The Gerlind Institute for Cultural Studies provides professional university-level educational services. Our vision is to make our programs accessible
to learners from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Therefore, we offer
a sliding scale, assessing and accommodating payments based on your
annual income, or your company’s pay rate, whenever possible.
If your annual income (before taxes) corresponds with the higher end of the sliding scale, you are more likely to pay a higher per hour rate for our services, which are also calculated before taxes. Your payments support our efforts to offer programs for students who cannot afford higher rates and could not otherwise benefit from our services. We trust your honest self-evaluation in determining your fee level and request that you notify us of any adjustments or changes in your income status. We are committed to providing a satisfactory solution for your individual situation.
SLIDING SCALE RATES
INTRODUCTORY
CLASS/ “SCHNUPPERKLASSE” One hour (60 minutes) one-on-one
introductory class, includes sample lesson, teaching methodology, student
assessment, discussion of your objectives and scheduling: $40.
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES (ONE-ON-ONE) The fastest way to learn German at your own pace and timing, focusing on your specific objectives. Fees are calculated for classes on an ongoing basis (short, intermediate, long, and open-ended terms available).
Individual Classes (one-to-one)
Annual income level
(before taxes) |
Fee per hour |
| Under $12,000 |
$40 |
| $12,000-20,000 |
$45 |
| $20,000-30,000 |
$50 |
| $30,000-35,000 |
$55 |
| $35,000-40,000 |
$60 |
| $40,000-45,000 |
$65 |
| $45,000-50,000 |
$70 |
| $50,000-55,000 |
$75 |
|
Individual Classes (one-to-one)
Annual income level
(before taxes) |
Fee per hour |
| $55,000-60,000 |
$80 |
| $60,000-65,000 |
$85 |
| $65,000-70,000 |
$90 |
| $70,000-75,000 |
$95 |
| $75,000-80,000 |
$100 |
| $80,000-85,000 |
$110 |
| $85,000-90,000 |
$120 |
| $90,000-100,000 |
$130 |
|
| If your income
is over $100,000 it is at your discretion to pay above the sliding
scale. |
SMALL CLASSES (MINIMUM THREE STUDENTS ) An effective way of studying German in a small group of highly motivated learners. Classes consist of students with similar skill levels and goals to create a dynamic learning environment.
Small Classes (at least 3 students)
Annual income level
(before taxes) |
Fee per hour |
| Under $20,000 |
$25 |
| $20,000-30,000 |
$30 |
| $30,000-40,000 |
$35 |
| $40,000-50,000 |
$40 |
| $50,000-60,000 |
$50 |
|
Small Classes (at least 3 students)
Annual income level
(before taxes) |
Fee per hour |
| $60,000-70,000 |
$60 |
| $70,000-80,000 |
$70 |
| $80,000-90,000 |
$80 |
| $90,000-100,000 |
$90 |
| $100,000-above |
$100 |
|
| If your income
is over $100,000 it is at your discretion to pay above the sliding
scale. |
SEMINARS
IN GERMAN/ENGLISH We
offer specialized seminars in different areas of German literature
and cultural studies for groups of three or more students. Seminars
consisting of four two-hour classes cost $160 ($20/hour per
participant), two-hour seminars start at $20 per hour, unless otherwise
noted.
WORKSHOPS
IN GERMAN/ENGLISH We
offer specialized workshops in different areas of German cultural
studies for groups of six or more participants. Workshops vary in length and costs.
KLÖNSCHNACK
and RUNDER TISCH Our
monthly German conversation groups, Klönschnack and
Runder Tisch, are
open to the public. We request a $5-20 donation, if possible, for
professional moderation and administration of the group.
FILMNACHT every other month, we have the screening of a Germany-related film
followed by a discussion facilitated by Marion Gerlind. Admission:
$5-10. No
one turned away for lack of funds.
ORAL HISTORY EVENTS every
other month, presentation and dialogue with
community members. Alternating
months, usually the fourth Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gerlind Institute for
Cultural Studies in Oakland. Admission:
$5-10. No one turned away for lack of funds.
SLIDING SCALE TERMS
If you
are an employee and your company reimburses you for your German classes,
your fees are equivalent to your annual income. The Gerlind Institute
accepts cash and personal checks. Payments
are due, in full, for the month in advance, payable at the beginning,
or middle of the month, as agreed. No reimbursements for missed classes. Rates
are subject to change.
Feel free to email or call for more information. |