Admissions
Welcome! We are thrilled you are considering our school.
Schedule a tour today. We highly encourage all families to schedule a tour before applying.
We are still accepting post-lottery applications for our waitlist.
If you are planning to enroll in the next school year (2027-2028) please fill out our Intent to Enroll form here. It tells LAUSD how many students plan to attend GICS next year, and LAUSD uses those numbers to decide how much space our school receives under Proposition 39.
How Charter School Admissions Work
We are a free, public school open to all residents. However, our enrollment process is different from a traditional public school.
- No School Zones: You do not need to live in a specific neighborhood to attend.
- No Tuition: We are 100% tuition-free.
- No Entrance Exams: We welcome students of all academic backgrounds.
- The Public Lottery: If we receive more applications than open seats, we use a fair, random lottery to fill spots.
Why GICS?
- Multilingual Opportunities: Students learn in both German and English and later have the choice of Spanish in Middle School, building strong language skills and cultural awareness.
- International Baccalaureate (IB): Our IB program encourages students to think critically, ask questions, and make connections across subjects.
- Global Perspective: Students develop an understanding of different cultures and their role in an interconnected world.
- Inquiry-Based Learning: We encourage curiosity and learning through exploration, questions, and discovery.
- Social-Emotional Learning: Students develop self-awareness, empathy, communication, and skills for building positive relationships.
- Sports, Clubs, Art, and Enrichment: Students have opportunities to explore their interests, discover new passions, and develop their talents.
- Well-Rounded Learners: GICS helps students grow into curious, compassionate, knowledgeable, and confident individuals.
