German Language Courses for Kids & Teens in Germany

Goethe-Institut:
The Goethe-Institut offers year-round German courses for school classes accompanied by their teacher(s) in a range of locations throughout Germany, including Berlin, Munich, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Hamburg among others. These 1 or 2-week courses are available throughout the autumn (fall), winter and spring and are specially designed for children and teens who want to boost their language skills and gain confidence with the German language.

Year-Round German Courses for Student Groups (accompanied by teachers)
Learn German the fun way, followed by exciting experiences in a new city: we offer an unforgettable school trip for teachers and students alike.

These one-week or two-week courses, which are available throughout the autumn (fall), winter and spring, are an ideal complement to the students' own German lessons.

Their teachers will also have the opportunity to meet our teachers and discuss the latest teaching methods and topics relevant to teens. 

By experiencing German in its native setting, students will quickly become familiarized with the language, overcome fear of speaking and gain new confidence in their own abilities.

Rapid progress and the exciting intercultural experience are big motivators and will keep motivating them long after the course is over. 

Year-round student group courses - features include:
- 20 x 45-minute units of German instruction per week. Lessons are tailored to the language abilities and specific interests of your group.
- Accommodation arranged in youth hotels (with meals on request)
- Free accommodation for one accompanying adult
- Cultural and leisure programme – with plenty of fun
- Contact with German schools


Summer German Programs for Juniors - Ages 9-17:
Each student takes a placement test at the beginning of the course and are then placed in the class that best suits their level of German. 

During the course, participants have the opportunity if they wish to take an internationally recognized Goethe-Institut examination at various levels. 

Students on our summer German courses learn German while meeting international students from all over the world in a fun, multicultural atmosphere.

Summer Courses include:
• Summer German courses for children ages 9-12 (3 weeks)
• Summer German courses for teenagers ages 12-15 (2 - 3 weeks)
• Summer German courses for teenagers ages 14-16 (3 weeks)
• Summer German courses for teenagers ages 16-17 (3 weeks)

Summer course features:
- German instruction including teaching materials
- Sports, culture and leisure-time program
- Opportunity to take an internationally recognized Goethe-Institut exam at the end of the course
- Accommodation in boarding schools
- Full board (3 meals a day plus snacks and refreshments)
- Day excursions
- Round-the-clock supervision and care
- Internet access is available at all course locations
- Health /accident insurance

German Language Classes:
Our German language lessons for juniors are suited to the various age groups and contain plenty of variety.

The class size is kept to a maximum of 16 students. Speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar are linked in a meaningful way, quickly familiarizing the young learners with the German language. 

Learning German at the Goethe-Institut means actively experiencing and using the language in pairs and in groups, for example through role plays, with interviews or in small projects.

The teaching language is German, of course.

For further information on our German language programs for juniors, please e-mail us below.