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Admission Procedure

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Request our application form any time. You will be asked to include the birth certificate, report cards of prior schools and a $200 application fee.

Interviews & Playdates

For students grade 1 or higher: Schedule an interview with the child and parent(s)/guardian(s). The application has to be submitted two days prior to the interview. Please request an appointment from the admissions team. Prior knowledge of German is not a pre-requisite for admissions K-2. Students with strong academic records can be admitted without German language into grades 3 and higher.

 

For students grade K (Kindergarten) or Preschool: (ages 2, 3 & 4): We offer multiple dates for open format playdates for small groups of applicants ages 1-6. The playdates are typically on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday afternoons at 4PM.

Acceptance

Acceptance letters of preferred admissions are sent out starting December 1st. Families sign the school contract and pay the first installment to reserve a spot (first come first serve).

To start the process please email us at info@germanschoolmanhattan.org

27/28 School Year Admissions Timetable

For the current school year GSM is offering rolling admissions for our international families.

For the 2027-28 admissions season, our team will be accepting applications in two cycles.

Our Early Admissions Cycle is reserved for siblings of current students and students from one of our partner schools.

For our Regular Admissions Cycle we are accepting applications across all grades. The dates are:

  • Application Submission Deadline: December 1st
  • Acceptance Notification Date: December 15th

We are currently accepting applications for

  • the 2027/28 school year for GSM bilingual Kita Preschool (ages 2, 3 & 4)
  • the 2027/28 school year for GSM bilingual Kindergarten (age 5)
  • the 2027/28 school year for GSM Dual Immersion Elementary School (grades 1-5), interview required

Open Houses & Playdates

In-person open house tours at 74 & 85 Warren Streets & Virtual Zoom Tours

Come and join our Open House. We will tell you all you need to know about our bilingual program and you will tour our wonderful school. Our Open Houses are taking place in our wonderful preschool & lower school.

Next Open House (in person) tours are: 

  • September 24 & 29, 10:00 AM
  • October 6, 15 & 22, 10:00 AM
  • November 3, 12. 17 & 24, 10:00 AM
  • December 3, 8 & 11, 10:00 AM

Sign up for Open Houses here

Please contact our admission team (admission@germanschoolmanhattan.org) for private Open House tours or virtual tours via Zoom.

The open format community playdate is returning this school year! The playdate is for Kids ages 1-6 accompanied by at least one parent.

The play date is a wonderful opportunity for interested families to meet other GSM families and have their kids experience our school first hand. Parents can chat with educators in a casual setting and get unique answers and insights. 

Next community playdate tours are: 

  • October 20
  • November 17
  • December 8
  • January 19
  • February 9

Sign up for playdates here

Parent Testimonials

“GSM provided a warm, vibrant, and welcoming community where our children truly felt seen, known, and supported. Their German was nurtured in a way that allowed both fluency and confidence to grow, and the IB curriculum provided a rich and engaging learning experience. Beyond that, we especially valued the multicultural nature of the community. As an Austrian/Mexican/American family, it has been meaningful to connect with other families who, like us, straddle multiple cultures, worlds, and languages.”

— Janelle & Chris D.

GSM has allowed us to continue fostering native German language education for our three children, without sacrificing anything to do so. With a daughter in 1st grade and twins in Kindergarten, we couldn’t be happier with the comprehensive education they receive across Math, Science, Music, Social Studies, and even Ethics. The teachers are all outstanding, the staff is caring, considerate and professional, and the location can’t be beat. While walking hand in hand with my daughter last week, she looked up at me said: “Mommy, I LOVE my school!”. That said it all!

— Kerri D.

“Our son, Lucas, attended GSM from Kindergarten through 5th grade. He absolutely loved his school, and was excited to go every day! Overall, we could not be happier with our experience. The teachers at GSM are compassionate. They create a nurturing learning environment and strong sense of community. As a multiracial/ethnic family, inclusion is something we value greatly. Lucas was extremely happy and confident, with a great sense of belonging in the classroom. As a family, we always felt welcomed.

Academically, Lucas thrived at GSM. Teachers provide the perfect balance of academic rigor and student guidance. Lucas was always encouraged to think critically, speak confidently, ask questions and listen with an open mind. We know Lucas is more than prepared for middle school.”

— Yvonne F.

“I cannot explain how lucky we are to be able to send our children to GSM which opened just in time for my son’s Kindergarten intake. The school is a gift, the teachers amazing and, most importantly, my son literally runs to school every morning and cannot wait to start a new day.”

— Chiara G.

Tuition and Fees

School year 2026/27

Preschool & PreK: $35,500/year

Preschool half day or 3 days/week: $32,500/year

Elementary Grades K-5: $42,500/year

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GSM offers financial aid to qualifying families through SSS

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