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

BeSO & College Counseling

 

With the dual diploma, the German International Abitur (DIA) and the High School Diploma, GISSV prepares its students for universities and careers worldwide. Making self-determined and conscious decisions about one's future educational and career path is a challenging task for students at the end of their school journey. With the diverse offerings of academic and career guidance, our expertise, and individual counseling, we support and accompany the students and their families in this decision-making process.

*Logo: Winners of an in-school student competition on the topic of Logo Design in the subject of Art/BeSO in the school year 2022/23 - Grade 11 (Katjana K., Kai F., Fabian Z.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the video to learn more about GISSV's Career Orientation (BeSO) class and Job Shadowing Week. 

 

 


SPOTLIGHTS
Field Trips - Experts in the Classroom - BeSO Class


 

Martin Lentzen at German AI Podcast

"Kreide, KI, Klartext" - a podcast at the intersection of education and future developments, exploring the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI = KI in German) in education.

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Boogie Woogie with Frank Muschall

Our 7th graders in Mountain View and our 7th and 8th graders in San Francisco had the opportunity to participate in a music workshop with pianist Frank Muschalle.

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GISSV Job Shadowing Fair 2022

Students of our junior class present their job shadowing experiences from April 2022 to students, teachers, and parents during a Job Shadowing Fair.

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Inventors and Explorers in NuG Class

In NuG (Natur & Gesellschaft = Nature & Society) the students of grade 4b are learning about "Erfinder und Entdecker" (inventors and explorers) and how prizes like the Nobel Prize were awarded for trailblazing inventions.

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Virtual Junior Achievement Day 2021

Thank you to the dedicated group of parents who taught Junior Achievement lessons online to students in 1st - 8th grade during Junior Achievement Day on February 24.

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Junior Achievement Day 2020

Thank you to the dedicated group of parents who taught Junior Achievement lessons to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade during Junior Achievement Day at GISSV Mountain View.

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GISSV Startup Day 2018

During a Startup Day right before the Christmas break the GISSV Entrepreneur Club worked on startup ideas, met real founders at a co-working space and went to a pitch event in Palo Alto.

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Internship Week 2018

GISSV Mountain View 10th graders gained hands-on work experiences in companies and offices around the Bay Area last week.

 

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Studying in Germany

Hanni Geist from the DAAD office in San Francisco (DAAD = German Academic Exchange Service) payed GISSV in Mountain View a visit last week.

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Experts in the Classroom

GISSV Mountain View's 11th graders were pleased to welcome special guests Enrico Mund and Martina Hengge–professionals with United Nations (UN) experience.

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Internship Week

GISSV Mountain View 10th graders gained hands-on work experiences in companies and offices around the Bay Area last week.

 

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Hands-On Learning at SLAC

GISSV 10th graders got the chance to talk to scientists about their work at the renowned SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Stanford.

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Junior Achievement Day in Mountain View
A dedicated group of parents with a wide range of professional backgrounds taught Junior Achievement lessons to students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade during JA Day at GISSV on February 26.
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DAS Alumni Panel Discussion 2024: Opening Doors to Colleges Worldwide

Six graduates of German International Schools in North America shared how the German International Abitur opened doors to top colleges around the world. It was great to hear firsthand how the Abitur helped our alumni navigate their academic journeys and secure spots at leading universities. Special shout-out to our GISSV alumnus Matthew (GISSV class of 2015) and a big thanks to our fantastic moderator, Jens Korte, President & Senior Correspondent at New York German Press, who reports daily from the New York Stock Exchange!

 

DAS Alumni Panel Discussion 2023: Building a Career on the German Abitur

Ten German International School graduates in North America shared exciting career insights during our first virtual alumni panel. Thanks to the global school network, they seamlessly relocated, embraced challenging programs, made friends worldwide, excelled at prestigious institutions, and now enjoy successful careers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Gratitude to all participants, alumni, and a special shout-out to our GISSV alumni Roline and Jack! Many thanks to our fantastic moderator, Jens Korte.