Virtual Open House
Please join us on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 7:00-8:00 PM via this link for our virtual open house. We will give an update on our plans for the upcoming school year and the registration process.
Online Registration Dates
Registration will take place during the following time frames:
| Registration for current families (including new siblings): | March 25 – April 22, 2023 |
| Invoice date for current families: | April 23, 2023 |
| Payment due date for current families (to avoid late fees): | May 7, 2023 |
| Registration for new and waitlisted families: | May 6 – May 27, 2023 |
| Invoices and payment for newly accepted families: | June 2023 |
Preference for Returning Students
We guarantee classroom space for returning students who register and pay by May 7, 2023. We do our best to accommodate all returning families, but cannot guarantee spaces for siblings (in the majority of cases this is not a problem). Please note that siblings have priority over students in new families. Registration will be open at 10am online on dates listed above only. Please register as early as possible as this will help the registration team with ensuring a smooth placement process.
Preschool-Applicants
All children entering our preschool class must be 4 years old by August 31, 2023 and toilet trained. It is recommended that they have previous preschool, playgroup or day-care experience. Parents of preschool applicants need to show their child’s birth certificate or passport on the FIRST day of school as proof that the child meets the age requirements. Failing to provide proof of age will result in the loss of the place in the preschool program at the German Saturday School Boston. Tuition will be refunded according to our refund policy.
Sprachdiplom DSD I und DSD II Students
If your child wishes to continue their studies of German beyond 9th grade next year, you need to register your child by April 1. Acceptance of registered students for a Sprachdiplom class will be contingent on a teacher recommendation (you should have received a recent communication from the principal explaining the requirements for these classes). If it turns out that a student cannot be accepted to a Sprachdiplom class, the tuition payment will be reimbursed upon request (for other refund policy, see below). Current DSD II Students who are continuing with their DSD II program for their second year (“12th grade”) will only need to pay reduced tuition.
IEP
If your child is on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in his or her regular school, please indicate this on your online enrollment form under your child’s “Applications” tab. Also, please provide the principal with a copy of the IEP documentation before the beginning of the school year.
Tuition
Tuition varies by grade level and the number of children participating in a family. Financial aid is available on a needs basis. See Tuition Schedule.
Refund Policy
Withdrawals must be submitted to the registrar in writing: registrar@gssb.org. Tuition (minus any applicable additional and transaction fees) will be refunded as follows:
| Withdrawal prior August 1, 2022: | 100% of the tuition |
| Withdrawal prior 2nd day of school: | 75% of the tuition |
| Withdrawal prior 3rd day of school: | 50% refund |
| Withdrawal after 3rd day of school: | no refund |
Late fees, registration fees and Payment Plan fees are non-refundable. The non-participation fee, if paid, is refundable. If a student is expelled from school due to a disciplinary incident tuition will not be refunded.
Registration Confirmation
Please note that a completed online application and confirmation of full payment constitutes acceptance of your registration.
Packets with class assignments will be e-mailed at the end of August to all students with a confirmed registration.
School Location
All classes will be held at the Diamond Middle School at 99 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA 02420. If you have any questions, please contact the registrar at registrar@gssb.org.