German Group Classes
German School Made Easy
Zur Schule gehen leicht gemacht:
German classes for pre-school and primary school children to improve their performance in the German school system.
German for Pre-Schoolers & Year 0
We gradually introduce our pre-schoolers to school-relevant topics and concepts and prepare them for their enrollment – August 2025 or August 2026…
German for 1st – 3rd Grade of Primary School
Our German groups classes for grades 1, 2 and 3 support the kids in working on school-related materials to ensure that the relevant topics are better comprehended.
German for 4th Grade of Primary School
In the German school system, Grade 4 is a cricial pivoting point, and we focus our attention on preparing our young learners for what lies ahead…
German School Made Easy!
Zur Schule gehen leicht gemacht
Is your child ready for school in Germany? The Junior Language Club offers weekly special German group classes designed for pre-school and school age children who need support in learning German in order to fit in better at school, both educationally and socially.
We introduce the children to the German language and culture through immersive lessons and various activities. The children are divided into groups according to their year of enrolment or school class, and suitable teaching material is used as a guide in each group.
The children from all over the world are placed in groups according to their school grade (or the date they start school). They come together to prepare for the challenges of German school (Grundschule), develop social, linguitic and motoric skills and to consolidate the relevant topics.
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Our German Group Classes
How To“ German School
Our German group classes run over the course of the school year, from mid-September 2025 though mid-July 2026). The minimum number of participants is 5 and the maximum 10. Course entry is possible at any time, provided spots are available.
Our Groups – a Closer Look:
Pre-Schoolers – School Starting 2026
Our toddlers have their first encounters with the German language through play – in small, age-appropriate groups, and always with lots of fun and enjoyment.
Our youngest learners/students learn with all their senses, for example by combining certain words with movement. Through this combination of hearing, seeing and feeling, the learning content is absorbed holistically. The children sing, play, clap, stamp, paint or do handicrafts. These different approaches to the foreign language enable a natural, dynamic division of the lesson. Phases of concentration are followed by phases of relaxation, and movement games are followed by quiet activities.
The holistic approach not only focuses on practicing a language, but on the child as a whole. Language is experienced through action, play, movement and perception. For this reason, the children’s feelings, experiences and wishes are also addressed and taken into account in language lessons.
Teaching materials: Hand puppets, audio recordings, play sheets, picture books, music, handicrafts, picture cards, coloring, memo cards, experiments for the senses, games for the senses, movement games.
Aim: The children develop a feeling for a new language in a playful way and without pressure to perform. Memory, concentration, oral and fine motor skills and speech rhythm are trained. This supports their openness to communicate with peers as well as adults and to make friends.
Year 0 – School Starting 2026 (Vorschule)
Our preschoolers are introduced to the school topics of the first grade in a fun way while also developing their German to be able to socialize at school.
Our young learners awaiting to start school next school year are slowly introduced to typical forms of teaching and communication with teachers and classmates. The kids work on improving the German vocabulary to facilitate open communication and to enable them to follow along at school. The designated material supports the kids in preparing for what will be expected of them in the different subjects. Key skills like teamwork, fine-motor skills, taking initiative and independent learning are practiced.
Teaching materials: Practice books targeted specifically towards children preparing for their first year at school. Materials cover German as a language and general preparation for the first grade. Also songs and music, language games, crafts, short films, sound games and role-playing games.
Aim: The children are familiarized with the necessary language skills to follow along and enjoy lessons at school; socializing skills ensure an inclusion with peers and adults.
Grades 1 – 3 (German Grundschule)
Our groups for grades 1, 2 and 3 support the kids in working on school related materials to ensure that the relevant topics are comprehended while still focusing on developing necessary language and social skills. In addition to sensory perception, the use of writing and the training of self-learning techniques come into play. Typical teaching elements such as grammar, sentence structure, listening comprehension, reading skills, text comprehension, pronunciation.
The first-graders we focus on ensuring a comfortable transition into their school life.
Teaching materials: Worksheets, audio recordings, song lyrics and music, language games, learning posters, short films, writing games, dictionaries, role-playing games.
Aim: The children are introduced to the foreign language in depth; their language skills are gradually expanded and an independent learning attitude is practiced. In this way, our language trainers teach responsibility for independent learning. Through considering the students’ personalities and interests the openness to speaking increases and language inhibitions are minimized.
Grade 4 (Last Year Grundschule)
The fourth-graders get an insight into the next step of their school path and are prepared for the “weiterführende Schule.”
Just as our groups for grades 1, 2, and 3 the groups for grade 4 support the kids in working on school related materials to ensure that the relevant topics are comprehended while still focusing on developing necessary language and social skills. The difference lies in the additional preparation for transitioning to the “weiterführende Schule”, as this is an important turning point on the kids’ German school path. In addition to teaching elements such as grammar, sentence structure, listening comprehension, reading skills, text comprehension, pronunciation, the children are taught to work independently and learn to pro-actively use their social skills.
Four fourth-graders we focus on ensuring a comfortable transition into the secondary school.
Teaching materials: Worksheets, audio recordings, song lyrics and music, language games, learning posters, short films, writing games, dictionaries, role-playing games.
Aim: The children are introduced to the foreign language in depth; their language skills are gradually expanded and an independent learning attitude is practiced. Additionally, independent working and related necessary skills like time management are being taught. Through considering the students’ personalities and interests the openness to speaking increases and language inhibitions are minimized. We aim to enable the children to reach a level which they can continuously improve independently.
Course Fees for German Groups
Course term: 10 months – Mid-September through mid-June – 32 class sessions total
64 € / Mo.
Registration Information
School Year 2024-25
School Year 2025-26
Registration Form
Registration Process for the 2025-26 German Group Classes
Registration is open and only possible via our Registration Form on our website (cf. below). No payment will be required on our website at the time of registration. Once you complete and submit our Registration Form, you will receive an automatically generated email confirming your registration submission.
Registration Deposit
Once we receive and process your registration, we will send you a confirmation email along with the invoice. A Registration Deposit of 10% of the total course fee (either 50 €, 57 €, or 64 €, depending on any Early Registration or Early Bird discounts applied) will be due within 14 days to secure your spot in the group. This deposit is non-refundable and will be credited toward your total course fee.
The remaining balance can be paid in monthly instalments after the course begins..
Late Registration for the school year 2024-25
Late registration for our German Group Classes for the school year 2024-25 may be possible provided there remain vacancies in the given groups. In case of late registration, the lessons missed will be subtracted from the calculation and the total course fee will be pro-rated for the remaining class perios (cf. Course Schedule above). Late registratiopns are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Consultation:
Do you have a question? Just give us a call!
+49 (0)211 93 67 15 66
Our Bonus for You:
No Registration Fees
We do not charge any additional registration or processing fees.
Referral Benefits
We reward our active members with member referral benefits – cf. Q&A below for details.
Specials and Discounts
E.g., „Early-Bird“ specials, extension discounts for current course participants, for siblings, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the „Early Bird“ Discount work?
The „Early Bird“ Discount for the Academic Year 2025-26 amounts to approx. 10% of the regular course fee: the course fee is reduced to € 57,00 per month (vs. € 64 / mo.) It applies automatically to all new registraions received before June 30, 2025.
How does the Referral Bonus work?
The new, referred member will have to indicate the name of the current, referring member in the appropriate field on their online JLC Registration Form. Once the new, referred member completes their registration and starts participating in one of our German group classes, a credit of 30 € will appear on their course fee invoice. The referring member will receive their Referral Bonus in the amount of 30 € – this bonus will be credited to their account and either applied to any course fee due or paid out as a bank transfer. (Important: our Referral Bonus is NOT combinable with our Sibling Discount.)
So, here once again step-by-step:
- You refer us to a friend
- They put your name at the time of their registration in the appropriate field on our Online Registration Form
- They sign up and start attending
- You and our Friend receive a Referral Bonus of 30 € each
Pay-in-Full Course Fee Discount:
When completing your Registration Form (cf. below), you will be given the choice of options as to how you would like to pay your Course fee: monthly or in full. If you choose the latter – the “pay-in-full” option, an additional 5% discount will be applied to your total amount due. This will be reflected in the invoice that will be forwarded to you via email (cf. below).
Is there a sibling discount?
Sibling Discount: A 10% discount will be applied to all sibling registrations (starting with the second child registering).
Is there a demo / trial lesson?
Participation in our German Group Courses is possible only upon prior completion of our Registration Form and admittance into the program. However, all our new course participants have the option to withdraw their registration no later than 24 hours after their first lesson. Should this be the case, the invoice will be issued for that one lesson only, and the contract will be cancelled.
Is there a demo / trial lesson?
Participation in our German Group Courses is possible only upon prior completion of our Registration Form and admittance into the program. However, all our new course participants have the option to withdraw their registration no later than 24 hours after their first lesson. Should this be the case, the invoice will be issued for that one lesson only, and the contract will be cancelled.
Do current participants get a special discount for extending into the next school year?
Yes: our current course participants may pre-register for the following school year at a special discount of approx. 20%. The course fee is reduced to € 50,00 per month (vs. € 64 / mo.)For the school year 2025-26, such Extension Registrations must be received by Sunday, April 30, 2025.
Contact Us
Contact us – we will be happy to assist you!
+49 (0)211 93 67 15 66
Grafenberger Allee 78-80
D-40237 Düsseldorf
Germany