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
Oktoberfest Announcement
A Celebration of Community, Culture, and What’s Ahead!
As we kick off 2026 at GISW, we’re reflecting on one of our most joyful community moments — GISW Oktoberfest! Thanks to the incredible support of our families, partners, and our main sponsor, gategroup, the event raised $11,646.24 for the GISW Global Learning Fund, bringing us very close to our $15,000 goal!
The Global Learning Fund supports academic excellence, innovative programming, and global learning experiences that strengthen and enrich the GISW student experience. → Learn more
Looking ahead, the excitement continues to build for October 3rd, 2026, when we’ll celebrate not only our GISW Oktoberfest, but also German Unity Day and—most exciting of all—50 years of the GLC !!!
For five decades, the GLC has inspired a love of the German language, fostered cultural exchange, and brought generations of learners together. From beginners to fluent speakers, the GLC has built bridges across cultures—and we cannot wait to honor this extraordinary milestone as one community.
Three celebrations. One unforgettable day. We can’t wait to celebrate together!
With Regards,
Timon Fleiter
Deputy Business Director
Kerstin Hopkins
Principal German Language Courses
