The programs of the GISSV are created to meet the needs of families looking for a quality bilingual education. Our school is an optimal choice for families in the Bay Area. GISSV's pedagogical approach ensures that students are prepared for a smooth transition into the American and European educational systems.
Locations in Mountain View, Berkeley and San Francisco
- Accreditation as a German Overseas School
- Multilingual Curriculum: German and English beginning in Grade one, with a third foreign language (either French or Spanish)
- Graduating students earn the German International Abitur and obtain all of the required qualifications for a California High School Diploma
- Limited Class Size
- Experienced, Licensed, Professional International Faculty
Pre-School in Mountain View
- For ages 3-5 in the morning or full days in mixed-age group
- Dual Immersion Program (German and English)
- Flexible options between 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Extracurricular Activities/Afterschool Program
- Language Day once a week (Mountain View)
- School as a laboratory - hands-on science for students in grades 10-12 (Mountain View)
- Afternoon club includes homework supervision, play time and miscellaneous activities from Monday - Friday until 5:30 pm
- A variety of extracurricular activities are available, including soccer, chess, robotics and drama
Saturday School (Mountain View only)
- 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
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