To all Students, Teachers, Members, and Friends of GIS, We hope you’re having a wonderful summer! All of our teachers left for Germany, China, and other parts of the world to teach German, and visit family and friends during the summer. We welcome them back, one by one, and are […]
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Deutsche Weihnachtsmesse in Houston – German-Language Christmas Eve Service
Christ the King Lutheran Church will hold its customary Weihnachtsmesse – German language service at 4:00 p.m. on December 24, 2017. Enjoy the festively decorated church and the Christmas readings, proclaiming the Savior of the World born to Mary and Joseph. Traditional German Christmas carols include Stille Nacht by candlelight. […]
GACC South – Houston Holiday Toy Drive
Donate a Toy and Network with the German-American Business Community The German-American Chamber of Commerce – South is holding a Holiday Toy Drive to support Cotton Foundation in their efforts to restore children’s lives. The Cotton Foundation is a charitable foundation focused on assisting children impacted by natural disasters and […]
GIS – German Institute for the Southwest is HIRING – Apply NOW
German-speaking teachers wanted for a children’s school in Rosenberg and in The Woodlands on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The ideal candidate is either a German native or speaks German fluently, and has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in German or education. Great working environment, small classes, curriculum […]
It’s Time to Register for Classes at GIS – Adults, Teens, and Children
It’s back-to-school for all of us again, and we would like to remind you to sign up for classes for yourself and/or your children, while you still can take advantage of our Early Bird Discounts. Not all of the classes are up on the website, but I will make sure […]
2-Week Summer Intensive German Program Begins August 7, 2017
As someone once said, English is a Must – German a Plus! There has never been a better time to learn German than now! Do join us for our 2-Week Intensive German Classes that start tomorrow evening, August 7, 2017, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the American Red Cross Building, […]
Intensive Classes Start August 7 – Teachers Wanted in Rosenberg – The Woodlands – Conroe
Just a note to remind you that at our 2-Week Intensive German Classes (Mondays – Fridays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., all levels): http://germansouthwest.org/adult-language-courses/ start on Monday, August 7, 2017, in Houston. The classes will take place at the American Red Cross, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098. We also […]
Fairy Tale Adventures for Children in German – Maerchenabenteuer fuer Kinder auf Deutsch
Fairy Tale Adventures for Children in German – Märchen Abenteuer auf Deutsch für Kinder in in Sugar Land – Rosenberg – Fulshear – Needville – and all of Fort Bend County Saturday Classes 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. July 15, 22 and 29 and August 6, 4 Classes Classes are […]
Happy Mothers Day and German Summer Classes
First of all, to all the mothers among you, we wish you a Happy Mothers Day and to all others, a great Sunday! By popular demand we are opening German courses for adults during the summer in Houston and in The Woodlands: 4-Week Summer I classes in Houston at various […]
German American Elementary School Needs a New Place to Lease
Dear Members, Students, Teachers, and Friends of the German Institute for the Southwest (GIS), the German school programs in our community are in a state of crisis. While GIS is going strong (knock on wood) and growing at a reasonable rate, the other two German language programs for children that […]