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The German Saturday School Boston (GSSB) is dedicated to teaching the German language to children ages 4 through 17. Students can join GSSB from Pre-K to 3rd grade without any prior knowledge of German. After 3rd grade, students with the appropriate level of German experience for their grade and track are welcome to join. Find out more details here.

Events

  • Halloween
    Halloween
    Sat, Oct 25
    W Diamond Middle School
    Oct 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    W Diamond Middle School, 99 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420, USA
    Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 25, 2025. Bring your festive spirit and join us for a morning of Halloween celebration, German language learning, and community connection.
  • IVA Diploma Ceremony
    IVA Diploma Ceremony
    Sat, Oct 25
    Lexington
    Oct 25, 2025, 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
    Lexington, 99 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420, USA
  • Guest Speaker Visit: Peter Keup
    Guest Speaker Visit: Peter Keup
    Sat, Nov 01
    W Diamond Middle School - Cafeteria
    Nov 01, 2025, 11:05 AM – 12:30 PM
    W Diamond Middle School - Cafeteria, 99 N Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420, USA
    On November 1, Peter Keup returns to GSSB to share the story of his life in the DDR, imprisonment, and freedom. Join us for a 30-min talk and Q&A with students from 8th grade or higher.
  • St Martin's Lantern Parade
    St Martin's Lantern Parade
    Sat, Nov 08
    W Diamond Middle School
    Nov 08, 2025, 11:50 AM – 12:15 PM
    W Diamond Middle School, 99 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420, USA
    Join us for our annual St. Martin’s Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) — a cherished celebration held every year around November 11, the day of St. Martin of Tours.
  • Flea Market
    Flea Market
    Sat, Nov 15
    Lexington
    Nov 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lexington, 99 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420, USA
  • Nikolaus
    Nikolaus
    Sat, Dec 06
    Lexington
    Dec 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lexington, 99 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420, USA
  • Christmas Celebration
    Christmas Celebration
    Sat, Dec 20
    Location is TBD
    Dec 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD

GSSB at a Glance

The German Saturday School Boston is dedicated to teaching the German language to children from ages 4 through 17.

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Language Resources

We share available German language resources for parents, children, and for studying in Germany.

Contact Us

There are several ways to connect with us: email, guided tour, and following our events.

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