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Preschool-12 Bilingual 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.
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.
Locations
- 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
- Mountain View
- San Francisco
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.

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We are the Champions!

We are the Champions!

March 15, 2019

Congratulations to the Middle School (MS) Boys Soccer Champions!

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Math Olympics 2018/19 Results

Math Olympics 2018/19 Results

March 15, 2019

News Flash: The winners of the third round of the 2018/19 Math Olympics have been announced.

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Reading Partners Step Up to Sit Down with Kids and a Good Book

Reading Partners Step Up to Sit Down with Kids and a Good Book

March 13, 2019

Supporting our young readers GISSV's Reading Partners program started in 2010/11.

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GISSV Students at 67th Annual BMUN

GISSV Students at 67th Annual BMUN

March 11, 2019

Seven GISSV students attended the Berkeley Model United Nations on the UC Berkeley campus, along with 1,900 other high school students from around the world.

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Parent Volunteers Help Junior Achievement Prepare Students for a Global Economy

Parent Volunteers Help Junior Achievement Prepare Students for a Global Economy

March 8, 2019

Adulting. Can it start too early? How do young people learn that money does not grow on trees?

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Welcome to Gabi Preiß!

Welcome to Gabi Preiß!

March 8, 2019

Together with GISSV's Kibili team she is discussing the latest discoveries in early childhood mathematics education during todays staff development day.

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MS Boys Soccer Team in the Semi-Final

MS Boys Soccer Team in the Semi-Final

March 7, 2019

The MS Boys Soccer Team just completed its regular season with a record of 6 - 0 - 1.

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