Bilingual Program
Our International Community
At our school, we are proud to have a vibrant international community, where students from diverse backgrounds come together to learn and grow. This multicultural environment fosters flexible thinking, allowing students to become principled, knowledgeable, and reflective individuals.
We’ve been honored to see how our graduates are thriving at high caliber high schools across New York City and abroad!
Benefits of a Bilingual Education
GSB strives to empower every student to reach their fullest potential as citizens of the world, and being bilingual is an important part of realizing this vision.
Enhanced Cognitive Skills
Bilingual students exhibit improved cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving and critical thinking. They develop a deeper understanding of language structure and are more adept at learning additional languages.
Cultural Competence
Bilingual education fosters cultural awareness and empathy, as students gain exposure to different perspectives and traditions. This prepares them to navigate a globalized world with more ease and open-mindedness.
Career Opportunities
Bilingualism is a valuable skill in the job market, opening doors to a wide range of career opportunities. GSB’s German and Spanish Immersion programs offer thorough preparation for universities around the world.
Get Started
Curious to learn more?
Get in touch with our admissions team at admissions@germanschoolbrooklyn.org, and visit us at one of our open houses. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Apply now for the 25/26 school year:
Spanish program: Preschool and Kindergarten, no prior knowledge of Spanish required
German program: Preschool through 8th Grade, no prior knowledge of German required for Preschool - 2nd Grade
Entering the Bilingual Learning Path
What is the process?
Our immersive program supports students to become fluent in German or Spanish and English, even if students are learning one of these languages for the first time. Our teachers work with the “Language Learners” by joining their classes to support and/or offer targeted lessons in small groups.
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What Sets our Language Immersion Program Apart
We provide a true bilingual education all the way through 8th grade, ensuring that students are fully immersed in both languages every day. By middle school, our rigorous academic content—such as biology, history, and literature—is taught in the target language, allowing students to master complex subjects while honing their language skills.
This deep, dual-language approach equips our students with the linguistic and academic tools needed to excel in a globalized world.
Preschool and Kindergarten
70% German or Spanish, 30% English
Lower School and Middle School (Grades 1 through 8)
50% German or Spanish
50% English