Tuition Rates & Fees
Tuition Rates & Fees
​2025-2026
Single Student / Family w. 1 Adults
Family w. 2 Adults
Registration Fee
$50
Early Bird Discount - $40
(due at registration until July 15)
$100
Early Bird Discount - $85
​(due at registration until July 15)
Tuition
$250
$480
Book Fee
*$30 / $55
*$30 / $55
​Total
*$300 + Book Fee
​$580  + Book Fee
Same-Family Discount: $20 off tuition per additional child in the same household.  

​Registration Fee: To support administrative costs, materials, and cultural programming, the following annual registration fees apply:
  • $50 per individual OR
  • $100 per family (covers all children and/or adults in the same household)
This fee is non-refundable and is due once per school year, regardless of how many sessions are taken.

Book Fee: Books purchased for $30 cover two sections in a level. (For example: A1.1 and A1.2 or A1.3 and A1.4) and will be good for two courses.
                    Books purchased for $55 cover all four sections in a level (For example: Covers all of A1: A1.1, A1.2, A1.3, and A1.4) and will be good for four courses.

Information for ordering books will be provided after registration is received
Refund Policy
This refund policy applies to Adult courses.  All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. Tuition but not fees are refundable until the beginning of the second class (according to the German School Columbus school year calendar), as follows: 
  • If the refund request is received up to seven days prior to the beginning of the first class, 100% refund of tuition.
  • If the refund request is received prior to the second class, 50% refund of tuition.
  • NO refunds are available after the second class has begun.​
Payment Options
​Payment Options
(Please do not send payment before filling out a registration form.)

We strongly prefer checks OR payment via Zelle, since we do not pay any transaction fees on those! If not already printed on the check, please note the name of at least 1 registrant on the check - this helps us avoid confusion and match payments with registrations more quickly.

If for some reason you are not able to pay by check or Zelle, please contact us ([email protected]) and we will email you an invoice to pay by credit or debit card.

For checks, please send payment to the following address: 
Ohio German Language School
2706 Kingston Avenue
Grove City, OH 43123

For Zelle payments, please look for and send to [email protected] as the recipient.

Unsure how much to pay? Other questions about Registration? Please email us at: 
[email protected]

Language is a process!

Whether you are a complete beginner or well on your way to mastering the German Language, we have a class for you!  Our classes are varied and communicative.  Speaking, listening, reading & writing are practiced in real-life based situations. 

What Language Level am I?

A1 - Beginner Courses

Can understand & use familiar everyday expressions & very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce self and others & can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows & things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

A2 - Intermediate Courses

Can understand sentences & frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple & routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.  Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

B1+ - Advanced Courses

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Adult Course Offerings

Courses meet once per week for 9 weeks unless otherwise noted. 
The course fee is $250 for standard 9 week courses. Does not include registration fee.
Registration Fee: $50 per person; $100 per family (members of the same household)
*Course offerings are contingent upon a minimum number of registrants.*
Fall Schedule
Fall Schedule
German A1.1 - Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 pm beginning September 8th ($250)
German A1.3 - Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 pm beginning September 8th ($250)
German A1.1 - Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm beginning September 6th ($250)
German B1.1 - Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm beginning September 6th ($250)
Culture and Language (B1+) ONLINE - Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm beginning September 9th ($250)

**Please pay attention to the calendar for more specifics for Course days and events**
Winter Schedule
Winter Schedule
German A1.2 - Mondays 6:00-8:00 pm beginning November 10th ($250)
German A1.4 - Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 pm beginning November 10th ($250)
German A1.2 - Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm beginning November 8th ($250)
German B1.2 - Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm beginning September 6th ($250)
Culture and Language (B1+) ONLINE - Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm beginning November 11th ($250)

**Please pay attention to the calendar for more specifics for Course days and events**
Spring Schedule
Spring Schedule
German A1.1 - Mondays 6:00-8:00 pm beginning February 2nd ($250)
German A1.3 - Mondays 6:00-8:00 pm beginning February 2nd ($250)​
German A2.1 - Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm beginning February 7th ($250)
German B1.3 - Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm beginning September 6th ($250)
Culture and Language (B1+) ONLINE - Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm beginning January 20th ($250)

​**Please pay attention to the calendar for more specifics for Course days and events**

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