Children and Teenager
Classes and Programs
We are offering a full 2024/25 School Year, split up in Fall and Spring Semester from September 3rd - May 16th 2025. Fall Registration is open now, Spring Registration will start in December 2024.
No classes:
◼︎ 11/25 - 11/29/2024 Thanksgiving Break◼︎ 1/20/2025 (MLK) ◼︎2/17/2025 (Presidents Day) ◼︎ 3/17 - 3/28/2025 (Springbreak ). Our School follows the Boulder Valley School District Calendar.
Please scroll down for Fall 2024 Class listings.
Free for Middle & High School Students with no Exposure to German! Sign-up below (under teen classes)!
SPARK offers a playful approach to German learning in after school programs – providing early access to basic language instruction and creating opportunities for students to learn more about the German culture. In collaboration with the GoetheInstitute. Boulder School for German Language and Culture offers this event for students who have not had a chance to learn a foreign language and SPARK their interest in German and in the culture of the German speaking countries.
In-Person Classes (Präsenzunterricht)
Baby & Music Classes (view classes)
Preschool (view class)
Elementary School, grades 1-5 (DaF and DaH students).
Middle and High School (All Language Levels, Youth Debates, Prep Class for the German Advanced Placement Exam and 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 $182
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.
Early Bird Pricing until 8/15/2024. Regular Class Price Starts 8/16/2024
DaF Childrens Classes:
DaF: Students are not exposed to the German language at home. Tuesday Class Schedule.
DaH Childrens Classes:
DaH: Students are exposed to the language outside the classroom. Wednesday Class Schedule.
In-Person Teenagers (12 – 19 years), High School (A2 – C1):
Regular Price until 8/12/2024. Tuition will increase on 8/13/2024
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!”
