About us

What is a dual immersion at 50/50?

The GSM Elementary Program teaches a blended curriculum incorporating the "Thüringer Kompetenzlehrplan" for the German core subjects and US State Standards for ELA (reading, writing and phonics). The transdicipliary learning blocks summarized under the term "inquiry" entail content from US Social Studies, STEM/STEAM and the German "Sachkunde". Inquiry, as well as Math are taught bilingually, incorporating learning material from Europe and USA. GSM uses the Eureka Math Squared Curriculum.

Approach

What are the benefits of Bilingualism?

Bilingual education is the academic model of the future. Brain scans have shown that those who are bilingual have denser gray matter than their monolingual counterparts. Students starting GSM in Kindergarten without prior knowledge of German gain command of the language in a few months. A bilingual program is academically challenging by nature and fosters a culture of joyful learning. I'm Bilingual, what's your Superpower? Numerous studies have shown that preschool bilingual education has a positive impact on a child's cognitive abilities. By exposing children to at least two languages at an early age, their brains become more flexible and adaptable.

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GSM Mission

GSM is a bilingual school for a multicultural world. We promote a child-centered and international curriculum which fosters a joyful learning environment and shapes our learners to be knowledgeable, caring, and responsible global citizens. GSM cultivates a culture of empathy and open-mindedness. We promote cultural diversity, critical thinking, and a safe learning community where students are encouraged to take mindful actions. GSM fosters each learner’s natural curiosity through an inquiry approach. We nurture learners who are curious about the world around them, and are prepared to be thoughtful, compassionate, and reflective leaders. History GSM was founded in September 2018 and expanded in 2021 when the preschool location was added.

GSM is a bilingual school for a multicultural world.

We promote a child-centered and international curriculum which fosters a joyful learning environment and shapes our learners to be knowledgeable, caring, and responsible global citizens.

GSM cultivates a culture of empathy and open-mindedness.

We promote cultural diversity, critical thinking, and a safe learning community where students are encouraged to take mindful actions.

GSM fosters each learner’s natural curiosity through an inquiry approach.

We nurture learners who are curious about the world around them, and are prepared to be thoughtful, compassionate, and reflective leaders.

Offerings

Educational Model

Small Classes

With a maximum class size of 16 (average 12) we ensure optimized student to teacher ratio.

Dual Immersion

Content-based instruction in German and English.

Meeting international standards

Curriculum and teaching methods meet the highest standards in US and Europe.

Transdisciplinary Learning

Concept-driven learning facilitated by expert teachers.

Culture & Community

International Community

Families represent not only German speaking countries with more than 20 languages.

Cultural Connections

German speaking artists and partner organizations enrich the educational experience.

Middle School Partnerships

Partnering with excellent international middle schools to provide a complete learning path.

Premier Tribeca Location

Warren Street locations are easily accessible by subway, making GSM ideal for all NYC neighborhoods and NJ. 

What makes our teachers special?

All of our German teachers are German native speakers holding tadvanced teaching degrees. English teaching staff is generally from the US holding Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Early Chidlhood or Elementary Education.
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Community

Why join our community? About GSM’s community We celebrate global mindedness! GSM is a diverse community with more than 20 languages spoken across our families. Families come from all of NYC’s boroughs and New Jersey.

News & Events

Jobs at GSM

German School Manhattan accepts applications for employment on an ongoing basis. We’re currently accepting applications from administrators, elementary school educators and interns.  

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Preschool Partners

Our partnered pre-schools enjoy preferred admission at GSM. These schools offer German immersion or German language classes that will support the transition into GSM's kindergarten. Having experience with German language instruction is not required for admission but is a great way to prepare.

Our Partners

GSM and the GSM community enjoys support from the following partners.

Non-discrimination policy

Notice of nondiscriminatory policy as to students. German School Manhattan admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Statement of Inclusivity

GSM is an inclusive community that welcomes diverse students and staff, as it relates to race, ethnicity, family structure, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and physical ability. Our aim is to help students grow into thoughtful, contributing members of our increasingly diverse world.