Germanschool Adelaide

Give your child the gift of German. We’re a vibrant community dedicated to fun, engaging language classes, taught by qualified, native-speaking teachers. You can even grab a freshly baked pretzel on Saturday mornings! 🥨

We’re a part-time, Saturday morning school, offering classes for children from pre-school to Year 12. We provide a clear pathway to success, from early language foundations all the way to formal qualifications, including SACE I, SACE II, DSD I, and DSD II. The German Language Diploma (DSD) is a globally recognised qualification that can open doors to German universities. But beyond the classroom, we’re a community celebrating a rich culture right here in the heart of Adelaide.

We’re a not-for-profit school powered by passionate volunteers — every fee goes directly back to our students. To learn more about our history and values, visit our About Us page.

We’re more than just a German school. Here’s why families choose us:

• Accredited & Certified: We’re the only school in South Australia to offer the official German Language Diploma (DSD).
• Cultural Community: Join a fun community that celebrates German traditions and culture.
• Future-Focused Skills: German builds valuable skills for your child’s future.
• Native-Speaking Teachers: Your child learns from qualified teachers who are passionate native speakers.
• Not-for-Profit: Every dollar supports our students and school.

We have a class for every age and skill level. For detailed information on our class structure and curriculum, see our Education page.

• Zwergenland Playgroup: A fun, social playgroup for German-speaking parents and toddlers (ages 0-4) to connect and play in a German-language environment.
• Junior Classes: Play-based classes for young children to learn German through songs, games, and stories.
• Intermediate Classes: Structured classes that build on foundational knowledge. Students learn to read, write, and speak German in a friendly and supportive setting.
• Senior Classes: We prepare students for the official DSD exams and SACE qualifications, providing a clear pathway for future education and careers.

Ready to begin your child’s German adventure?

New Student Enrolment: Take the first step and enrol your child in one of our classes: Enrol Now

Current Students & General Information: For information on class structure or our fees, please visit our Enrolment page.

Or, if you have any questions, you can contact us directly. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Passionate about teaching German? We have exciting new opportunities for Primary & DSD Teachers to join our team.

Find out more and apply here.

We are excited to announce a wonderful opportunity for your child to participate in the Goethe Fit in Deutsch A1 exam, an internationally recognised certification. For the first time, our school is offering this exam, and we can’t wait to see our students shine!

To help your child prepare, we’ve scheduled a series of special activities both in and out of the classroom. These include targeted exam practice, a full mock exam on October 25th, and a free workshop at Pembroke School on November 1st, organised by the SA German Teacher Association. The official exam day is November 8th, right here at our school.

Taking the exam is a great way for students to further their German language journey. We are so proud to be able to offer this new pathway at our school.

The exam fee is $199, and you’ll need to register using the link below. Don’t forget to also register for the free workshop!

Register for the free SAGTA Workshop on November 1st: https://www.trybooking.com/DFUVH
Register for the official Goethe Exam on November 8th: Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 – Goethe Institut Australia

We look forward to a successful exam period and celebrating this new milestone with our students!

We bring German culture to life! Check out our latest events and see what’s coming up in our latest newsletter:

Newsletter August 2025