Childrens Learning Cottage vs. German International School of Silicon Valley
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School Overview
School
Childrens Learning CottagePreschool

German International School of Silicon Valley
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Combined schoolTop Rankings
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German International School of Silicon Valley ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
Childrens Learning Cottage curriculum is designed to prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and best practices from around the country we have created an environment tailored to children's kindergarten preparation and developmental needs.
We take great pride in creating an environment that prepares your child for kindergarten and meets the cognitive, social/emotional, physical, language and individual needs of each child.
Utilizing best practices inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach we make use of a developmentally appropriate curriculum taking into account children's interest in all areas of their learning.
GISSV is a private school offering a dual language German-English educational program with classes from Preschool through 12th Grade. GISSV serves children of all nationalities and is accredited by the German government and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
GISSV has two campuses: the main campus in Mountain View offering Preschool to Grade 12 and the San Francisco campus also a Preschool-8 (with 9th grade added in the 2026/27 school year)
See our website for our upcoming Open House dates: https://www.gissv.org/tours
Grades Offered
K-K
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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2000
Students Body
Total Students
6 students
563 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
36%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
15
Pre-K Students
3
78
Kindergarten Students
3
58
Grade 1 Students
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44
Grade 2 Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
-
49
Grade 4 Students
-
40
Grade 5 Students
-
40
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Grade 7 Students
-
33
Grade 8 Students
-
41
Grade 9 Students
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20
Grade 10 Students
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18
Grade 11 Students
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20
Grade 12 Students
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18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
65 teachers
Average Class Size
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18
Number of AP Classes
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9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$30,000
Tuition Notes
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$15,500 - $33,700 /Please see https://www.gissv.org/gissv-home-english/admissions
Admissions Director
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Franziska Wilsberg
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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7