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START: A1 Beginner Courses

Program Location Days/Times Tuitions/Prices Action

Schnupperkurs (German Sample Class) - (In-Person) - Beginner

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Mar 27, 2025 - Mar 27, 2025 Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $10.00 Spring 2025 - Schnupperkurs (In-Person) - Beginner More Info & Register

Program Location Days/Times Tuitions/Prices Action

START 1: A1.1 (in-person) - Mon. PM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 07, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

START 1: A1.1 (online) - Tues. AM

Zoom Link will be sent to course participants 72 hours before the start of the class.

Apr 08, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 Tuesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

START 1: A1.1 (in-person) - Wed. AM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 09, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

START 2: A1.2 (in-person) - Tues. PM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 01, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

START 2: A1.2 (in-person) - Wed. PM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 09, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 $345.00 (Early bird expires on Mar 12) Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 $330.00 (Early bird expires on Mar 12) Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

START 2: A1.2 (online) - Fri. PM

Zoom Link will be sent to course participants 72 hours before the start of the class.

Apr 11, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 Friday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (npn - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

START 3: A1.3 (in-person) - Thurs. PM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 10, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

A2 Level: Intermediate Courses

Program Location Days/Times Tuitions/Prices Action

Spaß in der Grundstufe (Continued) - (in-person) - Tues. AM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 01, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI Member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI Member) More Info & Register

A2.1 (online) - Tues. AM

Zoom Link will be sent to course participants 72 hours before the start of the class.

Apr 08, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

A2.1 (in-person) - Thurs. PM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 10, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

A2.2 (in-person) - Mon. PM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 07, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

A2.2 (in-person) - Thurs. AM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 10, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 Thursday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

A2.3 (in-person) - Tues. PM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 08, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

A2.3 (in-Person) - Wed. AM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 09, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

A2.3 (online) - Wednesday PM

Zoom Link will be sent to course participants 72 hours before the start of the class.

Apr 09, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

B1 Level: Intermediate Courses

Program Location Days/Times Tuitions/Prices Action

B1.1 (in-person) - Mon. PM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 07, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

B1.1 (online) - Thurs. AM

Zoom Link will be sent to course participants 72 hours before the start of the class.

Apr 10, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

B1.2 (in-person) - Thurs. AM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 03, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am $365.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

B1.3 (in-person) - Wed. PM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 09, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

B2 Level & Up: Advanced Courses

Program Location Days/Times Tuitions/Prices Action

B2/C1 Oberstufe Kulturkurs - (Online / Hybrid) - Mon. PM

In-person location: HYBRID (online and in-person), 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Online location: Zoom Your instructor will send you the zoom link prior to the first class.

Apr 07, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

B2/C1 - Das Spiel mit Worten - PART 2 of 3 (Online) - Tues. PM

Zoom Link will be sent to course participants 72 hours before the start of the class.

Apr 08, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

Spaß in der Mittelstufe (B1+/B2) - Wed AM

Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Apr 09, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

B2/C1 - Das Spiel mit Worten - PART 2 of 3 (Online) - Wed. PM

Zoom Link will be sent to course participants 72 hours before the start of the class.

Apr 09, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $365.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $350.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

Understanding the Course Levels

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

 

 

 

The letter and number combination indicate the course level. The number after the decimal point indicates the progression through the level and the accompanying book (A1.1  A1.2  A1.3  A2.1 etc.).

Not sure which level is right for you? Take our free online language placement test!

 


Germanic-American Institute - Course & Cancellation/Withdrawal Policies

Germanic-American Institute ~ 2025 ~ General Course Policies

  • If there are too few students registered to hold a course section(fewer than 6), the Director of Language Education will contact the student(s) 72 hours prior to the term’s start date to discuss other class options, or, if needed, a course refund or credit towards a course in the future.
  • If opting to purchase a book through the GAI, course and textbook fees are due in full before the first class session unless other arrangements have been made with the Director of Language Education. 
  • Textbooks and course materials are non-refundable.
  • Student/participant absences are non-refundable or transferrable.
  • Credit card processing fees are non-refundable. 
  • Refunds/cancellations/class transfers are subject to a $25.00 admin fee

 

Cancellation/Withdraw from courses ~ Terms & Conditions

  • Withdrawals and refund requests must be sent in writing to our Language Education Department by emailing [email protected].
  • A $25 admin withdrawal fee will be deducted from the total amount of refunds and tuition credits to cover our administrative costs for processing course withdrawals and refunds.
  • Students/participants who withdraw from a class 14 or more days prior to the first class session, are eligible for a full tuition refund or tuition credit toward a future class. A $25 withdrawal fee will be deducted from the amount of all refunds and tuition credits to cover our administrative costs for processing course withdrawals.
  • Students/participants who withdraw fewer than 14 days prior to the first class session will be eligible for a 75% tuition refund (after deducting the $25 withdrawal/late cancellation fee), or a 100% credit transfer for use in a future class (must be used within 365 days of course start date).
  • Refunds/withdrawals/cancellations will not be offered after 48 hours of the first class session.
  • Credit card processing fees, course books, and any other course material fees are non-refundable.
  • Student/participant absences do not qualify for refunds, class transfers, or substitutions.
  • If the GAI completely cancels a full course for any reason, the student/participant will be notified a minimum of 48 hours prior to the planned course start date, and may choose a tuition-credit toward a future class or a full-tuition refund, no fees for this service.

 

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