The Surrey German Language School (SGLS) is a non-profit school in the Vancouver region dedicated to teaching the German language and sharing German culture. Since 1971, the school has been an integral part of the German-speaking community in British Columbia, offering language instruction for children, youth, and adults.

The school welcomes both German-speaking families and learners who are new to the language. It offers two parallel streams of instruction:

• DaF – German as a Foreign Language, for students with little or no prior knowledge of German
• DaZ – German as a Second Language, for students who speak German at home (at least partially) or already have a solid foundation

The curriculum follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The school's goal is to provide students not only with language skills, but also with a deeper understanding of German-speaking culture, history, and society.

Programs

The Surrey German Language School offers a wide range of classes:

• Preschool (starting at approx. age 4)
• Kindergarten
• Grades 1–8 (available in both DaF and DaZ streams)
• German Language Diploma I and II (DSD I & II)
• Adult classes for beginners and advanced learners

Classes take place on Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM at Kwantlen Secondary School in Surrey and are led by a dedicated team of German-speaking educators. In addition to their language classes, the school places great value on building community and celebrating cultural traditions.

The school is more than just a place to learn, it’s a vibrant hub for German-speaking families and those interested in the language. Throughout the school year, SGLS hosts many events that strengthen the sense of community and keep cultural traditions alive:

• Christmas celebration with a traditional German Christmas market
• Oktoberfest Pub Night for parents
• St. Martin’s Lantern Walk
• German Carnival (Karneval) in February
• Maifest to joyfully close out the school year
• School library, Kaffeeklatsch, book sales, reading contests, and much more

You can find many videos of their activities on Instagram @surrey.german.school.

Register Now for the 2025/26 School Year!

The new school year begins in September 2025, and online registration is now open at:
🌐 https://www.surreygermanschool.com/admission/registration/

The Surrey German Language School looks forward to welcoming both new and returning students who want to share in the joy of learning the German language and celebrating German culture together.