German Language Classes for Children and Teens (Winter 2024)

The academic year at the German Institute for the Southwest consists of three 10-week Terms, Fall (September – November), Fall (January – March), Spring (April – May). Additional workshops may be available during the Summer.

Our Winter Terms starts on January 6, for Saturday In-Person Classes in The Woodlands. There are ONLINE OPTIONS on Mondays and Wednesday for those students who cannot make it to the in-person class. It is the same registration as in-person classes; you just need to indicate that you wish to participate in the online course. Special online classes and workshops also continue online, beginning on January 8, 2024.

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Location. Our in-person classes take place at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church, 7550 Crownridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77382.

Online Classes. All online classes are held via Zoom.  You will need access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or phone connected to the internet.  If you have not downloaded Zoom, you can do so at zoom.us, or if you are outside the U.S., at the Zoom website for your country.

We reserve the right to cancel classes with enrollment of fewer than 5 students.

Click here to register and pay for all child/youth courses

We welcome all children, pre-teens and teens, age of 5 to 16 years, interested in learning and exploring the language and culture of German-speaking countries. We offer classes for students with little or no previous knowledge in German, and intermediate and advanced courses for students able to cope in a German-speaking environment or who speak German at home.

All our teachers are native speakers or have comparable skills in German. A particular emphasis is placed on seasonal traditions and special events in German-speaking countries throughout each current school year. German Unity Day, St. Martin’s Day, St. Nikolaus Eve and Karneval are among the real highlights for our students.

Language Tests. We are affiliated with the Goethe-Institut, the official German cultural organization, and we are licensed to offer and administer the prestigious Goethe language exams, which are recognized world-wide as proof of language skills in German. For more detailed information see: https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/prf.html

Class Locations. Courses are available online or as in-person instruction on our campus in The Woodlands at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church, 7550 Crownridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77382.  Classes in Cinco Ranch/Katy and Fort Bend County are currently postponed while we search for a suitable location for our school.  Online classes are conducted via Zoom, and you can install a basic, free version of the program at zoom.us or the one available in your country.

Course Materials.  Except as noted, there will be a materials fee of $35 for in-person classes, and all classes will require a purchase of books.

Proficiency Levels. Our students often have different levels of experience in the German language.  In order for proper placement of each student, we determine the level of proficiency on the first day of a course, and form the classes accordingly. For a description of our various classes and levels, please check this post on our website.

Age Indication for Classes. We indicate the approximate age level of the students in the class in our course descriptions. However, if your child has a birthday during the Fall through Summer Terms and no longer falls in the age group, the student will remain with the teacher with whom the classes started in the fall.

Tuition Discounts. Returning students receive a discount of ten percent for 12-week classes, and there usually is an early registration discount for each session (see below).

Cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a course that does not have the requisite number of students enrolled.

2024 WINTER YOUTH CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Unlock a World of Opportunities – Learn German – the Language of Innovation and Culture – German Courses for Children, Pre-Teens and Teens – All Levels – Small Classes – Individualized Learning – Registration Below

12 Week Standard In-Person German Courses for Children, Pre-Teens, and Teens age 5 – 16 years, Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2024 (No Classes on Feb 10,  Mar 9 and 30), $545

30 Hours of Instruction – fuer Muttersprachler und nicht Deutsch sprechende Kinder – for heritage speakers and learners of German!

We welcome all Children and Teenagers between the ages of 5 and 16 years who are interested in learning and exploring German. Our classes are for students with little or no previous knowledge of German, as well as advanced courses for students able to cope in a German-speaking environment or who speak German at home. It is very important for us to bring our students closer to the German-speaking cultures and to arouse their interest in German customs and traditions. All of our teachers are native speakers, have degrees in German or comparable skills in the language.

12-Week Online German Standard Classes for Children, Pre-Teens, and Teenagers, age 8 – 15 years, Tue/Thu, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m., Jan 9 – Apr 4, 2024 (No Classes during week of Mar 11), $545

For busy students or those unable to attend the in-person classes on Saturdays, we offer equally engaging online classes every Monday and Wednesday. Participants learn from the same enriching curriculum as the in-person classes from the comfort of your home. To join our online classes, simply indicate your preference during registration.

10-Week Online Introductory German Class for Beginning Pre-Teens and Teenagers, age 9-15 years, Tuesdays, 4:45 – 5:45 p.m., Jan 9 – Mar 19, 2024, $195

Participants with no prior experience in German first learn to manage successfully basic everyday topics and events in the German language. Encouraging and interactive activities foster their interest in the new language and introduce them to German pronunciation, sound patterns, and to basic German vocabulary.
Course Material: paper, pencil, crayons, scissors, glue

“Ich bin ein Berliner” – 10-Week Online German Conversation Class for Advanced Beginners and Intermediate Pre-Teens and Teenagers, age 9-15 years, Thursdays 4:45 – 5:45 p.m., Jan 11 – Mar 21, 2023, $195

This course offers young learners of German, who can already communicate with simple sentences about their immediate surroundings, the unique opportunity to review and apply their German skills in new areas. They experience the differences among German-speaking countries and their own country. They consolidate and expand their vocabulary and communication skills in a greatly inspiring and enjoyable learning environment through interactive and engaging group activities.
Course Materials: paper, pencils, colored pencils, eraser, scissors, glue

“Beyond the Basics” – 10-Week Online German Class for Beginners with prior experience, age 9-15 years, Tuesdays 4:45 – 5:45 p.m., Jan 12 – Mar 22, 2024, $195

This course is ideal for students who already know greetings, colors, numbers, some names of animals, description of activities, foods, and other simple basics in German. Participants will build on what they have already learned and improve their language skills in all areas: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking.
Exciting topics from their everyday lives, as well as fun and interactive tasks, inspire our young participants to be actively involved in all tasks.
Course Materials: paper, pencils, colored pencils, eraser, scissors, glue

Online – Get Ready for Your Goethe Exam – Exam Preparation for Teenagers (age 12+ years)

All Levels, 6 Hours – Meets 4 Times by Arrangement, $125

Goethe Exams – 5 Times per Year – Schedules and Fees

https://germansouthwest.org/language-school/testing/

Private Tutoring

Online and In-Person, All Levels, Times and Dates by Mutual Agreement
Tailored GROUP Classes

• Online: at least 3 participants;
• In-Person: at least 5 participants –
• Contact us by telephone 7133-822-4257, or mail at angelika@germansouthwest.org