Welcome to GISNY
Expand your child's world!
At German International School New York (GISNY), an independent, bilingual Pre-K through Grade 12 college preparatory school, locals and expats alike build a remarkable foundation for wherever the future takes them.
The only school in the tri-state area where graduates earn a High School Diploma and the German International Abitur, GISNY unlocks student potential through immersive, academically challenging curricula and nature-based programming.
The focus on STEM, language immersion, cultural exposure, and rigorous yet innovative academics has provided GISNY graduates with exceptional college choices and worldwide connections since 1980.
We invite your family to become part of the GISNY experience!
The GISNY Difference
German-inspired and internationally minded, GISNY motivates students to experiment, collaborate, create, and think critically as they build their bilingual foundation. Our distinctive educational approach is focused on:
The Magic of Multilingual Learning
From stronger executive functioning skills to heightened empathy, from advanced reading skills to more diverse classrooms, the benefits of bilingual education are unmatched – and at GISNY, those benefits come alive in our classrooms each day.
Here, we study both German and English (with a third language added in grade 6) in an open, supportive environment to develop multilingual, analytical, and conscientious global citizens.
We also create connections between families and with the broader community through cultural events and our close ties with diverse groups (such as the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center in Westchester). These important relationships underscore our dedication to dynamic learning and intercultural understanding.
Mission
For over 40 years we have been challenging and empowering our students to grow into socially and environmentally aware global citizens.
Leadership
The administration, faculty, staff, and trustees at GISNY are deeply committed to supporting the success and well-being of every student.