South Bay Deutscher Schulverein – German Language School for San Jose and Silicon Valley

Registration is open for Summer Camp and Fall 2025 classes!

Registration is open for our Summer Camp the week of July 23, 2025 and for the 2025-26 school year, which starts on Saturday September 6, 2025. We look forward to welcoming you to the SBDS community and to learning German in our in-person classes in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment!

German language school for San Jose and Silicon Valley

Beginner and Advanced German Classes – Preschool, Elementary, Teen and Adult Levels

The South Bay Deutscher Schulverein (SBDS) makes learning German easy with our contemporary curriculum, methodology and teaching philosophy. Dedicated and experienced staff from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland teach children, teens, and adults of all levels. Classes emphasize conversation, in addition to reading and writing. Your whole family can experience German, Austrian, and Swiss culture through the vibrant community, cultural events, and art and music programs. SBDS is a Saturday school and a California 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Maifest is May 17, 2025

Maifest and end of the school year celebration is on Saturday, May 17, 2025...

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SBDS Summer Camp 2025

SBDS is offering a summer camp again! During the week of June 23–27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m...

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SBDS is hiring

SBDS classes provide paths for students to successfully complete the AP German, DSD-I and DSD-II tests. Thanks to our very dedicated staff SBDS ...

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What Our Students Say...

My son took the AP Test Prep class and was extremely well prepared by the dedicated teachers at SBDS. They go the extra mile! Now he is studying for the DSD-II exam, which opens the door to German universities.

MARKUS

PARENT

I like it that we played a lot of games. It’s not boring that way.

Kate

6th grade

Not only did I enroll my children in SBDS, but I was able to improve my own skills as well. It's nice to learn German together as a family, and then enjoy the social events as well.

JOHN R.

PARENT/STUDENT

I love the Kindergarten class! We have so much fun playing, doing projects and singing songs in German. During recess we play soccer and use the playground. I can't wait to come to school every weekend.

SIMON

STUDENT

It’s a fun way to learn German, we play lots of games.

Kay

8th grade

My job takes me to Europe a lot, so I decided to learn German at SBDS. Even though I'm a complete beginner, the staff makes me comfortable and the teaching style actually works. The whole school has a terrific atmosphere. I really enjoy the weekly "Kaffeeklatsch" and unique events like the Maifest.

MIKE J.

ADULT STUDENT

I’m so glad we’re back in person. Over zoom it was hard.

Phoebe