The Germanic-American Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit connecting people to a broader world through German language and culture.
The GAI carries out its mission through three main areas: Education, Cultural Programming, and Community Building. Within these areas, we offer:
Education
• Kinderstube German Immersion Preschool
• Children’s Saturday school and summer language camps
• Language classes for adults
• Individualized tutoring for children and adults
• Test center for Goethe Institut proficiency exams
Cultural Programming
• Cultural events throughout the year featuring authors, speakers, film screenings, and performers from across the U.S. and Europe
• Public events such as Deutsche Tage, Holiday Open Haus, Karneval Tanzparty, and St. Paul Oktoberfest
• German culture classes on topics ranging from waltz lessons to German baking and Pysanky egg decorating
Community Building
• Monthly community gatherings to enjoy German food, conversation, and socializing
• Regular opportunities to volunteer and actively participate at events
• Partnerships with other cultural organizations in the Twin Cities such as the German American Chamber of Commerce, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Minnesota Opera