Quick survey of GSNY:
Quick survey of GSNY Private/independent college prep school
located in White Plains, NY
enrollment of 350 students in grades K – 12
most classes in German, some bilingual
goal: “Abitur” / New York State HS Diploma
accredited by Germany,New York State and NYSAIS
Why German School New York?:
Why German School New York? small class sizes (10–20 students)
personal, intimate atmosphere
relatively low tuition (ca. $14,000)
highly educated teachers from Germany, Europe and the US
easy integration for German/European families (and also reintegration)
Academic standards :
Academic standards GSNY by definition an honors school
content of courses is approximating or exceeding AP curriculum
rigorous core curriculum
up to 4 languages (minimum of 2)
up to 3 sciences (minimum of 2)
exit exam includes grades of last two years
plus 3 essay style exams and 1 colloquium
Notables:
Notables established in 1980
bilingual approach, international student body
European educational philosophy
exchange program with Puebla, Mexico
field trips to Boston, Washington and Montreal
theatre and music performances, arts exhibitions
sport tournaments
evaluations by German government and NYSAIS
80 laptops for 350 students
technology plan (projectors, smart boards, software,…)
Alumni:
Alumni most students go back to study in Germany
some go to the UK and other countries in Europe
20% go to colleges in US
(2006 graduates: Bates, Brown, Bryn Mawr, Hunter, Skidmore, Wesleyan, Whittier)
Impressions (see picture gallery on the website):
Impressions (see picture gallery on the website)