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... to the Goethe-Institut Boston. The contact point for anyone interested in German culture and for those who want to study or teach German, we are located in the historic Back Bay/Beacon Hill area of Boston and provide services for the six states that make up New England. 

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Goethe-Institut USA

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Deutsch Training Online

Discover a convenient online self learning experience beyond typical language apps with Deutsch Training Online. 

until Feb 16 only

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The Goethe-Institut USA is Germany's offical cultural center with  convenient and effective German online courses as well as internationally recognized language certificates.

As the international market leader for German courses, we bring you unparalleled expertise and a commitment to delivering top-notch language education.

  • online group, individual and business courses for all levels
  • professional and highly trained instructors
  • state-of-the-art, interactive, and fun teaching methods

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Boston Cultural Programs

Regional Projects and Calls

  • Streaming Now

    Goethe On Demand: Cracks in Reality

    The film series Cracks in Reality is dedicated to those moments where the fragile construction of reality becomes shaky. It presents films that play with the intrusion of the surreal into the supposedly fixed reality: The purposeful irritation of the audience becomes a stylistic device; the crack becomes a dramatic aspect, creating unexpected room for play. 

    four film stills representing a selection of the upcoming series side by side against a light blue background. "Goethe on Demand" text in the upper left hand corner. Goethe-Institut Goethe-Institut

  • Project Funding

    International Coproduction Fund

    With the IKF, we support co-productions worldwide that arise from collaborative and dialogical work processes between professional artists in the fields of music, dance, theater and performance.

    International Coproduction fund | Key Visual/Artwork © Synaesthesik (Ginna Mora) © Synaesthesik (Ginna Mora)

  • An initiative of the Goethe-Institut USA

    Among Friends


    Under the motto “Among Friends – Unter Freunden,” the Goethe-Institut USA is launching a nationwide campaign to celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship. Our programs are taking place all over the country – not just in cities where you may already know “your” Goethe-Institut. No matter where you are: If you're interested in cultural exchange, have personal or professional ties to Germany, or simply want to discover something new, you’re warmly invited to join us.

    Among Friends - Unter Freunden GI colors Logo © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa

GEGENÜBER

Gegenüber connects perspectives from across (German:gegenüber) the Atlantic, in Germany and North America. Our editorial team and contributors from Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Germany, and the United States offer balanced perspectives with multimedia pieces on societal issues, art, business, and science. Gegenüber tackles transatlantic topics, German-American quirks, and common denominators, offering a political interpretation of culture and a cultural interpretation of politics.

Popcast #2/2026 © Lea Greub © Lea Greub

  • Teaching German

    Information for German Teachers, as well as teaching materials and professional development opportunities.

  • Engagement + Clubs

    Discover events for school groups, our film archive and independent discussion groups. 

Visit Us Goethe-Institut Boston

Address

170 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
USA

Contact

Phone

+1 617 610-9398

Language Office

germancourses-usa@goethe.de

Email

info-boston@goethe.de

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri:
By appointment only: info-boston@goethe.de

Staff

Goethe-Institut Boston Entrance © Mark Römisch, 2019

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