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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.

German Holiday Market - Weihnachtsmarkt 2024

The German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) proudly presents the 2024 German Holiday Market:

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Saturday, December 14, 2024
11am - 9pm

Mountain View City Hall Plaza
500 Castro Street

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NO TICKETS NEEDED!

Every year, GISSV welcomes 20,000+ visitors from all over the San Francisco Bay Area to its cozy German Holiday Market in Mountain View.

Join us! Admission is free!

The German Holiday Market recreates the jovial atmosphere of a traditional open-air, European winter market on Mountain View's City Hall Plaza. Shop for unique, handcrafted gifts from Germany and local artisans: Wood ornaments and nutcrackers from Germany, Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Stollen, chocolate, toys, ceramics, and knitwear. Taste traditional German sausages and pretzels and warm up with a mug of Glühwein (warm mulled wine), the hallmark of these winter markets. The German Holiday Market offers plenty of activities for the entire family, including live performances and arts and crafts.

You are invited to step into Germany for a day, no passport needed. Come enjoy this seasonal celebration!

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Transportation

Transportation

Avoid the traffic and parking hassles! Take the train, light rail, bus, or shuttle to this German village—just like in Germany! Or take an Uber or Lyft. See you there!

Caltrain:

https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=trip_planner_tab

Light Rail and Buses:

https://www.vta.org/trip-planner

Mountain View Community Shuttle (It's FREE!):

https://mvcommunityshuttle.com/

Getting Around the Bay Area:

https://511.org/

The German Holiday Market benefits the German International School of Silicon Valley.

Thank you for the generous support of our sponsors!

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Become a sponsor! Ask us about sponsorship.