Welcome to the German School Montreal Center

Turn Saturday Mornings into an Interesting Family Outing :
The elementary and secondary pupils in classes with classmates with or without a German background or previous German experience; and the wife/ husband/ friends who do not speak German, or very little, in the adult groups of the right level!
We offer family discounts!
We also welcome lovers of German language and culture without no previous knowledge of the German language.

We focus on teaching German while covering German-speaking cultures and civilisations:
- Learning with projects, i.e. arts, theater, music and movement in the context of traditional German holidays throughout the seasons.
- Learning with extra-curricular cultural activities like the Lanterns’ parade in honour of St. Martin’s day in November, the baking of typical German Christmas cookies, the Easter-egg hunt, etc.

When? Saturday mornings between 9:00 and 13:00 pm, depending on your level.
Where? In your online classroom in Moodle or Zoom.
How long? 30 weeks from September 11th 2021 till May 21th 2022.
The Cost? Please click here to check the price list
Questions? Please contact us !

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We offer German courses of all levels to all age groups.
- A group for toddlers (1.5-4 years)
- A kindergarten class (4-6 years)
- Several elementary classes (7-12 years)
- A A2/B1 level group for high school students (gives 4 credits)
- A group of level A2 students (13-99 years)
- A group of level A1.2 students (13-99 years)
- A beginners class in collaboration with the Formation continue du Cégep de St-Laurent: cegepsl.qc.ca/formation-adultes/calendrier-temps-partiel
- Other levels on demand

Our task is to promote and actively support the German language and culture in the province of Quebec . Our four Saturday schools teach German as a foreign language at all levels, to all age groups, integrating German culture, tradition and geography as well. Interested? Check the websites of our individual schools for details regarding the respective programmes and prices.

New this year

April 2022

E-learning with virtual German classes - modern, interactive, dynamic - our qualified teachers will teach German courses online at all levels.

Nouveaute-Automne-2020 Lessons will combine the varied possibilities of the Moodle learning platform with meetings in virtual classrooms. The interactions with fellow students and teachers that occur in traditional classrooms will be maintained, along with the flexibility and freedom of e-learning. Lessons will be both pleasant and of high quality.

The online platform will be accessible always and everywhere, whether on the way to work, at the office, on the sofa, on vacation...


The benefits are :

  • Our experienced and qualified teachers will design the course, guide and motivating students;
  • The meetings in the virtual classrooms will be characterized by an interactive framework;
  • The diverse, multimedia content will motivate students to remain engaged with learning the language as an ongoing activity;
  • Ongoing feedback for the Moodle exercises will increase motivation;
  • Kindergarten classes will include learning German, singing and making handicrafts;
  • Education for young students will also include access to online gaming tools (Kahoots, Quizlets, etc.);
  • Students will be thoroughly preparation for the various exams and diplomas;
  • We offer language and conversation courses for adults;
  • We will offer targeted support for each individual student by adapting teaching methods and class times, always keeping in mind the age of the students;
  • All information will be clearly arranged and will be accessed at any time on the Moodle course page.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

News

June 2023

4th place in the ZfA video competition 2023

Concours vidéo de la ZfA au Canada We congratulate Claire, Samuel and Fred on winning 4th place in the ZfA video competition 2023, in the upper school category, for the video "Travel Disasters of the Future".

You can see a compilation of all winning videos on the pasch-net.de website.





Watch the video


May 2023

Fall Semester 2023 and Winter Semester 2024 - Courses begin September 9th

The Fall semester 2023 and Winter semester 2024, with a duration of 30 weeks, will begin September 9th. Learn German in our online courses, which are modern, interactive and dynamic lessons, accompanied by textbooks.

Registrations until July 1st are eligible for a $20 pre-registration rebate (the rabate will be $ 10 between July 2nd and September 1st). It is easy and fast to register for one of our courses with our online form. Try our online registration!

Welcome to you all.

Note: Classes are given remotely, via the Zoom platform live with the teacher and the other participants.



April 2023

Registration Spring 2023 - Classes start May 17

Session-Printemps-2023 The Spring 2023 classes, lasting 6 weeks, will be held on Wednesdays from May 17 to June 21, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Two courses will be offered: A course aimed primarily at an A2 level adult clientele. Students who are advanced to A1 level and B1 level students are also welcome. For beginners an introductory course in German is also offered.

Early bird discount: Until April 26, registrations entitle you to a $5 discount. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. To register, it is possible to do so online. It's easy and fast. Welcome to you all!

Note: Classes are given remotely, via the Zoom platform live with the teacher and the other participants.



October 2022

ZfA video competition in Canada

Concours vidéo de la ZfA au Canada Congratulations to Eileen, Annabelle, Claire, Jerry and Fred, who won the 2nd place in the ZfA video competition in Canada on the subject of Buying + consumption with their movie ‚Ein Schlafwandel in die zugemüllte Zukunft‘.

You can see a compilation of all winning videos on the pasch-net.de website.





Watch the video


June 2022

Drawing and comic competition

Drawing and comic competition We present the e-book of the drawing and comic competition 'The pandemic is over! I am traveling to Germany! There I see/ I eat/ I visit/ I (don't like) … . Compared to Canada...' in collaboration with the Friedrich Schiller Foundation for German-Canadian Culture.

Class Credit 1-5 received the class prize from Linda Morgado-Bodecker of the West Island School with 11 entries.

Klara Kruggel secured first prize in the painting competition, Julian Dankort took second place and Savia Burns third, all three students from the Central and South Shore Schools. Congratulations!

We also congratulate Eva de Palmas for winning 1st prize in the Comics Competition (Central and South Shore Schools), Tatiana Mathewson from the West Island for 2nd and Jorge Lagos Lainez (Central and South Shore Schools) for 2nd and 3rd place.





May 2022

Virtual excursion into German-speaking culture

After a long and hard preparation for the DSDI and DSDII exams, the DSD classes were rewarded with a school Saturday in the virtual escape rooms of the Goethe Institute. There they had to solve riddles about Sigmund Freud, Albert Einstein, Nena and Carola Rocket and prove their detective skills.

Many thanks to the Goethe Institute Montreal, who made this virtual excursion into German-speaking culture possible!

Virtual excursion into German-speaking culture


March 2022

Our student Bryan represents Canada at the German International Olympic Games in Hamburg

Congrats to Bryan who is one of two Canadian German students representing Canada at the international finals in Hamburg.

Good luck, Bryan!







February 2022

Painting and writing competition

Concours THE PANDEMIC IS OVER! I'M FINALYY TRAVELING TO GERMANY! THERE I SEE/ EAT/ VISIT AND I LIKE (DO NOT LIKE)... COMPARED TO CANADA...

Concours These are the conditions of participation:
You are 3-14 years old and attend one of the 4 Quebec Saturday Schools.

You are 8 years old or younger:
Draw your ideas on the topic!

You are between 9-14 years old:
Create a comic (you can use: makebeliefscomix.com).

Tous les travaux seront publiés dans un e-book!

The deadline for entries is April 10th, 2022: ecoleallemandecentrale@yahoo.ca

See the official invitation (PDF).



Concours

December 2021

Christmas Stollen workshop on Saturday the December between 2 and 3:30 pm on Zoom

We are going to bake des Stollen!

Next Saturday, December 4 th , between 2 and 3:30 pm we offer a baking workshop on Zoom. Please feel free to register before December 1st, at ecoleallemandecentrale@yahoo.ca.

We are looking forward sharing this typical German recipe with you!





November 2021

Quebec preliminary round of the German International Olympic Games

Seven students from German schools Montreal Center and Rive Sud participated in the preliminary round of the German International Olympic Games.

On a beautiful Sunday they listened to German songs, debated, and prepared a padlet presentation about their favorite German songwriter. They got to taste Döner and typical German sweets to fill up with energy.

We congratulate Bryan and Sophie who qualified for the Canadian final which will take place in early December. We’re keeping our fingers crossed and hoping they will be among the winners representing Canada at the IDO in Germany !

Many thanks to the Goethe Institute !





June 2021

The German-Canadian Friendship Award attributed to Roswitha Haage

The German-Canadian Friendship Award attributed to Roswitha Haage On May 11th 2021, Mrs. Roswitha Haage of Brossard, was distinguished and honoured with the German-Canadian Friendship Award.

The Consul General of Germany in Montreal, Mrs. Dr. Misera-Lang, presented the award to Mrs. Roswitha Haage in person at the consulate for her long-standing work and commitment both as principal of the South Shore German Language School and her role as president of the four German schools of Quebec. Germany’s Ambassador, Mrs. Sparwasser - virtually from Ottawa – also paid tribute to all Mrs. Haage has accomplished to promote the German language and culture in Quebec.

Family and friends of Mrs. Haage, as well as members of the board of directors of the German schools likewise had the opportunity to participate virtually in this special event and offer congratulations on this well deserved distinction.




December 2020

Christmas cookies workshop on Saturday the December 5th from 14h00 to 15h30

Thank you to all the students, parents, families who participated in the Christmas cookie workshop!





November 2020

Award of the painting and writing competition 'My door to Germany/ Austria/ Switzerland'

Big drawing and writing contest 'My door to Germany/ Austria/ Switzerland' in collaboration with the German Foreign Office and the German Educational Fondation Hilfsfond.

Finally, the time has come! 96 great works were submitted and the 2 jurys have finally determined the winners!

We would like to express a big thank you to school administrators, teachers, students and parents. It was only through the cooperation of all parties that the painting and writing competition ran smoothly.

The works were evaluated by 2 juries: a jury consisting of teachers from the participating schools made a pre-selection, a jury consisting of representatives from the German Consulate, the German Embassy and the specialist advisory service for East Canada selected the final winners.

Click to view the winners (PDF).

Click to view the best works (PDF - 6 Mo).

concours

October 2019

October 19th, 2019 from 9:30 to 12:00 in class A-334 : German book, film, CD, DVD and game sale

We are happy to invite you to our German book, film, CD, DVD and game sale/ exchange from 9:30 to 12:00 on October 19th 2019 in class A-334. Just bring your old books, CD’s, DVD’s, games and/ or look at the things the others sell/ exchange. We gladly accept donations!

For more information, check out the event on











May 2018

End of School Year Party - Saturday May 12 2018 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm


March 2018

March 24th, 2018 from 9:30 to 12:00 in class A-328 : German book, film, CD, DVD and game sale

We are happy to invite you to our German book, film, CD, DVD and game sale/ exchange from 9:30 to 12:00 on March 24th 2018 in class A-328. Just bring your old books, CD’s, DVD’s, games and/ or look at the things the others sell/ exchange. We gladly accept donations!


October and November 2017

October 21st from 9:45 to 11:45 : German book, film, CD, DVD and game sale

We are happy to invite you to our German book, film, CD, DVD and game sale/ exchange from 9:45 to 11:45 on October 21st, 2017. Just bring your old books, CD’s, DVD’s, games and/ or look at the things the others sell/ exchange. We gladly accept donations!



Lanterns workshop 2017

Who would like to craft St. Martins lanterns with us? We also invite brothers and sisters who are not registered and all kids who still need a nice lantern!

To take advantage of this great offer, please register before November 4th : ecoleallemandecentrale@yahoo.ca. We ask 10$ for the crafting materials per non-registered child.

We also sell the battery-operated wands which make the lanterns shine. You can buy them on October 28th and November 11th between 9:30 and 12:00 besides the A-345 at Cégep St-Laurent. Looking forward to crafting with you!



September 2017

German Educational Foundation Hilfsfond

A great thank you to the German Educational Foundation Hilfsfond!

Thanks to the enormous donation we were able to buy new chairs and tables for our younger students, and also crafting materials.

If you are interested in donating (you’ll get a receipt!) to the Hilfsfond, which will come to the students of all three German Schools in Montreal, please contact Andrea for further information or just fill out the form (PDF). Thank you very much!




August 2017

Participate in our contest: What is your favorite place in Germany, Austria or Switzerland?

Share a photo of your favorite place with a short explanation on our Facebook page Dsq Montréal Centre, using the hashtag #lieblingsort/endroitprefere, before 2017 August 31th and take the chance of winning a gift certificate of 200$ for the registration in one of our German classes for the term 2017/2018!


Example :

Mein Lieblingsplatz – Das Café T in Bad Münstereifel

Das Café T ist mein Lieblingsort, weil es dort sehr gemütlich ist, das Essen mega lecker ist, die Wirte und die Bedienung super freundlich sind, und wir dort immer wahnsinnig viel Spaβ haben!


May 2016

End-of-term party

Here are some impressions of our end-of-term party: Happy summer to all of our students and their families!



May 2016

Awards and scholarships 2015/16

Congratulations to Elfie Lach who won the annual trip to Germany in the PAD (Pedagogical exchange service of the standing conference of the Ministers of education and cultural affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany) competition. Elfie will spent four weeks in Germany in July 2016. Have fun!

 

We also congratulate the three groups who participated in the pan Canadian ZfA-(Central office for German schools abroad) podcast-competition about ‘fashion’.

The elementary class 4-6 and their teacher Paula received gift cards worth 50$ for their podcast ‘Magic clothes’. Well done, Sophie, Xavier, Wolfgang, Mathias und Ludwig!

 

Anjas elementary class 1-3 produced ‘When Hermione transformed herself into Harry Potter’ and won the 5th place and gift cards worth 70$ in their category. Congrats to Hermine, Mathilda, Marianne, Marion, Nico, Grace, Alessia und Porsha!

 

Susanne’s secondary 3 class students achieved the 2d place and won 200$ with their video ‘The Prime Ministers socks’. Go on like this, Philipp, Elfie und Gabrielle!

 

Furthermore, the DSQ-Schools grant for the 1st time the Hans-Omann-senior-Gedächtnis-Stipendien scholarship (worth 500$ per school) to especially motivated and committed students. They want to commemorate Hans Omann senior who financially supported for years the Saturday-Schools and promoted the German language and culture in Montreal.

 

The German School Montreal Center congratulates Andrei, Maxime and Wolfgang for their perseverance, Alexandra for her determination, Livia, Faustine and Alessia for their exemplary work, Mathieu for his great progress and Kaylynn, Alex and Mathias for their commitment!


January 2016

2016-01-16 at 9am : 1st day of school winter session 2016

Welcome and have fun learning German!


German Educational Foundation Hilfsfond

A great thank you to the German Educational Foundation Hilfsfond!

Thanks to the enormous donation we were able to buy new chairs and tables for our younger students, and also equipment for physical education.

In addition, each student received a German book

If you are interested in donating (you’ll get a receipt!) to the Hilfsfond, which will come to the students of all three German Schools in Montreal, please contact Andrea for further information or just fill out the form (PDF). Thank you very much!


December 2015

2015-12-21 : St. Nicholas came to our Christmas party

As usual, St. Nicholas came to our Christmas party which took place on December 21th. We wish Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year 2016 to all our students, parents and friends.



November 2015

2015-11-21 : Lanterns’ parade

Same as every year, the kindergarten, preschool and elementary groups crafted nice and bright lanterns. We went outside to practice the typical St. Martin’s songs before participating in the big lanterns’ parade at Parc Lafontaine.


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