German Courses in Australia

10-week courses start January 24

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  • Course Levels A1-C2

    Complete Beginner? A1.1 is your class!
    Our German courses are based on the levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR).

Our German Courses - Tailor-Made for everyone.

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Online Courses

  • Weekly live sessions via Zoom with a teacher
  • Flexible and independent learning with our learning platform
  • Learn in a group
  • Ongoing support by your teacher
  • Various course formats

Face-to-Face Courses

  • Weekly group sessions at our locations in Melbourne and Sydney
  • Supplemented by flexible and individual learning with our learning platform
  • Great learning environment in our well equipped classrooms
  • Ongoing monitoring of learning progress by your teacher
  • Various course formats

Courses for Children

  • For learners between 8 and 11 years of age
  • Active learning: speaking, listening, reading, writing
  • Learn in a group
  • Playful elements
  • Online course

Teen Courses

  • For learners between 12 and 16 years of age
  • Active learning: speaking, listening, reading and writing
  • Learn in a group
  • Online or face to face

Specialised Courses

  • Conversation, grammar and other key learning areas
  • Courses on various levels
  • Effective supplement to other courses
  • Broadening of your language skills

Individual and
Small Group Courses

  • For your own personal requirements
  • Face to face or online
  • Individual topics and focus
  • A1-C2
  • Flexible times

New to German? Start with the Official Source

Welcome! As the official cultural institute of Germany, we offer the most authentic learning experience. All new students begin with an A1.1 course. Find the format that suits you:

  • For flexibility: Explore our online & face to face courses
  • For faster progress: See our 5-weeks, 18-weeks and holiday courses
  • For a steady pace: Check out our 10-week courses

Term Dates for 2026

Here are the term dates for the 2026 German language course program:

10-week courses:
Term 1 starts 27 January
Term 2 starts 20 April 
Term 3 starts 20 July
Term 4 starts 5 October

5-week courses start halfway through the terms.

Business Courses

Are you looking for an attractive professional development opportunity for your staff? We collaborate with you to design the ideal course for individuals or teams. Content, intensity and duration can be tailored to cater to your needs and requirements.

Why the Goethe-Institut

As the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Goethe-Institut is a hub of German language and culture in Australia. Learn more about everything the Goethe-Institut has to offer here.

Course location for our face to face courses

  • Goethe-Institut Sydney

    90 Ocean Street
    Woollahra, NSW 2025
     

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  • Goethe-Institut Melbourne

    Deutsche Schule Melbourne
    96 Barkly St
    Fitzroy North VIC 3068

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Other offers

  • German courses in Germany

    Learn German successfully in Germany. Experience culture, leisure, country and people!

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  • Deutsch für dich

    In the “Deutsch für dich” community you will find plenty of exercises to help you learn German free of charge, and you can share experiences with other members.

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  • OUR LEARNING CONCEPT

    Rapid progress guaranteed thanks to highly-qualified teachers, state-of-the-art teaching methods, intensive support and advice, and a system of course levels applied around the world.

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Contact Melbourne

Our language course office in Melbourne

Contact Sydney

Our language course office in Sydney

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