For Pupils and German learners

The GIMAGINE project focuses on students, German learners and those who would like to learn German. Here you will find exchange opportunities to Germany, exciting competitions and free offers and materials for learning German.

Exchange2Change

The youth exchange programme “Exchange2Change”, fully funded by the “Friends of the Goethe-Institut United Kingdom” and GIMAGINE, is now accepting applications until 21.04.2024.

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Exchange2Change

Apply now for "Exchange2Change", an exchange programme for young people (14-17 years) in Germany and the UK who are interested in the creative industries. As part of a group, exchangers collaboratively develop a creative project, partly virtual and partly during stays in Berlin and London. Successful applicants will be invited to stay in selected accommodations (usually hotels) during the exchange. Through workshops on project-related topics, the participants gain an insight into artistic professional fields, so that the exchange can also serve as a professional internship.

Fußballcup: Jetzt bis zum 28. März bewerben

Pupils learning German in grades 7 to 10 can now apply with their teacher to take part in a football cup in London on 28 June 2024. The winners of the tournament will be invited to a football camp in Germany.

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Competitions and motivational programmes

Sustainable cooking competition in German with FitGreenMind

Whether you are young person in Germany or in the UK – there is one thing that concerns us all in the same way: climate change! Besides taking to the streets in Fridays for Future protests or reducing flying, there are many small, day-to-day habits you can tweak to live a more sustainable life.

Maya Leinenbach is one of Germany's best-known food bloggers © Maya Leinenbach

The GIMAGINE Award for young German learners

The Gimagine Award is a highly engaging, innovative self-learning platform for young learners (14 – 18 years of age), equipping them with beginner German skills and current global knowledge about a broad range of topics. Learners will collect points that lead to the “GIMAGINE Award Certificate” – an official certificate stating their achievements.

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Young Goethe Scheme

Are you studying German at university or for your A-Level / Highers / Advanced Highers? Would you like to share your passion for the language with younger learners and inspire them to want to continue their own German journey? Then why not join our Young Goethe Scheme?
Competition
Internationale Deutsch Olympiade

Applications for the IDO 2024 are now open! Apply now to have the chance to win a trip to Germany!

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Sign up now: Enterprise German

This competition is designed for schools and universities and combines professional orientation with German language learning and economics.

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Exchange to Germany

Exchange2Change

Exchange2Change is an exchange programme for young people in Germany and the UK. Participants work together on a collaborative art project. Highlight of the programme: An exchange visit to Germany and London.

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Football Camp with St. Pauli FC in Hamburg

Want to take part in a football camp with the St. Pauli Football Club in Hamburg with other young people from all over Europe? Want to learn German or improve your German language skills? Then apply now!

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Think German

Platform

Think German is a platform which offers information and support to all those who are learning German, think about, or want to live, study, or work in Germany or a German-speaking country.

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Learn German

Courses for young learners

Our courses are designed to make learning German fun and engaging for young students in the age of 12 to 17. Our experienced and enthusiastic teachers use modern teaching methods and materials to improve German skills effectively and in a fun way. Whether you are a beginner or preparing for GCSE or A-level, our courses are suitable for different levels and are tailored to specific needs.

German exams in the UK

Do you need to certify your knowledge of German? Find a test site in the UK. where you can take our globally recognized exams accredited by the German government.

Grants & Scholarships

Learn more about our current grants and scholarships, both for teachers of the German language, be it for professional development or to increase your level of German, as well as for pupils, students, and learners of German. Get set, German!

Make your learning fun!

E-Library
Free audios, books, movies and more ...

In our digital library, the Onleihe, you will find hundreds of media - from audios and magazines to German films - that can help you learn German.

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Your online community
Deutsch für dich

Learning is better together: In our online community, you will find more than 200 German exercises for all levels, free of charge – as well as other people to practise with. Meet new people, compare notes and improve your language skills together.

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