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German International School of Texas

United States, Austin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees $11,500 - 13,250
Ages 1 - 9 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

German International School of Texas (GIS) operates as a co-educational day school in Austin, Texas, within the St. Paul Lutheran Church campus at 3407 Red River Street. The school delivers a full German-English bilingual program for children aged 1.5 through 9, combining immersion with a Montessori-inspired approach, the Freinet Method, and the Baden-Württemberg Curriculum. Programs progress from Toddler (1.5+) and Toddler & Twos (2–3) through PreK 3 and PreK 4 with a bilingual bridge, Kindergarten, and 1st–4th Grade with continued bilingual instruction. Classes run 9:00–14:00 for younger groups and 9:00–15:00 for 1st–4th Grade, with before- and after-care options. The annex building features bright classrooms and outdoor spaces, including playgrounds and gardens. GIS emphasizes language development, daily bilingual learning, and a school visit program throughout the year. Applications are accepted for the 2026-2027 academic year. Visitors may arrange tours during the year, and GIS hosts summer open houses for prospective families.

3407 Red River St., Austin, TX 78705 (St. Paul's Lutheran Church)

The Essentials

German International School of Texas has instruction in German, English.

Location
Austin, Texas, United States. GIS operates at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 3407 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705; the annex offers bright rooms and outdoor space with playgrounds and gardens; it is located across from the downtown headquarters at First Baptist Church.

Stages
Toddler Program (ages 1.5+); Pre-K 3; Pre-K 4; Kindergarten; 1st–4th Grade (ages 6–9). Full German immersion for Toddler through Pre-K and full bilingual German-English instruction for Kindergarten through 4th Grade.

Type
co-educational day school

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
School week Mon–Fri, 9am–2pm; before-school care 7:30–9am; after-school care 2–4:30pm.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding is provided. The school operates as a day program with before-school care from 7:30–9:00 a.m. and after-school care from 2:00–4:30 p.m.

Governance and Ownership
The school operates out of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. The location is 3407 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705.
Fees

Annual tuition at German International School of Texas ranges from USD 11,500 to USD 13,250 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Application / waitlist deposit: USD 150 (one-time, non-refundable).

Tuition fees (2026/27 academic year) — by year group
- Toddlers & Twos (age 1.5–3): USD 1,325 monthly (August–May). Calculated annual total: USD 13,250 (USD 1,325 × 10 months).
- Pre-K through 4th Grade (Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1–4): USD 1,150 monthly (August–May). Calculated annual total: USD 11,500 (USD 1,150 × 10 months).
- Notes on calculation: the published monthly rates are charged for the academic months August through May (10 months); the annual and semester figures above are calculated from those published monthly rates and the stated August–May school year.

Term / semester detail
- Tuition is published and billed on a monthly basis for the 10-month academic year (August–May). Semester-equivalent amounts can be calculated as five monthly payments per semester (e.g., Pre-K/Grade 1–4 semester = USD 1,150 × 5 = USD 5,750). These semester totals are computed from the published monthly rate and the August–May academic months.

Before-school and after-school care (optional, monthly rates)
- Before-school care (7:30 AM–9:00 AM):
- Monday–Friday: USD 200 monthly.
- 4 days/week: USD 170 monthly.
- 3 days/week: USD 140 monthly.
- 2 days/week: USD 100 monthly.
- 1 day/week: USD 55 monthly.
- Drop-in/day: USD 20.
- After-school care (2:00 PM–4:30 PM):
- Monday–Friday: USD 340 monthly.
- 4 days/week: USD 280 monthly.
- 3 days/week: USD 225 monthly.
- 2 days/week: USD 160 monthly.
- 1 day/week: USD 85 monthly.
- Drop-in/day: USD 30.
- Late pick-up fee: USD 15 for the first 10 minutes after closing, then USD 1 per additional minute; late pick-up fees must be paid by the next scheduled tuition payment.

Other routine fees and charges
- Supply fee: USD 125, paid semesterly with the August and January payments.
- Returned check (NSF) fee: USD 35.
- Late-payment penalty: USD 10 per day for overdue tuition/payments.
- Sibling discount: 10% discount applied to each additional child's monthly tuition beyond the first enrolled child (applies to the regular tuition amount).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing cadence: Tuition and optional before/after-school program charges are calculated on a monthly basis for the academic months August through May (10 months total). Tuition is based on a yearly amount and monthly payment amounts are not reduced for absences, holidays, or school closures.
- Payment due date: All payments are due on or before the 5th of each month for months the child is enrolled (payments must be received prior to 8:00 PM on the due date). Enrollment is considered retained only with timely tuition payments.
- Enrollment requirement: A child is considered fully enrolled once the first month's tuition has been paid and all required forms are completed and signed.

Refunds and withdrawal
- Application / waitlist deposit (USD 150) is non-refundable.
- Withdrawal notice: Thirty (30) days' written notice is required to withdraw a child from the school. Any payment due for a month in which the child attended school must be paid in full. No separate refund policy for tuition prepayments is published in the standard parent materials; the school's published terms require payment for months when the child attended and do not reduce monthly charges for absences or closures.

Boarding / residential provision
- Boarding is not offered. The program operates as a day program with published school hours and before/after care options; ages served are for early childhood and elementary (Toddler through Grade 4).

Fee payment recipient and payment methods (published information)
- Payment recipient: Tuition payments are made to the German-Texan Heritage Society. Checks are referenced in the school materials (returned-check / NSF fee), indicating check payments are accepted. No additional specific payment methods (for example: credit card, ACH/bank transfer, online payment portal) are listed in the standard published fee materials. For questions about billing or to confirm accepted payment methods, contact the school's listed admissions/billing contact.

Summary of key numeric items (USD)
- Application / waitlist deposit: USD 150 (non-refundable).
- Monthly tuition (Toddlers & Twos): USD 1,325 (Aug–May) — annual (10 months) USD 13,250 (calculated).
- Monthly tuition (Pre-K–Grade 4): USD 1,150 (Aug–May) — annual (10 months) USD 11,500 (calculated).
- Supply fee: USD 125 per semester (paid Aug and Jan). Returned check fee: USD 35. Late-payment fee: USD 10 per day. Before/after care monthly packages and drop-in rates as listed above. Thirty (30) days' written notice required for withdrawal.
Academics

German International School of Texas teaches Montessori Curriculum, German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 9.

Curriculum
GIS offers full German-English bilingual education with full German immersion for children aged 1.5 to 9 years. The curriculum blends the Freinet Method, a Montessori-inspired approach, and the Baden-Württemberg Curriculum. Programs progress from Toddler (age 1.5+), Toddler & Twos (ages 2-3), PreK 3, PreK 4 with a bilingual bridge, Kindergarten, to 1st–4th Grade with full bilingual German-English instruction. The bilingual program lists benefits such as stronger problem-solving skills, improved memory and concentration, and lifelong cognitive benefits. GIS operates out of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3407 Red River St., Austin, TX 78705, and offers a school week from 9am–2pm for younger grades and 9am–3pm for 1st–4th Grade, with before- and after-care; it is open for school visits throughout the year. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are being accepted.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Full bilingual German-English instruction.
Parent Experience

Community
GIS is located at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas; the annex offers bright classrooms and outdoor space with playgrounds and gardens. The school teaches full German-English bilingual instruction for ages 1.5 through 9, including the Toddler Program, Toddler & Twos, PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st–4th grades. The program blends the Freinet Method, a Montessori-inspired approach, and the Baden-Württemberg Curriculum. GIS hosts year-round school visits and summer open houses for families, and parent testimonials describe a caring, engaged teaching staff and a supportive parent community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
GIS operates at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 3407 Red River St., Austin, TX 78705. The annex to the church offers spacious and bright classrooms. It provides a beautiful outdoor space with playgrounds, gardens and plenty of green space to explore. GIS is open for school visits throughout the school year and hosts summer open houses to welcome prospective families.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are spacious and bright. The annex provides outdoor spaces with playgrounds and gardens for outdoor learning and exploration.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Full German immersion is offered from ages 1.5 through 9. The curriculum blends the Freinet Method, Montessori-inspired learning, and the Baden-Württemberg Curriculum to support language development and academic growth. Toddler through Kindergarten programs run 9am–2pm, and 1st–4th Grade runs 9am–3pm, with after care available. 1st–4th Grade provides full bilingual German-English instruction.

Cultural & Language
Full German immersion is offered from ages 1.5 through 9, with 1st–4th Grade providing full bilingual German-English instruction. The program combines German-language education with daily bilingual learning under the Freinet Method, Montessori-inspired approach, and the Baden-Württemberg Curriculum.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
School Week runs Monday through Friday, 9am–2pm. Before-school care runs 7:30–9am and after-school care runs 2–4:30pm. The annex provides bright rooms and outdoor space with playgrounds and gardens to explore. GIS is located at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 3407 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705.
Languages

Language Provision
The languages taught are German and English. The Toddler Program uses full German immersion (age 1.5+). PreK4 begins a bilingual bridge program. Kindergarten offers an academic bilingual curriculum, and 1st–4th Grade deliver full bilingual German-English instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
Toddler Program (age 1.5+) features full German immersion. PreK4 begins a bilingual bridge program. 1st–4th Grade provides full bilingual German-English instruction.

Immersion Programs
Full German immersion is offered for children ages 1.5–9 years. The Toddler Program provides full German immersion (9am-2pm with after-care). Kindergarten uses an academic bilingual curriculum, and 1st–4th Grade provide full bilingual German-English instruction (9am-3pm with after-care).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Visit GIS to learn about the program. Walk the halls, sit in on a class, and meet the teachers; no German is required to participate. Tours include a 30-minute walkthrough, a Q&A with lead teachers, and time in an active classroom; mornings, evenings, and Saturdays are available. Sign up ahead of time for a visit or open house. 2. Apply for the 2026-2027 academic year using the GIS Application. The application is accessible through the Apply link; GIS accepts applications for the 2026-2027 year. GIS responds to every application within five business days, and admission decisions for the upcoming school year are communicated by July 31. If you accept a spot, sign the enrollment agreement within two weeks. 3. If you are not ready to apply, join the waitlist to reserve a future spot. The waitlist can be joined via the Join Our Waitlist link, and reserves a future place while you prepare your application. 4. After applying and being offered a spot, enroll promptly. The school offers sibling discounts and convenient monthly payment plans to help manage tuition payments. Admission decisions are communicated by July 31, and responses are provided within five business days of submission. If you accept a spot, sign the enrollment agreement within two weeks. 5. Tours and information sessions are available throughout the year. Monthly school tours are offered; dates for 2026 include August 28, September 25, October 23, November 13, and December 11. Open houses are held in the summer, and private or virtual tours can be arranged.

Waitlist
GIS maintains a waitlist to reserve a future spot at the school. To reserve a future place, join the waitlist via the Join Our Waitlist link. The waitlist provides a path to secure a spot while you consider applying or await a decision.
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