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Independent. Bilingual. Weltoffen.

60+ years of independent education

For over 60 years, we鈥檝e delivered academic excellence inspired by German educational values.

German International Abitur & US High School Diploma

Our students earn both the German International Abitur and a U.S. High School Diploma.

Global Connections

As one of 130+ German Schools Abroad worldwide, we bring a global perspective.

News

Preschool spots are filling quickly!

While some classes are already full, a few spots remain.

Apply now!

GISW Oktoberfest 2025

Oktoberfest-Website

03. Sep.

Insights into the Professional World

02. Sep.

Oktoberfest Sponsors

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)

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