Preparing our children to flourish in a rapidly globalizing community

An international, dual language immersion school for grades K-5

An international, dual-language immersion school whose academic standards and practices are designed to help students reach their full potential, while preparing them for the unique demands and opportunities of our global society.

Goethe International Charter School of Los Angeles

Goethe encourages students to become…

• Knowledgeable

• Self-motivated

• Critical thinkers

• Culturally Empathetic Appreciate, understand, and communicate with people from other cultures.

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP)

• California Standards & Frameworks

• Dual-Language Immersion

• Educational EnvironmentIntimate, Rigorous and Accountable

Goethe employs the highest standards and proven methods

Why Goethe is the right choice for your child

What is the International Baccalaureate?

• Learn to make connections between traditional subjects and the real world

• Become critical and reflective thinkers

• Develop a positive attitude toward learning

An academically rigorous program where students:

The International Baccalaureate curriculum

• Interdisciplinary instruction

• Inquiry-based learning• Whole child concept

Physical, intellectual, emotional and ethical development.

The advantages of a dual language program

• Achieve academic proficiency in two languages

• Meet and exceed peer performance levels on standardized tests

• Develop a positive attitude toward themselves and students of other cultural backgrounds

Goethe language immersion empowers students to:

Goethe is a supportive educational environment

• Students develop leadership, citizenship, strong work ethic, and core value system

• Parental participation is an indispensable element of every child’s academic success

• Teachers are committed to and accountable for each student’s academic achievement

An atmosphere that is personal, rigorous and accountable

Goethe is a uniquely diverse student body• Student families represent 56 countries -- virtually every continent!• 19 different languages spoken at home

Goethe students excel academically

• 2012 School-wide API = 892

• 2011 Statewide and Similar Schools API Rank = 10

• 2011-12 CST Math Proficiency results = 82%

Academic achievement and proficiency:

As a Goethe student your child will learn to…

• Reach their academic potential• Communicate effectively in two

languages• Embrace a spirit of discovery and

possess critical thinking skills• Demonstrate a global perspective,

cultural acceptance, personal responsibility

We invite you to discover what makes Goethe International Charter School

the right choice for your child.