FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The GLS offers German language classes (https://www.germanlanguageschool.org/classes)for children and adults as well as cultural events (https://www.germanlanguageschool.org/events)for the GLS community.

Classes are offered on Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon during the school year,(https://0ad23830-9aad-43e2-a15e-98c9963727d4.filesusr.com/ugd/9d7626_d6718eeeba1545689bc0bfd0ab258412.pdf) September through June.

Tuition for the entire school year covers 32 classes from September to June. Tuition depends on a number of factors and is pro-rated for students who enter our school mid-year. Please consult our registration page (https://www.germanlanguageschool.org/registration)for more information. If you have questions, please email info@germanlanguageschool.org.

Children must be four years of age and be potty-trained.

Each teacher communicates directly with the class about books and materials. Generally, students will need a pencil, paper, colored pencils, scissors, and glue.

All teachers at GLS are native German speakers, bring teaching experience, and participate in professional development.

The GLS offers the National German Exam (NGE) at levels 1-4 and the Deutsche Sprachdiplom (DSD) I & II exams.(https://www.germanlanguageschool.org/exams)

The GLS celebrates traditions (https://www.germanlanguageschool.org/events)from German-speaking countries throughout the year.

The GLS closely cooperates with other local partners,(https://www.germanlanguageschool.org/resources) including the Eastside German Language School and the Seattle Area German American School. In addition, the GLS has a close cooperation with the Zentralstelle für Auslandschulwesen.