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GISW Recertified as MINT-EC School

Congratulations to our Class of 2025

GISW students go into the World with 2 Degrees

Open Enrollment

One of over 140 schools in the global network of German Schools, the GISW serves students from age 2 through Grade 12 with a strong focus on STEM and world languages.

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Greetings by the German Ambassador

As the representative of the Federal Republic of Germany in the United States, I would like to welcome you to the German International School Washington D.C.

Andreas Michaelis
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany

Authentic STEM

Ninth-graders who elected the NWP program solve real-world math problems together with international teams of scientists, students and experts from German and American institutions.

Bird Project

Nature projects on campus enhance GISW Science education.

Makeathon 2025

Makeathon projects bring young minds from different countries and cultures together to collaboratively innovate and problem-solve.

What is STEM/MINT?

Sience
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics (STEM).

In German, the comparable field is called MINT: Mathematics, Information Technologies (Computer Science), Natural Sciences, and Technology.

Our STEM Projects (PDF)

NEWS

18. Jun.

Luncheon with Holocaust Survivors at the German Embassy

04. Jun.

George Padaroff (1931-2025)

Read more … George Padaroff (1931-2025)

03. Jun.

GISW Students Qualify for National Finals of 'Jugend Präsentiert'!

07. May.

Class of 2025: University Acceptances

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Learning

The carefully developed and
highly acclaimed bilingual, interdisciplinary curriculum provides students with an excellent foundation in languages and sciences.

Investing

Our graduates are regularly admitted to selective colleges and universities around the globe where higher education is often free or costs significantly less than in the US.

Earning

Bilingual German & English speakers are sought after by many employers in the US where the value of German contributions to industry, innovation, technology and science is highly recognized..

Connecting

Expressing
thoughts in another person’s native language can deepen a relationship tremendously. This type of personal connection can lead to very productive and long-lasting relationships on a personal and professional level.