German Language Week

We were delighted to welcome students, teachers, and educational institutions to join us in celebrating German Language Week, held from 1 to 31 May 2025.

Information regarding German Language Weeks 2026 will be published early next year.

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What is the German Language Week?

German Language Week is an annual event aimed at celebrating and promoting the German language and culture. The event was initiated by the Goethe-Institut in New Zealand and successfully celebrated for the first time in 2024. This year, we are partnering up with our neighbours in New Zealand to extend the event to schools in Australia and make this event even more special.

The activities are easy to implement and can be carried out without significant or with no costs. Additionally, the schedule is flexible, allowing schools to participate at their convenience. This event can help students decide whether to continue learning German and increase the visibility of the German program at your school.

Celebrate the German language with creative activities such as a pretzel stand, a Lederhosen fashion show, or an interesting guest speaker at the school assembly – the possibilities are endless. Schools, teachers, and school groups are free to decide how they wish to participate. There will also be a competition with great prizes.

Need some inspiration?
Below is a selection of exciting ideas to inspire a student-led German Language Week celebration at your school. This presents a wonderful opportunity to not only celebrate the German language and culture but also to promote the study of German through engaging and fun activities.

Invite a speaker to your German Language week ©Goethe-Institut Neuseeland