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American and German
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Ages 2 to 18

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CityWashington D.C. area
CurriculumsAmerican and German
Leaving qualificationsUS Diploma, AP, SAT, and Abitur
Languages of instructionEnglish and German
Age RangeAges 2 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications US Diploma, AP, SAT, and Abitur
Language of instruction English and German
Native English and German teachers
Extra languages (other than English and German)
Class sizes Average 18 students / class
Maximum 24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: $20,620
to: $26,570
Address: 8617 Chateau Drive Potomac MD, 20854 USA
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Number of students

560

Number of nationalities represented in the school

25

Most common nationality

Students from German-speaking countries make up the largest share, however, there is a significant number of international students from Central and South America, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as many students from the United States.

Ratio of local students to international students

1:2

Native English and German speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and German

Yes, we have the Fast Track program for highly motivated and academically strong students enrolling in grades up to grade 5 without German language skills.
And there is our Saturday school that supports with German language acquisition.

Additional language classes offered by the school

French, Spanish, Latin

Max. number of students per class

24

Average number of students per class

18

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

No

Use of technology in the classroom

GISW provides iPads for students that are in a controlled safe environment where students are limited to the use of certain apps and websites that are selected by the pedagogical staff. Each classroom has a smartboard and we use Microsoft Teams for communication.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes, we use Zoom and are ready to use it in the classroom again anytime.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

We do not practice religion at school, but we offer religous classes as an elective.

How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?

Those who do not choose a specific religious class are in an ethics class.

External examinations or assessments available

German International Abitur (DIA)
High School Diploma
AP
SAT

Results in these examinations

Excellent

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Homework is only assigned in grades 5 through 12

Approximate hours of homework given

This varies by student. On average around one hour.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

Over 90%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

No

Learning support offered

Unfortunately we are not in a position to be able to provide this kind of support.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

With challenging FuF classes for Math, English and German and Science.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes, we have 2 counselors on staff.

Entry evaluation for students

Yes

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Most children who apply to GISW's School Entry Level, Elementary School and Upper School program will undergo a German language assessment before being accepted at GISW.

Waiting list

Yes, in some grade levels.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

GISW accepts applications on a rolling admission basis.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

8:10

School finish time

Different times for different grade levels and also different on different weekdays. The earliest is 1:30pm and the latest is 4:45pm

Supervised care before/after school

Yes, there is the afternoon program until 3:15pm and there is Extended Care until 4:45pm

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

GISW offers many clubs and activities.

Sports activities included

A large variety of inddoor and outdoor sport activities

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Facilities at the school

Cafeteria, libraries, playground, science building. art room , music room

Sports facilities at the school

Athletics field, heated indoor swimming pool, soccer field, tennis and basketball courts, beach volleyball, smaller turf soccer field, full-size grass soccer field, track.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

The German International School Washington D.C. is a private, co-educational institution with about 560 students in preschool through 12th grade, set on a quiet campus in Potomac, MD.

Representing more than 25 different nationalities, the student body is truly international, united by a shared interest in German language and culture. The only full-time German day school in Washington, GISW offers rigorous academics in a warm, multicultural setting.

Teaching approach of the school

GISW has a challenging German curriculum mixed with some American elements. Graduates receive the globally recognized German International Abitur (DIA) as well as a high-school diploma from the state of Maryland.

GISW has two academic focus areas: World languages and STEM. Students gain fluency in at least two world languages and achieve mastery of biology, chemistry, and physics.

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