Our story

Founded in 1956, the school was once known as the Language School of the German Canadian Club of Calgary. Thousands of students have gone through the program since then.

 
 
 
 
“The school has dedicated teachers, most of whom speak German as their first language, and our kids have already achieved their A2 certification in elementary school.”
— B. van den Berg, Parent
 

 

 

OUR VISION

To continue promoting the German language and culture through creative programming that enriches learners, staff and the community.

 
 
 
 

OUR MISSION

We provide quality German language education to students of all ages and ability levels and encourage, foster and develop connection to the German culture.

 

Staff & Teachers

  • Sonja Allen

    TEACHER

  • Chrissi Armbruster

    TEACHING CONSULTANT

  • Ivonne Arsenault

    TEACHER

  • Dagmar Blättermann

    ADULT TEACHER

  • Doro Buchlinski

    ADULT TEACHER

  • Maike Faszer

    TEACHER

  • Jürgen Gailer

    DSDII TEACHER

  • Breanna Garland

    SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

  • Jessy Hyderman

    TEACHER

  • Mahsa Moazzami

    ADULT TEACHER

  • Erica Neumann

    TEACHER & HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR

  • Peter Peltekov

    ADULT TEACHER

  • Dirk Rotzal

    ADULT TEACHER

  • Lisa Rotzal

    TEACHER

  • Evelyne Scheck

    EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

  • Steffi Schmidt

    ADULT TEACHER

  • Ingrid Smith

    SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

  • Miriam Siggelkow

    TEACHER

  • Katja Will

    TEACHER

  • Marie Gailer

    PRINCIPAL

  • Nicole Kerker

    MANAGER OF OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION

Credits & Certifications

CEFRL

All students can achieve accreditation in German language proficiency, using the CEFRL levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).

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GERMAN SPRACHDIPLOM I & II

Students enrolled in the CGLSS are prepared for the the German Sprachdiplom I and II exams. Those who pass the I and II levels, and have completed Grade 12, can apply for university entry in Germany.

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GERMAN 10, 20, 30 COURSE CREDITS

We follow Alberta Education’s 3-year program of study for German language and culture. Each course is worth 5 credits towards a high school diploma.

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Join the board

If you are interested in getting more involved in our CGLS community, one of our outstanding Board members would enjoy connecting with you about various opportunities in the upcoming school year. Send us an email to chair@cglss.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

Schule beginnt
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Danke to our fantastic parent volunteers
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