German International School Washington D.C.

United States, Washington Dc

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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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Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum

Taught languages German, English, French, Spanish, Latin

Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School

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