The academic year 2025/2026 for children and youths at the German Institute for the Southwest consists of three Terms:
Fall: Sep 2 – November 6, 2025
Winter: November 18 – February 5, 2025 (no classes on Nov. 25, 27; Dec 23 – Jan 8)
Spring: February 17 – Apr 30, 2026 (no classes on Mar 7-14)
Additional classes or workshops may be offered during these Terms.
Winter Term Details:
Start Date: November 18, 2025
In-Person Classes: There will be no in-person classes during the Winter Term.
Special Classes and Workshops may be offered online, starting on November 18, 2025.
Important Notes:
We reserve the right to cancel any class that has fewer than 5 students enrolled.
Please mark angelika@germansouthwest.org as an accepted and acceptable mail sender address in your email program.
Classes will be Online Only. 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.
Contents
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General Information about Our Youth Courses
2026 Winter Youth Classes and Workshops
- Online – Get Ready for Your Goethe Exam – Exam Preparation for Teenagers (age 12+ years)
- Tailored Group Classes – Online or in Person
- Private Tutoring – Online or in Person
- Important Dates for Youth Classes and Workshops 2025 – 2027
General Information about Our Youth Courses
Click here to register and pay for all child/youth courses
Welcome and Pertinent Information
We welcome all pre-teens and teens, aged 8 to 16 years, who are interested in learning and exploring the language and culture of German-speaking countries. Our courses are designed for:
- Beginners: Little or no prior knowledge of German
- Intermediate and Advanced Students: Those who can communicate in a German-speaking environment or speak German at home.
All of our teachers are native German speakers or have comparable proficiency. Each school year emphasizes seasonal traditions and special events in German-speaking countries.
Language Tests
We are affiliated with the Goethe-Institut, the official German cultural organization, and are licensed to offer and administer the prestigious Goethe language exams, recognized world-wide as proof of German language skills. For more detailed information, visit: https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/prf.html
Class Locations
Courses are offered online only.
- Online classes: Conducted via Zoom. Install the free program at zoom.us or country’s version
Note: Classes in Cinco Ranch/Katy and Fort Bend County, and The Woodlands are currently postponed while we search for suitable locations for our school.
Course Materials
- Intermediate and advanced classes require additional book purchases
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 Guidelines 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 10% discount for 10-week classes that meet twice a week.
- Early Registration: Enjoy additional discounts when registering early (details available in session announcements)
Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel a course that does not have the requisite number of students enrolled.
2026 FALL YOUTH CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Online – Get Ready for Your Goethe Exam – Exam Preparation for Teenagers (age 12+ years), $335
All Levels, 6 Hours – Meets 4 Times by Mutual Arrangement with the Instructor – Contact us by telephone 713-822-4257 or mail at angelika@germansouthwest.org for scheduling
Goethe Exams – 5 Times per Year – Schedules and Fees
https://germansouthwest.org/language-school/testing/
Private Tutoring
Online and In-Person, All Levels, by Arrangement – Contact us by telephone 713-822-4257 or mail at angelika@germansouthwest.org for cost and arrangements
Tailored GROUP Classes, Online or in Person: at least 5 participants
Contact us by telephone 713-822-4257 or mail at angelika@germansouthwest.org for cost and arrangements
2026 – 2027 IMPORTANT DATES – YOUTH CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS (Subject to Change without Notice)
WINTER TERM 2026
November 18, 2025 – February 5, 2026 (no classes on Nov. 25, 27; Dec 23 – Jan 8)
Early Registration Ends: October 12, 2025
Regular Registration Ends: October 26, 2025
Late Registration Begins: October 27, 2025
SPRING TERM 2026
February 17 – Apr 30, 2026 (no classes on Mar 7-14)
Early Registration Ends: February 1, 2026
Regular Registration Ends: February 15, 2026
Late Registration Begins: February 16, 2026
SUMMER TERMS 2026
Summer Term I 2026
June 1, 2026 – June 26, 2026
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Regular Registration Ends: _____
Late Registration Begins: ____
Summer Term II 2026
August 10, 2026 – August 21, 2026
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Regular Registration Ends: ____
Late Registration Begins: ___
FALL TERM 2026
August 29, 2026 – November 7, 2026
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Regular Registration Ends: ____
Late Registration Begins: ___
WINTER TERM 2026/27
November ___, 2026 – February ___ 2027 (No classes on Nov 27, Dec 20 – Jan 2, 2026; Makeup Day Feb 14, 2026)
Early Registration Ends: ____
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SPRING TERM 2027
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Regular Registration Ends: ____
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SUMMER TERMS 2027
Summer Term I 2027: TBD
Summer Term II 2027: August 16 – August 27, 2027
FALL TERM 2027
TBD
WINTER TERM 2027/28
TBD
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