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German Immersion School in the Bay Area, CA
German International School Of Silicon Valley, Bay Area:
Are you searching for quality bilingual education in the San Francisco Bay Area? The German International School Of Silicon Valley (GISSV) is a bilingual (German-English) school with campuses in Mountain View, Santa Clara County; Berkeley, Alameda County and the Presidio area of San Francisco. At our Mountain View campus we teach students from preschool through Grade 12. K-5 programs are offered at our other locations. Our school is an optimal choice for families in the Bay Area either long or short term. GISSV's pedagogical approach ensures that students are prepared for a smooth transition into the American and European educational systems
Accreditation:
GISSV is the only elementary and secondary school in the Western United States that meets the strict accreditation requirements of the German government, thus enabling entry into the best European and American colleges and universities. We also offer a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)-accredited high school program. Graduating students earn the German International Abitur and obtain all of the required qualifications for a California High School Diploma. GISSV is an active part of a network of 146 German foreign schools worldwide to ensure the highest standards of learning and teaching.
Bilingual (German / English) programs offered in our Bay Area locations:
- Mountain View Campus: Preschool / kindergarten, elementary, middle & high school programs
- Berkeley Campus: Pre-kindergarten through Grade 5 programs
- San Francisco Campus: Preschool / kindergarten through Grade 5 programs
Multilingual Curriculum:
We offer a multilingual curriculum: German and English beginning in Grade one, with a third foreign language (either French or Spanish) starting in the 6th Grade (Optional fourth language in the 8th Grade).
GISSV assures the admission of German-speaking students in every grade level and guarantees a successful start for students who enroll during the school year. For these students, the school also offers additional programs in English (additional fees might apply).
Extracurricular Activities/Afterschool Program:
- Language Day once a week (Mountain View)
- School as a laboratory - hands-on science for students in grades 10-12 (Mountain View)
- Afternoon club includes homework supervision, play time and miscellaneous activities from Monday - Friday until 5:30 pm
- A variety of extracurricular activities are available, including soccer, chess, robotics and drama
We provide academic excellence by:
- Teaching a cross-curricular, dual-language (German/English) program that leverages all modalities of knowledge acquisition (listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture)
- Delivering one-on-one and small group learning interactions with student-teacher ratios averaging less than 15 to 1 at school and 10 to 1 in pre-school
- Offering individualized learning plans so entering students quickly get on track
- Providing an after school teacher-assisted independent study/homework program
- Providing differentiated learning opportunities that allow each student to thrive, maximize achievement and develop a passion for lifelong learning.
- Implementing instructional approaches that guide students through knowledge discovery and fostering creative and imaginative thinking
Requirements for students whose native language is not German:
Students whose first language is not German must learn the basics of the German language as early as possible (before Grade 1). The best method of learning German is to attend the immersion program of the GISSV Preschool and Kindergarten. GISSV may offer special German language programs after arrangement with the parents, teachers and principal. This depends on the student’s German language ability and might be offered at an additional cost.
In the case of older students whose first language is not German, the principal and teachers decide on admission on an individual basis. The teachers of the different subjects and the language teachers guarantee an ideal language development for each student and differentiated learning methods for students who join later in the school year.
Address:
310 Easy Street, Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California , USA
Applied Scholastics Academy San Diego
Courses / Programs
Applied Scholastics Academy San Diego is an independent, co-educational, non-religious school for pre-K through to sixth grade in La Mesa in San Diego County. We serve families in La Mesa, La Jolla, Muirlands West, Soledad South, Bay Ho, Sorrento Valley and surrounding communities. Applied Scholastics Academies are part of the Applied Scholastics Network, a group of independent schools sharing uniquely developed curriculum and teaching methods based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard. Each teacher is trained in Study Technology and in how to communicate effectively with children. Children are treated as individuals, not herds. We teach children how to learn so they can resolve their own learning difficulties and know how to get help when they need it. Our stress is always toward a purposeful understanding and ability to use the information they are learning. Children may enroll in this school as early as four years old, assuming the student will become five years old sometime during the current school year.
- Preschool
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- Elememtary School
- Lower School
- Middle School to 6th Grade
* Subjects include: Study Skills, English and Literature, Science, Math, Geography, History, Art, Music, Reading, Life Skills and Physical Education.
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- Elememtary School
- Lower School
- Middle School to 6th Grade
* Subjects include: Study Skills, English and Literature, Science, Math, Geography, History, Art, Music, Reading, Life Skills and Physical Education.
Delphi Academy of Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Delphi Academy of Los Angeles is an independent, coeducational, non-sectarian day school offering a preschool through high school program on one campus.The campus is located in the foothills of the Angeles National Forest in the equestrian community of Lake View Terrace in the San Fernando Valley region.
Academics focus on providing students with a solid grounding in the basics, a rich and challenging hands-on curriculum, and the ability to study purposefully and independently.
The Delphi program includes a fully rounded curriculum available for all age levels. Even the very youngest students are exposed to basic concepts of science, history, and the various humanities.
A rigorous mastery of the basics forms the core of the curriculum, with the complete program developing a wide spectrum of skills and knowledge in cultural, scientific and social subjects.
In addition to traditional academic subjects, students get training in practical areas such as communication, manners, computers, nutrition and organization.
Delphi Academy of Los Angeles admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.
Parent Testimonial:
"I am so grateful that a school like Delphi exists. The academic program is challenging and it makes the study of vital subjects (like reading and math) absolutely fun and rewarding.”
- Elementary School Parent
Coeducational K-12 Programs:
• Preschool
• Lower School
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• Upper School
• Summer Programs
• English Immersion Program for International Students (Academic Year)
• English Immersion Camps (Spring, Summer & Winter - 4 weeks to 3 months)
• Preschool
• Lower School
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• Upper School
• Summer Programs
• English Immersion Program for International Students (Academic Year)
• English Immersion Camps (Spring, Summer & Winter - 4 weeks to 3 months)
A Child's Place Montessori School
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in Arroyo Grande in San Luis Obispo County, A Child's Place Montessori School is a Montessori school offering programs for infants, toddlers, primary and elementary children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Dr. Maria Montessori, one of the most significant educators of our time, stressed the need for early education. A Childs Place Montessori curriculum is based upon the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, and is developmentally appropriate for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, as well as lower elementary students. At A Child's Place Montessori School, the focus is on the whole child - physical, emotional, social, cognitive, creative and artistic development, are stressed equally. Our education programs for infants, toddlers, primary and elementary age children are conducted in a warm, loving, nurturing environment, where Montessori teachers invest in your child.
- Infant / Toddler program (Ages 6 weeks to 24 months): Features bright, airy interiors designed to stimulate with toys and materials that encourage hand / eye co-ordination & cognitive ability. Learn about practical life.
- Preschool / Primary program (Ages 3 to 5 years): Sets the foundation for math and reading.
- Early Elementary program (Ages 5 to 6 years): Children are taught how to solve problems amongst themselves with a teacher serving as mediator.
- Preschool / Primary program (Ages 3 to 5 years): Sets the foundation for math and reading.
- Early Elementary program (Ages 5 to 6 years): Children are taught how to solve problems amongst themselves with a teacher serving as mediator.
Caterpillar Cottage Preschool, Lake Balboa
Courses / Programs
Caterpillar Cottage Preschool, in the Los Angeles district of Encino, southern San Fernando Valley, is a neighborhood-based early childhood education school that provides a play-based preschool program with an eclectic curriculum for kids ages 2.5 - 5 years.Our school is located in Lake Balboa at 17214 Cantlay Street. Our programs are open to children from Los Angeles communities that include West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Encino, Van Nuys, Reseda, Northridge and North Hills.
Morning Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness Programs 8am to 12 noon:
- Ages 2.5 - 5 years
- 5 Day Preschool (Monday through Friday)
- 3 Day Preschool (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
- 2 Day Preschool (Tuesday, Thursday)
- Ages 2.5 - 5 years
- 5 Day Preschool (Monday through Friday)
- 3 Day Preschool (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
- 2 Day Preschool (Tuesday, Thursday)
Calvary Lutheran School
Courses / Programs
Calvary Lutheran School in San Lorenzo in the heart of East Bay (San Francisco Bay Area) in Alameda County, is a WASC & NLSA accredited, co-educational Christian day school serving grades Pre-K through to 8th Grade. Calvary is one of approximately 35 Lutheran Elementary Schools located in Northern CA. Several conferences and workshops are held annually to assist the faculties in remaining abreast with the latest methodology and philosophy in education.Today, the school has an enrollment capacity of 245 students in preschool through to eighth grade and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA). We are also recognized by the Core Knowledge foundation as an “Official Core Knowledge School”.
Our goal is to prepare the whole child by presenting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and by teaching Christian values and morals, academics, respect, and self-discipline in a loving environment. We promote family involvement, endeavor to prepare the child for further education, and encourage each child to develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
Preschool through to 8th Grade programs include the following:
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Fine Arts
The curriculum reflects the spiritual, academic, social and physical needs and interests of the whole child.
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Fine Arts
The curriculum reflects the spiritual, academic, social and physical needs and interests of the whole child.
Eldorado Emerson Private School, Orange
Courses / Programs
One of the oldest and best independent private schools in Orange County CA, Eldorado Emerson Private School has been dedicated to excellence in education for preschool through 12th grade since 1958. Eldorado Emerson received the highest accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and has approximately 200 students enrolled. We promote high achievement and a lifelong love of learning through small class sizes averaging 10-15 students, exceptional faculty, accelerated learning for advanced students, and a positive, friendly environment in which students feel valued and inspired to excel in all areas.
In addition to a challenging academic curriculum, students in all grades take courses in foreign language, music, and art. Eldorado Emerson's five-acre campus features a full art studio, science lab, performing arts center, athletics department, computer lab, and renowned Monet Garden. Many of our students go on to attend elite universities, including Harvard, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, and many others.
Preschool, Elementary & High School Programs (Preschool - 12th Grade):
- Preschool programs: Developmental curriculum tailored to each individual child. Children must be at least 2 years & 9 months old and potty-trained.
- Elementary School programs (Grades K-6): A variety of curricular experiences focus on concept development, real life application and establishing a lifelong love of learning.
- High School programs (Grades 7-12): Students embrace a challenging curriculum.
- Preschool programs: Developmental curriculum tailored to each individual child. Children must be at least 2 years & 9 months old and potty-trained.
- Elementary School programs (Grades K-6): A variety of curricular experiences focus on concept development, real life application and establishing a lifelong love of learning.
- High School programs (Grades 7-12): Students embrace a challenging curriculum.