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

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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.

Summer Camp MV 2023: CIT Program Age 14 - 18

>>> Locations: 310 Easy Street, Mountain View

Counselor in Training

Through our Counselor in Training (CIT) program, we invite high school students who speak German to immerse themselves into language and teaching for up to five weeks.

CITs do not have to speak German perfectly (in fact, we hope that students will use this opportunity to practice!). They do have to be able to follow all-German instruction and commit to speaking only in German themselves.

CITs may work in the classrooms with only one GISSV educator, or outdoors assisting our camp managers. By assisting in our camp programs for children ages 3 - 10, CITs can:

gain experience in teaching and education
receive high school volunteer hours
practice German
participate in fun activities

Interested? Please register on CheddarUp and follow the registration button above to secure your spot!

Questions? Email: camp@gissv.org

CIT Schedule

CITS can sign up full-day or half-day for individual or all weeks of camp.
Half-day can be for AM Camp (9am - 2pm) or PM Camp (12pm - 4pm). Full-day is 9am - 4pm.
All CITs participate in lunch, partly to help organize games for campers, and partly so they themselves can participate in the camp community, and have time to interact with instructors and camp managers outside of the classroom as well.

Register as a CIT through our camp registration on a first come, first served basis.

During registration, CITs choose which program(s) they wish to participate in, KinderCamp (Age 3-5), Vorschule Camp (Age 5-6), or Elementary School Camp (Age 6-9). Different programs can be chosen each week. To get a sense of what the different programs are like, click below.

Kindergarten Camp

Elementary School Camp

CIT Mentoring

CITs will be mentored by the instructors they pair with for each week. In addition, the camp managers will host weekly CIT Online Meetings, where CITs can ask questions, and discuss their career thoughts (and eat ice cream!). The GISSV's Head of Camp Sophia Angeles also offers CITs to book one-on-one meetings.

CIT Program Certificate

There is a $10 fee to sign up as a CIT. Please contact: camp@gissv.org if you have questions. CITs can receive high school volunteer hours for their work, and get a certificate at the end of their volunteer service.