The Children’s Division caters for children of primary and secondary school age (generally 6 to 18 years). We aim to instill students with the confidence required to undertake formal accreditation in the German language.
Placement of students is based on age and prior knowledge of German (if any). Depending on the learning abilities of students, teachers apply a variety of techniques in the classroom, including the use of language games and song as well as a progressive text book series. Reports are issued to students each year.
We hold classes on Saturday mornings. We follow the normal school calendar and break for school holidays. Check our school calendar for exact dates.
We reserve the right to cancel classes with insufficient numbers (minimum class size is generally 6 children).
COVID-19: Our face-to-face classes operate according to our COVIDsafe Plan.
Saturday Morning Classes
Saturday morning classes are held during school terms at Alfred Deakin High School, Denison Street, Deakin. These classes cater for children of primary and secondary school age (generally 7 to 18 years). Classes run from 9:00am to 11:30am.
Monday Afternoon Classes
Due to a lack of numbers, our Monday afternoon classes were discontinued in 2023. Nevertheless, if you are interested in Monday afternoon classes for your German-speaking child, please get in touch.
Text books and other learning material
Students will have to purchase text books and work books which are available through the school. Students are required to supply their own pens/pencils and note books.
Fees for Semester 2, 2024
Saturday classes: $360 per semester (18 classes over two terms).
Fees are due at the beginning of each semester.
Enrolment
Parents wishing to enrol their children at the School need to complete an online enrolment form.
Acknowledgements
The Children’s Division gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the Australian Government (Community Languages Multicultural Grants), the ACT Government (Community Schools Program Grant), support from the ACT Community Language Schools Association and the embassies of Germany, Switzerland and Austria.