At the core of GSB lies a commitment to nurturing intellectual curiosity, cultivating compassionate hearts, and fostering a deep understanding of our interconnected world.
Dear families,
On behalf of GSB, I extend a warm welcome to you as you explore the enriching educational experience we offer.
GSB is a vibrant international community dedicated to nurturing the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of students from preschool through eighth grade.
Our rigorous immersive bilingual program, coupled with a diverse and inclusive environment, empowers students to become confident, globally-minded learners.
We invite you to delve into our website and visit us in person. We can’t wait to meet you and your child(ren).
Alyssa Schafer
Director of Admissions
How to get started
Here are a few ways we can help you explore what GSB has to offer.
Sign up for a Tour
One of our favorite parts of the admissions process is taking you on a school tour—stepping into classrooms and catching a glimpse of our dynamic dual language program. Open houses provide an in-depth view of our school’s mission, educational approach, curriculum, and our community. Every tour includes Q&As, to make sure that all of your questions are answered.
Inquiring families can request additional information through FACTS here.
Contact us to schedule a virtual or in-person tour.
Upcoming Group Tours:
Please check back soon for upcoming dates.
Request more info
We know that choosing the right school for your child is a big decision, and we want to make the admissions process as smooth and informative as possible.
Please get in touch with the Director of Admissions for more info.
Alyssa Schafer
admissions@globalschoolbrooklyn.org
+1-516-266-9301
GSB admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, according them all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, or other school-administered programs.
Non-discrimination policy
At GSB, we strive to affirm, engage, and celebrate the varied backgrounds and perspectives within our community. We understand that our entire community benefits from the equitable treatment of each community member.
Statement of inclusivity
At GSB, we create equity…
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Working to ensure that students see representations of multiple identities and diverse backgrounds in the curriculum and in materials displayed visually.
Supporting the development of each child’s identity.
Teaching and learning about social groups; understanding that social groups are complex, varied, and organized around different systems.
Teaching and learning about the ways systems advantage some and disadvantage others, examining ways to be agents of change.
Diversifying instruction, basing it on student needs and abilities.
Working with our social/emotional coach to support students.
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Providing professional-development opportunities for teachers on topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Providing opportunities for families to learn and grow alongside GSB staff through Global Community Committee meetings, events, and conversations.
Working to ensure that our school traditions, such as annual projects and performances, celebrate diverse identities in a way that is nuanced and authentic.
Making clear, through our hiring practices, curriculum, and school communications, that our school values social justice.
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Exposing students to cultures and languages other than their own in an effort to celebrate differences and affirm the identity of each child.
Recognizing people in our community as individuals.
Using the Responsive Classroom model to ensure that behavior expectations are clear for all students.
Treating each person with respect and acknowledgement of our common humanity while understanding that our lived experiences differ.
Glossary
Equity. A strategy used to promote fairness, in which individuals are given what they need to be successful.
Equality. A strategy to promote fairness, that treats each individual exactly the same way.
Equality aims to promote fairness, but it can work only if everyone starts from the same place and needs the same help. We strive to achieve equity, knowing that each learner may need something different in order to reach full potential. Specifically, this means that students’ personal or social circumstances, such as ethnic origin, family background, or gender should not be obstacles to their educational potential. Rather, we aim to celebrate these identities, knowing that our school community is stronger and more joyful when we do so.