“The best GIFT you can give your child is the GIFT of another language! “
– UNKNOWN
This is what we are about
Philosophy
- Facility and gathering place for German speaking families, students and teachers
- Cultural Hub for German festivities, holidays and cultural celebrations
- Excellent Early Childhood education and Kindergarten Readiness
- German Immersion Language School on Seattle’s Eastside
- Program for language learning and development for the ages 5-18
- Testing facility approved by the German government (ZfA), earning credits for High School and College
- Language Level classes for A, B and C level
- Enrollment for students of all cultural and language backgrounds who are interested in learning German
- German Immersion Summer Camps
Teaching Goals
The ABC German School strives to provide a home-like environment for children of all ages and all language levels to learn and enhance their German language skills through fun educative ways.
Teaching Methods
- Language learning methods are designed to support speaking, reading and writing German at an early age
- German Immersion Language Learning
- German culture and traditions
- Sensory playground to enhance motor skills and social interaction
- Games, projects and playtimes are designed to stimulate and improve German language skills through play and interaction
- Foreign language learning improves understanding of the student’s native language, enhances listening skills, improves memory and gives a new perspective and understanding of language itself
- Teachers are trained professionals in Education, Psychology, Special needs education or degrees in foreign language teaching.
“We love the school. Great school, engaged and loving teachers, great possibility to learn German. You are very successful at it.” (Family B.)
– FAMILIE B.
Open your Eyes to the world of language learning
The ABC German School has over 20 years of history:
- Established in 1997 by owner/founder Nadja Helmer-Penry and a group of German parents
- The Goal: A German Immersion School in the Seattle area
- School has grown from 10 students/2 teachers to about 140 students/14 teachers
- The Program now offers Immersion Preschool, Kindergarten, Mini-Me classes, Kids Yoga, Afterschool classes, Evening classes for adults, summer camps and cultural events
“Thanks for making my daughter love school. You have created a wonderful place at the ABC Schule. She will miss coming here.“
– FAMILIE SPEYER
Proudly presenting the new ABC German School
Our facility consists of 2200 square feet with 4 classrooms, a welcome reception area, a teacher’s storage room, a large kitchen and bathrooms with additional toilets and child-height sinks ADA accessible. The new ABC German School is a state-of-the-art language school with a unique sensory playground.
The ABC German School offers a warm nutritious lunch program to all of their students. Lunch is included in the tuition. Our chef provides daily a balanced meal, utilizing 70% of organic ingredients. Meals are also available as dairy free or vegetarian options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we follow the Bellevue School District for most of the year. We also offer summer camps in July/August.
Yes, we offer a warm lunch daily prepared by our personal school chef. Parents can choose from various option, i.e., vegetarian, vegan, dairy free.
Yes, we offer summer camps for ages 3 and up. Siblings and friends are also welcome to attend.
Yes, our small classes are all online for our adult students 16 and up. The teacher is live in the room and prepares custom lessons for each language group and level.
Yes, they are all held in person at our school.
Yes, you may choose Preschool on three days and add the enrichment programs on two days. Many variations are possible depending on availability.
No. Your child will learn the language over time through age-appropriate language learning instructions by our highly trained teachers.
You may cancel anytime with 30 days written notice.
“Vielen Dank für ein zweites wunderbares Jahr in der ABC Schule. Unsere Tochter hätte es nicht besser antreffen können und sie ist immer gerne gegangen. Danke für deine liebevolle Arbeit! Es war eine sehr schöne Zeit.”
– FAMILIE ORENDI
ABC German School is sponsored by:
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