PreK-8 bilingual school in Brooklyn with ADD/ADHD support, arts programs, and small classes of 15 students
Global School Brooklyn is a PreK-8 bilingual international school in Brooklyn that combines American and German teaching approaches. The school serves a diverse community of learners and offers ADD/ADHD support programs alongside its English-German or English-Spanish bilingual curriculum. With an average class size of 15 students and a student-teacher ratio that supports individualized attention, GSB creates a structured learning environment where students with attention and learning differences can thrive.
The school emphasizes rigorous academics while nurturing creativity through extensive arts, music, and performing arts programs. Students access art classes, dance, theater, percussion, and private music lessons, which can be particularly valuable for children with learning differences who benefit from multi-sensory and creative learning pathways. The curriculum is designed to be intellectually vibrant and developmentally responsive, with experienced faculty (90% holding advanced degrees) trained in differentiated instruction practices.
GSB enrolls 182 students across PreK-8 in a co-ed, nonsectarian setting with a casual dress code. Yearly tuition is $28,500. The school welcomes families to explore admissions through its rolling process, with a deadline of January 9. Prospective families are encouraged to contact admissions director Alyssa Schafer at (516) 266-9301 or visit globalschoolbrooklyn.org for more information about curriculum accommodations and support services.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $28,500 |
| Total Students | 182 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
| Admissions Director | Alyssa Schafer |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 9 / rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Sports | Basketball · Dance · Flag Football · Gymnastics · Soccer · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Architecture · Capoeira · Chess · Coding and Programming · Debate Club · Entrepreneurship · French · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Classes · Arts and Crafts · Dance · Percussion · Private Music Lessons · Singing Club · Theater Arts · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Basketball Team · Soccer · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.globalschoolbrooklyn.org/calendar |
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