German International School Washington D.C.

The GISW campus is at 8617 Chateau Drive, Potomac, MD 20854. The school sits in a residential area near Washington, D.C. A Shuttle Bus Service runs from the Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Dr., Potomac, MD 20854, to the GISW campus, with multiple buses facilitating morning and after-school transportation.

Preschool (ages 2–4) with morning groups and an optional Afternoon Program and Extended Care; Elementary School from entry level through 4th grade with German curricula and English lessons at U.S. standards; Grades 5 through 12 earn the German International Abitur and a U.S. High School Diploma.

Independent, bilingual.

Germany

Shuttle Bus Service from Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Dr., Potomac, MD 20854 to GISW and back. Three buses shuttle in the morning; the first leaves Bolger Center at 8:40 am. After classes, the first bus departs GISW between 11:35 and 11:40 am and returns to the Bolger Center. Direct drop-off or pick-up at GISW on Saturday mornings is not allowed; a parking pass is required to park on GISW grounds; buses are the default option for students and drivers with passes.

Overview (fees listed below apply to the published 2025/26 schedule)

Application & enrollment fees
- Application fee (non‑refundable): USD 150.
- New student enrollment fee (non‑refundable, per student): USD 2,500. A reduced enrollment fee of USD 1,400 applies for students moving from GISW Preschool to the School Entry Level (SEL).
- Contract deposit (non‑refundable at signing; deducted from billing statement): USD 1,000 per student.
- School Society membership fee (per family, per school year): USD 150.
- Technology fee (per student, grades 1–12, per school year): USD 200.
- Class account fee (per student, per school year): USD 150.

Tuition — annual amounts by program and year group (full‑year tuition shown; two columns reflect the published early‑contract rate and the standard rate)
- Preschool (5 days, Mon–Fri) — 2‑year‑old programs:
- Morning Program only (8:00–13:15): USD 20,223 (early/required contract date) / USD 21,223 (standard).
- Morning + Afternoon Program (8:00–14:45): USD 23,928 / USD 24,928.
- Morning + Afternoon + Extended Care (8:00–16:45): USD 29,967 / USD 30,967.
- Preschool — 3/4‑year‑old programs:
- Morning Program only (8:00–13:15): USD 16,430 / USD 17,430.
- Morning + Afternoon Program (8:00–14:45): USD 20,135 / USD 21,135.
- Morning + Afternoon + Extended Care (8:00–16:45): USD 26,174 / USD 27,174.
- School Entry Level (SEL) through Grade 12 — School day (includes afternoon program until 15:15):
- SEL: USD 24,166 / USD 25,166.
- Grades 1–6: USD 25,418 / USD 26,418.
- Grades 7–12: USD 26,293 / USD 27,293.
- SEL through Grade 9 — School day with Extended Care (15:15–16:45):
- SEL: USD 29,703 / USD 30,703.
- Grades 1–6: USD 30,955 / USD 31,955.
- Grades 7–9: USD 31,830 / USD 32,830.
- Extended Care drop‑in fee (Preschool–Grade 9), per instance: USD 50.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Accepted payment schedules: annual (single payment), semi‑annual (two equal installments — typically August and January), or monthly (ten equal installments — typically August through May) processed through a tuition management system. Installment schedules divide the published annual tuition into equal payments for the chosen schedule. Credit card payments may incur a convenience fee charged by the tuition processor in addition to tuition.
- Payment processing: tuition installments and recurring payments are handled through Blackbaud Tuition Management; families receive an enrollment email and set up their payment method (bank account or credit card). Semi‑annual withdrawals occur in August and January; monthly withdrawals are processed on the 5th or the 20th of each month (depending on family selection). Returned check, change, and late payment fees apply as published.
- Payment by check/wire is accepted; when paying by automatic deduction, bank routing/ABA and account numbers are required. If paying by credit card, a processor convenience fee will be billed separately.

Bus, cafeteria and other recurring program fees
- Bus (annual, service available mornings and afternoons at 15:20 and 16:55) — zone pricing by route:
- Zone A: USD 2,707; Zone B: USD 3,198; Zone C: USD 3,669; Zone D: USD 4,160; Zone E: USD 4,751. Single ticket (one‑way): USD 15.
- Cafeteria (annual fee for Preschool–Grade 12): USD 1,260.
- Returned check fee: USD 50. Change fee: USD 50. Second replacement bus pass fee and other minor administrative fees apply as published. Late payment fees are charged monthly until the account is current.
- Bookstore and sports uniform purchases: books, school supplies, and sports uniforms are available for purchase through the school bookstore; payments accepted in USD by major credit card, cash, or US check. Sports uniforms are required only for athletic teams where applicable.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. GISW operates as a day school; there are no boarding fees.

Other one‑time or occasional costs
- New student enrollment fee (non‑refundable) as noted above: USD 2,500 (or USD 1,400 for Preschool→SEL transition).
- Class account fee: USD 150 per student, per school year.
- Technology fee for Grades 1–12: USD 200 per student, per school year.
- Parents' or School Society membership fee: USD 150 per family, per school year.
- Occasional program or activity fees (school trips, athletics team fees, special course fees) may apply; sports team uniforms are purchased separately through the bookstore. Returned check and administrative change fees apply as listed above.

Refund information and withdrawal terms
- Tuition and fees are non‑refundable if a student leaves the school before the end of the school year. In cases of special hardship or family relocation that requires withdrawal during the school year, the school will consider a partial refund of prepaid tuition and/or waiver of remaining installments; decisions are made according to school policy and require a written request submitted within 10 days of withdrawal. Attendance for any part of a month is billed for the full month; leaves of absence require full payment of tuition and fees for the period.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)
- Automatic bank account withdrawal (ACH) or automatic credit card charge via Blackbaud Tuition Management (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). A convenience fee applies for credit card payments and is billed separately. Families may also pay by check or wire transfer to the school; specific bank details are provided during tuition enrollment/registration for payments.

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