Children and Teenager
Classes and Programs
We are offering a full Semester Schedule for the Spring of 2024 from Jan. 8th - May 15th.
No class 1/15 (MLK) 2/19 (Presidents’ Day) and during Spring break from March 25th - 29th. Our School follows the Boulder Valley School District Calendar.
In-Person Classes (Präsenzunterricht)
Elementary School, grades 1-5 (DaF and DaH students).
Middle and High School (All Language Levels, Youth Debates, Prep Class for the International Recognized German Sprachdiplom, Levels I and II).
Classes need to have a minimum enrollment of 6 students.
Private or semi-private virtual classes for Middle or High School students.
Jugend Debattiert - students grade 8 and higher - Free for students taking a class at school, otherwise $210
The school will potentially offer a Spark Class (no tuition) on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:15pm (TBD in January). Spark activities are for students who have not had any exposure to German. The goal ist to gain a first insight into the German language and culture. Classes are mostly taught in English. Stay tuned.
* Our school follows BVSD (Boulder Valley School District) for all weather-related closures.
DaF - Kinder sprechen kein Deutsch zu Hause (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) - Students don't hear or speak German at home.
DaH - Kinder sprechen/hören zu Hause Deutsch (Deutsch als Herkunftssprache) - Students hear and speak German at home.
Early Bird Pricing until 12/22/2023. Regular Class Price Starts 12/23/2023
In-person Children Classes:
In-Person Teenagers (12 – 19 years), High School (A2 – C1):
Regular Price until 12/22/2023. Tuition will increase on 12/23/2023
Regular Price
1h classes: $20
1.5h classes: $30
2h classes: $41
Early Bird Price (Frühaufsteher)
1h classes: $19
1.5h classes: $28
2h classes: $38
Email us for payment options. Scholarships are available.
Textbooks
Textbooks can be purchased through the school and the book fee will be added to your school account.
If you signed up for an in-person class the teacher will be handing out the book during the first class. Books for online classes will need to be picked up at the Director’s house — we do not mail or ship books or materials.
Levels
For information on the various levels A1 – C2, please refer to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. For a self-assessment go to our link collection.
General ideas how to support your child learning German at home:
Learning a language is similar to learning an instrument. The more you practice the better you get.
Exposing your child to a foreign language once a week is not enough.
Here are some ideas how to support your child at home:
Communicate with your child. Let your child show you what she/he is doing in class.
Communicate with the teacher. What can we do at home?
Make room in your calendar for an additional 1/2 hour German Fun time a week. Ask you teacher about videos
& other fun material to work on. You could enroll your child in an additional German Online Class
(additional 30' or 45' exposure a week - see schedule below)Volunteer to help in class.
Private Classes (All Levels & Ages)
We offer private classes year-round for one or two students at a time. Please email us so we can put you in contact with one of our teachers. Classes are $60 per hour and may be purchased in blocks of four ($240) or eight ($480). Payment details will be provided once you are matched to a teacher.
The initial block of classes will include a first meeting with your teacher to discuss class expectations and content. Private classes usually take place at Atonement Lutheran Church. Alternative locations may be used if agreed-to in advance by your instructor.
Class fees are not refundable and must be paid in full prior to the first day of class. Please note you must contact your instructor directly at least 24 hours in advance of re-scheduling or cancelling a session. Late cancellations will incur a $25 fee.
“Very relieved to have passed the exam! I give all the credit to the Boulder German School. My teachers, Anna Linneman and Marion Szilagyi, have been excellent! I look forward to continuing my learning and hopefully taking the A2 test in the future. Thank you again! Viele Grüße!”
“Maximilian is so much looking forward to it and asks me “Am I going to the German school tomorrow?” EVERYDAY!”
