Keke Wilhelm German Tutoring for Kids

Keke Wilhelm German Tutoring for Kids offers one-on-one, tailor-made German language lessons for children that include speaking, reading, and writing. The program provides private German lessons and German classes, with instruction specifically adapted to each student's individual skill level. Learning content aligns with the German curriculum for grades 1 to 6 and covers over 300 competencies across speaking, reading, and writing.

• Ages: 5–12 years old

Keke Wilhelm German Tutoring for Kids offers personalized and skill-focused German language tutoring for children aged 5 to 12 years. The curriculum is segmented into three areas—speaking, reading, and writing—and includes a comprehensive range of 100 competencies in each category that together encompass the entire primary school curriculum of Germany/North Rhine-Westphalia. The program focuses on enhancing undeveloped skills and fostering a joyous learning experience, and German classes are available for children starting German from scratch, those with prior German language exposure or German school experience seeking to advance their skills, and children planning to reintegrate into the German school system soon. Online sessions are available if preferred and feasible, using tools such as Google Classroom, Sofatutor, ANTON, and Jamboard.

Kirsten (Keke) Wilhelm leads Keke Wilhelm German Tutoring for Kids. She has over 20 years of teaching experience in Germany and California and holds dual state exams in Germany. She has taught German, Social-Emotional Learning, Mathematics, and Physical Education in elementary and middle schools and recently taught 2nd grade at GISSV (German International School of Silicon Valley). Since 2017, Kirsten has been living in Mill Valley. Her community involvement includes teaching at Antwerpener Straße Elementary School in Cologne, Germany, and at GISSV.

A testimonial from Anne, Vice Principal at Antwerpener Straße Elementary School in Cologne, states that Kirsten and Anne collaborated for several years at that school, that Kirsten’s presence was greatly valued by all her colleagues, and that her absence is deeply felt. The testimonial notes that Kirsten possesses interpersonal abilities that earn the trust and affection of children, and that Anne is glad children in the U.S. are now experiencing Kirsten’s expertise and warm personality.

Last updated March 6, 2026.