German & Chinese Classes

GIS offers German and Chinese Teen & Middle School classes so students can continue their language education.

German Teen Class 

DSDI

Fall Dates: 9/10/24 - 1/7/25; No class: 11/26, 12/24, & 12/31/24, 

Tuesdays, 4:30pm - 5:45pm. Open to 7th grade and above.

Test dates: TBD

Students must enroll in both, Fall and Spring term, in order to take the test.  

Registration and details: https://forms.gle/3SwCJqfak4UfqWdRA

DSDII

For high schoolers age 14-18 who love to argue, or who would like to learn to speak better German. Jugend debattiert provides a fun way to explore the vocabulary and step-by-step practices that give students the confidence to talk about their ideas and opinions.

This class is strongly recommended for anyone planning to take the Deutsches Sprachdiplom II (advanced German exam) in the fall, but also open to anyone who likes teamwork and competition. Check out this video about the program.

Fall Dates: 9/4/24 - 1/8/25; No class: 11/27/24, 12/25/24 & 1/1/25

Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.,

Extension Course: Wednesdays 6:45pm - 7:15pm

Test Dates: Written test, November 20, 2024. Oral test, TBD

Registration details: https://forms.gle/jNTTg5pg1FZmpMAm9

Chinese Teen Class

Annual Term: Sept 10, 2024- June 10, 2025 (36 weeks)

No class: 11/26, 11/28, 12/24, 12/26, 12/31, 1/2, 3/25, 3/27, 

Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Registration and details:https://forms.gle/JEBHEjheDCPDLVTo9

Questions on the Chinese class should be sent to frontdesk@gspdx.org.