German International School of Silicon Valley

Process Overview

Preschool & Kindergarten

Submit online inquiry
Attend a tour, or sign up for Open House or Open Classrooms

(Step 1 and 2 are prerequisites for enrollment!)
Submit application together with the application fee of $75
Please submit the Parent Interview Form and the Student Evaluation Form / Recommendation to be filled out by the previous preschool or daycare (if applicable)
An online parent interview may be required by the Kibili Division Head - you will be informed and provided with an interview date
A decision is communicated to parents by the end of February
A spot will be awarded: please, accept and continue
Sign contract and submit annual fees
Complete all Health- and other required forms listed

Please note that we do not admit preschool-aged children to the current school year after the end of February out of consideration for a smooth transition and integration into the program, which is especially important for a successful school experience during the early childhood years.

Grades 1–12

Submit online inquiry
Attend tour, Open House or Open Classrooms

(Step 1 and 2 are prerequisites for enrollment!)
Submit application together with the application fee of $75
Submit the last two report cards / Submit final report card when issued by student’s current school
a) If needed, conduct German Language Assessment - non-native German speakers starting in Grade 2

b) Schedule and conduct Parent/Student Interview with Division Head
Decision is communicated to parents by end of February (or at a later point if you enroll during the school year)
Spot will be awarded by email: please, accept and continue
Sign contract and pay annual fees
Complete Health- and other forms listed

Questions?

Please contact admissions@gissv.org. Please specify which location you are interested in: Mountain View or San Francisco.

Requirements for Enrollment

GISSV welcomes students from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color or nationality. Knowledge of the German language is required for all children who enroll after 1st grade. If attendance at GISSV is not possible because of language barriers, we recommend our Saturday School or private tutors. As a school accredited by the German government the GISSV can also integrate students coming from Germany during the ongoing school year.

Children entering the toddler group must be at least 2 years old to start school and cannot be older than 2.9 years of age on the first day of school.

Children entering preschool must turn 3 by no later than November 22nd of the year in which they enter preschool.

Children entering Kindergarten must turn 5 by no later than September 1st of the year in which they enter kindergarten.

Children entering 1st grade must turn 6 by no later than September 1st of the year in which they enter 1st grade.

All children 3 years of age and above must be fully potty trained before they can begin school.

Please note that the law in California now requires all school children to be fully vaccinated and does not allow for a personal-belief exemption any more. This law applies to all GISSV students, regardless of your family's country of origin.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Enrollment Terms

In general, the enrollment period begins during the months of December and January before the upcoming school year. Enrollment is possible throughout the school year based on availability. Please note that we do not admit preschool-aged children to the current school year after the end of February out of consideration for a smooth transition and integration into the program, which is especially important for a successful school experience during the early childhood years.

Documents Needed

Documents needed for all applicants:

The following documents need to be provided at the time of enrollment :

Enrollment agreement (contract)
Application form
Society membership form
Copy of child’s passport or birth certificate
Copy of child’s vaccination record (please note that the law doesn’t allow the personal-belief exemption any more; click here for immunization requirements)
Copies of the child’s last two report cards (midterm and final report cards for students entering grades 2-11)
Report of Health Exam for School Entry (required for students in grades 1-12)
Physician's Report (required for preschool/kindergarten students)
Parent's Report (required for preschool/kindergarten students)
Personal Rights (Child's rights) (required for preschool/kindergarten students)
Parent's Rights (required for preschool/kindergarten students)

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Application Process

This page is designed to answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process. Please take a moment to read the following information, which applies to both of our Bay Area locations.