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

GradeTuitionEmployer-Sponsored Tuition
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

GradeUntil 4:00 pmUntil 6:00 pm
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
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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.

Please note that families applying to the International Student Program are unfortunately not eligible for financial aid.

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 $60; 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

MilestoneDate
Financial aid applications available onlineMid October 2023
Financial aid applications due for returning familiesJanuary 15, 2024
Financial aid applications due for new familiesFebruary 1, 2024

Other Tuition Reductions and Benefits

The following tuition reductions and benefits are available in the 2023-2024 school year:

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.

Children of GISB employees are eligible for a 50% tuition reduction. This reduction is not available for employer-sponsored tuition plans.

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.