German International School Of Silicon Valley

310 Easy Street, Mountain View, CA, 94043
Tel: (650)254-0748
Grades: PK - 12 | 386 students
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The GISSV is a private school offering a bilingual German-English educational program with classes from Preschool through 12th Grade. GISSV serves children of all nationalities in the San Francisco Bay Area and is accredited by the German goverment and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The GISSV has three campuses: the main campus in Mountain View offering Preschool to Grade 12, the Berkeley campus offering Preschool to Grade 8, and since 2011 also a K-8 campus in San Francisco.

School Overview:
German International School Of Silicon Valley
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 2000
Student Body
Total Students 386 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 18% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 5 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Economics English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition French
German
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Michelle Bonau

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GISSV - GAIS Sports Festival
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  • GISSV Berkeley Campus
    posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
    Now accepting applications for mixed-age Preschool and Kindergarten Group (ages 3-5) for the 2011-2012 school year! Mixed-age group offers clear advantages to both younger and older ...
  • GISSV San Francisco Campus
    posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
    GISSV has opened a new K-5 campus in San Francisco at beautiful location in the Presidio After receiving significant support from parents in San Francisco, GISSV decided to proceed with opening a bi-lingual German/English K-5 campus in San Francisco. The San Francisco campus is located in ...

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Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K-8 | 1 mi. away
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Gr. K | 1 mi. away
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Gr. 9-12 | 1.1 mi. away
St Joseph Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 1.5 mi. away

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