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. 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.

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

In this class, PreK and Kindergarten 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. 

This class, taught entirely in German, is for advanced high school students who have successfully passed the DSD I exam (or have equivalent language skills) and would like to prepare for the AP German exam and/ or the DSD II exam (Deutsches Sprachdiplom II/ German Language Diploma Level II).

High School II Exam Prep is a 3-semester program (fall-spring-fall). Students entering the program in grade 10 will take the AP German exam in grade 10, and the DSD II exam in the fall of grade 11. Students entering the program in grade 11 will take the AP German exam in grade 11 and the DSD II exam in the fall of grade 12.

Each class session has two parts: During the first half, called “Lesestunde/ Book Club”, students explore literature in German (a semester reader, short fiction, or poems) often in connection to cultural topics. The “Book Club” portion of the morning is taught together with the High School I class. The second half of the class is dedicated to intensive exam training (reading, listening, vocabulary enrichment, grammar review, advanced writing skills such as formal letters/ emails, argumentative essays, etc.)

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 10:45-1pm. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. Learning materials for this class include exam prep textbooks and supplemental material from other sources. After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site. 

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

Join us for our new German for Traveling online Special Interest course! In just five evenings online, you will get specialized instruction in listening and speaking German, featuring the sentences, words, and phrases that you'll use during your next trip to German-speaking countries.

Features of this course:

• Vocabulary presented in phrase and full sentence format
• Dialogs and videos to situate the vocabulary in social contexts to aid recognition and comprehension
• Listening and speaking practice in the privacy of your own home

Schedule:

During five Monday evenings in June online you'll learn the following:

• June 2 Planning: Numbers; Time; Currency; Directions; Destinations
• June 9 Getting there: Booking a flight; At the airport; Greetings; Lost luggage
• June 16 Staying there: Booking a hotel (Gasthof, Pension, AirBnB); Reading reviews; Lodging complaints/compliments; Breakfast
• June 23 Moving on: Renting a car; Road trip; Public transport; Taxi; Train; Bike
• June 30 Enjoying the journey: Restaurants; Museums; Shopping; Shows; Scavenger hunting; Linguistic immersion

This Special Interest course is designed for students with (upper) beginner to intermediate language skills (A1 - A2+). No absolute beginners, please. Class meets online Mondays from 7-8:45pm from June 2 - June 30. 

Movement, Art, and, Storytelling

This is a one-week day camp for kids 5 to 10 years old! During this fun week of practicing German, the kids will create and be engaged in puppet shows and plays based on traditional German fairytales and contemporary stories.

The teacher will engage the class in art projects such as wet felting, constructing hand puppets, watercolor painting, and nature crafts. Movement games and yoga stories will add to a healthy daily structure, fostering development of German language skills, friendships, and creative expression. Most activities will be indoors, with time to play outside as well.

Kids attending this day camp should have some basic German knowledge.

This day camp is taught by Doris Bognar, a native speaker with many years of teaching experience, with an assistant to help as well.

This day camp is in session August 4-8 from 9am-3pm at our Santa Rosa Campus. Cost includes all craft supplies and snacks. Students must bring their own lunch.