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Preschool-12 Dual Language Education in
Two Locations in the Bay Area

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- 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.
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- 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.
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  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).
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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
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Invite to Online July 4th Celebrations

Invite to Online July 4th Celebrations

Invite to Online July 4th Celebrations

We have the pleasure to pass on the invitation from Chargée d'Affaires a.i. of the U.S. Embassy in Berlin Robin Quinville.

Written by Head of School, Kathrin Roeschel

During my years in Berlin, I have had the distinct pleasure to be invited to the U.S. Embassy for their Fourth of July celebrations. It always was a special honor to attend and I am delighted to have the opportunity to share this year's invitation with my new community at the GISSV.

Like all recent events, this year's celebration has moved online.

No matter where you are in the world, we can still celebrate INDEPENDENCE together, especially since we celebrate and value 75 years of German-American partnership this year as well.

It is also my great pleasure and special honor to not only introduce my good friend Robin Quinville to you that was named Chargée d'Affaires a.i. of the U.S. Embassy in Berlin this June, but also to share her words to our community with you.

Happy 4th of July!

A special message from Chargée d'Affaires a.i. in Berlin Robin S. Quinville to the GISSV school community:

From my current home in Berlin to my home state of California,
a very happy Independence Day!

This July 4th is even more meaningful because it also marks 75 years since the end of World War II and celebrates 75 years of German-American partnership. German-American ties run deep; 50 million Americans claim German roots, and our core values – the things that make us who we are – such as belief in the freedom of speech, press, and assembly, are values we share and have nurtured over the past seven and a half decades. And we celebrate them today, albeit virtually, so please join us for some pretty cool musical acts and one amazing fireworks show.

Click here for the program that you will be able
to follow on the Embassy's social media.

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