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.
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.
