German-American School Manhattan is a IB (PYP) / German Curriculum / American Curriculum school in New York, United States. Founded in 2018. Annual tuition ranges from $200 to $42,500 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Financial aid is available to qualifying families through SSS (School and Student Services).
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About
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is a bilingual IB World School in Tribeca, New York, serving children ages 2–11 from Preschool through Grade 5 across two campuses. The school uses a 50/50 German-English dual immersion model, blending German curriculum competencies with New York State standards within an IB Primary Years Programme framework. With small class sizes taught by native-speaking teachers in both languages, GSM fosters bilingual fluency, inquiry-based learning, and socio-emotional development.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Manhattan's first German-English bilingual IB Preschool and Lower School, offering a 50/50 dual immersion model taught by native German and English teachers across two Tribeca campuses. Authorized IB Primary Years Programme blending German grade-level competencies with New York State standards. Small class sizes (maximum 16–20 students), Spanish introduced in Grade 3, and arts integrated across the curriculum in both languages.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Elementary K-5 | USD 42,500 |
| Preschool half-day 3 days/week | USD 32,500 |
| Preschool & Pre-K (full program) | USD 35,500 |
Original currency: USD 200 - 42,500. Application fee: $200.
Admissions Process
- 1Request application form and submit with birth certificate, prior school report cards, and $200 application fee by emailing [email protected]. 2. For Grade 1 or higher, schedule an interview with the child and parent(s)/guardian(s) after submitting the application. For Preschool/Kindergarten, attend open-format playdates (Tue/Thu/Fri at 4 PM). 3. Acceptance letters sent starting December 1; families sign school contract and pay first installment to reserve spot. Rolling admissions apply for the current year.
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Student Life
Breakfast and lunch breaks occur at students' desks. Lunch is packed by parents and eaten at the desks; no shared lunch facility is used. Water bottles are refilled by teachers as a precautionary measure.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
GSM emphasizes socio-emotional well-being as part of its mission. It promotes empathy, open-mindedness, and a safe learning community where students are encouraged to act mindfully. The bilingual program supports well-being through collaborative teaching and a focus on student welfare.
GSM published a reopening plan detailing safety, health monitoring, social distancing, PPE, and a sick policy to protect students and staff, with remote learning options if needed.