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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.

German Unity Day at San Francisco City Hall

German Unity Day at San Francisco City Hall

GISSV Head of School and Board President on the balcony of SF City Hall with the German flag

Oct 3 2026

GISSV joined the German-American community at San Francisco City Hall to celebrate German Unity Day and the longstanding connections between Germany and the Bay Area.

On October 3, Germany celebrates German Unity Day, commemorating the reunification of Germany in 1990.

The day before, Head of School Dr. Wolfram Schrimpf and Board President Shamala Hinrichsen represented GISSV at the raising of the German flag at San Francisco City Hall. They joined the German Consulate General and members of the German-American community to mark this important occasion and celebrate the enduring ties between Germany and the Bay Area.

This year’s celebration was especially meaningful as San Francisco proclaimed October 3 as German American Heritage & Friendship Day, recognizing the longstanding connections between Germany and the Bay Area.

As a German-American school community, we are proud to be part of these connections and to celebrate the cultural exchange, relationships, and shared history that bring our communities together.

Photos by German Consulate General and GISSV

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