In this class for lower elementary school students (grades 1-2), German is all about “learning by doing”! Children play games, craft, learn songs and rhymes, and encounter German in an intuitive way. While the class emphasizes the spoken language, the children are also introduced to the German letter/ sounds system in an age-appropriate way, and learn to read and write their first words and sentences in German.

Learning materials for this class include a textbook and supplemental material from other sources.

All language levels welcome!

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. This class uses a book! After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site. 

This class is for elementary school students with intermediate (or higher) German language skills who are able to fluently read and write in English (about grades 3-4) Students should know “classroom language” in German so they can follow a class primarily taught in German. They should be able to express themselves in spoken German in simple sentences, should know the German alphabet and sounds and be able to read German sight words and simple sentences.

In this level, children will reinforce and build on vocabulary learned in lower grades. They will expand their conversational skills, develop their reading and writing skills, and gain first insights into German grammar. Culture and holiday tradition in German speaking countries is explored through songs, poems and crafts.

Learning materials for this class include a textbook and supplemental material from other sources. 

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. This class uses a book! After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site.

Not sure if this class is right for your child? Contact us, we're happy to help! 

This class is geared towards upper elementary and lower middle school students (about grades 4-6) with intermediate (or higher) German language skills. Students should be able to follow a class taught primarily in German, should be able to express themselves in German in simple sentences (in speaking and writing), and should be able to read short, age appropriate texts.

Students in this class will strengthen all four language skill levels: listening, speaking, reading and writing. They learn to understand age-appropriate texts and audios, play vocabulary and grammar games, write their own stories in German, and explore the culture of German speaking countries through project-based learning. 

The curriculum prepares students to take the “Internationale Vergleichsarbeit A1” (Level A1 German exam for children).

Learning materials for this class include a textbook and supplemental material from other sources.

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. This class uses a book! After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site.

Not sure if this class is right for your child? Contact us, we're happy to help! 

This class is geared towards high school students with advanced knowledge of German, and is taught entirely in German. During the first half of the morning, students practice all language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with special emphasis on “exam skills” such as writing letters, argumentative essays, and summaries, or preparing/ giving oral reports. During the second half of the morning (called “Lesestunde/ Book Club”), students will explore the German language and culture through literature (class readers, short fiction, or poems).

The curriculum prepares students to take the “Deutsche Sprachdiplom I” (DSD I – German Language Diploma Level I) and/ or the AP German Exam. 

Students also participate in the AATG National German Exam Competition each winter. 

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. This class uses a book! After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site. Exam students may need to purchase additional instructional material as directed by the instructor.

Not sure if this is the right class for you? Please contact the teacher Fanny Jasper.

This class is geared towards middle school students with intermediate (or higher) knowledge of German, and is taught entirely in German. Throughout the school year, students in this level will learn to maintain a fluent conversation in German about everyday topics. They will explore topics in depth and learn to prepare/ give oral reports on them. They will read and understand more complex texts and audios, and work on their writing skills, using correct spelling and grammar. 

The curriculum prepares students to take the “Internationale Vergleichsarbeit A2” (Level A2 German exam for youth), and they also participate in the AATG National German Exam Competition (Level 1 and 2).

Learning materials for this class include a textbook and supplemental material from other sources. 

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. This class uses a book! After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site. 

Not sure if this class is right for you? Contact us, we're happy to help!

In this class, children 4-5 years old (we can accept a limited number of 3 year olds) approach the German language in a playful, hands-on way. Through poems, games, songs and rhymes, storybooks, and art projects, the children learn basic vocabulary and conversational skills! Lessons revolve around themes like family, animals, colors, food, clothing, body, nature, months, weekdays, seasons, and holidays.

All language levels welcome!

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. 

In this class, children 4-5 years old approach the German language in a playful, hands-on way. Through poems, games, songs and rhymes, storybooks, and art projects, the children learn basic vocabulary and conversational skills! Lessons revolve around themes like family, animals, colors, food, clothing, body, nature, months, weekdays, seasons, and holidays.

All language levels welcome!

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. 

This class is geared toward students from 9-12 years old, with no prior or very little knowledge of the German language. With the help of age-appropriate themes and activities, students are introduced to basic concepts of German in all four skill levels (understanding, speaking, reading and writing). Language usage will focus on the student’s own person and their immediate surroundings. Students will also learn about the culture of the German speaking countries.

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. This class uses a book! After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site. 

Not sure if this class is right for you? Contact us today!