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United States, New York
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German is taught for four years and German History for four years; English is taught for four years, including English American History for two years; French or Spanish is offered for two to four years; the curriculum emphasizes bilingualism and alignment with both German and New York State requirements. On graduation, students earn both the German International Abitur (DIA) and the New York State High School Diploma. AP courses include English Language and Composition and German Language and Culture.
The school has a bilingual program in German and English with a distinctive bilingual, multicultural approach to teaching and learning.
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.
