Class Registration

Registration for the 2023/24 school year is open now!

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Welcome to our registration page for the 2023/24 school year.

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Before you start the registration process, we ask that you take the time to read through the information on this page. The information is intended to address all common questions regarding the registration process. It will help make your registration experience quick and straightforward.

2023/24 Tuition Rates

An Early Bird discount (for in-person classes) of $100 for the full year will be applied to all returning registrations before June 8th. For students registering for the first time, we offer a “first time student” discount of $100 for the full year. Only one of these discounts will apply.

You will have the choice to pay tuition either in full or in two installments.

	Register after June 8th
	Total Cost (full payment)	Total Cost (2 installments)
First Student	$1,200	$1,250
Second Student	$1,120	$1,170
Third Student	$1,070	$1,120
Forth Student	$1,000	$1,050
Flummis (under 3yrs) Stamford only	$600	$650
Adult Online Classes (1.5h)	$900	$950

A $200 deposit is required at time of registration. See further down for the full payment schedule.

Additional Fees/Items

Stamford

$240 Service Fee	Payable once per family per year. This fee is waived for any family signing up to volunteer.
$30 Materials Fee	Payable once per student per year to cover text books and other class materials. This fee does not apply to adult students. Adult students purchase books and other materials separately (approx. $50).

West Hartford

$120 Volunteering Opt-Out Fee	Payable once per family per year. Only for families, who decide NOT to participate in the volunteering program.
Text Books	Books for Children and Adult classes are available for purchase in the GSC office.

Registration Tips

Late Fees	Late Registration Fee: A fee of $50 will be imposed for returning students not registered by Saturday, Sep 2^nd, 2023 (one week BEFORE the start of the semester). Late Payment Fee: A fee of $50 may be imposed if payment is not received by Sep 09^th, 2023 (Jan 20^th, 2024 for residual payment if paid in installments).
Class Times	Classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with a Pause/recess around 11 a.m.. Each school year has 30 class sessions. Because of the low student/teacher ratio, Stamford Adult Beginner classes are only 90 mins long and begin either at 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.. Flummi class time (Stamford only) is from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Online class times might differ. Please refer to the online class schedule.
Flummi Classes	For Flummi classes (Stamford only) one caregiver needs to be with the child in the classroom at all times.
Family Discounts	Family discounts will only be applied automatically if the same email address/account is used for all registrations. Please always use only one account for your family.

Important Dates

June 8^th, 2023	Last day for returning families to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing.
Sep 02^nd, 2023	Fall registration deadline for returning students. If you register after this date as a returning student, a registration late fee of $50 may apply.
Sep 09^th, 2023	First class of 2023/2024 school year.
Sep 09^th, 2023	Payment deadline. If you pay after this date (either in full or 1^st installment) a payment late fee of $50 may apply.
Jan 20^th, 2024	Payment deadline for final installment. If you have an outstanding tuition balance after this date, a payment late fee of $50 may apply.

Please contact our Stamford registrar Arnold Mischkulnig at registrar@germanschoolct.org or our West Hartford registrar Mary Kohncke at mary.kohncke@germanschoolct.org if you encounter any issues or have questions.

Registration Programs

Stamford: Children – 2023/2024

Base Cost: $1,200.00
Opened: 05/08/2023
Open to students born between: 09/01/2004 and 12/01/2019

Stamford: Flummis – 2023/2024

Base Cost: $600.00
Opened: 05/08/2023
Open to students born between: 09/01/2019 and 03/20/2021

Stamford: Adults – 2023/2024

Base Cost: $1,200.00
Opened: 05/08/2022

West Hartford: Children – 2023/2024

Base Cost: $1,200.00
Opened: 05/08/2023
Open to students born between: 09/01/2004 and 12/01/2019

West Hartford: Adults – 2023/2024

Base Cost: $1,200.00
Opened: 05/08/2022

Adult Online Classes 2023/24

These classes take place online.

We offer:

A Beginner 1 (A1-level, no prior knowledge required):
Thursdays 5:00-6:30 pm – Karen Wolfinger
First Class on September 7, 2023.
Dates: 09/07, 09/14, 09/21, 09/28, 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09, 11/16, 11/30, 12/07, 12/14, 12/21, 01/11, ,01/18, 01/25, 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 02/29, 03/07, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18

B Beginner 2 (A2-level, some prior knowledge):
Thursdays 6:40-8:10 pm – Karen Wolfinger
First Class on September 7, 2023.
Dates: 09/07, 09/14, 09/21, 09/28, 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09, 11/16, 11/30, 12/07, 12/14, 12/21, 01/11, 01/18, 01/25, 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 02/29, 03/07, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18

C Intermediate Class (B1-level):
Mondays 5:30-7:00pm – Karen Wolfinger
First Class on September 25, 2023.
Dates: 09/25, 10/02, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 01/08, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/26, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20

D Advanced/ Conversation Class (B2/C1-level):
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm – Britta DellaCamera
First Class on October 3, 2023.
Dates: 10/03, 10/12!, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 01/03!, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/05, 03/12, 03/19, 03/26, 04/02, 04/09, 04/16, 04/23, 04/30

Please be aware that for Britta DellaCamera’s class the session on October 12 will be on a Thursday instead of a Tuesday, the session on January 3 will be on Wednesday instead of a Tuesday.

Opened: 08/12/2023

Summer Connect Classes 2023

Welcome to the SUMMER CONNECT CLASSES 2023/24

These classes take place online.

You can select multiple classes at once that you want to attend. We offer:

Elementary Connect (5 x 30 minutes):
This is a fun way for our Pre-K through Elementary school age kids to connect with their teachers and classmates during the summer or to meet other teachers and make new friends while practicing their German skills and acquire some new skills.
Each Connect meets 5 times for 30 minutes and will depend on registration.
A Connect will run with 3 to 5 participants online via Zoom.
Cost per Connect: $70

Youth Connect (5 x 60 minutes):
This is a fun way for our school aged youth to connect with their teachers and classmates during the summer or to meet other teachers and make new friends while practicing their existing German skills and also learn some new ones.
Each Connect meets 5 times for 60 minutes and will depend on registration.
A Connect will run with 4 to 7 participants online via Zoom.
Cost per Connect: $120

Adult Connect (5 x 60 minutes):
If you want to meet with your teacher and classmates or you would like to meet other teachers and make new friends while practicing your German skills and learn some new skills, than these connects are for you.
Each Connect meets 5 times for 60 minutes and will depend on registration.
A Connect will run with 4 to 7 participants online via Zoom.
Cost per Connect: $120

Private and semi-private lessons available upon request.

For more detailed information and schedule of Summer Connect Classes, please click HERE.

Opened: 05/08/2023

Private Tutoring 2023/24

Welcome to the registration for private tutoring. Please do not register prior to contacting the registrar at (203) 548-0438 or registrar@germanschoolct.org.

German School of Connecticut
Base Cost: $325.00

Tax-deductible donations

Donations for the German School of Connecticut. Your generous gift may be tax deductible.
Please consult your tax advisor.
The school is a non-profit organization 501 (c)3 . Tax ID # of the GSC is: 06-1360413

Please also remember to submit a request to your employer, if you have a matching gift program in order to double the donation, Danke.

Base Cost: $0.00