Programs Courses
& camps
Programs 2024/2025
The ABC German School offers German learning experiences for all ages:
Preschool Program
Our German Immersion preschool program for ages 2-5 is held entirely in German.
Mini-Me Club Class
Early childhood development class for children 10-24 month old accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Kindergarten Pre-K
The German Pre-Kindergarten is for children age 4 by August 31st before the beginning school year.
after school classes
After school classes are intended for children ages 5-16 and are offered from 4-7pm.
Evening Classes
The ABC German School offers German language evening classes for adults of all levels.
summer camps
Our 1-week long summer camps are total immersion language camps and are theme based.
Birthday Parties
Our birthday parties for kids ages 1-10 are action-packed. Parties are in German and/or English.
Not sure which program
to sign up for?
We are here to help choose what is the best fit for your child.
Preschool Program
What to expect
Immersion Preschool
ABC German Immersion preschool is a 4-hour program that is held entirely in German. Children will hear, speak and learn German in a child friendly environment. Toys and games match the age group of their individual classes. Craft, cooking and science projects are theme related and teach many cognitive and academic skills. Classes also include theatre play, music lessons, field trips as well as outdoor play and gardening projects in our fenced-in yard with playground. Children are served a warm lunch daily.
All teachers are fluent in German with degrees in Psychology, Early Childhood Education and foreign language teaching. A regular updated website lets parents follow the curriculum, school highlights, holiday celebrations and fieldtrip dates. Teachers develop a well balanced and interesting curriculum for the school year, which runs from September-June. Our student-teacher ratio is 7:1, with 14 children per class maximum.
Hours of care available: 9:30am - 1:30pm.
"Kindertreff": Enrichment Program and Playgroup for 2-5 year olds
The German Enrichment Program and Playgroup "Kindertreff" will include nap time or quiet time, snack, outdoor play time and games, specialty classes every week and themed crafts. Specialty or Enrichment classes will be Sport and Movement classes, Art classes, Music and Science classes alternating weekly. This program is meant in addition to our regular Preschool and Pre-K program.
Hours of care available: 1:30pm - 5:30pm.
Total hours of care available:
8:30am - 5:30pm.
Schedule & Tuition
Tuesday/Thursday
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Preschool: $630/month
Preschool & Enrichment: $1050/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Preschool: $850/month
Preschool & Enrichment: $1410/month
Monday - Friday
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Preschool: $1240/month
Preschool & Enrichment: $2100/month
Before School care
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am
"Spielgruppe"
available
Mini-Me Club Class
What to expect
Mini-Me Classes for
Children 10-24 Month
Three-dimensional learning at an early age:
Focusing on muscle control, motor skill development and coordination. Supporting color recognition, German language development and number & letter recognition.
Fostering independence, sharing, cooperation, discovery and early interaction development. Themed around seasons/holidays/traditions/yoga/crafts.
This 90 minute-indoor/outdoor class is limited to 5 children & parent/caregiver.
Schedule & Tuition
Fridays
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Start: 09/19/24
Tuition: $450/semester or $800/year
Pre-Kindergarten
What to expect
Pre-Kindergarten
Our German Pre-Kindergarten is a 4-hour program for children who turn age 4 by August 31st. This class is limited to 10 students.
Can be combined with Enrichment program for a total time of care: 8:30am - 5:30pm.
Schedule & Tuition
Monday - Friday
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Pre-K: starting at $630/month
Pre-K & Enrichment: starting at $1050/month
After School Program
Schedules & Tuition
N E W - kindergarten Club
The class is a German Immersion class and meant as an addition to school and for children to experience the German language and culture.
Students have to be at the age of 5 by August 31st.
K/1st Grade
Ages: 5-6 years
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30pm
Start: 09/18/24
Tuition: $850/year
"German is Fun!": For Advanced Students (1st - 12th Grade)
Application of German language on the subjects of geography, history, social science and many more topics!
1st/2nd Grade
Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:15pm
Start: 09/17/24
Tuition: $700/year
2nd - 3rd Grade
Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30pm
Start: 09/17/24
Tuition: $700/year
Language Tests at ABC School
AATG German Language Test (NGE) Level 2-4 (ages 9-13) | A2 Sprachdiplom Prep for College Level German (ages 12-16) | DSD1 College Level German Sprachdiplom (ages 12-16) | DSD2 College Level German Sprachdiplom (ages 12-16) | A1 Sprachdiplom | AP German Exam Preparation
"German is Fun!": For Beginning and Intermediate Students
We are excited to offer "German is Fun" Beginner and Intermediate students, ages 5-14 at the ABC German School in Bellevue. New materials have been developed for these particular classes, which include exercises, copies and hands-on learning tools geared towards your child's language level. There will be a lot more German conversation, but the curriculum also includes writing and reading for the older and more advanced children.
Beginner Class
Ages: 5-7 years
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Start: 09/19/24
Tuition: $700/year
Teenage German Class: Learn German The Fun Way!
An intensive 1-hour German course, which will prepare teenage students for advanced conversation covering current interesting topics necessary for traveling in German speaking countries. DSD1 Prep.
Time: tbd
Start: tbd
Tuition: $700/year
Evening Classes
N E W - German Summer Conversation Course
LIVE ONLINE LANGUAGE CLASS
Practice your German conversation skills on multiple topics like family, food, entertainment, work life, interests and travel.
ZOOM class | Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Dates: June 3rd - July 8th 2024
Tuition: $200/6 Sessions
What to expect
Adult Classes
ABC German School offers German language classes for adults of all levels. Classes will have a minimum of 4 students with a maximum of 8 students. Class size is limited to ensure maximum language learning results.
Textbook: Schritte International Neu 1&2
Schedule & Tuition
"Learn German the Fun Way" German class for Beginner Level 1
A German language course which will prepare students for basic conversation and cover topics necessary for traveling in German speaking countries. Topics include: Food, Entertainment, at the Store, Sightseeing, Getting to know people, Weather, Transportation, Numbers and Time.
Beginner Level 1
no prerequisites
ZOOM class | Mondays
6:00 - 8:00pm
Start: 09/16/24
Tuition: $800/year
Intermediate Level 3
prerequisite: two years of German or placement test
ZOOM class | Wednesdays
6:00 - 8:00pm
Start: 09/18/24
Tuition: $800/year
Class for advanced
Time: TBD
Start: TBD
Tuition: $800/year
Summer Camps 2024
What to expect
themed summer camps
"ABC Sommerprogramm" are German Immersion Summer Camps designed for children ages 3-8 to learn the German language through songs, games and play. Classes are kept small with a ratio of 1:7 (2 German native teachers with a maximum of 14 children) to ensure individual language development for each child. The camps are held indoors and outdoors at the ABC German School with a child friendly fenced-in backyard and playground.
Each week has its own theme with crafts, songs and games to match the weekly topic. Children will be provided daily with a warm lunch and drinks (included in the price).
Total time of care: Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Tuition
$510 per camp
Multiple camp discount 5%
Sibling discount 10%
Schedule
Camp 1: Reise ins Farbenland
Art Camp
Join us on our journey into the land of colors! Discover pointillism with Monet in France, make creative and colorful paintings like Picasso in Spain, or try your hand in sculpting art like Michelangelo in Italy. Let us explore how shapes and colors can create artwork like Paul Klee in Germany or discover and paint nature like Washington’s famous Paul Chalk. Get enchanted by the spectacle of the colors. Paint, sculpt, cut, paste, dot or splash-let your creativity find the artist in you! Fun songs, games and stories will be part of our colorful journey.
July 15th - July 19th 2024
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Camp 2:
"Aloha" - Komm' mit, Hawaii entdecken!
Hawaii Camp
“Aloha” - Let’s travel to Hawaii and discover the amazing things on these tropical islands. Build a volcano, prepare yummy local snacks, and enjoy them under swaying palm trees. Create your own “Lei”, dance to Hawaiian music, learn how to fish and take part in our “Limbo” contest!
July 22nd - July 26th, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Camp 3: Wir gehen auf Weltreise
Travel Camp
Let's embark on an adventure with a trip around the world. We will explore five continents in five days through exciting activities, games, foods, arts and crafts, and music. We will learn about diverse cultures, and customs, and making friends from around the globe. What do kids eat in Australia? Which animals live in Africa? Pack your suitcase and find out!
August 5th - August 9th, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Camp 4: Feuer, Wasser, Luft & Erde
Chemistry Camp
Welcome to the laboratory! Are you ready to explore the mysteries of science with us? With the four elements - water, fire, air and earth, we will learn all about nature and the world around us. If you have fun conducting your own experiments, then this is the place for you. We will be making things fly, disappear, and even explode! Put your lab coat on and let's turn our classroom into a chemistry lab!
August 12th - August 16th, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Birthday Parties
"zum Geburtstag viel Glück, ZUM GEBURTSTAG VIEL GLÜCK, ZUM
GEBURTSTAG ..."
What to expect
Our birthday parties for children ages 1-10 are action-packed. Parties are in German and/or English. We create the perfect celebration, designed with your child's favorite activities and unique, age-appropriate birthday games and adventures in mind.
We provide 2 hours of nonstop fun and the entire party would center on your child as the "star" of all activities. Our experienced staff handles everything including the planning, decorating, setup, entertainment and, of course, cleanup!! You would have exclusive use of our homelike, child friendly facility including a large fenced-in outdoor playground!
Our party package includes: 1 teacher to lead your child's party, cake plates, forks and cups for the children, art and crafts, game supplies. All you provide is the Birthday cake, napkins and decorations if you wish!
Please let us know the date you are looking for, so we can check availability! We require a $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve a party date.
Cost: $250/2 hours (1-10 children), $350/2 hours (10-20 children).
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