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German International School Boston is a bilingual independent school serving students from preschool to grade 12.
Virtual Tour
Explore our two campuses in Boston, located not far from Cambridge, and many university and research facilities.
Community
Being part of GISB means making friends from around the world. Learn more about our international community.
Admissions Events
Join us for one of our upcoming admissions events, virtually or in person. We can’t wait to meet you!
German International School Boston offers a bilingual education with an internationally acclaimed German curriculum.
As a global community, we strive to inspire curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning. We are part of a network of 140 officially recognized International German Schools worldwide, allowing us to award the International Abitur. This prestigious honors-level diploma is recognized at European and American colleges and universities as an academic distinction. Whether you are looking for a bilingual preschool or want to benefit from the rich and rigorous German curriculum in elementary to high school, GISB strives to ignite each student’s intellectual and creative potential, preparing students for shaping our common future.
Happenings


Bridging Cross-Cultural Differences
October 25, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
NEW DATE: GISB Virtual Speaker Series: Bridging Cross-Cultural Differences
GISB Oktoberfest
September 29, 2023, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
GISB families & staff are invited to enjoy bratwurst, pretzels, beer, music, and kids' activities at the Upper Campus.
We are convinced that she has everything she needs for her very own “success in a global world.”
The Pappert/Bagehorn Family
GISB students are well-informed, open-minded, multilingual, and have a global outlook on the important questions of our times.
Nicole Menzenbach,
German Ambassador to New Zealand
and former Consul General to New England


We simply fell in love with the community and the environment at GISB!
The Dwojeski-Santos Family
We are convinced that she has everything she needs for her very own “success in a global world.”
The Pappert/Bagehorn Family
GISB students are well-informed, open-minded, multilingual, and have a global outlook on the important questions of our times.
Consul General of Germany Nicole Menzenbach
We simply fell in love with the community and the environment at GISB!
The Dwojeski-Santos Family
Events

GISB Oktoberfest
September 29, 2023, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
GISB families & staff are invited to enjoy bratwurst, pretzels, beer, music, and kids’ activities at the Upper Campus.
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Building a Career on the German Abitur
October 5, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Virtual North American Alumni Panel: Building a Career on the German Abitur
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cweber2023-09-11 23:03:032023-09-19 13:19:42Building a Career on the German Abitur

Virtual Admissions Open House – Lower Campus
October 17, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Learn more about our preschool & kindergarten programs.
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cweber2021-09-13 18:46:062023-09-12 14:31:40Virtual Admissions Open House – Lower Campus

Bridging Cross-Cultural Differences
October 25, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
NEW DATE: GISB Virtual Speaker Series: Bridging Cross-Cultural Differences
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cweber2023-08-24 21:43:022023-09-19 13:21:44Bridging Cross-Cultural Differences

Virtual Admissions Open House – Upper Campus
November 4, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Learn more about our bilingual program in grades 1 – 12.
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cweber2021-09-12 19:01:162023-09-12 14:34:38Virtual Admissions Open House – Upper Campus

International Student Program Information Session
November 9, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Join us for a virtual Information Session to learn all about our International Student Program (ISP) in grades 9-11.
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The Science Behind Raising Bilingual Children
November 14, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
GISB Virtual Speaker Series: The Science Behind Raising Bilingual Children
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cweber2023-09-13 22:45:222023-09-20 15:40:18The Science Behind Raising Bilingual Children

School Membership Meeting
November 15, 2023, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Annual Membership Meeting & Board Elections. This event will take place in person.
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cweber2021-09-10 16:36:322023-09-07 00:26:54School Membership Meeting

Admissions Open House – Lower Campus
November 18, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Please join us for an in-person Open House at our Lower Campus.
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Virtual High School Information Night
November 28, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET
Learn about GISB’s high school program, college counseling, exchange opportunities, and more.
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cweber2023-01-06 00:29:112023-09-12 14:38:34Virtual High School Information Night

International Student Program Information Session
December 8, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Join us for a virtual Information Session to learn all about our International Student Program (ISP) in grades 9-11.
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cweber2021-09-02 19:00:292023-09-12 14:46:16International Student Program Information Session

Admissions Open House – Lower Campus
December 9, 2023, 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Please join us for an in-person Open House at our Lower Campus.
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cweber2021-09-02 18:57:032023-09-25 17:06:11Admissions Open House – Lower Campus

Christkindlmarkt
December 9, 2023, 3:00 – 7:00 pm
The famous GISB Christkindlmarkt will take place for one day only on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
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cweber2022-09-29 23:32:482023-09-25 22:58:28Christkindlmarkt

Virtual Middle School Information Night
January 9, 2024, 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Join us to learn more about our program in grades 5 to 8.
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Virtual Preschool Information Night
January 18, 2024, 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Join us to learn more about our Preschool (“Kindergarten”) program.
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Virtual Kindergarten Information Night
January 23, 2024, 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Join us to learn more about our Kindergarten (“Vorschule”) program.
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cweber2021-08-28 14:46:262023-09-12 14:58:33Virtual Kindergarten Information Night

Virtual Elementary School Information Night
January 24, 2024, 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Join us to learn more about our program in grades 1 to 4.
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cweber2021-08-27 14:48:022023-09-12 14:49:54Virtual Elementary School Information Night

Virtual Fast Track Information Night
February 28, 2024, 6:30 – 7:30 PM ET
New to German? Learn more about our accelerated German language program for students entering grades 1-5 with little to no previous German language experience.
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Marion Goodwin2022-09-07 18:33:152023-09-07 18:13:55Virtual Fast Track Information Night
Upper Campus
Grades 1-12
57 Holton Street, Boston, MA 02134
617-783-2600
info@gisbos.org
Lower Campus
Preschool + Kindergarten
387 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02135
617-779-7393
info@gisbos.org