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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.

Racing into Summer: Formula 1 Exhibition and Final Race

Racing into Summer: Formula 1 Exhibition and Final Race

Racing into Summer: Formula 1 Exhibition and Final Race

3rd and 4th graders put creativity and engineering to the test in this year’s Formula 1 project—concluding with an exciting final race and a win for Team Torpedo!

On June 18, our 3rd and 4th grade Formula 1 students took over the Mountain View multipurpose room to present the results of their weeks-long project: a showcase of teamwork, design thinking, and engineering ingenuity. From sleek car models and custom team logos to detailed project planning, the students impressed classmates, teachers, and families with their hard work—and topped it all off with a thrilling final race.

A big congratulations goes to Team Torpedo, who took home first place in the final showdown!

This hands-on learning experience was part of our Begabtenförderung (Gifted and Talented Program), and students were nominated to participate based on outstanding performance and engagement in their homeroom classes. The project was made possible thanks to generous contributions to our Annual Fund.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all donors who help make special enrichment opportunities like this possible. If you’d like to support programs like the Formula 1 project, there’s still time—the Annual Fund runs through June 30.

We’re proud of our students’ accomplishments and look forward to continuing the Formula 1 project next year!

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