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

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About
- Welcome to GISSV
  The German International School of Silicon Valley is an independent, nonprofit preschool–grade 12 school with two locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Learning in German and English
  Our high-quality dual-immersion education helps students reach their full potential in a stimulating environment that fosters critical and imaginative thinking, a passion for lifelong learning and an appreciation for cultural diversity.
Admissions
- Meeting Students’ Needs From Preschool Through High School
  GISSV welcomes students of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We serve students from two to eighteen years old.
- Enrollment
  The enrollment period begins during the months of January and February of each year for the upcoming school year. We also accept new students throughout the school year based on availability. Knowledge of the German language is required for all children who enroll after 1st grade (See also our German Fast Track Program).
Learning
- Nurturing Holistic and Individual Development
  Our well-balanced program provides rich project-based and differentiated learning experiences, fostering interests across all subject areas as well as social-emotional competency, critical thinking, artistic expression and physical motor skills.
- Safe and Stimulating Learning Environments
  We provide highly qualified teachers, small class sizes and an excellent student-to-teacher ratio. Our engaging and ambitious curriculum is enhanced by comprehensive science and technology resources.
School Life
- Rich Experiences in the Classroom and Beyond
  At GISSV, we are instilling an appreciation of life, music, sports, culture and arts among our students. We take responsibility and action for ourselves, others and our planet.
- Strong Sense of Community
  GISSV has a vibrant international school community thanks to our small class sizes, cohesive, dynamic preschool–12 structure and enriching events that involve all our students, teachers and parents.
Campuses & Camps
- Serving Families Across the Bay Area
  GISSV has campuses in Mountain View and San Francisco. We also connect our students to their local environment by exploring the cultural, natural, academic and entrepreneurial destinations the Bay Area has to offer.
- Two Campuses, One School
  All GISSV programs are bilingual and based on the German curriculum of the state of Thuringia, which is known and respected for its well-rounded educational approach
Support GISSV
- Enhancing the GISSV Experience
  Family and community support is a vital part of GISSV. Voluntary contributions of time, resources and expertise are key to our success.
- Every Gift Matters
  Donations are essential to preserving and advancing GISSV’s exceptional educational programs. Tax-deductible contributions enable us to realize our most important current and long-term priorities, preparing our students for the world ahead.

Immunization Requirements

The California School Immunization Law requires that children be up-to-date on their immunizations (shots) to attend school or child care. Diseases like measles and whooping cough spread quickly, so children need to be protected before they enter.

Please note: Every family attending GISSV must comply with the California immunization requirements; the requirements of your country of origin are not applicable.

California Immunization Law

Under law SB 277 exemptions based on personal beliefs aren't an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into child care or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions on file for a child already attending child care or school will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint at kindergarten (including Transitional kindergarten) or 7th grade.

Your child’s Immunization Record must show the date your child was given each of the following required shots:

Vaccine	2 - 3 months	4 - 5 months	6 - 14 months	15 - 17 months	18+ months	4 - 6 years	7 - 17 years	7th grade
Polio	1	2	2	3	3	4 (a)	4 (a)
DTP/DTaP	1	2	3	3	4	5 (b)	5 (b)
Tdap Booster								1 (c)
MMR				1	1	2 (d)	2 (d)	2 (d)
Hepatitis B	1	2	2	2	3	3
HiB	1	2	2	1	1
Varicella (Chickenpox)				1	1	2	2	2

a) 3 doses meet requirement for ages 4-6 if at least one was given on or after the 4th birthday.
b) 4 doses meet requirement for ages 4-6 years if at least one was on or after the 4th birthday. 3 doses meet the requirement if at least 1 dose of Tdap, DTaP, or DTP vaccine was given on or after the 7th birthday. 1 or 2 doses of Td vaccine given on or after the 7th birthday count towards the requirement.
c) 1 dose on or after 7th birthday.
d) 2 doses both on or after 1st birthday.

For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, please visit the California Department of Public Health’s website at www.shotsforschool.org, or contact your local health department or county office of education.