After-School Offerings

We offer daily after-school options for students of all ages.

Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, students in Preschool through Grade 3 are invited to join our daily After-School Program (ASP), students in Grades 4–7 may participate in Junior Student Life, and students in Grades 8–12 can take part in Senior Student Life.

In addition to these programs, a variety of enrichment opportunities—including select music, theater, and sports activities—will be offered outside of ASP and Student Life and are open to all students in Grade 1 and up, regardless of ASP enrollment.

Lower Campus After-School Program

Early Education ASP (Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten)

Students in Early Education generally stay in their regular class groups with designated ASP teachers during the first half of the afternoon. Depending on group sizes, classes may be combined. Students follow a structured routine that includes circle time, snack, and outside play. They also take part in organized activities such as arts and crafts, kitchen time, and group games in the gym.

In the second half of the afternoon, remaining students are combined into mixed groups. They choose from a variety of activity rooms for free play (e.g., building room, quiet room, gym). Additional structured activities are offered based on student interest. Around 5:30, students help tidy up and begin getting ready for pickup.

Elementary School ASP (Grades 1–3)

Students in grades 1–3 begin their ASP time grouped by class or grade for homework time. Afterwards, students are combined and choose between various activity room options such as the building room, quiet room, project room, gym, or an outdoor group.

All ASP students at the Lower Campus have the option to participate in enrichment classes, which parents can register for separately.

Upper Campus Student Life Program

GISB offers a daily student-sparked program called Student Life until 6:00 pm. Junior Student Life is for students in grades 4 – 7, offering a careful balance of supervision and structure with more opportunities for students to shape their own experiences. This includes supervised study time with bilingual academic support, a Junior hang out zone where students can socialize, daily clubs and classes, special events and field trips – all influenced by the students’ interests. 

Senior Student Life is designed to enrich the experience of our students in grades 8-12 by providing them with more space, agency, and activities tailored to their needs. A dedicated Senior hang out space, clubs and classes specifically for high school students, a maker space where they can pursue their own projects, a quiet study hall, various sports, career-oriented outings and volunteer opportunities will be available. 

Our clubs and activities evolve to match our students interests These are the current offerings:

  • Artificial Intelligence

    Our future begins today. We want to shape it—not be its objects or victims. Discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI. Show each other how you’re already it, read about it, and form your own opinion.

  • Animal Welfare

    Learn about efforts to improve the treatment of domestic, farm, and wild animals throughout the world, and we will find ways that we can all do our part to reduce their suffering.

  • Biochemistry

    Join in on this hands-on opportunity to culture harmless bacteria, explore microscopic ecosystems, and run laboratory experiments after school.

  • Drama

    Join the drama club — whether you like painting backdrops or being in the limelight, there’s a place for everyone in this group.

  • Choir

    GISB Youth Choir for grades 4-7 will prepare the musical “Die Frostianer und der Frühlingsbote” by Uli Führe in the first semester , with performances at UC and LC before Feb. break.

  • Creative Writing

    Meet on Mondays in a creative space to write and share poems, plays, stories, and articles!

  • Gardening

    Explore gardening throughout the school year. We’ll prepare garden boxes and plan what to grow over the winter before planting in the Spring!

  • Futsal

    Play indoor soccer with your friends! Futsal is a fast paced game that builds your footwork skills and keeps you fit over the winter.

  • Ancient Rome

    Step into the world of the Romans — discover their language, stories, gods, and fascinating culture. Learn some basic Latin, explore myths and traditions, solve puzzles, and find out what life was really like in ancient Rome. No previous Latin experience needed.

  • Library management

    Learn all aspects of library management! You will learn why the library is organized as it is, and how to process new books to enter them into our collection. You will assist with all aspects of keeping our library in tip-top shape.

  • Model UN

    GISB MUN students learn how MUN conferences run, research real-word topics like international drug trafficking, space as a field of war or international work toward environmental protection and compete and cooperate to come up with the best solutions at MUN conferences.

  • Musical Ensemble

    Student musicians in grades 4-12 come together to build artistic excellence through collaborative performance across a diverse range of genres. Eensemble requires regular attendance, home practice, and participation.

  • Robotics

    Do you want to know how coding works? Do you want to learn how to make a robot do the things you want it to do? Do you like toplay around with technological challenges? Then this is the place for you!

  • Yearbook

    Be a part of the team that writes and designs the yearbook! We’re looking for creative and hard-working students who really help to put an unforgettable year into a great memory for students to take with them.

  • D&D

    Dungeons and Dragons is a cooperative storytelling game. One player assumes the role of  Dungeon Master and leads the group through a fantasy adventure. The other players create their own characters, face various challenges and decide the course of the game.

GISB Music Program – After School

The GISB Music Program offers a wide range of opportunities for students to continue their musical journey beyond the regular school day. From private and group lessons to participation in ensembles, students in Kindergarten (Vorschule) through Grade 12 can explore and develop their musical talents in a supportive and engaging environment.

These after-school offerings are designed to enrich our students’ educational experience while fostering creativity, discipline, and collaboration through music.

For more information, including program details and FAQs, please visit our Music Program website.

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