Learning German in Göttingen

The Goethe-Institut can look back on more than 30 successful years in Göttingen. It is housed in a splendid 19th century villa, just a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Directly opposite the institute is a beautifully landscaped park.

At the Goethe-Institut in Göttingen you can take language courses all year round at every level — systematically and effectively. We offer special preparatory courses to get you ready for the TestDaF exam, the language examination required for admission to German colleges and universities. Our optimal support and individual consultation ensure your success. Our exam candidates have a success rate of over 80%.

pleasant learning atmosphere computers and Internet access music rooms for leisure time two good upright pianos and a grand piano several shared kitchens a volleyball court in the spacious garden good contacts to the university internships arranged for course participants

Course participants have free use of the Mediothek, equipped with multimedia facilities and materials. The teachers will help you select media and materials. Your learning programme will be tailored to match your goals and level. In this way, your lessons and self-study activities will ideally complement one another, comprising a well-rounded and effective learning programme.

Our courses are complemented by our extensive cultural and recreational programme, which offers excellent opportunities to get to know Germany and various aspects of its culture.

Media-Spiegel: Göttinger Literaturherbst für Schüler, Eltern und Lehrer