The German International School Chicago (GISC) is a private, non-profit, bilingual IB World School from Pre-K through Middle School. GISC intends to grow through the completion of High School.
German International School Chicago (GISC) is an independent, not-for-profit, bilingual school. Since opening its doors in 2009, GISC has grown to over 100 students from Pre-K through Middle School. For the 2017/18 school year, a 7th grade will be added and for the 2018/19 school year, an 8th grade. GISC intends to grow to the completion of High School.
GISC’s curriculum is taught mainly in German with an intercultural approach. GISC students work on transdisciplinary units with global perspectives within the framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB). Low student/teacher ratios enable students to learn in a supportive and individualized environment that nurtures curiosity and creativity while fostering global awareness. GISC students – fluent in German and English – will become well-rounded, creative, responsible, and tolerant global citizens.
GISC welcomes students of all backgrounds and nationalities. The current student body represents more than 20 different nationalities. It is a very open-minded, diverse, positive, and international learning institution with a strong sense of community.
The German International School Chicago prepares students to become well-rounded, creative, responsible, and tolerant global citizens by providing them a rigorous, world-class education in a supportive and individualized learning environment.
