The programs of the GISSV are created to meet the needs of all families, who look for a high-standard bilingual education and either live in the Bay Area long or short termed. GISSV programs guarantee a profound preparation for the next educational step within the GISSV and a smooth transfer into the American, European or German educational system.

Pre-School

• Dual Immersion Program (German and English) - Year round program
• For 3 to 5 year olds in the morning or full-days in age-mixed groups
• Flexible options between 7:30am and 5:30pm

School

• Accredidation as “Deutsche Auslandsschule”
• Multilingual Curriculum: German and English starting in the First Grade - Third Foreign Language (French/Spanish) starting in the 6th Grade - Optional 4th Language starting in the 8th Grade
• Graduating students earn the German International Abitur and obtain all of the required qualifications for the High School Diploma.
• Limited Class Size
• Experienced, Licensed, Professional International Faculty  

Extracurricular Activities/Afterschool Program

• Language Day once a week
• School as a laboratory - hands-on science for students in grades 10-12
• Afternoon club incl. activities, play time, quiet time and a homework club, Monday -Friday until 5pm

Saturday School

• German Language Classes for all ages on Saturdays
• Adult and Corporate Classes also on weekdays

Summer School

• Full German Language Immersion for Kindergarten/Preschool and Grades 1-4
• Activity-based camps
• Four 2-week sessions in summer