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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.

COPPA

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a federal law designed to protect the online privacy and safety of children under the age of 13.

COPPA gives parents greater control over what information may be collected from their children through websites, applications, and online services.

Educational Apps & Online Services

In order for GISSV students to use educational apps, programs, and online services, certain personally identifiable information — generally a student’s name and school email address — may need to be provided to the website or service operator.

COPPA permits schools such as GISSV to consent to the collection of this information on behalf of parents for educational purposes, eliminating the need for individual parental consent directly through each website or operator.

Apps & Privacy Information

GISSV maintains a list of websites, programs, and applications that may collect student information.

The list includes:

the name of the application or service
the type of information collected
a link to the corresponding privacy policy

Please note that teachers may not use all listed applications in every classroom or grade level.

Parent Consent & Questions

By publishing the above list, GISSV assumes parental consent for students to use the listed educational applications and services as part of the school program.

If you do not wish to give consent for your child to use one or more specific applications or websites, please contact the school office or your child’s homeroom teacher.