German International School Washington D.C.

United States, Washington Dc

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Preschool Two-Year-Old – Morning Program only (8:00–13:15)	2	20,223 USD	Preschool (2-year-old)	5 days per week
Preschool Two-Year-Old – Morning + Afternoon (8:00–14:45)	2	23,928 USD	Preschool (2-year-old)	5 days per week
Preschool Two-Year-Old – Morning + Afternoon + Extended Care (8:00–16:45)	2	29,967 USD	Preschool (2-year-old)	5 days per week
Preschool Three-Year-Old – Morning Program only (8:00–13:15)	3	16,430 USD	Preschool 3/4-year-old	5 days per week
Preschool Three-Year-Old – Morning + Afternoon + Extended Care (8:00–16:45)	3	26,174 USD	Preschool 3/4-year-old	5 days per week
Preschool Three-Year-Old – Morning + Afternoon (8:00–14:45)	3	20,135 USD	Preschool 3/4-year-old	5 days per week
Preschool Four-Year-Old – Morning + Afternoon + Extended Care (8:00–16:45)	4	26,174 USD	Preschool 3/4-year-old	5 days per week
Preschool Four-Year-Old – Morning + Afternoon (8:00–14:45)	4	20,135 USD	Preschool 3/4-year-old	5 days per week
Preschool Four-Year-Old – Morning Program only (8:00–13:15)	4	16,430 USD	Preschool 3/4-year-old	5 days per week
School Entry Level through Grade Twelve – School Day (incl afternoon program until 15:15)	5	24,166 USD	Primary to Secondary	School day; includes afternoon until 15:15
Grade One – School Day (incl afternoon program until 15:15)	6	25,418 USD	Primary	School day; Grades 1–6
Grade One – School Day with Extended Care (15:15–16:45)	6	30,955 USD	Primary	Extended Care for Grades 1–6
Grade Two – School Day with Extended Care (15:15–16:45)	7	30,955 USD	Primary	Extended Care for Grades 1–6
Grade Two – School Day (incl afternoon program until 15:15)	7	25,418 USD	Primary	School day; Grades 1–6
Grade Three – School Day with Extended Care (15:15–16:45)	8	30,955 USD	Primary	Extended Care for Grades 1–6
Grade Three – School Day (incl afternoon program until 15:15)	8	25,418 USD	Primary	School day; Grades 1–6
Grade Four – School Day with Extended Care (15:15–16:45)	9	30,955 USD	Primary	Extended Care for Grades 1–6
Grade Four – School Day (incl afternoon program until 15:15)	9	25,418 USD	Primary	School day; Grades 1–6
Grade Five – School Day with Extended Care (15:15–16:45)	10	30,955 USD	Primary	Extended Care for Grades 1–6
Grade Five – School Day (incl afternoon program until 15:15)	10	25,418 USD	Primary	School day; Grades 1–6
Grade Six – School Day (incl afternoon program until 15:15)	11	25,418 USD	Primary/Lower Secondary	School day; Grades 1–6
Grade Six – School Day with Extended Care (15:15–16:45)	11	30,955 USD	Primary	Extended Care for Grades 1–6
Grade Seven – School Day (incl afternoon to 15:15)	12	26,293 USD	Secondary	School day; Grades 7–12
Grade Seven – School Day with Extended Care (15:15–16:45)	12	31,830 USD	Secondary	Extended Care for Grades 7–9
Grade Seven – School Day with Extended Care (Grades 7–9) – Extended Care	12	31,830 USD	Secondary	Extended Care for Grades 7–9
Grade Eight – School Day with Extended Care (15:15–16:45)	13	31,830 USD	Secondary	Extended Care for Grades 7–9
Grade Eight – School Day with Extended Care (Grades 7–9) – Extended Care	13	31,830 USD	Secondary	Extended Care for Grades 7–9
Grade Eight – School Day (incl afternoon to 15:15)	13	26,293 USD	Secondary	School day; Grades 7–12
Grade Nine – School Day (incl afternoon to 15:15)	14	26,293 USD	Secondary	School day; Grades 7–12
Grade Nine – School Day with Extended Care (15:15–16:45)	14	31,830 USD	Secondary	Extended Care for Grades 7–9
Grade Nine – School Day with Extended Care (Grades 7–9) – Extended Care	14	31,830 USD	Secondary	Extended Care for Grades 7–9
Grade Ten – School Day (incl afternoon to 15:15)	15	26,293 USD	Secondary	School day; Grades 7–12
Grade Eleven – School Day (incl afternoon to 15:15)	16	26,293 USD	Secondary	School day; Grades 7–12
Grade Twelve – School Day (incl afternoon to 15:15)	17	26,293 USD	Secondary	School day; Grades 7–12

Application Fees

Name	Fee
Application Fee	150 USD

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee
Enrollment Fee	2,500 USD

Additional Fees

Name	Fee
Class account fee (per student, per school year)	150 USD
Bus (annual), Zone B	3,198 USD
School Society membership fee (per family, per school year)	150 USD
Bus (annual), Zone D	4,160 USD
Bus (annual), Zone E	4,751 USD
Technology fee (Grades 1–12)	200 USD
Cafeteria annual fee	1,260 USD
Bus (annual), Zone C	3,669 USD
Bus (annual), Zone A	2,707 USD

Fee Breakdown

Fees

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.

(End of fee overview.)

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German, English

Fees $16,430 - 31,830

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 500

Type Co-educational

Opened 1961

Bus Service Yes

German International School Washington D.C. is an independent bilingual school serving students aged 2 to 18 in Washington, DC. Founded in 1961, GISW provides a dual German‑American program that blends a German curriculum with English lessons to U.S. standards and lab science. Preschool serves ages 2 through 4, with morning groups and optional afternoon care. Elementary School combines German curricula with English instruction and hands‑on science, while Grades 5–12 lead to both a U.S. High School Diploma and German International Abitur, opening doors to universities worldwide. The STEM/MINT program deepens mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and technology through problem solving and research. GISW is part of the network of German Schools Abroad (over 130 schools). A bus service spans Maryland, Virginia, DC.; SageDining operates the cafeteria with labeling; Bookstore and Health Room serve community. Kindergarten emphasizes play-based learning, time outdoors. The FastTrack language program supports learners, and NEWBEES help families settle.

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