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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Deutsch lernen – Learn German – for Kids and Youths

German classes in the Woodlands – Deutsch lernen in den Woodlands – it’s time to register your children and youths for our Spring Camp from April 22 to May 27 – you and your children will love it: German Classes for Children and Teenagers in The Woodlands – 6 Week […]

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