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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.
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
- 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.

Sharks German Night 2021

GISSV is spearheading this fun virtual event to celebrate German Heritage in the Bay Area and the connection to the San Jose Sharks!

Friday, March 5, 2021 (5 pm - 6:30 pm)

We have a fantastic panel of special guests lined up for you! And who better to guide us and the panel as our special Moderator for the evening than our very own Susan Malone!

Special Guests:

Jonathan Becher
Sharks President
& former
SAP Executive

Hans-Ulrich Südbeck
German
Consul General,
San Francisco

Frank Marx
German Writer/Producer/
Actor & Tour Guide

Event Features

San Jose Sharkie Mascot
Hockey video greetings from Germany
Shark players trying to speak German & GISSV students lending a helping hand
Autographed raffle prizes & more
Q&A session

Moderator

Susan Malone
GISSV Teacher,
and dedicated San Jose Sharks’ fan!

Speisen & Getränke:

Pre-Order Food and Drinks for pick up from our German restaurant partners for the full German experience and support our local small businesses!

Ludwig's German Table, San Jose

"Celebrate
German Heritage Night with our
authentic German food & beers.

Ein Prost
für die Sharks!!!"

Suppenküche,
San Francisco

Hofküche,
Oakland

"Get sausages, roast chicken, LOTS OF BEER,
and everything else to make you feel like you're
at partying Oktoberfest
(without all the messy travel..)."

Bis bald! See you soon!

TICKETS $40

Ticket includes:

Free Ticket for a future in-person game + special event Sharks Beanie!
Virtual German Heritage Night on March 5
Chance to win autographed prizes!

If you have not received
your Zoom Link
on March 5 by 3 pm,
please contact
Nic Picerno
at npicerno@sjsharks.com

Invite Your Friends!

This is a public event for anyone in the Bay Area!

Please share:

Vegas Golden Knights
vs SJ Sharks

Tune in to watch
the Sharks play live
at 7:30 pm!

(via local broadcast
NBC Sports Bay Area /
ATRM/NSCA)

Discover German Roots in the US:

germanrootsusa.org