German International School of Silicon Valley

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

German
American

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Independent, nonprofit preschool to grade 12 dual-language school with campuses in Mountain View and San Francisco. Instruction is in German and English, based on the German curriculum of the state of Thuringia. Graduates can earn the German International Abitur and the California High School Diploma. Families must hold a Society membership, and students who enrol after 1st grade need German.

Key facts

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Private Bilingual schoolGerman Schools Abroad (ZfA)

Part of German Schools Abroad (ZfA), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 133 schools of German Schools Abroad (ZfA)

School website

Info checked 2026-11-06

Curriculum
German · American
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
540
Language
German, English
Type
Bilingual school

Nationalities: 38

Ownership: Non-profit
English support (EAL): Yes
Accreditations: WASC

Fees

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School year to be confirmed

One-off costs

Application fee: USD 75
Enrolment fee: USD 825
Capital levy: USD 1,250

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)

Admissions

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Intake: 1, 2
Mid-year entry: Possible
Entry process: Interview
Sibling discount: 10% rebate on the lower of two tuitions; 20% rebate on the lowest of three or more tuitions
Financial aid: Yes

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum

American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.

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