The German School of San Francisco

The German School of San Francisco is a non-profit organization founded in 1935. We are the oldest German language school in the Western United States. We offer:

• Saturday morning classes (9:30 am to 12:00pm or 12:30 pm) in a convenient location
• Classes for children 24 months and up
• Adult classes offered at various proficiency levels
• Qualified, experienced and yearly evaluated teaching staff
• Small classes (Child-teacher ratio of 8-1 maximum)
• Semester report cards
• Preparation for the AATG (National Association of Teachers of German) tests, levels 1-4
• Preparation for the DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom) 1 and possibly 2, Advanced Placement like tests administered by the German government (BVA)
• Latest study materials imported from Germany
• Multi-national student body
• Traditional cultural events
• Affordable rates

Our Approach to Learning

We believe all children have different learning styles and develop at their own pace. To learn a language, students need to be actively involved in the learning process, experiencing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and materials.

We recognize that young children learn through play, movement, music and hands-on activities, and our curriculum incorporates traditional children’s games, puppet-theater and play-acting, and songs, arts and crafts from Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Each semester concludes with a festive celebration where the classes perform for friends, family and the school community.