The German International School Washington D.C. is a private, co-educational institution with more than 500 students in preschool through 12th grade, set on a quiet campus in Potomac, Md. Representing more than 20 different nationalities, our student body is truly international, united by a shared interest in German language and culture.
The only full-time German day school in Washington, we offer rigorous academics in a warm, multicultural setting. Graduates receive the globally recognized German International Abitur (DIA) as well as a high-school diploma from the state of Maryland.
We have two academic focus areas: foreign languages and science.
Students gain fluency in at least two languages and achieve mastery of biology, chemistry, and physics. Our teachers prize critical inquiry, teaching students how-not what-to think.
The German International School is accredited by the German Ministry of Education and approved by Maryland Department of Education.
Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, French Language and Culture, German Language and Culture, Physics B, Spanish Language
Club or Organization: Choir, Drama Club, Model UN, Science, Yearbook
School Notes
The German International School Washington is an independent
pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school of more than 500
students.
We deliver a rigorous bicultural curriculum leading to the
German International Abitur (DIA) and the U.S. High School
Diploma.
Our graduates leave our school with a solid preparation for
university work and beyond and attend prestigious international,
American and German higher education institutions. Dedicated to the
development of globally-minded students, fostering independence,
creativity and critical thinking, the German International School
places strong emphasis on foreign languages and natural
sciences.
Knowledge of German is not required for admission through lower
Elementary School.
By 6th grade, students are fluent in German and English, and on
their way to mastering a third language.
Our science program starts in 4th grade and our teachers are
committed to inspiring all students to apply scientific
methods.
With a student body representing over 20 nationalities and 70
teachers from all over the world, we believe that the best
education occurs in a school made up of students, families,
teachers and staff drawn from many different perspectives and
experiences, both nationally and internationally. Located just 15
minutes outside of Washington, our 17-acre campus boast a modern
LEED-certified science building, a heated indoor pool, a
full-service cafeteria and three libraries including
North-America`s largest German youth literature collection.
The German School is one of over 140 recognized German Schools
Abroad worldwide, and approved by the Maryland State Department of
Education.
Both our children are at the preschool (2 and 4 years old). We are very happy at the school and would like our children to continue at the school through high school. The teachers are extremely well qualified and caring. We also like the emphasis on science, foreign language acquisition and an overall international education.
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