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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.

Tuition - SF Camp

Tuition for Preschool/Kindergarten and Elementary Camps

Tuition includes all materials.
Non-refundable fees and tuition for extended care separate.
Family discounts available.

Preschool & Kindergarten Tuition per 2 Week Package

HALF DAY

$1,020 Half Day Camp
AM Camp + supervised lunch
9am - 1pm, Monday – Friday

FULL DAY

$1,445 Full Day Camp
AM Camp + supervised lunch + PM Camp
9am - 4pm, Monday – Friday

Elementary Full Day Tuition per 2 Week Package

$1,445 Full Day Camp
AM Camp + supervised lunch + PM Camp
9am - 4pm, Monday – Friday

Family Discount

You will receive a $50 discount in form of a rebate* for each additional sibling that is registered for the camp.

*The $50 will be refunded at the end of the camp term.

Withdrawal and Refund

If you need to change your summer plans, email us at camp@gissv.org. Refunds for withdrawal will be issued using the schedule shown below:

Withdrawal:

8 days after registration - Full refund including payment fees that may have been incurred
28 days or more before the camp start date: 95% refund, payment fees will not be refunded
Between 21 days and 27 days before the camp start date: 75% refund, payment fees will not be refunded
Between 14 days and 20 days before the camp start date: 50% refund, payment fees will not be refunded
At later point: no refund

Payers will see their refund processed within 5-10 business days and will receive an e-mail from the online payments system letting them know that a refund has been issued.

Refunds will not be given:

if a student is asked to leave Summer Camp due to disciplinary issues.
if a student gets sick.
if a student has to quarantine.
if classes will have to be held online due to directives from local authorities or policies of the school.

The GISSV may refuse services/entrance onto campus to anyone that does not comply with the Covid regulations and procedures put in place by the school. No refunds will be given in the event that a student or family does not comply with the regulations.

Refunds will not be given if classes need to be held online.