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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.

Global Community & Partnerships

A Connected International Learning Community

GISSV is an international school community shaped by multiple languages, cultures, and perspectives.

With campuses in Mountain View and San Francisco, we bring together students, families, and educators from around the world in a learning environment that values intercultural understanding and global connection.

Partner Schools & International Exchange

GISSV maintains partnerships with schools and educational organizations in Germany and other countries.

Student exchange opportunities with partner schools in locations including:

Dresden
Bordeaux
Valparaíso

allow students to experience different cultures, school systems, and communities firsthand.

These programs strengthen language skills, intercultural understanding, and global awareness through lived experience.

An International Community

Our community includes families and faculty from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Students grow up learning and collaborating across cultures while developing the confidence to navigate an interconnected world.

German and English are part of everyday life at GISSV, while additional world language programs and international experiences further broaden students’ perspectives.

Elementary school children around a globe

Learning Across Cultures

At GISSV, global learning is part of everyday school life — through language, collaboration, cultural exchange, and shared experiences.

Students graduate with the academic preparation and intercultural competencies needed to thrive in an international environment.

Part of a Global German School Network

As an Official German School Abroad, GISSV is connected to a worldwide network of German international schools.

These partnerships support:

academic collaboration
educational exchange
international professional development
shared educational standards and innovation

The German Approach

Children learning in a German School Abroad will not only benefit from learning a second language but from a curriculum built with innovation, independence and creativity.

> Learn more about the German Approach