FAQ

Yes and No. No German is required for the elementary level. Yes, at the intermediate level (age 9 and upward). If the student has no prior knowledge of German s/he has to work at least one hour/week in addition to our 2.5 school hours/week.

We offer classes from toddler to adult. Minimum age is 12 months.

Yes. If there is a place available in a class suitable for your child it may be possible. Principal, student, and parents meet and discuss the available options.

Yes. Your child can also join our classes in the middle of each school year, provided that we have space available, and that the level is appropriate.

Of course, just let us know and we can arrange a visit to one of the classes.

Click on online registration located on the GISSV website under Saturday School.  Note that priority registration (early registration) is given to returning students.   If it's still priority registration time, new students will need to wait 1-2 weeks.  When open registration begins, the link will be posted here.

In the registration form, fill out first the contact information, second the emergency form, next proceed to select a course, and finally pay the tuition and registration fee. You will receive a confirmation e-mail.

Yes. If there is a place available in a class suitable for your child it may be possible. Principal, student, and parents meet and discuss the available options.

Students are assigned to classes based on factors like age, maturity level, academic performance, social needs, learning styles, and possibly a placement test.

Students register for a beginning German language course according to their age.

Yes. You are possibly required to take the placement exam. Consult with the principal.

No problem. We place children according to their age and ability.

Speak with your instructor and we will find another class that matches your skill level.

We determine classes by age, maturity, and skill level. Each class is fairly even in regards to age.

Most class levels have some basic assignments and vocabulary to learn each week, however, this will not require a huge huge time commitment.

Children receive a mid-year report card and a final report card at the end of the school year. Parents are encouraged to discuss and monitor their child’s progress throughout the year and can always talk to the teacher either before or after class.

All teachers at the German Saturday School are native speakers or have native speaker proficiency.

Class sizes vary, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10 or 11 students. For adult classes and exam prep courses, we may have a class of up to 15 students.

Our address and phone number are:

German Saturday School at German International School of Silicon Valley
310 Easy Street, Mountain View, CA 94043
Phone: (+1) 650-254-0748 • Fax : (+1) 650-254-0749

School runs from 9:30 am to 12 pm on Saturdays. Children have a short break during the morning when they can have a snack (bring one from home) and spend some time in the playground. Children are supervised at all times. We also offer classes during the week (evenings/day). See our schedule.

Almost. In the fall, we start every Saturday after Labor Day and finish the third Saturday in January. In the spring, we start near the end of January and end the first Saturday of June.  Students attend 15 sessions per semester.

There are many events for parents to get involved in our school such as volunteering at festive events or attending our annual parent meeting.