Registration

General Policies

Preference for Returning Students

We grant preference to classroom space for returning students who register during early registration.

Preschool-age Applicants

Our Kindergarten class is structured to serve as a 2-year program, covering the American Pre-K and Kindergarten school years.  All children of preschool-age entering our Kindergarten class must be 4 years old by September 30th and toilet-trained. It is recommended that they have preschool, playgroup, or daycare experience.

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

If your child is on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in his or her regular school, please note this on your enrollment form and provide the principal with a copy of the IEP documentation before the beginning of the school year for evaluation.

Beginners

Students without previous knowledge of German will only be accepted until the 3rd day of class. Advanced level students, both children, and adults may join a class at a later time at the discretion of the school administration.

Small Classes

The administration reserves the right to combine 2 classes, if not a minimum number of students is registered.

Late Pick-up Policy Fee

If a parent has not picked up a child within 10 minutes after the classes’ scheduled end time, a $1.00 per minute late fee is charged for late pickups.

Other Fees

Books as required in the respective classes
$50 Non-refundable Registration fee per family
$80 per family Volunteer Non-participation fee if you choose not to volunteer at school.  Refunded at the end of the school year for families who volunteer a minimum number of hours during the school year.

Become involved!

Our school works so well because of the involvement of parents. We have many areas where parents can contribute and help run our school, from working in the library, organizing events as well as helping with administrative and fundraising tasks.

Registration Policies

Your registration will not be processed until the school receives both the registration information and the registration fees.

Please note that $50.00 of your tuition payment represents a non-refundable registration fee.

Tuition Assistance / Payment Plan: The school may be able to provide some help with tuition payments to returning families with exceptional financial needs. If you think you may qualify, please contact us before or during the registration period.
Payment plans may incur an additional administration fee due to the additional invoicing and follow-up required.

Refund Policy

Withdrawals must be submitted to the treasurer in writing.

Address:

German Language School Cleveland
Attn Withdraw Processing
PO box 26316
Fairview Park, OH 44126.

School Forms/Waivers

You can click here for access to all the forms/waivers referenced on the registration forms.