Germantown Friends School
Our Admissions process for the 2023-24 school year will include a number of different ways for prospective families to learn, explore, and get to know GFS.
At Germantown Friends School, our mission begins with a commitment to diversity, our community, and to the belief that academic achievement is not in itself enough. We guide our students’ growth in mind, body and spirit, and encourage them to put their ideas to work in the world. But don’t just take our word for it; explore and see for yourself!
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We are glad of your interest in GFS, where learning is for life!
Check back for our upcoming Admissions events. Hear about GFS' unique programs, our welcoming community, and the many ways our students thrive. Email us at admissions@germantownfriends.org or call us at 215-951-2345 with any questions.
Learning is for life. This idea is at the heart of Germantown Friends School, where we view the years from Kindergarten through twelfth grade as a critical chapter in a lifelong learning adventure. Our sense of the power of education defines our daily work. At GFS, education is about each individual rising to meet his or her own standards of excellence, guided by the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship.
Our Viewbook offers an authentic representation of the diverse GFS experience. To find out more about the people, places, and passions that drive our school, check out our Media Center.
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At GFS, we discover and nurture a multitude of hidden talents. We teach each child to speak their mind, and make sure every voice is heard. We believe that community is built on a foundation of mutual respect. Learn more about what makes GFS unique.
In response to the Black Lives Matter movement and systemic racism, GFS has stepped up its commitment to create a safer, stronger, more equitable community.
Our graduates have the creativity and confidence to write their own definitions of success.
Our program is individualized, comprehensive, and collaborative.
GFS welcomed students back to campus last fall with modified on-campus learning experiences and remote options for each grade.
Our strong commitment to the Classics leads many students to study Latin and Ancient Greek in college and beyond.
Student life in grades 6-12 is enhanced by a rich array of club offerings and activities.
With more than 230 unique trees and shrubs across 12 acres, the GFS campus is officially an arboretum.
As a Friends school, we are founded on the Quaker belief that there is that of God in everyone, and guided by core Quaker testimonies.
To write well is an invaluable skill—and the hallmark of a GFS education.