German International School Washington Dc

• 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.

• 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.

• Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
  • Alumni have been accepted to prestigious universities worldwide, including Harvard University and Yale University. -