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The German International School Chicago is located at 1726 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 in the Ravenswood neighborhood. It offers a bilingual German-English education for Preschool through Grade 9 and is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The campus provides 30,000 sq ft of learning space and features a Large Nature Playground. Full German immersion is offered from Day 1 in the Preschool program. The school has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio and about 200 students from 64 international families representing 40+ nationalities, with 25+ languages spoken by families. 100% of GISC students speak multiple languages.
The school provides a bilingual German-English education for Preschool through Grade 9 and is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
After-School Activities and Extracurriculars include After Care from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with supervised sessions (3:00-4:30 and 4:30-6:00) and the option to enroll up to five days per week or use a Drop-In Program. A full list of current after-school programming is available in the PDFs for Winter/Spring 2026 and Fall 2025. Programs include academic support, sports & movement, and arts & music.
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.
