German Classes in Portland area, OR

Sophie Scholl Schule:
Sophie Scholl Schule provides fun, contemporary, well-rounded and thoughtful German lessons for students age 3 years up to adults, and beginners to advanced (grouped by age and level). Native and near-native teachers immerse you in the language you want to learn, and apply modern teaching methods.

Classes range in size from 8-15 students, led by native and near-native instructors. Pre-readers are grouped exclusively by age, all other levels are grouped by age and language level. We provide:

* Whole student learning
* Speaking, listening, reading, and writing
* Vocabulary, grammar and culture
* Traditional book work, songs, dances, games and craft activities
* Special focus lessons throughout the year: Science, music, sports & contemporary culture

No grades, but we do measure student progress. We publish a curriculum for teachers and families. Middle and high-schoolers may take standardized tests from the German government, the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD for short).

We offer German language immersion classes for both kids and adults of all levels, from beginners to advanced levels. Oversight by the German government promotes modern materials and teaching methods. Plus, we're passionate about German language & culture!
Minimum class sizes apply, when appropriate, class profiles are adjusted to group ages & levels more closely.

- Preschool
- Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd (Afterschool groups are typically blended)
- Preteens: beginners, intermediate, fluent
- Teens: beginning, intermediate, fluent
- Conversational/intermediate German for adults

Email us via our "Contact Us" page to find out more!

In July, Camp Abenteuer takes the immersion model 24/7: From pre-breakfast exercises through lessons, games, chores and special activities: we're living auf Deutsch! Campers of all backgrounds welcome to kick-start or polish their German. Daily activities are a round of group sessions, classes broken out by age and ability, and social time.

In 2018, July 15-20, our theme is Camp Abenteuer taucht unter / Dive into Camp Abenteuer!

My student is a beginner/we don't speak German: Welcome! Many of our students are like yours. Younger students (pre-readers) may all do well in a mixed-level class, if they're open to playing with words. With older students, it's more critical to focus on level first, age second.

My student knows a lot of German/we speak German at home: Welcome! Many of our students are like yours. As your student grows, it's usually more important to focus on reading and writing skills, grammar, and eventually text analysis and putting together essays and oral presentations. We see ourselves as part of your support system, providing the academic German that it can be hard to provide at home.

My student knows some German: Welcome! Many of our students are like yours. Our flexible class placements work in their favor. There's a lot of repetition built into the curriculum, so whether the material is familiar or new, they will have plenty of chance to pick it up.

We welcome students of any any race, color, creed, national and ethnic origin, and sexual orientation.

Enrollment opens in the spring (typically late April) for fall classes. Early inquiries welcome, since that helps us to build classes based on your students' needs.