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German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is the first German-English bilingual IB (International Baccalaureate) Preschool and Lower School in Manhattan. The school opened its doors in September 2018 with its inaugural Kindergarten class and now offers a comprehensive program for children ages 2 through 5th grade.

GSM combines proven teaching methods and curricula from Germany and the United States, crafting a unique, child-centered curriculum that represents German and New York State Department of Education standards. 

Subjects are taught in German and English by native speakers. The expertly trained teachers are able to support each child’s individual needs, with attention to language level and developmental skills. Small class size (maximum 20) allows for dedicated teacher-student interaction.

GSM puts the child first: personal well-being is the foundation for all academic accomplishments.