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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 Class of 2019

GISSV Class of 2019

June 24, 2019

Our 23 graduates proudly received their dual diplomas and celebrated their farewell from GISSV.

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Green Project Days 2019

Green Project Days 2019

June 19, 2019

During our biennial "GISSV Goes Green" project days, students were deeply immersed in learning about our environment.

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Student Awards 2018I19

Student Awards 2018I19

June 18, 2019

GISSV Mountain View students received awards for special academic and athletic achievements. Congratulations!

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The Entrepreneur Club Visits Facebook Campus

The Entrepreneur Club Visits Facebook Campus

June 17, 2019

Thanks to GISSV parent Martin Barthel the students of our Entrepreneur Club got the chance to visit the Facebook headquarter.

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GISSV San Francisco Students in Kiel

GISSV San Francisco Students in Kiel

June 10, 2019

Our 7th graders joined forces with students from Kiel working on a shared science project on the impact of climate change on coastal cities.

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Bilingual Writing Contest 2019

Bilingual Writing Contest 2019

June 6, 2019

The bilingual writing contest at GISSV Mountain View is an annual favorite among many of our teachers and students.

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New San Francisco Campus Location

New San Francisco Campus Location

June 5, 2019

Our GISSV school community visited the new location in the San Francisco Castro for a sneak preview last weekend.

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