German school in Aracaju

Learn German with people who love teaching it.

We're the first school in Aracaju dedicated exclusively to German, since 2010, with small groups tailored to each student's individual goals.

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14+ years · 6 levels A1–C2 · Licensed by Goethe-Institut

01 · Our story

The first school dedicated exclusively to German.

KONTAKT is the first German-language school in Aracaju, opened in 2010. To meet the high demand, since 2017 KONTAKT has offered Portuguese courses for foreigners alongside its German courses.

The school is located in the Coroa do Meio neighborhood. We offer a welcoming environment for students aged 14 and up, with a modern classroom equipped with air conditioning, a TV, and a computer. Magazines, books, and other materials are available to anyone who wants to keep studying at home.

Here you learn with qualified teachers and a practical methodology, with materials designed to make learning easier. More than teaching a language, we build real communities where knowledge is shared.

To help you get comfortable with the language, we host a cultural evening where students get to speak German, share cultural experiences, and meet people with the same interests.

We are an institution licensed by the Goethe-Institut.

02 · The team

The teachers behind KONTAKT.

Native and bilingual teachers with extensive experience in the German language and culture.

Julie Staudenmaier

Founder · Teacher

“Hallo! Ich bin Julie. I was born in Germany but grew up in France. I loved growing up with two cultures, always picking the best of both. :-) I have lived in Aracaju for almost 20 years. In 2010 I opened KONTAKT together with my business partner and friend Magdalena. We wanted to give Aracaju a school with real quality and a welcoming place to share our love for languages and cultures. I am deeply grateful to have found an incredible team that helps make our vision for the school real every single day. I love teaching, meeting different people, watching our students grow and seeing them reach their goals. Come and be part of the KONTAKT family!”

Luiz Henrique

Sociologist · Former DAAD scholar (TU Berlin) · Teacher

Luiz Henrique is a sociologist and was a DAAD scholarship holder at the Technische Universität Berlin, where he studied German history with a focus on the Kaiserzeit. Back in Brazil, he realised that teaching was the best way to keep living in German every day. Since then he has turned that passion for the language into light, welcoming and encouraging classes. For Luiz, the greatest reward is seeing students discover that they can communicate in German far sooner than they imagined. “Ja, das kannst du!” (“Yes, you can!”)

Ludmila Monteiro

Teacher

“Hallo! My name is Ludmila. I trained as a psychologist, but I have been teaching German at KONTAKT for 8 years. I lived for 5 years in Munich, in Bavaria, where I studied the language the whole time — I attended a Kolleg and spent a year at the LMU studying Political Science. Personal reasons brought me back to Brazil, and that is when the happy chance came up to work with the language at a school where every teacher is a native speaker and the methodology is the one used by language schools in Germany. I teach both one-to-one students and groups, and I love that exchange of knowledge — it is great fun. German is a charming, challenging and increasingly important language. Vamos estudar alemão! Lass uns Deutsch lernen! :) Los geht's!”

Kesiane

Student services

“My name is Kesiane and I have worked in the language school sector since 1998. For 9 years now I have had the privilege of being part of the KONTAKT team, building a career defined by a commitment to student care and to the relationship we have with our students. I really enjoy interacting with people, and that is exactly what makes me love what I do. It is deeply rewarding to follow each student’s achievement and to know that, in some way, I helped make a dream, a professional goal or a genuine need come true through learning a new language. I feel honoured to be part of the KONTAKT team and I am always available to offer warm, attentive and high-quality service. It will be a pleasure to welcome you and help you find the best solution for your learning journey.”

03 · Method

Real communication from the very first day.

Speak from the start

No rote learning. Classes in German, Portuguese support as needed.

Culture at the center

Students learn about the culture of German-speaking countries, with coursework based on authentic situations.

Small groups

Groups of up to 8 students and tailored one-on-one classes.

German

Our teaching is based on the intercultural communicative method, in which students learn to read, write, listen, and speak in German. They also get to know the culture of German-speaking countries — Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Students learn in small groups or one-on-one, with multimedia resources, and the coursework was developed in Germany, based on authentic situations.

Portuguese for foreigners

PLE students (Portuguese as a foreign language) experience cultural immersion — through coursework developed in Brazil, the knowledge of our teachers, and everyday life in the city of Aracaju.

04 · Courses & levels

From the first 'Hallo' to fluency.

German

As a Foreign Language (DaF)

›A1 to C2 — Common European Framework
›Groups of up to 8 students
›Tailored one-on-one classes
›Free placement test

Portuguese

For foreigners (PLE)

›Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
›German and other foreign students
›Focus on everyday communication and local culture

05 · Online classes

Same school, now on your computer.

Live classes with the same method as in-person lessons. You get a virtual whiteboard, audio, video, and interaction with your teacher and classmates during class.

We welcome students from anywhere in the world with a compatible time zone — all you need is a good internet connection and the will to learn.

● Live classes in small groups
● Digital materials included
● Support between classes via WhatsApp

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06 · Why learn

Why learn German

German is the official language in 6 countries and the most spoken language in the European Union. Learning German opens paths for study, work, and culture — without losing the Brazilian way of doing things.

100M+: Native speakers
3rd: Most taught language in the world
Free: Public universities in Germany

Why learn Portuguese

Foreigners who move to Brazil — for good or temporarily, for work or family reasons — need to learn Portuguese. Speaking English or Spanish isn't enough to enjoy life in the country, talk with Brazilians, make friends, and get to know the local culture. On top of that, Portuguese is the fifth most spoken language in the world: most native speakers live in Brazil, but other countries have Portuguese as their mother tongue too.

260M+: Speakers worldwide
5th: Most spoken language in the world
9 countries: Where it is an official language

07 · Trial class

Your first class is on us.

Get to know the method, the teacher, and the dynamic before deciding on your enrollment.

● No enrollment commitment
● Online or in person

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Smiling child holding the German flag and notebooks

08 · Facilities

Take a look around the KONTAKT space.

Our school shares its physical space with Jardim Canino, a dog care and wellbeing center.

So it's normal to cross paths with dogs on the way to class — and students can bring their pets at agreed times, for the following services: daycare and boarding, bath and grooming, and veterinary care. It's an environment that breathes informality and calm, the way learning German should feel.

Visit @jardimcanino