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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.

Visiting and Guest Students

Enrollment

GISSV welcomes both visiting students and guest students for either brief or extended periods of time. There are different terms for enrollment for visiting students (no longer than two weeks) and guest students (more than two weeks).

Visiting Students

Visiting students attend class at GISSV for a maximum of 3 days. These days end at 1:30 pm and the students will have to be picked up. Visit requests must be placed with the admissions department a minimum of one week prior to the intended visit of the student. If the visit is approved, the parent or guardian will need to fill out an emergency contact form and a health waiver before the first day of the student’s visit. The first day is free of charge. For each additional day, a $40 fee will be charged.

Please note that visiting students are not permitted to visit during the first 2 weeks of the school year or the last 2 weeks of the school year. Nevertheless, a former GISSV student may visit for a maximum of 1 day during this time period. Only one visiting student is allowed per homeroom class on any given school day.

Guest Students

Guest students must fulfill the same enrollment requirements as regular students at GISSV.

For students who are not U.S. residents, a student visa is mandatory. Guest students must pay their tuition in full at the time of enrollment. Tuition will be prorated, however annual will not.
All regular enrollment documents are required.