Enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

A bright new school year is beginning — and our German classes for children are ready to open the door to discovery. Young learners build confidence through play‑based lessons, songs, stories, and hands‑on activities that make language come alive. Each class nurtures curiosity, cultural awareness, and real communication skills, all in a warm, encouraging environment where kids feel excited to learn and proud to grow.

In-Person Saturday School              Weekday Online Classes               Adult Online Classes

Sunday German Classes in El Cajon have been cancelled.

Please check out our San Diego Campus for more options.

The German-American School Association of Southern California, Inc. (GASA) is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, founded in 1954. GASA offers classroom-based German language programs to children ages 4 – 18 years in its Saturday Schools. Weekday and Adult classes are available online.

Our Saturday Schools offer classes from 9 am to 12 pm at 10 different campuses throughout the Southland. Our school year coincides with the public school calendar.

GASA also offers online courses for different language levels during the school year and summer months, geared towards taking the German standardized tests (A1, A2, Deutsch Sprachdiplom I (B1) and Deutsch Sprachdiplom II (C1), AATG levels 2-4 and AP test preparation.

Student Health and Safety Guidelines                     GASA Covid Prevention Program

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As a non-profit 501(c)(3), GASA relies heavily on and very much appreciates all donations, which allow us to provide more educational opportunities for our students.
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