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A Living piece of Columbus's German heritage.

We're a nonprofit program of the American Center for German Culture — bringing together learners, families, exchange students, and neighbors to celebrate the language and traditions of German-speaking Europe.
Native-speaking instructors
Classroom conversation from day one.
Rolling semesters
​Join in fall, spring, winter or summer.
Historic location
Housed in the heart of German Village.
KURSANGEBOT

Find the German class that fits your life.

Every semester begins with a friendly placement chat so we can put you in the group where you'll learn ​— and enjoy yourself — most.
ALL COURSES ↓

Ages 3+​
Children's Courses

Saturday morning and Monday evening, September through May.  Small groups grouped by age and level, with a curriculum built around songs, games, storybooks, and hands-on play.  Native-speaking instructors welcome absolute beginners as well as heritage speakers.
TUITION                                   SCHEDULE
From $700 / year                   Sat • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                   Mon • 6:00 - 8:00 PM 

Ages 18+​​
Adult Courses​

Weeknight and Saturday sessions across six proficiency levels aligned with the CEFR framework.  Textbook supported, conversation heavy, and taught in cohorts small enough that everyone speaks every class.

TUITION                               SCHEDULE
From $250 / session         Sat • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                                              Mon • 6:00 - 8:00 PM 
From $175 / session        Tues • 6:30 - 7:30 PM (Online)

JUNE - JULY
Sommer Camp

Week-long summer day camps for ages 5-12 filled with German crafts, cooking, folk songs, scavenger hunts, and field trips around German Village.  No prior German required — ​just a sense of adventure.

TUITION                  SCHEDULE
$275 / week           Mon - Fri • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

PRIVATE • SEMI-PRIVATE
Tutoring

One-on-one and small-group tutoring for exam prep, business German, travel, or heritage learners looking to reconnect.  

TUITION                  SCHEDULE
$40 / hour             By appointment

Leseratte: Sommer Leseprogramm

Join Our Summer Reading Challenge!
Keep your German growing all summer long with our “Sommer Lese-Bingo” reading challenge for kids and adults!
Read German books, complete fun challenges to get as many bingos as you can, and earn a prize!
Whether you’re reading picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, or novels, every page counts!

Below you can download your German or German/English Bingo Card.  There is also a link to online reading sources.

​Start reading, mark your challenges, have fun and send in your card for a chance to win! 

GSC Merch Shop

Our Merch Shop is now open! 

Grab your gear, show your love for German School Columbus and support our mission to bring language, culture, and community together. 
Every purchase helps us grow programs, events, and connections—so you’re not just shopping, you’re part of it.
Danke for being part of our community—we can’t wait to see you repping your gear!

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Each month we hope to share with you a little bit about what is happening at GSC, upcoming events, culture and more! 

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630 South 3rd Street | Columbus, OH | 43206

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German School Columbus
​A program of the American Center for German Culture — teaching German language and culture in the heart of German Village since 2008.
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630 S 3rd St
Columbus, OH 43206
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