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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.

A Message from the German Federal President for GISSV

A Message from the German Federal President for GISSV

A Message from the German Federal President for GISSV

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, sent our community his greetings, as well as his congratulations on our anniversary.

Email to the GISSV Community from Kathrin Roeschel, GISSV Head of School:

Last weekend our GISSV's 20th birthday was meant to be celebrated at a special gala. Even if the gala had to be postponed, and we can't celebrate in the traditional sense, there is still a great opportunity to feel honored and appreciated.

The Head of State of the Federal Republic of Germany, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, sent our community his greetings, as well as his congratulations on GISSV's 20th anniversary.

Just the fact that the president, in these times of worldwide crisis, has taken the time to send us this message, shows the unique value of our commitment and our work for our German International School in Mountain View and San Francisco.

In a time in which we would surely rather celebrate this birthday in a carefree and safe manner, partying within six feet of one another, the corona-pandemic forces us to instead show strength and solidarity. As Frank-Walter Steinmeier said, "the coronavirus doesn't stop at any borders." This is, of course, a dire statement, but it is also meant as encouragement. Encouragement to show our strength not only as a school community but as a German school abroad and German cultural institution in California.

Performing to our high standards and keeping our educational goals in focus is, especially during these trying times, quite the challenge, but it is one that we, as the GISSV community, can accomplish.

Happy Birthday GISSV!

Video (German/Engl. subtitles) - Head of School Kathrin Roeschel reading the letter:

Read Letter Here (German/English)

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