Summer Break Announcement
Office Hours Summer Break:
Monday through Friday: 10 am to 3 pm
Campus Tours:
Campus tours will resume once the new school year begins on August 20. We would be delighted to welcome you for a private tour. Please contact admissions@giswashington.org to schedule your visit.
First Day of School:
For School Entry Level (5-year-olds) and Grade 2 through 12: Thursday, August 20th, 2026
For Preschool and first Grade: Monday, August 24th, 2026
Öffnungszeiten für Besucher ohne Termin während der Sommerferien:
Montag bis Freitag: 10:00 bis 15:00 Uhr
Campusführungen:
Campusführungen sind ab Beginn des neuen Schuljahres am 20. August wieder möglich. Gerne begrüßen wir Sie zu einer persönlichen Schulführung. Bitte kontaktieren Sie admissions@giswashington.org, um einen individuellen Termin zu vereinbaren.
Erster Schultag:
Für die Schuleingangsstufe (5-Jährige) sowie die Klassen 2 bis 12: Donnerstag, 20. August 2026
Für den Kindergarten und die erste Klasse: Montag, 24. August 2026
Understanding the German International Abitur
Comparison Chart
Understanding the similarities and differences between the German International Abitur (IA), the International Baccaulareate Diploma Programme (IB), and a US High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) courses is helpful in making decisions about your child’s future academic path.
When it comes to university applications, particularly at highly competitive schools, admissions officers look to see whether a student has taken the most rigorous courses available. As a parent, you can be sure that a student pursuing the German International Abitur diploma falls squarely into that category. Moreover, with only 4 schools in the US offering this degree, a student with credentials including both the International Abitur AND a US High School Diploma will stand out positively in any applicant pool.
Here’s how the programs compare:
