German International School Chicago Email Format
Primary and Secondary EducationIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The German International School Chicago (GISC) is a private, non-profit IB World School that provides a bilingual, international education to around 200 students from Preschool through Grade 8. With low student-teacher ratios, GISC provides a supportive, individualized environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and global awareness. Students become fluent in German and English and grow into well-rounded, creative, and responsible global citizens. GISC welcomes students of all backgrounds and nationalities. The current student body represents over 35 nationalities. GISC fosters open-mindedness, inclusivity, and a strong sense of community. GISC is an official German School Abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschule - DAS), IB World School, Accredited Member School of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), PASCH Partner School, and DSD School. Students without prior knowledge of the German language are welcome to apply through Grade 6 via GISC's Become Bilingual Program (BBP) and Fast Track German Language Program (FTGLP).