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[quote=Anonymous]We are a family that made this decision in 2024. We basically wound up looking in both areas for houses and liked one that happened to be right by Orange Hunt. We could have gone either way, although we slightly preferred Orange Hunt. So far, we are happy with Orange Hunt, although in the early grades at least, the language level is pretty mild.

A few additional considerations:
- The German International School (GIS) classes often get very small by the time kids get to high school - around 20 kids a grade. Many families move back to Germany or kids drop out to participate in high school activities.
- House prices in Potomac or even further out are at minimum $400K+ more than around Orange Hunt. If you then add tuition for 2-3 kids, it is quite a bit of difference. 
- The weekend GIS program does not allow you to drop your kids off, instead there is a shuttle pickup.
- Most Orange Hunt Immersion classes have a good number with a parent who speaks German at home; however, many do not and the instruction level reflects this. Most kids with a German parent comprehend German, but only reluctantly speak it.
- At Orange Hunt, if your kid does well in school and testing, you will have to debate staying in the program or sending them to Sangster.[/quote]

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