Tuition and Financial Aid
GISB is committed to enrolling a diverse student body and making a bilingual education affordable to all families. We offer various tuition reductions and a need-based financial aid program.
2023-2024 Tuition
Grade | Tuition | Employer-Sponsored Tuition |
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Preschool & Kindergarten | $25,340 | $34,370 |
Grades 1 – 4 | $25,585 | $34,615 |
Grades 5 – 10 | $27,085 | $36,115 |
Grades 11 & 12 | $28,850 | $37,880 |
2023-2024 After-School Program
Grade | Until 4:00 pm | Until 6:00 pm |
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Preschool & Kindergarten | $5,600 | $10,200 |
Grades 1 – 4 | $4,600 | $9,200 |
Grades 5 – 7 | $2,300 | $6,900 |
The After-School Program in Preschool-Grade 4 starts at 2:00 pm and in grades 5 & 6 at 3:00 pm. Listed annual fees are for full-week enrollment. We also offer single-day options. Please see our After School Programs Webpage for more information.
International Student Program 2023-2024
Full Year | $25,500 |
One Semester | $13,000 |
I am taking university classes in both English and German, and having had both languages in a native, academic setting throughout high school has given me a definite advantage over my peers.Alumni, Class of 2020
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Payment Plans and Financial Aid
Payment Plans
GISB offers three different payment plans. Please note that the 5 & 9 installment plans are not available for families applying to the International Student Program.
- 2 Installments: 20% tuition due on May 1 and 80% on July 1
- 5 Installments: 20% tuition due on May 1, July 1, September 1, October 1, and November 1 – Installment Plan Fee: $100 per student
- 9 Installments: 20% tuition due on May 1, followed by eight 10% payments on the first of the month from July until February – Installment Plan Fee: $300 per student
Financial Aid
We understand that a bilingual education is not only an investment of time, but also finances, and we encourage families to explore if they are eligible to receive financial aid. GISB awards aid on the basis of financial need. Awards are based on recommendations from School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS), and the school’s available budget, which may vary from year to year. Financial aid is typically granted for school tuition as well as after-school program costs, vacation programs, and overnight field trips.
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Financial Aid is currently limited to a maximum of 50% of the cost of tuition for students in preschool through grade 5. Families with children enrolled in grade 6 or higher are eligible for financial awards up to 100% of demonstrated need.
Please visit School and Student Services’ secure family portal to complete an application using GISB’s School Code: 3139. The cost to complete an aid application is $55; you will be prompted for payment information at the end of the application process. To learn more about how to submit a financial aid application, please read the Guide for Financial Aid Applications and the Parents’ Financial Statement Workbook.
All recipients of financial aid must complete the process annually in order to be considered for financial support.
Important Dates
Milestone | Date |
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Financial aid applications available online | Mid October 2022 |
Financial aid applications due for returning families | January 15, 2023 |
Financial aid applications due for new families | February 1, 2023 |
Other Tuition Reductions and Benefits
The following tuition reductions and benefits are available in the 2023-2024 school year:
Sibling Discount
GISB offers a sibling discount of 5% for the 2nd child enrolled at GISB and 10% for the 3rd child enrolled at the school. This reduction is not available for employer-sponsored tuition plans.
GISB Employee Tuition Discount
Children of GISB employees are eligible for a 50% tuition reduction. This reduction is not available for employer-sponsored tuition plans.
Employer-Sponsored Tuition Benefits
When an employer assumes responsibility for an employee’s child’s tuition, the following exclusive benefits are available to the family and the employer:
- Guaranteed spot during regular enrollment period*
- Priority on class waitlists after the regular enrollment period
- Flexible withdrawal in case of relocation – prorated tuition based on attendance
- No upfront $800.00 enrollment deposit
- No late enrollment or administrative fees
- Customized payment plans at no additional charge
- No finance charges on account balances
- Annual financial report of account activity for tax reporting purposes
*Student must meet admission requirements
For further information about financial aid or tuition reductions and benefits, please contact Director of Finance Paula Spencer at paula.spencer@gisbos.org or 617-783-2600 ext 13.
Tuition and tuition discounts, as well as the financial aid award budget, are set annually by the Board of Trustees.