United States, New York
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The campus spans a 20-acre site in White Plains with wide-open green spaces. Outdoor Classrooms and the Nature-Based Early Childhood Program allow the youngest students to spend most of their day outdoors. The library is vibrant and expansive, with over 13,000 items, and there is a state-of-the-art Science Wing with labs and a MakerSpace. Arts and Music Classrooms, an auditorium for performances, an Energy Garden, and a dedicated playground support learning and community life. Athletics facilities include a multifunctional gym, a tartan running track, an outdoor basketball court, and a soccer field; IT resources and a student lounge with table tennis and arcade games complete the on-campus experience.
GISNY has athletics facilities on campus, including a multifunctional gym, a tartan running track, an outdoor basketball court, and a soccer field. These spaces support the school's athletics program for students across grade levels. The campus design emphasizes movement and physical activity as part of daily life. Outdoor spaces such as the Energy Garden and playground extend opportunities for active recreation beyond the gym and fields.
The Science Wing includes science labs and a MakerSpace with cutting-edge technology. The library is expansive, hosting over 13,000 items. Information Technology resources support learning with cloud tools, interactive displays, devices for younger students, and BYOD for older students. The campus integrates technology and STEM learning across grade levels.
Arts and Music Classrooms provide space for art, music, and performing arts, including music classrooms and practice rooms, plus an auditorium for exhibitions, concerts, and theater performances. The Student Lounge for upper school students offers a social space with sofas, table tennis, and arcade games. Outdoor spaces including the Energy Garden and a dedicated playground support recreation and community building. The campus provides spaces that support a variety of extracurricular activities.
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.