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Preschool-12 Dual Language 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 (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.

Alumni Panel: Building a Career on the German Abitur

Alumni Panel: Building a Career on the German Abitur

Alumni Panel: Building a Career on the German Abitur

Exciting insights into the remarkable careers of 10 graduates of German International Schools in North America were shared at the first virtual Alumni panel last week.

Students, parents, and educators eager to explore the myriad opportunities unlocked by the German International Abitur (German high school diploma) were invited to a captivating online panel discussion on Thursday, October 5. During this event, distinguished alumni from German International Schools in Washington, New York, Boston, Montreal, and Silicon Valley shared their firsthand experiences, shedding light on how the German International Abitur paved the way for their remarkable careers in diverse fields

Exciting insights into the remarkable careers of those 10 graduates of German International Schools in North America were shared with more than 150 attendees at the first virtual Alumni panel last week. Because of the schools' worldwide network, the students were able to easily relocate to different countries while enjoying the German international schools' challenging and inspiring programs and mastering the transition. They made close friends around the world, attended prestigious colleges and universities, and went on to successful and fulfilling careers in the U.S. and Canada, as well as in Europe.

Thank you to all the participants and to all our alumni - and a special shout out to our GISSV alumni Roline and Jack!

A special thanks to our wonderful moderator, Jens Korte*.

> See the recording here.

*Mr. Korte serves as the President & Senior Correspondent at New York German Press, where he reports daily from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on the ups and downs of the US economy for Swiss Television, Deutsche Welle and n-tv.

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