Early Bird Winter Course Special EXTENDED to 10/24!!
Not quite ready to commit to winter and your next level of German?
Check out our Fall Vergnügen specialty short courses to get more practice on grammar-focused topics!
Early Bird Winter Course Special EXTENDED to 10/24!!
Not quite ready to commit to winter and your next level of German?
Check out our Fall Vergnügen specialty short courses to get more practice on grammar-focused topics!
START: A1 (Beginner Level) 12-Week Courses
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START 1: A1.1 (in-person ~ Tues. AM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 06, 2026 - Mar 24, 2026 Tuesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am | $375.00 Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees (current GAI member) | More Info & Register | |
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START 1: A1.1 (in-person ~ Tues. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 06, 2026 - Mar 24, 2026 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (current GAI member) | More Info & Register | |
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START 2: A1.2 (ONLINE ~ Mon. PM) |
Zoom |
Jan 05, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) | 100% online course. **NO CLASS 1/19/2026** | More Info & Register |
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START 2: A1.2 (in-person ~ Thurs. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 08, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026 Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees (current GAI member) | More Info & Register | |
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START 3: A1.3 (in-person ~ Mon. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 05, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (current GAI member) | **NO CLASS 1/19/2026** | More Info & Register |
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START 3: A1.3 (in-person ~ Wed. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 06, 2026 - Mar 24, 2026 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) | More Info & Register |
| Program | Location | Days/Times | Tuitions/Prices | Additional Info | Action |
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A2.1 (in-person ~ Wed. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 07, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (current GAI member) | More Info & Register | |
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A2.1 (ONLINE ~ Fri. AM) |
Zoom |
Jan 09, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026 Friday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | $375.00 Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees (current GAI member) | 100% online course | More Info & Register |
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A2.2 (in-person ~ Tues. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 06, 2026 - Mar 24, 2026 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) | More Info & Register | |
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A2.3 (ONLINE ~ Tues. AM) |
Zoom |
Jan 06, 2026 - Mar 24, 2026 Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am | $375.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (current GAI member) | 100% online course | More Info & Register |
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A2.3: Refresher Course (in-person ~Thurs. AM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 08, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | $375.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (current GAI member) | A2 Refresher Class | More Info & Register |
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A2.3 (in-person ~Thurs. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 08, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026 Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (current GAI member) | More Info & Register |
B1 Level: Intermediate 12-Week Courses
| Program | Location | Days/Times | Tuitions/Prices | Additional Info | Action |
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B1.1 (in-person ~ Mon. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 05, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) | **NO CLASS 1/19/2026** | More Info & Register |
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B1.2 (in-person ~ Tues. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 06, 2026 - Mar 24, 2026 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees (current GAI member) | More Info & Register | |
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B1.2 (ONLINE ~ Wed. PM) |
Zoom |
Jan 07, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees (current GAI member) | 100% online course | More Info & Register |
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B1.3 (in-person ~ Mon. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 05, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees - (GAI member) | **NO CLASS 1/19/2026** | More Info & Register |
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B1+: Advanced Mittelstufe (in-person ~ Thurs. AM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 08, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am | $375.00 Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees (current GAI member) | More Info & Register | |
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B1+/B2 Wir lesen: 'Milchgeld, Kluftingers erster Fall' (In-Person ~ Wed. AM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 07, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026 Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am | $375.00 Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees (current GAI member) | More Info & Register |
B2 Level & Up: Advanced 12-Week Courses
| Program | Location | Days/Times | Tuitions/Prices | Additional Info | Action |
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B2.2 (in-person ~ Wed. PM) |
Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA |
Jan 07, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 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. |
Jan 05, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees (current GAI member) | Online/Hybrid Course. **NO CLASS 1/19/2026** | More Info & Register |
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C1.1 (ONLINE ~ Tues. PM) |
Zoom |
Jan 06, 2026 - Mar 24, 2026 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $375.00 Course Fees (non-GAI member) $355.00 Course Fees (current GAI member) | 100% online course | 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!
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