Germanic-American Institute

About 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

Website	http://www.gai-mn.org/
Employees	11-50 employees View all Germanic-American Institute employees
Industry	Non-profit Organization Management
Location	301 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102, US
Founded	1957
Keywords	Community Events, German Culture, German-American Relations, German Language Education