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SEL is integrated into GISNY's program. The school collaborates with the Morningside Center in New York to implement weekly class circles to build social and emotional skills and classroom community. Class circles address topics such as friendship, stress, standing up against discrimination, cliques, social media, bullying, gender identity, and academic success. The school emphasizes a strong sense of community and provides ongoing faculty development to support SEL.
Resource specialists provide a comprehensive range of services: support for students with individualized learning plans; guidance and advice to teachers and families; professional development on topics such as classroom management and supporting neurodivergent learners; implementation of accommodations in classroom and assessments; and collaboration with local entities, including the White Plains school district, to coordinate additional services.
Language is integral to learning at GISNY. From Pre-K to Grade 12, GISNY uses bilingual learning with German and English as foundations and offers a third language (French or Spanish) later. The Pre-K to Kindergarten use a one-teacher–one-language approach; Grades 1–4 emphasize German proficiency with extensive English lessons; Grades 5 and up include more bilingual classes in subjects such as Biology, Geography, Music, and Art, with American History taught in English; In Grades 10–12, many subjects are taught in English; The Abitur is bilingual in Music, Art, Biology, and Economics; English instruction offers Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels with extra help for language learners; Latin is available for select grades.
A School Nurse and a Mental Health Counselor support student well-being. The Nurse provides everyday health care and ensures compliance with New York State health regulations, including immunization standards. The Mental Health Counselor offers mental health support within the school.
GISNY operates a Safe Space Concept (Schutzraumkonzept) as part of safeguarding, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives include safeguarding-related resources and practices.
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.
