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⛄❄️Winter Courses ~ 2026❄️⛄

 

Early Bird Special Ends on 10/17/25!!

START: A1 (Beginner Level) 12-Week Courses

Program Location Days/Times Tuitions/Prices Info: Action

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 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

START 1: A1.2 (ONLINE) ~ Mon. PM

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Jan 05, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026 Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $375.00 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (GAI member) 100% online course; No Class 1/19/2026 More Info & Register

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 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (GAI member) No Class 1/19/2026 More Info & Register

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 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

A2 Level: Advanced Beginner 12-Week Courses

Program Location Days/Times Tuitions/Prices Additional note Action

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 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

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 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (non-GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (GAI member) More Info & Register

B1 Level: Intermediate 12-Week Courses

Program Location Days/Times Tuitions/Prices Info: Action

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 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (GAI member) No Class 1/19/2026 More Info & Register

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 $360.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (non - GAI member) $355.00 $340.00 (Early bird expires on Oct 17) Course Fees - (GAI member) No Class 1/19/2026 More Info & Register

B2 Level & Up: Advanced 12-Week Courses

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) 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 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 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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