted tuition payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, check, etc.) are not published in the tuition and admissions pages reviewed. (For reference: annual tuition figures and Small World schedules above are the school's published 2026–27 tuition listings; application-fee and financial-aid application-fee amounts are published in the admissions/third-party application listings and the Clarity guidance document cited.)	Fee details Application & Acceptance Fees - One-time non-refundable application fee: USD 350. - One-time non-refundable acceptance fee (due upon acceptance): USD 1,000. Tuition — Yearly & Per-Term Detail (academic year 2025–2026) - Annual tuition (Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12): USD 28,450 per year. Tuition includes the cost of lunch, books, and all courses. Payment plans and amounts (two options): - Full payment (single payment): USD 27,450 if payment is received by May 15, 2025 (early‑payer discount of USD 1,000); otherwise USD 28,450. - Semi‑annual payment plan: - Early‑payer semi‑annual (to receive the USD 1,000 discount): first installment USD 14,225 due May 15, 2025; second installment USD 13,225 due August 15, 2025 (total USD 27,450). - Standard semi‑annual (no early‑payer discount): USD 14,225 due May 15, 2025 and USD 14,225 due August 15, 2025 (total USD 28,450). Billing schedule and payment terms - All enrollment or re‑enrollment agreements and tuition payments are processed through the Blackbaud Tuition Management parent portal. - Early‑payment deadline for discounts and the full/first installment due dates: May 15 (see plan details above). Second installment due date for semi‑annual schedules: August 15. - Late fee: 1.5% per month on past‑due balances (equivalent to an annual rate of 18%) applied after August 15, 2025. The school reserves the right to restrict participation in activities and to withhold grades/transcripts if tuition or fees remain past due. - The enrollment contract is for the full academic year (September through June) and contains no deductions for absence, withdrawal, or dismissal. Signatures and required non‑refundable enrollment/re‑enrollment fees must be received by the stated contract deadlines. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. GISNY operates as a private day school; there is no boarding program and therefore no boarding fees. Other costs and additional fees - Annual membership dues to the German International School New York Corporation: USD 60 per person; invoiced separately. - After‑school / extracurricular charges (examples): - GISNY AGs (school‑run clubs) for Grades 1–6: USD 300 per AG per semester. - AfterCare (Pre‑K & Kindergarten) — fees per semester per session/day: e.g., USD 400 per session per day per semester (pricing scales with number of days/sessions; examples listed per semester). - Homework Supervision (Grades 1–6) — per semester: USD 300 (one day), USD 600 (two days), USD 900 (three days), USD 1,200 (four days). - External AGs and Extended Day Care: fees vary depending on the provider and class selected. - Transportation: GISNY does not provide school bus transportation; families arrange transportation (district services, private bus companies, or commercial services). Any transportation fees are billed separately by the transportation provider. Refund policy - Tuition is non‑refundable. In cases of demonstrated special hardship, the school may consider issuing a partial refund; such requests must be submitted in writing to the Business Manager for review. The enrollment contract covers the full school year with no automatic proration for absence, withdrawal, or dismissal. Fee payment options - All tuition payments must be remitted through Blackbaud Tuition Management (parent portal). Blackbaud Tuition Management supports multiple payment methods, including bank account (ACH) payments and credit/debit card payments (availability and any card‑processing/platform fees are subject to the tuition‑management provider's and school's payment policies). Payments are made via the Blackbaud tuition portal for invoicing and schedule management. Notes on contracts and obligations - Enrollment or re‑enrollment requires execution of the electronic contract and payment of required non‑refundable fees by stated deadlines. Parents or legal guardians are jointly and severally responsible for payment obligations under the contract. The school may take collection actions and recover associated costs if payments are not made when due.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details World Elements framework guides the curriculum, integrating rigorous academics with real-world experiences. Lower Division (Grades 1–5) offers a transformative academic program in two languages. Middle Division (Grades 6–8) fosters innovative thinkers with an increasing sense of ownership for their learning. Upper Division (Grades 9–12) develops architects of lives that transcend the ordinary through rigorous and joyful learning experiences. Language immersion runs from 12-month-olds through 5th grade in Mandarin or Spanish.	Curriculum details Immersive, academically challenging curricula and nature-based programming. Spiral Curriculum from Pre-K through grade 12. Languages are integral to learning, with a strong bilingual program starting in Pre-K and additional language offerings. STEM is emphasized at all grade levels. The Dual Diploma leads to a High School Diploma and the German International Abitur, preparing graduates for higher education worldwide.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates are studying at colleges and universities around the world, including the University of Chicago, Harvard, New York University, the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford.	Higher education progression GISNY graduates earn both a High School Diploma and the German International Abitur, preparing graduates to attend colleges and universities worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Digitale Drehtuer is an enrichment program for advanced learners offered for grades 5–11; selected students participate in live courses and self-paced modules to explore topics beyond the regular curriculum.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Submit a preliminary application form as soon as possible and ahead of the deadlines. Avenues has two admission rounds for the 2026–27 academic year: First Choice Round (binding) and Regular Notification. First Choice Round decisions were released on December 12, 2025. Regular Notification accepts applications until January 8, 2026, and notification and parent reply dates are published below. Late applications may be considered for any remaining openings after Regular Notification. Application timeline by round: • First Choice Round: Preliminary Application Form Due November 1; Application Completion Deadline November 19; Notification Date December 12. • Regular Notification: Preliminary Application Form Due December 1; Application Completion Deadline January 8; Notification Date January 30–February 20. Regular Notification Dates by grade are: ELC (Small World–Pre-K) February 20; Kindergarten January 30; Grades 1–8 February 9; Grades 9–12 February 13. Parent Reply Dates by grade are: ELC March 3; Kindergarten February 10; Grades 1–8 February 24; Grades 9–12 March 6. Global Admissions provides cross-campus transfer opportunities to São Paulo when appropriate. The school hosts virtual and in-person events to connect families with campus leaders, faculty, and current students; events include Parent Introductory Events (All Grades) and campus tours with the listed dates. For questions about admissions, the team can be reached via the contact channels listed on the admissions page.	Admissions GISNY offers an inquiry process via the online inquiry form, an Open House, and a Personalized Meeting (in-person, virtual, or phone). After you inquire, the Admissions Team will respond with important information and upcoming events. An Open House lets families meet the Admissions Team and faculty. A Personalized Meeting can be scheduled on a day/time that works for you. GISNY graduates earn both a High School Diploma and the German International Abitur. Admissions are based on German language proficiency (Grades 1–12), academic achievement and potential. 220.
Scholarships	Scholarships Financial aid is available for all grades—Small World through Grade 12—and the school aims to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need at the time of admission. Financial aid is need-based, not merit-based, and the aid budget is finite. If the application fee poses a hardship, a fee waiver is available by contacting waiver@avenues-ny.org.	Scholarships GISNY offers need-based financial assistance. Financial assistance applications must be submitted through Clarity by April 15 for the upcoming school year. The Financial Assistance average award size is about $17,700, equal to roughly 64% of full tuition. Financial assistance can cover up to 90% of annual tuition and is awarded at the school's discretion based on Clarity's recommendations and budget. Awards are annual and must be reapplied for each year with updated financial information. Clarity charges a $60 application fee. The Family Application Guide explains how to apply. Eligible ages are PreK through Grade 12. GISNY does not offer full scholarships or merit-based scholarships. Applying for financial assistance does not affect the admissions decision. Important dates: financial aid applications become available online mid-October and are due by April 15. Contact our Business Manager for more information. (Note: the information is provided here as a summary of the Financial Assistance page.)
Waitlist	Waitlist Applicants not offered admission in the First Choice Round may be waitlisted or not admitted, which is a final decision for the academic year.	Waitlist —
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