Water Main Break
Liebe Familien,
aufgrund einer Unterbrechung einer Hauptwasserversorgungsroute wird die Deutsche Internationale Schule Washington D.C. auf unabsehbare Zeit ohne Wasser sein. Wir haben daher beschlossen, den Unterricht fr眉hzeitig zu beenden und fordern Sie auf, Ihre Kinder ab 12:15 Uhr abzuholen, wenn sie nicht mit unseren Bussen fahren.
Die Busse verlassen die Schule um 12:15 Uhr. Falls Ihre Kinder nicht mit dem Bus fahren sollen, dann melden Sie sich sofort unter 301.767.3801. Ihr Kind wird dann in der Schule betreut, bis Sie sie abholen.
Wenn ein Elternteil mehr als ein Kind abholt, halten Sie bitte Ihren Ausweis sowie eine SMS oder E-Mail der Eltern der abzuholenden Kinder bereit.
Bitte holen Sie Ihre Kinder am Haupteingang des Hauptgeb盲udes ab. Sch眉lerinnen und Sch眉ler, die in der Schule warten m眉ssen, werden von uns beaufsichtigt und betreut, bis Sie kommen, um sie abzuholen. Diese Entscheidung, den Unterricht zu beenden, richtet sich nach den f眉r 枚rtliche Schulen erlassenen Gesundheitsvorschriften.
Wir bedauern den Umstand und werden Sie weiterhin auf dem Laufenden halten.
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Dear Families,
Due to a water main break the 海角原创 will be without water for the foreseeable future. We have decided to end classes early and request that you pick up your children starting 12:15 pm, if they are not bus riders.
The buses leave the school at 12:15 pm. If you don鈥檛 want your bus rider to take the bus today, report them immediately to 301.767.3800. Your child will then be looked after at school until you pick them up.
If one parent picks up more than one child, please be prepared to show your ID and a text message or email from the parents of the children being picked up.
Please pick up your children at the main entrance of the main building. Students who have to wait at school we will supervised and cared for until you come to pick them up. This school closing decision is congruent with health ordinances established for local schools.
We regret the circumstance and please stay tuned for further messages.
About the 海角原创
Founded in 1961, the 海角原创 is a private, co-educational institution that combines academic excellence with a truly international learning environment. Students from more than 30 nationalities learn, grow, and thrive together in a community built on curiosity, respect, and global perspectives.
1961
Founded
75+
Teachers
550+
Students
30+
Nationalities
Who we are
GISW is the only full-time German day school in Washington, offering a continuous academic pathway from preschool through grade 12 on a dedicated campus in Potomac, Maryland. Our program combines a rigorous German curriculum with selected American elements, creating a distinctive academic framework that prepares students for both depth and flexibility in their learning journey. With two core academic focus areas鈥攆oreign languages and science鈥攕tudents develop strong multilingual competencies and a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Upon graduation, students earn the German International Abitur (DIA), recognized worldwide, as well as a high school diploma from the state of Maryland. This dual qualification opens access to universities across the globe. Teaching at GISW is guided by critical inquiry and independent thinking, enabling students to understand how to think, not what to think, and to succeed in an international academic environment.
More information about the German International Abitur can be found at .
The German International School is accredited by the German Ministry of Education and approved by the Maryland Department of Education. Our German curriculum is based on that used in the state of Thuringia, known for its high academic standards.
| DIPLOMAS | |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | Graduation requirements: English - 4, Math - 4, Science - 3.5, Social Science - 3.5, World Language - 5, Fine Arts - 1, Physical Education - 1, Health - 1 TOTAL- 23.5 high school credits |
| German International Abitur | Qualifies students for admission to German and European universities. Many U.S. colleges and universities grant advanced standing or college credit for the Abitur. German courses in grades 9鈥�12 are taught at an advanced level. |
University Acceptances of Recent Grads
Each year, approximately 80% of our students attend university in Germany; 20% study elsewhere.
Germany
- GISW graduates meet the criteria to study at German universities
CANADA
- McGill University*
- Trinity Western University
EUROPE
- Erasmus University, Netherlands
- IE University, Spain
- SciencePo/Columbia University
- St. Andrews, Scotland
- Trinity College, Ireland
- University College London, UK
- University of Edinburgh, UK
- Utrecht University, Netherlands
UNITED STATES
- American University*
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Catholic University of America
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Emory University*
- George Mason University*
- Georgetown University*
- Harvard University
- James Madison University*
- New York University*
- Oberlin College
- Occidental College
- Parsons School of Design
- Purdue University
- St. John鈥檚 College
- St. Louis University
- Temple University
- Tulane University
- University of California: L.A.
- University of Southern California*
- University of Maryland*
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute
*Indicates multiple students
We are here to help with any questions:
- If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact us at mail@giswashington.org.
- You are also welcome to schedule a to discuss your questions directly with us.
- Discover the most frequently asked questions in our FAQs.
The 海角原创 is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) charitable status (EIN: 54-0740278).
