Germanic American Institute

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