German International School New York

United States, New York

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
GISNY Corporation Membership	0	60 USD	—	USD; 60. Annual membership dues; invoiced separately.
Acceptance Fee	0	1,000 USD	—	USD; 1,000. One-time non-refundable acceptance fee due upon acceptance.
Application Fee	0	350 USD	—	USD; 350. One-time non-refundable application fee due at the time of application.
Pre-Kindergarten	3	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. Annual tuition includes lunch, books, and all courses for the 2025-2026 school year (Sept 2025–June 2026). Early-payer discount of USD 1,000 applies if tuition is paid in full by May 15, 2025 (USD 27,450), or if the first half is paid by May 15, 2025 and the second half by August 15, 2025 (USD 27,450 total). Other payment option: semi-annual USD 14,225 due May 15, 2025 and USD 13,225 due August 15, 2025 (total USD 27,450) if early payment; otherwise USD 28,450. After August 15, 2025 a late fee of 1.5% per month on past-due balances applies. Enrollment contract runs Sep 2025–Jun 2026 and is non-refundable.
Kindergarten	4	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 1	5	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 2	6	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 3	7	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 4	8	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 5	9	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 6	10	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 7	11	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 8	12	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 9	13	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 10	14	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 11	15	28,450 USD	—	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically).
Grade 12	16	28,450 USD	Abitur & High School Diploma	USD; 28,450 per year. See Pre-Kindergarten note above for the 2025-2026 year details (early-payer discount, payment options, late fee, and contract duration apply identically). Track includes German Abitur and High School Diploma.

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	350 USD	One-time non-refundable application fee due at time of application.

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	1,000 USD	One-time non-refundable acceptance fee due upon acceptance.

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
After-school / extracurricular charges	0 USD	Fees vary by program and provider; not included in tuition.

Fee Breakdown

Fees

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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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.

School Events

Upcoming Events

Open House (Family-friendly) – October 4

GISNY invites families to a Family-friendly Open House as part of Schoolympics, GISNY's annual schoo...

Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 00:00 GMT-4 German International School New York, 50 Partridge Road, White Plains, NY 10605

Past Events

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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