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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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GISSV Startup Day 2018

GISSV Startup Day 2018

January 8, 2019

During a Startup Day right before the Christmas break the GISSV Entrepreneur Club worked on startup ideas, met real founders at a co-working space and went to a pitch event in Palo Alto.

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German Holiday Market 2018

German Holiday Market 2018

December 24, 2018

The GISSV elves did it once again - they transformed Mountain View City Hall Plaza into a European village for our annual German Holiday Market.

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GISSV Library Team Helps Readers Keep the Pages Turning

GISSV Library Team Helps Readers Keep the Pages Turning

December 14, 2018

What's black, gold and read all over? GISSV library team helps readers of all ages keep the pages turning.

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Holiday Gift Drives at GISSV

Holiday Gift Drives at GISSV

December 13, 2018

We are so thankful and proud of the efforts and generosity of the GISSV community!

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The Berlin Jazz Trio at GISSV Mountain View

The Berlin Jazz Trio at GISSV Mountain View

December 11, 2018

The Berlin Jazz Trio stopped by to perform and teach Jazz at GISSV Mountain View.

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Nikolaus at GISSV Mountain View

Nikolaus at GISSV Mountain View

December 7, 2018

Nikolaus visited GISSV to meet Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary School students on December 6.

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GISSV Model United Nation Club Tackles International Issues at EBMUN

GISSV Model United Nation Club Tackles International Issues at EBMUN

December 6, 2018

Congrats to our Model United Nations Club!

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