K-12 Centers of Excellence

2012

Carmel High School - Carmel, IN

 

Timpview High School - Provo, UT

 

Woodlawn High School - Arlington, VA

2011

Twin Cities German Immersion School - St. Paul, MN
This vibrant, growing and tuition-free K-8 charter immersion school is located in the heart of St. Paul, which served approximately 270 students in grades K-7 in the 2011-2012 school year.  The strength, tradition and future of TCGIS includes:

  • Small class sizes -- averaging 20 students per class -- double-staffed with native German-speaking Amity interns.
  • Academic rigor -- We use a variety of standardized assessments to objectively measure our success in language proficiency and academic skills.  These include the A2 Language Proficiency Test from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in 5th grade, the Student Oral Proficiency Assessment in 2nd grade, the state required Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment tests in Reading and Math in grades 3 – 7.  We have scored over 90% in each of these assessments in recent years.  When individual classes dip below that average, active interventions and support are provided to classroom teachers.
  • Half and full day immersion Kindergarten.
  • English instruction after 3rd grade.
  • Progressive art, music, gym and science program.
  • A strong sense of community for parents as well as children -- an amazing 87% of parents volunteer in some capacity at the school.
  • Responsive Classroom strategies that form the foundation for success in a strong academic curriculum.
  • Spanish is offered starting in 5th grade, making us one of the few immersion schools in the United States to offer a third language.
  • An outstanding library collection.

2009

Albert Einstein Academies Charter School - San Diego, CA
Diese Schule ist eine internationale kalifornische Grund- und Mittelschule mit deutsch/englischem Immersions- und Fremdsprachenprogramm. Die Schule wurde 2002 von deutschen Eltern gegründet und begann mit 24 Schülern. Im Jahr 2010 hat die Schule über 750 Schüler in den Klassenstufen Kindergarten bis 8. Klasse, von denen mehr als 650 Schüler Deutsch lernen.

In der Grundschule (Klassenstufen K-5) findet 50% des Unterrichts auf Deutsch und 50% auf Englisch statt. Der Unterricht in der jeweiligen Sprache wechselt wöchentlich und alle Fächer, einschließlich Mathe, und Heimat-und Sachkunde, werden in beiden Sprachen unterrichtet. Am Ende der Grundschulausbildung nehmen die Schüler am Deutschen Sprachdiplom A2 teil. In der Mittelschule (Klassenstufen 6-8) haben die Kinder deutschen Fremdsprachen-unterricht auf ihrem Sprachniveau. Alle fortgeschrittenen Deutschsprecher können zusätzlich auch eine bis zwei deutsche Wahlklasse(n) belegen z.B. zum Thema Kultur. Am Ende der Mittelschulausbildung nehmen alle fortgeschrittenen Deutschlerner am Sprachdiplom B1 teil.

Contact: Elementary German Program: Birgit Schafer bschafer@aeacs.org; Middle School German Program: Sonja Göhler sgoehler@aeacs.org. Albert Einstein Academies, 3035 Ash Street, San Diego CA 92102.
 

German Saturday School of Portland - Portland, OR
The German Saturday School of Portland has been operated by the local German American Society  since 1964.  Classes meet Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 12:30 and Thursday evenings at the historic Weinhardt Building, 7901 SE Division Street, Portland, OR.   

Our dedicated staff is committed to our mission of providing a rigorous German Language immersion program for students of all ages who are either learning German as a foreign language or have native abilities -  while providing an enriching, enjoyable learning environment to keep students coming back year after year!
 

Waldsee German Language Village - Bemidji, MN
Waldsee hosts immersion adventures in German language and culture for youth ages 6-18, as well as families and adults. Tempt your taste buds with Wiener Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn, or Schokolade Fondue; use German to withdraw Euros at the Bank; try activities like pottery, soccer, giant chess, stained glass making, painting, fencing, and archery; or join in German-style pizza contests at our outdoor Backofen. Modern European Musik rocks the Haus! Swimming, biking and canoeing are all great options auf Deutsch. Whether you are searching for Piraten, celebrating Karneval or Oktoberfest or climbing our floating Eisberg, you’ll discover a whole new world of immersion learning at Waldsee. Learn to be a Ritter (knight) with der Märchenwald, Waldsee's "Forest of Legends;" explore nature and cutting edge environmental techniques with die Grüne Welle; join a villager-produced play with das Stadttheater; hone your reading and writing skills with die Kollegstufe; be a D.J. for Waldsee’s own German-language Radio Waldsee. Live in Black Forest-style cabins in the Minnesota Northwoods and learn about new age living in the ultracomfortable, super energy-efficient Waldsee BioHaus, the first certified Passivhaus in North America. At Waldsee, you’ll learn German by living it – naturally and with confidence. Come for 1, 2, or 4 week programs. Are you in high school? You can earn a year’s worth of German in four weeks in our high school and college credit programs. Become a Lehrling (apprentice), learning German half-time in regular Waldsee learning groups and working half-time auf Deutsch in community projects like bakery and kitchen; carpentry; store, bank and café; gardening/green roof; music; technology/webblogging; art and photography; science and environmental studies. Waldsee is one of 15 different Language Villages sponsored by Concordia Language Villages.

2007

German Language School White Plains at German School New York - White Plains, NY
The German Language School White Plains at German School New York, founded in 1987, focuses on empowering students to meet the challenges of the future by mastering German, and fostering greater cultural awareness among its future global citizens.  It provides excellent, age-appropriate instruction in the German language, literature, and culture in am immersion environment where students use the target language with native speakers. Multiple strategies are used to to ensure active and ongoing learning across the curriculum. 

 2002

Deutsche Schule Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
The Deutsche Schule Charlotte provides a German-speaking environment, in a multicultural atmosphere, where language skills and cultural understanding are developed and deepened. It was founded in 1974 to help German-speaking children maintain their language skills and expand their cultural knowledge and understanding of customs and traditions.  In addition to regular Saturday classes, students enjoy many cultural activities: a fall lantern parade, a Christmas program, Karneval celebrations, a circus, an end of the year picnic, and a summer program.
 

German Language Courses (GLC) at the German School - Washington, DC
The German Language Courses (GLC) at the German School Washington, D.C. provides all levels of German language study in a diverse, challenging and nurturing environment. The GLC also promotes self-motivation and self-discipline while fostering a life long learning of the German language and its culture. The school has been offering courses in German for children and adults since 1976. Located in beautiful Potomac, Maryland, about 500 students learn German or hone their German skills on a weekly basis. 

The German Language Courses (GLC) at the German School Washington, D.C.was named a PASCH school by the German Secretary of State, and is a testing center for the examination for German Language Diploma of the Ministry of Education (KMK).
 

German Language School for Children - Seattle, WA
The German Language School for Children was founded in 1965 and provides German language classes ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Classes are conducted by certified teachers with excellent German language backgrounds and native speaking fluency. The school’s program includes German reading and writing. Special emphasis is placed on conversation and oral proficiency. Lessons are designed based on the student’s level of proficiency.

In addition to language instruction, students are introduced to the culture and customs of the German speaking countries, including Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. The upper grades study the literary traditions of these countries. Students, parents and teachers celebrate together at the annual Nikolausfeier, Fasching, and the end of the year picnic.

2000

Milwaukee German Immersion School - Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee German Immersion School is an all-day 4-year old kindergarten through grade 5 elementary school founded by Milwaukee Public Schools in 1977.  It serves as a city-wide school to attract children from all parts of Milwaukee with our innovative total language immersion program.

The school provides children with the academic, social, and economic benefits of becoming bilingual in German and English. Children receive reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies and science instruction in German from the first day of kindergarten through fifth grade. In second grade, students are introduced to 30 minutes per day of English reading instruction. Extra-curricular activities during the school day include: violin, piano or band lessons; dance groups; Fitness Club; Handchime Choir; and softball leagues. The PTA sponsors after-school recreation activities.

1998

Orange Hunt Elementary School - Springfield, VA
Throughout Orange Hunt Elementary School's 26 years, high academic goals for students have been the standard. In 1994, a German partial-immersion program was established at Orange Hunt. Countywide, parents may opt to enroll their children in this program as first graders.  Approximately 300 children  participate in this program in grades one through six. The German partial-immersion program gives students the opportunity to gain a command of the German language while being taught math, science, and health during the regular school day. Social studies, language arts, music, physical education, and art are taught in English.

1995

Fairview-Clifton German Language School - Cincinnati, OH
Fairview-Clifton German Language School is one of only a few Cincinnati Public Schools to receive the state’s highest rating. Schools that receive an excellent rating must meet or exceed performance, attendance, yearly progress and, where applicable, graduation standards. Students consistently rank among the highest on the Ohio proficiency tests in Cincinnati Public Schools and score well above the national norm. Students completing 6th grade at Fairview go on to excel in area public, private and parochial schools. A well organized and active parent group offers many opportunities for input and involvement.

The purpose of the German language program at Fairview is to enrich each child's educational experience through intensive daily exposure (60 minutes of instruction) to the German language and culture.

German instruction at Fairview is provided within the framework of an intensive Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES) program with emphasis on content enrichment. A variety of approaches, media, and materials is employed to ensure that children have the maximum positive contact with the target language.

 

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