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GISSV operates two campuses in Mountain View and San Francisco. All programs are bilingual and based on the German curriculum of Thuringia. The preschool–12 program emphasizes small class sizes and a strong student-to-teacher ratio, with project-based and differentiated learning. The curriculum includes science and technology resources to support learning.
Sports are part of school life at GISSV. The program emphasizes physical development and includes physical skills. A volleyball team is depicted among student activities. The school values sports alongside music, culture and arts.
The curriculum provides rich project-based and differentiated learning experiences. The program supports social-emotional competency, critical thinking, artistic expression and physical skills. It offers science and technology resources to support learning. Small class sizes and a high student-to-teacher ratio are reported. All programs are bilingual and based on the German curriculum of Thuringia.
GISSV offers experiences beyond the classroom, including events and after-school programs. The school fosters a strong sense of community with activities that involve students, teachers and parents. The two Bay Area campuses connect students to local environments through field experiences. Eco-School and other school-life programs are part of the extracurricular offerings.
German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) is an independent, nonprofit preschool–12 school with campuses in Mountain View and San Francisco, offering a dual-language education in German and English based on the Thuringian curriculum. The age range is 2 to 18. The school provides preschool–12 bilingual instruction with English and California standards integrated. Students graduate with both the German International Abitur and the California High School Diploma, enabling admission to universities in the United States, Germany and other European countries. The school is accredited by the German Government (ZfA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Classes are small, with student-teacher ratios averaging under 20:1 overall and about 10:1 in preschool. From grade 6, students can study additional languages (French in Mountain View; Spanish in Mountain View and SF). The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning, social-emotional development, critical thinking, and access to science and technology resources. Beyond academics, GISSV offers orchestras, choir, musical theater, clubs, and international exchange programs, fostering a global community.
