German International School New York

Located at 50 Partridge Road, White Plains, NY 10605. GISNY sits on a 20-acre campus in White Plains, Westchester County, with a nature-based learning environment.

Pre-K through Grade 12, with Lower School (grades 1-4), Middle School (grades 5-9), and Upper School (grades 10-12). Pre-K and Kindergarten are included.

private, independent, non-profit bilingual international day school

Diverse international student body.

A variety of language-support classes to assist with language challenges.

Germany

School day begins at 8:30 am. First dismissal at 2:05 pm; second dismissal at 3:45 pm. After-school program runs from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

GISNY does not provide bus transportation. Westchester residents may use district bus transportation; Manhattan families may use Cheese Bus routes; private arrangements may be made for other areas.

Immersive, academically challenging curricula and nature-based programming. Spiral Curriculum from Pre-K through grade 12. Languages are integral to learning, with a strong bilingual program starting in Pre-K and additional language offerings. STEM is emphasized at all grade levels. The Dual Diploma leads to a High School Diploma and the German International Abitur, preparing graduates for higher education worldwide.

GISNY graduates earn both a High School Diploma and the German International Abitur, preparing graduates to attend colleges and universities worldwide.

Digitale Drehtuer is an enrichment program for advanced learners offered for grades 5–11; selected students participate in live courses and self-paced modules to explore topics beyond the regular curriculum.

SEL is integrated into GISNY's program. The school collaborates with the Morningside Center in New York to implement weekly class circles to build social and emotional skills and classroom community. Class circles address topics such as friendship, stress, standing up against discrimination, cliques, social media, bullying, gender identity, and academic success. The school emphasizes a strong sense of community and provides ongoing faculty development to support SEL.

Resource specialists provide a comprehensive range of services: support for students with individualized learning plans; guidance and advice to teachers and families; professional development on topics such as classroom management and supporting neurodivergent learners; implementation of accommodations in classroom and assessments; and collaboration with local entities, including the White Plains school district, to coordinate additional services.

Language is integral to learning at GISNY. From Pre-K to Grade 12, GISNY uses bilingual learning with German and English as foundations and offers a third language (French or Spanish) later. The Pre-K to Kindergarten use a one-teacher–one-language approach; Grades 1–4 emphasize German proficiency with extensive English lessons; Grades 5 and up include more bilingual classes in subjects such as Biology, Geography, Music, and Art, with American History taught in English; In Grades 10–12, many subjects are taught in English; The Abitur is bilingual in Music, Art, Biology, and Economics; English instruction offers Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels with extra help for language learners; Latin is available for select grades.

A School Nurse and a Mental Health Counselor support student well-being. The Nurse provides everyday health care and ensures compliance with New York State health regulations, including immunization standards. The Mental Health Counselor offers mental health support within the school.

GISNY operates a Safe Space Concept (Schutzraumkonzept) as part of safeguarding, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives include safeguarding-related resources and practices.

GISNY offers an inquiry process via the online inquiry form, an Open House, and a Personalized Meeting (in-person, virtual, or phone). After you inquire, the Admissions Team will respond with important information and upcoming events. An Open House lets families meet the Admissions Team and faculty. A Personalized Meeting can be scheduled on a day/time that works for you. GISNY graduates earn both a High School Diploma and the German International Abitur. Admissions are based on German language proficiency (Grades 1–12), academic achievement and potential. 220.

GISNY offers need-based financial assistance. Financial assistance applications must be submitted through Clarity by April 15 for the upcoming school year. The Financial Assistance average award size is about $17,700, equal to roughly 64% of full tuition. Financial assistance can cover up to 90% of annual tuition and is awarded at the school's discretion based on Clarity's recommendations and budget. Awards are annual and must be reapplied for each year with updated financial information. Clarity charges a $60 application fee. The Family Application Guide explains how to apply. Eligible ages are PreK through Grade 12. GISNY does not offer full scholarships or merit-based scholarships. Applying for financial assistance does not affect the admissions decision. Important dates: financial aid applications become available online mid-October and are due by April 15. Contact our Business Manager for more information. (Note: the information is provided here as a summary of the Financial Assistance page.)