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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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Board Members Legally Represent, Establish Strategic Direction for GISSV

Board Members Legally Represent, Establish Strategic Direction for GISSV

May 14, 2019

In recognition of the extraordinary service that the Board members provide.

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Musical Chairs and Singalong

Musical Chairs and Singalong

May 13, 2019

Friday night's event turned our Mountain View multipurpose room into a concert hall.

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How to Protect Marin Wildlife?

How to Protect Marin Wildlife?

May 10, 2019

Shore Buddies founder Malte Niebelschuetz visited GISSV San Francisco to talk to the Kindergarten and Elementary students about Ocean Plastic Pollution.

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MS Social Skills Day

MS Social Skills Day

May 10, 2019

This week, the Middle School Social Skills Day was held for the first time with the aim to value and nurture a respectful social environment.

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In Time-Honored Tradition Benefitting School, MV Parents Rock Annual Rummage Sale

In Time-Honored Tradition Benefitting School, MV Parents Rock Annual Rummage Sale

May 8, 2019

Our Rummage Sale took place last weekend and a group of parents was working hard to make it happen.

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Presidio Trail Run 2019

Presidio Trail Run 2019

May 1, 2019

GISSV students, parents, and teachers from our San Francisco and Mountain View campuses participated in the Presidio Trail Run.

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Green Day at GISSV Mountain View

Green Day at GISSV Mountain View

May 1, 2019

Last month, the GISSV Mountain View hosted a Green Day to raise awareness among students and teachers about their use of plastic.

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