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| Number of students |
420 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 30 nationalities are represented at GISNY. |
| Most common nationality |
Most students are from German-speaking countries and may have lived in several countries before coming to New York. A growing number of students were either born in the United States or have lived the majority of their lives in the US. GISNY students speak a variety of languages with their families at home, including but not limited to German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, Tagalog and Thai. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Especially in the lower grades have an increasing number of local students with 44% in GISNY's Lower School. |
| Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and German |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Latin |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Lower School Technology
Beginning in 9th grade, students bring their own devices to school. Students in these classes transition from the traditional teaching and learning model to modified electronic learning. Meaning that, students use their preferred device to take notes, create presentations, conduct research, and use online educational materials such as, online textbooks. Students still have certain materials that are “hard copies”, but predominately use technology in this blended learning approach. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, GISNY is well equipped for virtual classroom lessons. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
GISNY has a rolling admissions process, which means it does not have a firm application deadline. GISNY receives the majority of applications September - February. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
New York State High School Diploma; German International Abitur / Deutsche Internationale Abiturprüfung (DIA); German Secondary School Certificate / Realschulabschluss |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
GISNY offers over 40 after school classes, clubs and activities. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, Soccer Field, Basketball, Track and Field |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Other facilities at the school |
Library, theater, science labs, art room |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
German International School New York is an accredited bilingual (German-English) and coeducational private day school for Pre-K through Grade 12 located in the heart of Westchester County, just 30 minutes north of New York City. It blends rigorous German and American curricula in an open, supportive environment that promotes personal growth, independence, and teamwork. Small class sizes allow teachers to pay close personal attention to each of their students, thereby helping them to achieve their potential and encouraging them to develop into multilingual, analytical, and conscientious global citizens. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
GISNY sees itself as a community that encourages open-mindedness, tolerance and global awareness.
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