Language Programs

Elementary School German/English Language Instruction

In grades kindergarten to five, students receive core subject instruction taught exclusively in German. German and English instruction rotates weekly and is continuous. This model provides an academically challenging learning environment, which brings children of two different language groups together to learn from and with each other in an integrated setting. In opposite weeks, both languages become the vehicle of instruction for all subjects, allowing students to acquire a well-rounded language proficiency in both languages. At the end of 5th grade, all students can participate in the German language diploma exam level A2. For more information about the exam, please visit the 5th-grade class link on this website.

Please visit our German resource website for more information about our German language programs.

Middle School German or Spanish Foreign Language Instruction

In grades six through eight, students can choose between German or Spanish foreign language instruction at their language level.

Our middle school language program deepens language fluency and literacy in communication, culture, grammar, and writing skills.

In the German language program, we prepare students for either the DSD B1 exam and/or the AATG test in 8th grade.