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Middle & High School German
grades 7–12
Structured academic German for grades 7–12 that leads to measurable, recognized results. Students build real fluency using Klett's Wir alle and DaF leicht series, with access to the allango digital platform for practice outside of class. Classes meet once a week for two hours, 30 sessions per year.
Program Highlights
- •High school credit available through VirtualSC (state-accredited)
- •National German Exam (AATG) preparation — opens doors to scholarships
- •Goethe-Institut exam preparation — internationally recognized certification
- •DSD preparation available — qualifies students for German university entrance
- •Progress tracked using ACTFL Can-Do Statements
- •Future pathway: AP German and dual enrollment coming soon
Credentials & Partnerships
- •VirtualSC — GSU partners with VirtualSC, a state-sponsored program, so high school students earn official South Carolina course credit in German.
- •AATG / National German Exam — Administered annually to ~22,000 students nationwide; individual diagnostic feedback and scholarship opportunities.
- •Goethe-Institut — GSU is an official testing center; students earn internationally recognized language certificates right here in Greenville.
- •DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom) — Prepares students for study in Germany; A2/B1 (Stage 1) or B2/C1 (Stage 2) certification available.