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Goethe. Where Global Learning Begins.

Welcome to Goethe International Charter School!
At Goethe, we are proud to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, nurturing students to become inquisitive learners, reflective thinkers, and globally-minded citizens. We believe in cultivating a learning community where students develop academic excellence, creativity, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
Our goal is to prepare students not just for success in school, but for meaningful engagement in an interconnected world. We invite families to join us in supporting and celebrating the growth of our young global citizens.
  • 22:1

    Student Teacher Ratio for Primary Years

  • 96%

    Attendance Rate

  • 7

    Sports Teams

  • 36+

    Languages Spoken on Campus

  • 25:1

    Student Teacher Ratio for Middle Years

  • 100%

    Graduation Rate

  • 9

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Mission

At Goethe International Charter School, we nurture curious minds, compassionate hearts, and confident voices. Through a multilingual, internationally minded education, we empower students to think critically, embrace diverse perspectives, and discover their potential. Our mission is to inspire self-motivated learners who will lead with integrity, connect across cultures, and thrive in an ever-changing global world. We strive to be a leading model for multilingual IB education, preparing the next generation of global citizens.
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Who We Are

GICS is more than a school. We are a living, breathing community where curiosity meets compassion, and learning extends far beyond the classroom. Here, students, families, and educators come together in a dynamic, collaborative, and diverse environment that celebrates international cultures and perspectives. We believe that true education is not just about knowledge, but about understanding—about connecting with others, embracing differences, and discovering the unique strengths within each individual. At GICS, every voice matters, every culture is honored, and every student is empowered to grow not only as a learner, but as a thoughtful, engaged, and globally minded citizen.
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Vision

Goethe International Charter School envisions a vibrant learning community where students grow into confident, multilingual global citizens. Grounded in the International Baccalaureate philosophy and enriched through German language immersion, GICS prepares students to think critically, embrace diverse cultures, and lead with curiosity, compassion, and purpose in an interconnected world.
 

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Never Again is Now

Never Again is Now!

Never Again is Now – Ein Abend in Los Angeles zum Kinderbuch über Eva Szepesi
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Never Again Is Now (“Nie wieder ist jetzt”)

Join us on Wednesday, February 25, for an evening of reading and conversation with author and illustrator Stephanie Lunkewitz and Holocaust survivor Mary Bauer, presented in partnership with the Goethe International Charter School.

Stephanie Lunkewitz will speak about the life of Eva Szepesi, whose Holocaust testimony she illustrated and narrated in her book Ich war Eva Diamant. She will reflect on how Eva Szepesi’s story has become intertwined with her own life, and on the responsibility of carrying survivor voices forward through art and storytelling.
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