German Second Language (DaZ) Grade 5-11
German Language Classes
The DaZ program is aimed at students who have developed German as a second language through a long-term stay in Germany and/or live in a multilingual family.
German language skills (oral and written) must be available in order to take part in the program. Placement tests may be required.
Class Curriculum
- Classes are held on THURSDAY from 4:30 to 7pm
The curricula are based on the European Framework of Reference for the German language.
- Students follow the curriculum of the European Framework for each grade. In addition, they prepare presentations and are part of the school internal presentation and “Youth debate” contests.
- German customs and cultural heritage are introduced to the students in class. Nikolaus visits every class in December.
- DaZ 8th grade students take the IVA2 (Internationale schulische Vergleichsarbeit).
- In addition to the regular curriculum of 9th grade, students get prepared for the German proficiency test DSD I (Deutsche Sprachdiplom) to be able to attend “Studienkolleg” in Germany.
- DaZ-10 grade students are prepared specifically for the German proficiency Test DSD II (Deutsche Sprachdiplom DSD II), which will be administered in the first semester of DaZ-11 grade. This diploma is required for studying at a German university in combination with an American high school diploma. This is the final test in your student's education at DSB.
Class Description
- The lessons are conducted in a traditional classroom setting in the German language. Vocabulary, grammatical structures, as well as reading and writing skills, are developed systematically and subject-oriented by linking student-friendly interests to German school material.
- Speaking occasions are based on the real life of the students.
- After continuously participating in this program, students can take various national and international exams:
- AATG Test Level 1-4 (DaZ-5 to DaZ-9 classes only), international comparative tests (IVA1 and IVA2), and German Proficiency Test (Deutsche Sprachdiplom DSD I and DSD II), which are recognized in the USA and Germany.