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United States, Los Angeles
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Uniforms are required. Tops must bear the Goethe logo—embroidered polo shirts in light blue or red or Oxford-style shirts; Lands' End and Ink & Stitch are approved vendors. Bottoms are navy uniform pants, skirts, skorts, or shorts; no graphics or non-Goethe logos are permitted; used uniforms are available for families in need.
Goethe International Charter School does not have food preparation facilities or staff. Cafeteria meals are provided by LAUSD and are no-charge to families since 2020. Under California's Universal Meals Program, all public school students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch.
GICS is governed by a Board of Trustees. The board includes a President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and includes a parent representative; bios describe members' professional backgrounds and commitment to the IB program and the GICS community.
Goethe International Charter School is a public charter in Los Angeles serving students ages 4–14 with a German-English dual-language immersion and International Baccalaureate framework. The school teaches in English and German and is authorized for the IB Primary Years Programme since 2009, with renewals in 2014, 2019, and 2023, while pursuing Middle Years Programme authorization. This combination delivers a multilingual, internationally minded education built around inquiry and real-world connections. The campus emphasizes hands-on learning through its Garden Classes program, a living laboratory where science, health, sustainability and social responsibility intersect, supported by dedicated parent volunteers and aligned with IB standards. Goethe also participates in German-language certification through the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD) program, reinforcing language proficiency. The school has earned recognition as a California Distinguished School and California Gold Ribbon School and is accredited by WASC. Dozens of home languages are spoken on campus, reflecting a diverse, globally connected community today.
