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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.

GISSV SF Celebrates Walk-to-School Day

GISSV SF Celebrates Walk-to-School Day

GISSV SF Celebrates Walk-to-School Day

Our participation in SF’s Bike & Roll to School Week brought energy, smiles, and smoothies—thanks to our walking families and wonderful volunteers!

In celebration of Earth Month and National Bike to School Day, GISSV joined San Francisco’s Bike & Roll to School Week on Wednesday, May 7. The event, organized and supported by the SF Bike Coalition, encouraged students and families to enjoy a healthy, active commute while helping the environment.

To make participation easy and fun, we offered several meet-up locations where students could be dropped off and walk to school with a parent or volunteer. It was wonderful to see children arriving at school energized after walking with friends and classmates. One first-grade parent shared how surprised—and proud—they were that their child could walk such a distance already. Others appreciated the opportunity to connect as a community in the morning.

As a special reward, all students who walked (even partway) were greeted at the welcome desk, where they could pick an incentive and fill out a raffle ticket. During lunch break, the fun continued with the ever-popular Fender Blender—a stationary bike that powers a smoothie blender—brought out by parent volunteer Gerardo.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to teacher Barbara Troy, parent Mami Mori, and all the parents who helped organize the event, guided walking groups, or supported on campus—you made this meaningful experience possible!

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