German International School Chicago

United States, Chicago

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GISC hosts Open Houses on the first Friday of every month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Parents are inv...

Friday, 5 June 2026 at 11:00 GMT-4 1726 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

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Instructs in German, English

Fees $18,450 - 22,830

Ages 3 - 14 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2007

Bus Service No

German International School Chicago (GISC) is a Preschool–Grade 9 school in Chicago's Ravenswood area offering a German–English bilingual education within the IB framework. The 30,000 sq ft campus serves roughly 200 students from 64 international families representing 40+ nationalities, with 25+ languages spoken. GISC is officially designated as a German School Abroad (DAS) in the U.S. Midwest and was recognized in 2024 for ties to the German education system. The school is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and provides a German-English bilingual curriculum, with the majority of subjects taught in German and full immersion from Day 1 in Preschool. The first high school class is planned to graduate in 2030 under the Strategic Plan 2024–2030. Facilities include a Large Nature Playground and a 6.5:1 student–teacher ratio, enabling small-group learning. The school offers after-school care, World Camp language immersion, and a library serving multiple languages.

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