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German International School New York

United States, New York

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Food Options

The school provides daily lunch options through Flik Independent School Dining. Lunch is available to all students in grades 1–12 with a salad and sandwich bar in the cafeteria; Pre-K and Kindergarten meals are served in classrooms, family-style. Snacks are available for grades 5–12, and allergies are communicated to the chef.

Governance and Ownership

GISNY is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit education corporation in New York, governed by a Board of Trustees. Members of the GISNY Corporation—parents or guardians—meet annually to ratify Board actions and elect five Trustees for a three-year term; the Board consists of fifteen elected members.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees $28,450
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1980
Bus Service Yes

German International School New York (GISNY) is a private, independent, non-profit bilingual international day school located on a 20-acre campus in White Plains, New York, serving students ages 3 to 18. Affiliated with Germany, GISNY offers a dual-curriculum approach that combines German and American programs in an immersive, academically rigorous setting. The school emphasizes a nature-based program, with outdoor classrooms for early childhood and a spiral curriculum from Pre-K through Grade 12. Languages are integral to learning, with a strong bilingual program beginning in Pre-K and additional language offerings. STEM is embedded at all grade levels, and graduates pursue the German International Abitur alongside a U.S. High School Diploma. The campus features a vibrant library with more than 13,000 items, a state-of-the-art Science Wing with labs and a MakerSpace, arts and music spaces, an auditorium, and extensive athletics facilities. Enrollment exceeds 420 students from over 20 nationalities. A welcoming community.

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Open House at Culture Fest (All Grades)
Open House at Culture Fest (All Grades)
Discover the spirit of GISNY at our lively Culture Fest, featuring music, food, and traditions from ...
Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 11:00 GMT-4 German International School New York, 50 Partridge Road, White Plains, NY 10605

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