Why learn German at the Goethe-Institut?

Learning German: German language course student
Learning German: German language course student
Learn German at the world’s largest provider of German courses with more than 50 years’ experience and 175,000 learners every year!

Three steps guarantee your success:
  • We use a placement test and a conversation to find out how much German you already know. Next we work with you to define a course goal and select the right course for achieving this goal.

  • With our modern teaching methods you’ll make rapid progress!
    - We continually review the quality of our language
      course programme.
    - The quality of our language courses in Germany is subject
      to regular review by EAQUALS (European Association for
      Quality Language Services).
    - Our teachers regularly take part in in-service training
      activities.
    - A wide range of courses offer a virtual learning environment.

  • After completing your course you can take one of our internationally recognised examinations – and make a smooth transition into the next level. All of our courses are coordinated so that you can continue exactly where you left off:
    - at a Goethe-Institut in your country,
    - at a Goethe-Institut in Germany,
    - in a distance-learning course offered by the Goethe-Instituts.
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