Adult Classes

Beginner to Advanced Classes 

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 have prior knowledge of German but are not sure which class is the right level for you, please check the tables of contents below the group class tables. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

If the number of registered students is less than three in a class, we reserve the right to cancel or combine classes. You will be informed accordingly prior to the start of the class.

Class fees are not refundable and must be paid in full prior to the first day of class. Once you have registered for one or more classes, your credit card will be charged within 48 hours.

Our school follows BVSD (Boulder Valley School District) for all weather-related closures.

Fall Semester 2024

  • Block I: Sept. 9th - October 18th (6 week classes) - some classes will start the week of 8/26

  • Block II: Oct. 28th - Dec. 13th (6 week classes, Thanksgiving break Nov. 25th - 29th) - REGISTRATION will open on Friday October 18th. Early Bird Pricing until Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

Winter/Spring Semester 2025

  • Block I: Jan. 6th - Feb. 14th (6 week classes, except for Monday Classes are only 5 weeks due to MLK holiday)

  • Block II: Feb. 24th - April 11th (6 week classes, Springbreak March 24th - 28th)

  • Block III: April 21st - May 23rd (5 week classes)

Online and in-person Classes:

Continuation of 2024 Summer Block II classes. Early Bird Price until 08/26/2024. Tuition will increase on 08/27/2024.
New interested students, please contact us for an assessment 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the classes if you are unsure which class is for you.


German Language Assessment

If class registration is closed, please contact us via email to join the class.

ALC: In-person Class at our Boulder location.
Hybrid: In-person Class at our Boulder location with an option to login via Zoom.
Online: Online Zoom Class

 

All Levels Classes

If class registration is closed, please contact us via email to join the class. 

 

Beginner Classes

If class registration is closed, please contact us via email to join the class. 

Intermediate Classes

If class registration is closed, please contact us via email to join the class. 

Advanced Classes

If class registration is closed, please contact us via email to join the class. 

Mingel-Mischmasch Treffen

Our Adult Student Get-Togethers will return Fall of 2024

Exam Prep Classes:

We offer Exam prep Classes before every Goethe Exam.

German Exams

The A1 and A2 exams will be offered twice a year, in the spring and the fall.

Goethe Exam Dates for 2025:

  • Registration is closed for Adult A1 and A2 Goethe Exams:

    A1 Prüfung: April or May 2025

    A2 Prüfung: April or May 2025

    We sometimes offer a 4 Hour Online Prep Class prior to every exam. If you are interested, please email us.

Regular Registration Price:

1-hour classes: $31
1.5-hour classes: $43

Early Bird Price (Frühaufsteher):

1-hour classes: $29
1.5-hour classes: $40

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.

IMPORTANT! If you are unable to pick up your book in Boulder, please order your book online through Amazon or directly from the publisher. Thank you!

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 $65 per hour and may be purchased in blocks of four ($260) or eight ($520).  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.

Business German for Companies

We offer classes of Business German for companies that have connections to German and would like to prepare their employees for trips and communication. Our classes will be provided in-house for groups of up to 10 people. They include twelve 60-min sessions for a flat-rate of $2,000. Please email us at info@bouldergermanschool.org for more information.