As an accredited German School Abroad, we offer the A1, A2 Exams, AP Prep Classes, Deutsche Sprachdiplom, Levels A2/B1 & B2/C1 for Children/Teens:
Children & Teens: Internationale Vergleichsarbeiten IVA1 & IVA2, April & May, 2024 only for enrolled sGS Students
Teens (Middle School): Deutsche Sprachdiplom - DSD I (A2/B1) - Only for enrolled BGS students in March, April
Teens (High School): Deutsche Sprachdiplom - DSD II (B2/C1) - Only for enrolled BGS Students in Nov., Jan.
Teens (High School): AP German Language and Culture Prep for Exam in May
For Levels A2 and Higher: Jugend Debattiert North America: Monday nights
For information on the various levels A1 (Beginner) – C2 (Advanced), please refer to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. For a self-assessment go to our link collection. If you are not sure which Exam is the right level please contact us.
Exam fees are not refundable and must be paid in full prior to the testing date. Once you have registered, your credit card will be charged within 48 hours.
Our school follows BVSD (Boulder Valley School District) for all weather-related closures.
Exam Testimonials
“I was telling my friends and work colleagues that you ladies made feel free at ease and that you wanted to see us perform/pass. I felt that you guys spoke very carefully and kindly and slowly and didn’t throw any tricks or make it anymore difficult that it had to be.
This exam was a struggle for me personally and professionally to get to and prepare for.
I felt kindness and warmth from your team.”
Exams For Younger Learners:
In corporation with the ZfA (Zentrale für das Auslandsschulwesen, Germany), our school is certified to offer the following exams for our children and teenagers:
Internationale Vergleichsarbeiten IVA1 in May
Internationale Vergleichsarbeiten IVA2 in May
Deutsche Sprachdiplom I DSD I in March/April
Deutsche Sprachdiplom II DSD II in Nov. or Dec. for written exam, Jan. for oral Exam
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 (written Exam)
As an accredited PASCH and DSD School we also offer Internationale Vergleichsarbeit (IVA) Levels A1 (upper elementary), A2 (middle school), and the Deutsches Sprachdiplom DSD I (Junior High School). The A1 and A2 exams measure language skills that correspond to the six-level scale of competence in the Common European Framework of References for Languages.
The DSD I is an officially recognized exam providing proof of the required language skills needed to enroll into a preparatory college in Germany. The level of this exam is a B1 level. The exam is sent to and assessed in Germany, a representative of the ZfA will be present during the verbal exam. This test is conducted world-wide. In 11th or 12th grade, the students can take the DSD II exam.
The DSD II is often required for admission to institutions of higher education (FH, Universität) in Germany.
Students that would like to participate in these exams need to be enrolled in the school and have to meet certain requirements to get registered for the exams.
Read more about the Deutsche Sprachdiplom hier.
Advanced Placement (AP) German Prep Classes:
The school offers AP support classes for advanced students who would like to take the College Board exam for college credits and/or for placements in US colleges.
Jugend Debattiert America:
We are part of the “Jugend Debattiert” Program. Jugend debattiert is a German-language debating competition for students based on the national German students’ contest Jugend debattiert. Students learn how to debate in German class and compete with other students in the United States and abroad.
