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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
Extra Curricular Activities

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Mission

The school's mission is to create a multi-lingual and international educational environment that advances the knowledge, critical thinking and personal development of our students and prepares them to be self-motivated citizens who will thrive in the global world. GICS aspires to be the benchmark institution for multi-lingual, IB, K-12 education of future global citizens.

Who We Are

GICS is more than a school. We are a dynamic, collaborative and diverse community that celebrates international cultures.

Vision

Goethe International Charter School (GICS) was founded on the premise of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme along with a focus on German language immersion.

Upcoming Events

Mar 6

GPA Meeting

Time: 8:15 AM – 9 AM

Location: By the Valet Gate

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Latest News

Never Again is Now!

Never Again is Now – Ein Abend in Los Angeles zum Kinderbuch über Eva Szepesi

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.

Welcome to Our New Website!

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Goethe International Charter School Welcomes Families to a New School Year

Goethe International Charter School (GICS) has officially welcomed students and families back for the 2025–26 school year, ushering in a season of growth, connection, and new opportunities for its amazingly unique community.

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