Who we are
German Language Classes for Everybody
German language School Colorado believes that learning another language deepens your cultural understanding, allows you to communicate with locals when traveling and can provide study or career opportunities. Learning a second language offers a wide range of positive benefits and can also be an exciting and fun hobby.
DSS Colorado offers German language classes for all proficiency levels and age groups. Children ages 3 -18 will learn with other children in their age group and level. Throughout their learning journey we will prepare the children for the A1 - DSD II language exams. The DSD I and DSD II (Deutsches Sprachdiplom) are German language proficiency tests administered by the German government (ZfA - Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen). Passing the DSD II exam demonstrates a high level of German language competency, often required for admission to German universities or Studienkolleg (preparatory courses).
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Small Class Size
Classes for all Ages
Native German Teachers
Recognized by ZfA
Certifications / Proficiency Tests
Our German Language School is recognized and supported by the Central Agency for German Schools Abroad (ZfA), an institution of the German government. Our curriculum follows the criteria and standards set by the Kultusministerkonferenz of the German government.
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The objective of our German Saturday School is to prepare students for the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD). The DSD is a German language proficiency test based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Gemeinsamer Europäischer Referenzrahmen für Sprachen) and consists of three separate tests.
TESTS
Level A1/A2
Basic use of the language; offers advantages for job applications and residency. The A2 certificate can also often count towards High School graduation requirements.
Level A2/B1 (DSD I)
Independent use of the language; language proficiency certificate permits enrollment at a preparatory “Studienkolleg” in Germany and qualifies for the "Seal of Biliteracy"
Level B2/C1 (DSD II)
Competent use of the language; language proficiency certificate counts as language qualification for university studies in Germany. Find more information on attending a German university at the German Academic Exchange Service’s (DAAD) website.
Prior knowledge of German is not required for participation in Saturday School although a significant number of our students hear or speak German at home.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
DSS Colorado admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.