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Summer Break Announcement

Hours for walk-in traffic during Summer Break:

Monday through Friday: 10 am to 3 pm

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

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脰ffnungszeiten f眉r Besucher ohne Termin w盲hrend der Sommerferien:

Montag bis Freitag: 10:00 bis 15:00 Uhr

 

Erster Schultag:

F眉r die Schuleingangsstufe (5-J盲hrige) sowie die Klassen 2 bis 12: Donnerstag, 20. August 2026

F眉r den Kindergarten und die erste Klasse: Montag, 24. August 2026

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Would you like to become a new Griffin at the German International School Washington D.C.?

We鈥檙e excited that you made your decision!

On these pages you will find all the necessary information and forms for enrolling at the German International School Washington D.C.

An Overview of the GISW Application Process

1. Creating Account & Application Forms

Create your account on our application portal to submit your online application.

2. Review &
Decision

After our review, the Admissions Office will inform you of the decision in the application portal.

3. Signing the School Contract

After a positive admission decision, you will sign the contract in the application portal.

Key Application Information at a Glance:

Entry Age
Please note that we cannot accept new students in Grade 12.

Information on Entry Age

Application Checklists
(including information on all required supporting documents and health records)

Fees and Deposits

  • Application Fee: $150 (non-refundable)
  • New Student Enrollment Fee : $2,500 (with contract signing and non-refundable)
  • Contract Deposit: $1,000 (at contract signing, will be added to tuition fee, non-refundable)

See Tuition and Fees and Financial Aid for more information.

Duration and Deadlines:

  • GISW accepts applications on a rolling basis, subject to availability.
  • Application processing time: approximately 4-6 weeks.
  • School contract submission: due 10 days after receipt.

Detailed information on the application process.

We are here to help with any application-related questions:

  • If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact our Director of Enrollment Management, Ms. Jeannette Dubrey, at admissions@giswashington.org.
  • You are also welcome to schedule a to discuss your questions directly with us.
  • Discover the most frequently asked questions about the enrollment process at GISW in our FAQs.