A1 Level: Beginner 12-Week Courses
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START 1: A1.1 (in-person ~ Wed. AM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 09, 2026 - Dec 02, 2026 Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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START 1: A1.1 (in-person ~ Wed. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 09, 2026 - Dec 02, 2026 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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START 1: A1.1 (ONLINE ~ Thu. AM) |
Zoom |
Sep 10, 2026 - Dec 03, 2026 Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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START 3: A1.3 (in-person ~ Tues. AM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 08, 2026 - Dec 01, 2026 Tuesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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START 2: A1.2 (in-person ~ Tues. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 08, 2026 - Dec 01, 2026 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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START 2: A1.2 (in-person ~ Wed. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 09, 2026 - Dec 02, 2026 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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START 3: A1.3 (in-person ~ Tues. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 08, 2026 - Dec 01, 2026 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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START 3: A1.3 (ONLINE ~ Thu. PM) |
Zoom |
Sep 10, 2026 - Dec 03, 2026 Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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START 3: A1.3 (in person ~ Thu. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 10, 2026 - Dec 03, 2026 Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (current GAI member) | More info & register |
A2 Level: Advanced Beginner 12-Week Courses
| Program | Location | Days/Times | Tuitions/Prices | Action |
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A2.1 (ONLINE ~ Mon. PM) |
Zoom |
Sep 14, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (GAI member) | More info & register |
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A2.1 (In-Person ~ Thu. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 10, 2026 - Dec 03, 2026 Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (GAI member) | More info & register |
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A2.2 (in-person ~ Mon. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 14, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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A2.2 (ONLINE ~ Fri. AM) |
Zoom |
Sep 11, 2026 - Dec 04, 2026 Friday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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A2.3 (in-person ~ Wed. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 09, 2026 - Dec 02, 2026 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (GAI member) | More info & register |
B1 Level: Intermediate 12-Week Courses
| Program | Location | Days/Times | Tuitions/Prices | Action |
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B1.1 (in-person ~ Tues. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 08, 2026 - Dec 01, 2026 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (GAI member) | More info & register |
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B1.2 (in person ~Thurs. AM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 10, 2026 - Dec 03, 2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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B1.3 (in-person ~ Mon. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 14, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees - (GAI member) | More info & register |
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B1+ .3 (in-person ~ Thurs. AM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 10, 2026 - Dec 03, 2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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B1+: Advanced Mittelstufe Review (in-person ~ Tues. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 08, 2026 - Dec 01, 2026 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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B1+/B2 Lektüre und Grammatik: 'Steppenwolf' by Hermann Hesse (In-Person ~ Wed. AM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 09, 2026 - Dec 02, 2026 Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (current GAI member) | More info & register |
B2 Level & Up: Advanced 12-Week Courses
| Program | Location | Days/Times | Tuitions/Prices | Action |
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B1+/B2 Lektüre und Grammatik: 'Steppenwolf' by Hermann Hesse (In-Person ~ Wed. AM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Sep 09, 2026 - Dec 02, 2026 Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (current GAI member) | More info & register |
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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. |
Sep 14, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Aug 08) Course Fees (current GAI member) | More info & register |
Understanding the Course Levels
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Germanic-American Institute - Course & Cancellation/Withdrawal Policies
Germanic-American Institute General Course Policies - 2026
- 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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