For Families

As an International School, we invite parents and guardians to be actively involved in our school community.

We value the partnership with our families and engage with them in many ways. This page provides resources for parents and guardians of our students and is a great starting point to orient yourself as a new family. Parent engagement is an important part of our school life, and we hope you explore the many opportunities to get involved. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at info@gisbos.org.

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2022–2023 Calendar

2023–2024 Calendar

May 2023
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  • First Tuition payment is due
  • Waffle Sale @ UC in support of Abiball
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  • English Conversation Group for GISB Parents/Guardians
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  • Waffle Sale @ UC in support of Abiball
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  • Lunch order deadline at midnight!
  • Registration deadline for GISB Summer Camp
  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers
  • Waffle Sale @ UC in support of Abiball
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  • GISB Spirit Week: Pyjama Day
  • Virtual Meet & Greet for new families (PS & K)
  • Waffle Sale @ UC in support of Abiball
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  • GISB Spirit Week: Everything but Backpack Day
  • English Conversation Group for GISB Parents/Guardians
  • Virtual Meet & Greet for new families (grades 1-12)
  • GISB Virtual Speaker Series: Cooking with Milk Street
10
  • GISB Spirit Week: Disney Character Day
  • Waffle Sale @ UC in support of Abiball
  • Parent Council Meeting (in-person, no Section Heads)
11
  • GISB Spirit Week: Crazy Outfit Day
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  • GISB Spirit Week: Business Day
  • Lunch order deadline at midnight!
  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers
  • Waffle Sale @ UC in support of Abiball
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  • English Conversation Group for GISB Parents/Guardians
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  • GISB BoT meeting
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  • GISB Stammtisch @ Branch Line
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  • Lunch order deadline at midnight!
  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers
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  • English Conversation Group for GISB Parents/Guardians
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  • Lunch order deadline at midnight!
  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers
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  • ABIBALL Class of 2023
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  • ABIBALL Class of 2023
  • No School | Memorial Day
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  • English Conversation Group for GISB Parents/Guardians
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May 28, 2023

  • ABIBALL Class of 2023

    May 28, 2023  6:00 pm - May 29, 2023  12:00 am

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May 29, 2023
May 30, 2023

  • English Conversation Group for GISB Parents/Guardians

    May 30, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Starbucks, 217 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA

    Looking for an opportunity to speak, practice, or just listen in on some English conversation? Join us every Tuesday morning after drop-off at Starbucks at the Continuum (217 Western Ave, Allston). Everyone, from native speakers to those just getting started with English, is welcome!

    See more details

June 2, 2023

  • Lunch order deadline at midnight!

    June 2, 2023

    The new lunch program, provided by Ordo, is flexible, and no minimum order is required. A new menu will be available every Sunday, and orders are always due by Friday at midnight for the following week. 
    Please visit Ordo.com to set up an account and place your lunch order. If you have any questions or need help setting up your account, please contact support@ordo.com.

    See more details

  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers

    June 2, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am
    168 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA

    Kaffeeklatsch at Swissbäkers

    Join us Fridays after drop off for Kaffeeklatsch at Swissbäkers (168 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134). Representatives from the Welcome Team, Parent Council, and PA are looking forward to meeting familiar and new faces. 
     

    See more details

June 6, 2023

  • English Conversation Group for GISB Parents/Guardians

    June 6, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Starbucks, 217 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA

    Looking for an opportunity to speak, practice, or just listen in on some English conversation? Join us every Tuesday morning after drop-off at Starbucks at the Continuum (217 Western Ave, Allston). Everyone, from native speakers to those just getting started with English, is welcome!

    See more details

June 9, 2023

  • Lunch order deadline at midnight!

    June 9, 2023

    The new lunch program, provided by Ordo, is flexible, and no minimum order is required. A new menu will be available every Sunday, and orders are always due by Friday at midnight for the following week. 
    Please visit Ordo.com to set up an account and place your lunch order. If you have any questions or need help setting up your account, please contact support@ordo.com.

    See more details

  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers

    June 9, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am
    168 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA

    Kaffeeklatsch at Swissbäkers

    Join us Fridays after drop off for Kaffeeklatsch at Swissbäkers (168 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134). Representatives from the Welcome Team, Parent Council, and PA are looking forward to meeting familiar and new faces. 
     

    See more details

June 13, 2023

  • English Conversation Group for GISB Parents/Guardians

    June 13, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Starbucks, 217 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA

    Looking for an opportunity to speak, practice, or just listen in on some English conversation? Join us every Tuesday morning after drop-off at Starbucks at the Continuum (217 Western Ave, Allston). Everyone, from native speakers to those just getting started with English, is welcome!

    See more details

June 14, 2023

  • Parent Council Meeting (with Section Heads TBA: remote or in-person)

    June 14, 2023  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    See more details

June 15, 2023
June 16, 2023

  • Lunch order deadline at midnight!

    June 16, 2023

    The new lunch program, provided by Ordo, is flexible, and no minimum order is required. A new menu will be available every Sunday, and orders are always due by Friday at midnight for the following week. 
    Please visit Ordo.com to set up an account and place your lunch order. If you have any questions or need help setting up your account, please contact support@ordo.com.

    See more details

  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers

    June 16, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am
    168 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA

    Kaffeeklatsch at Swissbäkers

    Join us Fridays after drop off for Kaffeeklatsch at Swissbäkers (168 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134). Representatives from the Welcome Team, Parent Council, and PA are looking forward to meeting familiar and new faces. 
     

    See more details

June 19, 2023
June 20, 2023

  • English Conversation Group for GISB Parents/Guardians

    June 20, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Starbucks, 217 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA

    Looking for an opportunity to speak, practice, or just listen in on some English conversation? Join us every Tuesday morning after drop-off at Starbucks at the Continuum (217 Western Ave, Allston). Everyone, from native speakers to those just getting started with English, is welcome!

    See more details

June 21, 2023
June 23, 2023

  • Bundesjugendspiele (Ausweichdatum bei Regen) |Track & Field Day (rain date)

    June 23, 2023

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  • Lunch order deadline at midnight!

    June 23, 2023

    The new lunch program, provided by Ordo, is flexible, and no minimum order is required. A new menu will be available every Sunday, and orders are always due by Friday at midnight for the following week. 
    Please visit Ordo.com to set up an account and place your lunch order. If you have any questions or need help setting up your account, please contact support@ordo.com.

    See more details

  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers

    June 23, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am
    168 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA

    Kaffeeklatsch at Swissbäkers

    Join us Fridays after drop off for Kaffeeklatsch at Swissbäkers (168 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134). Representatives from the Welcome Team, Parent Council, and PA are looking forward to meeting familiar and new faces. 
     

    See more details

June 27, 2023

  • English Conversation Group for GISB Parents/Guardians

    June 27, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Starbucks, 217 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA

    Looking for an opportunity to speak, practice, or just listen in on some English conversation? Join us every Tuesday morning after drop-off at Starbucks at the Continuum (217 Western Ave, Allston). Everyone, from native speakers to those just getting started with English, is welcome!

    See more details

Lunch

Daily lunch at the Upper and Lower Campus

GISB is partnering with Ordo, a national school lunch provider that works with local chefs to provide a variety of lunch options for students and staff. The program is flexible, and no minimum order is required. A new menu is available every Sunday, and orders are due by Friday at midnight for the following week. Place an order.

School Policies

Fostering a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow.

GISB is committed to providing all students with a safe and supportive learning environment. For questions about policies, please contact GISB’s Head of Administration.

GISB families can review further policies by logging into their Educate Account.

Covid-19 Response

Staying safe while providing an exceptional educational experience

Following guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Massachusett’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), GISB has developed Safety Standards and Procedures for the 2022-2023 school year with the goal to continue to be safe while providing an exceptional educational experience.

  • GISB follows CDC guidelines for masking based on the community level as reported by the CDC. GISB may temporarily mandate masks in individual classrooms, grade levels, or sections based on COVID numbers in the school.
  • Physical and social distancing measures have been discontinued, including cohorts.
  • Extracurricular activities, day and overnight field trips are permitted. 
  • Parents and other visitors are allowed to enter the school buildings.
  • Symptomatic rapid testing is available in the Health Office.
  • GISB continues to follow CDC guidelines for quarantine and isolation.

Vaccinations & Boosters

We encourage everyone who is eligible to please get vaccinated and receive a booster. For the continued safety of our community, it is important to have everyone vaccinated who can safely do so. Please see the Massachusetts Covid-19 vaccination website for more information.