GISSV at a Glance
GISSV's programs 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 and San Francisco
- Accreditation as a German Overseas School
- Multilingual Curriculum: German and English beginning in Preschool and additional language course(s) (MV: French, Spanish/SF: Spanish) beginning in 6th grade
- 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
- Grade Levels:
- Mountain View: Preschool-12
- San Francisco: Preschool-8
Preschool in Mountain View
- For ages 2 to 3: 3-day toddler group on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
- For ages 3 to 5: half-day or full-day options Monday through Friday
- Dual-language Program (German and English)
- Flexible options between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm
Extracurricular Activities/Afterschool Program
- Language Day once a week (Mountain View)
- School as a laboratory - hands-on science for Middle and High School students (Mountain View)
- Afternoon Club includes homework supervision, play time and miscellaneous activities from Monday to Friday until 5:30 pm
- A variety of extracurricular activities are available, including soccer, chess, robotics, drama and a music program featuring string classes, orchestras, choirs and a student band (Mountain View)
Saturday School in Mountain View
- German language classes for all ages on Saturdays
- Adult classes also on weekdays