German International School Washington D.C.
- German
- American
Per yearUSD 18.1K–28.4K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Independent, non-profit, co-educational German international school founded in 1961 on a campus in Potomac, Maryland. Offers preschool through grade 12 with a German curriculum and selected American elements. Students earn the German International Abitur and a Maryland high school diploma.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
German · American
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
550
Language
German, English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 30
- Founded
- 1961
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Preschool 2-year old (Morning Program On | USD 22,072 |
| Preschool 3/4-year old (Morning Program | USD 18,127 |
| School Entry Level (SEL) - Self Funded | USD 26,173 |
| Grades 1-6 - Self Funded | USD 27,475 |
| Grades 7-12 - Self Funded | USD 28,385 |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool 2-year old (Morning Program On | USD 22,072 |
| Preschool 3/4-year old (Morning Program | USD 18,127 |
| School Entry Level (SEL) - Self Funded | USD 26,173 |
| Grades 1-6 - Self Funded | USD 27,475 |
| Grades 7-12 - Self Funded | USD 28,385 |
Source: school website (giswashington.org) · checked 2026-10-29
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| German International School Washington D.C. (this school) | USD 18,127 | USD 28,385 |
| Rochambeau, The French International School | USD 27,965 | USD 33,580 |
Source: school website (giswashington.org) · checked 2026-10-29
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 150
- Enrolment fee
- USD 2,500
- Deposit
- USD 1,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
- Open days
- 2026-11-06
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- STEM
- Teachers
- 75
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
After-school activities
- Afternoon Program
- Extended Care
- Athletics
Upcoming events
- Jan15FriOpen day09:00 GMT-5 (local time)
Open House: K through Grade 12
Checked 2026-10-30
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- Rochambeau, The French International School
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