Preschool-12 Dual Language Education in
Two Locations in the Bay Area

GISSV Class of 2019

Our 23 graduates proudly received their dual diplomas and celebrated their farewell from GISSV.

After three days of oral exams at the end of May, preceded by written exams earlier this year, our 23 graduates received their dual high school degree on Saturday, May 25, at the German Consulate General San Francisco: the German International Abitur (DIA) and the American High School Diploma. This dual degree is a distinct feature of GISSV, enabling our graduates to qualify for admission to universities in the U.S., Germany and other European countries.

Congratulations and kudos to our graduates for this achievement!

In addition to the ceremony and reception at the German Consulate General, the graduation was celebrated with GISSV's festive "Abiturball" at the Saratoga Country Club.

On Monday morning, the graduates rounded out the festivities and bid their farewell to the school community with a humorous senior prank ("Abistreich"), which included a curious "make over" of the Mountain View Campus and games where homeroom teachers had to compete against students.

Enjoy photos of all three events below. To our graduates, congratulations once again and our very best wishes for your future! We hope to hear from you often.

Graduation Ceremony


Photo credit: Shelly Hamalian (Shutterbug94549)

"Abiturball"


Photo credit: Shelly Hamalian (Shutterbug94549)

Senior Prank ("Abistreich")