German Language School Cleveland

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Olmsted Falls location:  Wednesday, March 4, 6:45PM – 7:45 PM with an optional mini-workshop for HS and adult learners

Novelty location:  Monday, March 9, 6:15 pm- 7:15 pm 

Are you looking for high school credit, test prep, a connection with your heritage, or personal growth through language learning?

Come visit!  See what classes are like!  Talk to students and staff.  See how fun learning German can be at any age!

Sign up to learn German!  Registration opens for the Fall on March 4. 

Library Access

The German Language School has created an amazing library available not only to our students, but to anyone who wants to be able to check out books. 

Library membership is included in tuition, or you can sign up for a independent account. You can check out the library catalog below, or complete the card application. The library is available every week during normal class hours in Olmsted Falls. 

German Games / Deutscher SpieleTreff

We want to share our German games with families & friends connected to the German Language School AND with anyone who loves to play games! 

There will be one long game (about 1 hour) and several short games (each about 15 minutes) offered.  After a set time we will ask everyone at the long game to switch, so that everyone has a chance to play the longer game.

This is a bi-monthly event, so share this with friends and family!

Podcast Review

Not sure what German School is all about?

Check out this short interview to get a vibe for the school and what we do. 

You can also check our calendar to check out our open house events, our cultural events or contact us to come by for a visit and see the school in action. 

The Perfect Class for Everyone

Adult Classes

From no experience to fluent, we have a class suited for everyone, regardless of where you are on your language learning journey. 

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High School AP Test Prep & Flex Credits

As students approach middle school and high school, many of our families have been able to apply for and receive flex credits for High School. 

Children Classes

We have classes suited for everyone k-12. We don’t just teach the language, we have events throughout the year that give a taste of German Culture helping the language come alive for our students. 

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About Our School

A history of excellence

The School has been serving the community since 1960 offering high quality education of not only the German language, but also the rich history and traditions of the Germanic cultures.

Assessments, formal and informal, are a regular part of classes. We offer National German Exams (sponsored by the AATG), levels 1, 2, 3, and 4, for students and adults. We also offer preparation classes for various exams and high school credit options.

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Cultural Events

Learning the Language is just part of the education process. We deepen the learning with cultural events and experiences throughout the year making the language come alive using time honored events and celebration

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  • St. Martin Day

St. Martin is a festive occasion in Germany.

Traditionally, the day features lantern parades through the streets, during which children sing songs and hear the story of St. Martin, who shared his cloak with a beggar. 

This day symbolizes love for one another, community, and bringing light to the dark autumn season.

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  • Christmas Market

German Christmas markets, or “Weihnachtsmärkte,” are enchanting holiday traditions that pop up in towns and cities across the country during Advent. 

We celebrate by having a bake sale, performances by the children, and crafts available for purchase. 

We also participate at some Christmas Markets in the area. 

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  • Karneval

Carnival, or “Karneval” in Germany, is a vibrant festival celebrated in the lead-up to Lent, particularly popular in regions like Cologne and Mainz.

It features lively parades, elaborate costumes, and joyful music, with revelers participating in street parties and performances.

The tradition showcases a spirit of merriment and revelry, often marked by playful satire and the embracing of cultural heritage before the solemn season of Lent begins.

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  • KinderFest

On the last day of school we have celebrate the years accomplishments with games, food, and activities

For the adults there is a cook out and potluck on the same day.