Language Class Schedule

Our German language classes are organized by semester and typically run for 12 weeks, with the exception of our shorter summer sessions.

  • Summer Courses: Begins the week of July 14
  • Fall Courses: Begins the week of September 8 and runs for 12 weeks – registration coming soon! 
  • Winter Courses: Begins the week of January 5, 2026 and runs for 12 weeks
  • Spring Courses: Begins the week of April 13, 2026 and runs for 12 weeks

Summer Language Classes

Summer Courses

Fall Language Classes

Schnupperkurs – Intro Class

August 21 | 6 – 7 p.m. 
Join us for a fun, hands-on Schnupperkurs (sample class) at the GAI—just in time for the fall semester starting September 8! For just $10 (which you can apply toward fall registration), you’ll learn basic German phrases, play a quick game, and receive a discount code toward a future class—plus extra savings if you become a GAI member.

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Learning Levels

START 1-2-3 Beginner (A1)

For students who have had no German to up to one year of German language instruction
More info for beginners
Curriculum: START 1-2-3

Advanced Beginner (A2)

For students who have completed A1 or at least three semesters of German language instruction
Curricula: A2.1 / A2.2 / A2.3

Intermediate (B)

For students who have completed A2 or at least 3-4 years of German language instruction
Curricula: B1.1 / B1.2 / B1.3 / B1+

Advanced (C)

For students enrolled in C-level classes at the GAI or with advanced language skills.

For tutoring and private classes, please contact language@gaimn.org or call 651-222-7027 ext 101 with a brief description of your language goals, desired location, and general times and days of the week when you are available to meet with a tutor.