Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open! We offer in person classes for children and adults.
Our Classes: The school prides itself on small class size, a unified approach to curriculum, and highly-trained teaching staff. The German School of Madison also organizes several well-attended, family friendly events throughout the year, which serve to educate children and adults about German culture and to build connections within the Madison German-speaking community.
Initial student placement is based on age and the grade a student enters in the Fall. To accommodate different proficiency levels and accomodate Covid-19 restrictions, we keep our class sizes capped at 10 students. Our classes from Pre-K to grades 7+ are designed around a two-year curriculum; students will normally stay in these classes for two years.
Class Descriptions 2023-24
Entchen/Ducklings (Pre-K children 3-5 years old ) ** this class is full for the 2023-24 school year**
Teacher: Esther Meier
- The Pre-K class is for preschool children aged 3-5 years old. This course provides kids with no or little prior knowledge of German a taste of German language and culture through songs, games and craft projects. Kids do not need to be able to read or write for this course.
- Note: parents/guardians are expected to stay at the school during class time for this class.
Bonus Outdoor Classes: We will begin our year by having 2 classes outdoors in September followed by a total of 25 weeks of instructions from October 1st 2023 – May 2024.
- Tuition: $375 – $475 with optional donation
- Class Size: 10 maximum
- Class time: Saturday mornings 10:30-11:30 am
- Bonus Outdoor Class Dates and Times: 9/16/2023 and 9/23/2023 11:00-11:45am with parent
- Location: Lake Edge United Church of Christ, 4200 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI 53716
- Outdoor Class Location: Lake Edge Park, 511 Park Ct. Madison 53716
**bonus class #2 will be at Lake Edge Park on 9/23/23 from 11am-11:45pm**
Spatzen/Sparrows (Children entering Kindergarten or 1st grade)
Teacher: Fabia Ziegler
- The Spatzen class is for kindergartners and first-graders. In this beginner German class, students are introduced to the German language and culture in a playful, age-appropriate way, through games, story-telling and crafts! Students with more German experience further their grasp of German language and culture and are introduced to reading and writing in German
Bonus Outdoor Classes: We will begin our year by having 2 classes outdoors in September followed by a total of 25 weeks of instructions from October 1st 2023 – May 2024.
- Tuition: $375 – $475 with optional donation
- Class Size: 10 maximum
- Class time: Saturday mornings 10:30-11:30 am
- Bonus Outdoor Class Dates and Times: 9/16/2023 and 9/23/2023 11:00-11:45am with parent
- Location: Lake Edge United Church of Christ, 4200 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI 53716
- Outdoor Class Location: Lake Edge Park, 511 Park Ct. Madison 53716
**bonus class #2 will be at Lake Edge Park on 9/23/23 from 11am-11:45pm**
Falken/Falcons (Children entering 2nd or 3rd grade)
Teacher: Lucy Steffes
- The Falken class is for second- and third-graders. Students in this class continue to expand their communicative abilities in German and their knowledge of grammar and spelling. They learn to write short texts in German and are also introduced to topics relevant to German culture. Language beginners are accommodated.
Bonus Outdoor Classes: We will begin our year by having 2 classes outdoors in September followed by a total of 25 weeks of instructions from October 1st 2023 – May 2024.
- Tuition: $840 – $940 with optional donation
- Class Size: 10 maximum
- Class time: Saturday mornings 10:00-12:15 pm
- Bonus Outdoor Class Dates and Times: 9/16/2023 and 9/23/2024 11:00-11:45am with parent
- Location: Lake Edge United Church of Christ, 4200 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI 53716
- Outdoor Class Location: Lake Edge Park, 511 Park Ct. Madison 53716
- **bonus class #2 will be at Lake Edge Park on 9/23/23 from 11am-11:45pm**
Eulen/Owls (Children entering 4th or 5th grade)
Teacher: Zack Halter
- The Eulen class is for fourth- and fifth-graders. This class deepens students’ understanding of German grammar and culture. Students will read short books and write short essays while building vocabulary and grammar nuances.
-
- Tuition: $860 – $960 with optional donation
- Class Size: 10 maximum
- Class time: Saturday mornings 10:00-12:15 pm
- Bonus Outdoor Class Dates and Times: 9/16/2023 and 9/23/2024 11:00-11:45am
- Location: Lake Edge United Church of Christ, 4200 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI 53716
- Outdoor Class Location: Lake Edge Park, 511 Park Ct. Madison 53716
- **bonus class #2 will be at Lake Edge Park on 9/23/23 from 11am-11:45pm**
The following classes are not appropriate for children with no prior knowledge of German. If you are interested in German language classes for your child(ren) in 6th-8th grade, please contact us and we will discuss options for a bridging arrangement.
Möwen/Seagulls (children entering 6th or 7th grade)
Teacher: Grace Bauernfeind
- The Möwen class is for sixth- and seventh-graders. This class deepens students understanding of the German language, grammar and culture. Students will read books, write text and discuss current social topics.
-
- Tuition: $880 – $980 with optional donation
- Class Size: 10 maximum
- Class time: Saturday mornings 10:00-12:15 pm
- Bonus Outdoor Class Dates and Times: 9/16/2023 and 9/23/2023 11:00-11:45am
- Location: Lake Edge United Church of Christ, 4200 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI 53716
- Outdoor Class Location: Lake Edge Park, 511 Park Ct. Madison 53716
- **bonus class #2 on 9/23/23 will be at Lake Edge Park from 11am-11:45pm**
Schwalben/Swallows (childeren entering 8th+ grade)
Teacher: Grace Bauernfeind
- This class will meet in-person 1x/month and is intended for students who have some German basics and are ready to improve their communication skills as well as practical application of and attention to grammar. There will be certain topics for each gathering that will make the conversation lively and fun.
- Tuition: $225
- Class dates:
- Session 1
- 9/23/23 12:30 – 2:00 pm (Lake Edge Park)
- 10/21/23 12:30 – 2 pm (UCoC)
- 11/18/23 12:30 – 2 pm (UCoC)
- 12/9/23 12:30 – 2 pm (UCoC)
- Session 2
- 1/13/23 12:30 – 2 pm (UCoC)
- 2/17/23 12:30 – 2 pm (UCoC)
- 3/9/23 12:30 – 2 pm (UCoC)
- 4/13/23 12:30 – 2 pm (UCoC)
- 5/11/23 12:30 – 2 pm (UCoC)
- Class time: 12:30pm-2pm
- Location: Lake Edge United Church of Christ, 4200 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI 53716 and Lake Edge Park, 511 Park Ct. Madison 53716
Classes for Adults
Adult 1 – Beginners
Teacher: Jon Wood
This class is suitable for Beginner Adult learners with little to no knowledge of German. Students will work to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Goal at the end of the year is the A1 level.. Classes are 60 minutes long.
- Class time: Saturdays,10am-11am
- Tuition $495 – $595 with optional donation
Adult 2 – Intermediate
Teacher: Jon Wood
The Intermediate Adult class is for adults who have completed one year of learning so far. Students will deepen their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The class works with thematic units focused on everyday conversational topics which slowly introduce learners to relevant vocabulary and grammar. Goal at the end of the year is the A2 level. Classes are 60 minutes long.
- Class time: Saturdays, 11am-12:15pm
- Tuition $495 – $595 with optional donation
Adult 3 – Advanced
Teacher: Jon Wood
The Advanced Adult class is for adults who have completed two or more years of learning. Students will work on advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This is considered the B1 level.
- Class time: Saturdays, 9:00am-10:00am
- Tuition $495 – $595 with optional donation
COVID-19 Precautions
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL ADHERE TO THE MOST RECENT DANE COUNTY HEALTH DIRECTIVES. Detailed Covid-19 requirements for each class will be announced before classes start in the fall 2021.
If you have any questions please contact us at Germanschoolofmadison@gmail.com .
German School of Madison 