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German International School Washington D.C.

Potomac Washington DC

  • German (International Abitur) / US High School Diploma
  • International
  • Ages 2 - 18

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Indicative annual tuition

USD 18,127 – 28,385

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Curriculum
German (International Abitur) / US High School Diploma
Ages
2 - 18
Type
International
Languages
German, English
Area
Potomac
Address
8617 Chateau Drive, Potomac, MD 20854

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About German International School Washington D.C.

The German International School Washington D.C. (GISW) was founded in 1961 and is one of more than 130 German Schools Abroad worldwide. Located in Potomac, Maryland, it offers bilingual German–English education from preschool (age 2) through grade 12.

Students graduate with the German International Abitur (DIA) together with a US high school diploma. The school is a member of the MINT-EC network for STEM education and runs a FastTrack programme for children who need to acquire German quickly.

From 2026-27 GISW publishes two tuition rates. Self-funded rates run from $18,127 (preschool morning programme, ages 3–4) to $28,385 (grades 7–12); employer-funded rates are higher, up to $40,385 for grades 7–12. One-off enrolment and annual fees apply.

Accreditations and memberships

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  • German School Abroad
  • MINT-EC

Location and contact

German International School Washington D.C.

8617 Chateau Drive, Potomac, MD 20854

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Questions parents ask

German International School Washington D.C. follows the German (International Abitur) / US High School Diploma curriculum, catering to students aged 2 - 18.

Indicative annual tuition at German International School Washington D.C. is USD 18,127 - 28,385, based on the most recent published figures. Fees vary by grade level and additional services — confirm current fees with the school before applying.

German International School Washington D.C. is located at 8617 Chateau Drive, Potomac, MD 20854, in the Potomac area of Washington DC.

You can request information about German International School Washington D.C.'s admission process by filling out the inquiry form on this page. Our team will connect you with the school's admissions office.

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