Overview
The 2018/2019 school year begins on Saturday, September 8, 2018.
Enrollment for the 2018/19 school year will begin on April 16th.
Our Saturday School program consists of 30 Saturday School mornings per school year from September through May in Menlo Park. Our classes run from 9am to 12 noon (9:00 - 10:15 for Parent & Me and 12:30-13:30 for Adults) and are for students ages 1.5-99+! We have something for everyone!
Many of our students come from a German-speaking background, (i.e. speak German at home, have German speaking parents or have relatives who speak German), while others have no direct connection to the German language and are simply interested in learning German.
To make a long story short, we welcome everyone, with or without prior German language knowledge! We have a wide variety of classes to suit all ages and skill levels and our full immersion concept has proven very successful over the years!
If spaces are available, registration is continuously possible throughout the school year.
Should you decide to join us after the start of the school year, (Sept 8th, 2018) please first contact our office to inquire if space is available for you or your child(ren) and once you receive a confirmation, please only then use the online registration form.
Parent&Me
Die Froschgruppe
" The Froggy Group"
New! Come to play and sing with your child in German! This class is for parents and their children. German speakers of all levels are welcome.
Details:
SPRING SESSION CANCELED
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Who: A Parent & Me class for children ages 18-30 months accompanied by their parent/guardian.
Class will be held in German, some knowledge of German required.
When: Saturdays, beginning Jan. 26. 2019 - May 18, 2019
Time: 9am-10:15am
Location: ALTO International Campus, 475 Pope Street, Menlo Park
Cost/Tuition:$225
Minimum number of participants: 4
Registration Process:
Please go to the Registration Section and complete the required fields in the appropriate tab, "Parent&Me". Upon completion you will receive an invoice in 1-2 days from our office for the cost of tuition. The full tuition is due on or by the first day of class.
Registration is only complete once we have received the following to items for each child.
- Completed registration form
- $225 program tuition
Payment Options:
GASPA now only accepts electronic payments for registration fees and tuition (as well as donations).
To keep our expenses low, we only accept electronic checks (ACH bank transfers). Once you have completed the registration form, you will receive an email from “German American School of Palo Alto” quickbooks@notification.
Please make sure to enter your account and routing number correctly. Incorrect numbers may result in rejected payment and additional fees.
Tuition Refund Policy: Registration fee, were applicable, is non-refundable. Requests for refund of tuition can only be made in writing to board and management and must be submitted by the third Saturday classes are in session stating reason for refund, and are subject to board approval. After that tuition cannot be refunded, it can only be credited towards other programs offered by GASPA.
Registration is first-come, first-serve. Early registration ensures your child's place.
The German-American School of Palo Alto admits student of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and scholarships.
Pre-K - High School
Pre-K through High School
For over 50 years, GASPA has been offering our ever popular Saturday morning program for students ages 2.5-18.
Our Kindergarten Groups (ages 3-5) are currently full.
Please contact our office directly if you would like to register and be added to our waiting list.
Details:
Who: Students ages 2.5*-18
(*must be 2.5 yrs or older on Sept. 8th 2018,
and accompanied by a parent in class until age 3)
When: 30 Saturdays beginning September 8th 2018, through May 11th, 2019
School Calendar is available here
Time: 9:00am to 12:00 noon
Location: Campus of Alto International School
475 Pope Street, Menlo Park
Costs/Tuition:
Registration Fee:
$150 non-refundable registration fee per child due upon registration.
Tuition*:
| Early Bird Tuition** | Regular Tuition | |
| 1st child | $1200 | $1250 |
| 2nd child | $1150 | $1200 |
| 3rd+ child | $1050 | $1100 |
*Tuition is due by or on the first day of school.
**Early Bird Tuition prices are valid through May 12 2018. Registration information must be received and non-refundable registration fee must be received by May 12th 2018.
***Alternative payment options available upon request.
Tuition Refund Policy: Registration fee, were applicable, is non-refundable. Requests for refund of tuition can only be made in writing to board and management and must be submitted by the third Saturday classes are in session stating reason for refund, and are subject to board approval. After that tuition cannot be refunded, it can only be credited towards other programs offered by GASPA.
Volunteer Duty*:
At GASPA, each family is required to fulfill three (3) volunteer duties per school year, regardless of the number of children.
For this a volunteer duty deposit of $150 ($50 per duty) will be collected on the first day of school for each family.
Our volunteer duties include; recess supervision, pretzel duty, 1st day volunteers, help for our St. Martin, Winter and Summer Festivals, help cleaning up our supplies in our storage container, etc.
To sign up for volunteer duty, please go to our Sign-Up Genius page. This page will be available, two weeks prior to the first day of school.
There, please sign up for three (3) volunteer duties. After completing the duties you will receive your deposit back.
Tuition fee as well as the volunteer deposit are due on the first day of school.
*Volunteer Duty only applies only to families with students enrolled in our Pre-K through High School Program
Registration Process:
Please go to the Registration Section and complete the required fields in the appropriate tab, "Pre-K - High School". Upon completion you will receive an invoice in 1-2 days from our office for the non-refundable registration fee. A onetime payment of the $150 non-refundable registration fee is due for each child at the time of registration. The full tuition is due on or by the first day of class.
Registration is only complete once we have received the following to items for each child.
- Completed registration form
- $150 non-refundable registration fee
Payment Options:
GASPA now only accepts electronic payments for registration fees and tuition (as well as donations).
To keep our expenses low, we only accept electronic checks (ACH bank transfers). Once you have completed the registration form, you will receive an email from “German American School of Palo Alto” quickbooks@notification.
Please make sure to enter your account and routing number correctly. Incorrect numbers may result in rejected payment and additional fees.
Tuition Refund Policy: Registration fee, were applicable, is non-refundable. Requests for refund of tuition can only be made in writing to board and management and must be submitted by the third Saturday classes are in session stating reason for refund, and are subject to board approval. After that tuition cannot be refunded, it can only be credited towards other programs offered by GASPA.
Registration is first-come, first-serve. Early registration ensures your child's place.
The German-American School of Palo Alto admits student of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and scholarships.
Adults
Adults
Back by popular demand! Do you want to learn German or simply brush up your German skills? This is the class for you!
...And just in case you are wondering, yes, we can help you take care of the kids while you are in class!
Details:
Who: Adults, ages 18 and up for beginner and intermediate level
When: Saturdays, beginning, September 8th 2018 through May 11th 2019.
Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm
Location: ALTO International Campus, 475 Pope Street, Menlo Park
Cost/Tuition: $600 per school year + $50 non-refundable registration fee
Child Care: Need for child care must be received via email no later than 24 hrs before class.
Minimum number of participants: 4
Registration Process:
Please go to the Registration Section and complete the required fields in the appropriate tab, "Adults". Upon completion you will receive an invoice in 1-2 days from our office for $50 non-refundable registration fee. The full tuition is due on or by the first day of class.
Registration is only complete once we have received the following to items for each student.
- Completed registration form
- $50 non-refundable registration fee
Payment Options:
GASPA now only accepts electronic payments for registration fees and tuition (as well as donations).
To keep our expenses low, we only accept electronic checks (ACH bank transfers). Once you have completed the registration form, you will receive an email from “German American School of Palo Alto” quickbooks@notification.
Please make sure to enter your account and routing number correctly. Incorrect numbers may result in rejected payment and additional fees.
Tuition Refund Policy: Registration fee, were applicable, is non-refundable. Requests for refund of tuition can only be made in writing to board and management and must be submitted by the third Saturday classes are in session stating reason for refund, and are subject to board approval. After that tuition cannot be refunded, it can only be credited towards other programs offered by GASPA.
Registration is first-come, first-serve. Early registration ensures your place.
The German-American School of Palo Alto admits student of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and scholarships.
1-on1 Tutoring
1-on-1 Tutoring
Not quite finding what you are looking for in our other class options? Then this might be just the ticket!
Based on teacher availability, we are pleased to offer 1-on-1 tutoring for all ages starting at the elementary school level. Dates and times are flexible. Lessons can take place at a time and place that works for you and our teacher.
Price: $65 per hour for private lessons (1 student)
$40 per hour, per student for semi-private lessons (2 students)
When you purchase 10 sessions, you get the 11th free!
Cancellation/Late Policy:
Our team members are professional tutors, so we require 24 hours notice for cancelled or rescheduled tutoring sessions. If a session is cancelled within 24 hours, we bill in full for the scheduled tutoring time.
Please be on time. Classes can only start at the time agreed upon. Should the student arrive early, the class cannot start until the agreed upon time. Students who are minors, must remain with their parents until the lesson begins. If the student does not arrive within 15 minutes after the start of the scheduled appointment, the tutor has the express authority to the leave the location, terminate the session and charge the student/client for the full amount of the session.
If you are interested, please contact us directly for availability.
