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Activities for School Groups

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Activities that motivate learners and give them access to authentic language and cultural experiences make a valuable contribution to education. The Goethe-Institut’s programs and competitions inspire creativity, spark curiosity for the German language, and encourage active participation. They offer students diverse opportunities to engage with German in dynamic and meaningful ways.

Kino for Kids

Kino for Kids is a specially curated program which takes place as part of the HSBC German Film Festival. Lively, accompanying materials are available, specially developed by us for your German language classroom.

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Aktivitäten

  • Unternehmen Deutsch

    Enterprise German is designed for schools that want to build a bridge to the world of work or expand their business contacts. The project combines aspects of professional orientation with an idea contest that stimulates the students’ creativity and inventor spirit.
     

    A man films two young women sitting on the ground, capturing their joyful expressions in a relaxed outdoor scene. © Unsplash © Unsplash

  • German Language Week

    We are excited to invite students, teachers, and other educational institutions to celebrate German Language Week from 1 to 31 May.

    Banner German Language Week © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • Scholarships for Students

    Discover an unforgettable language experience with our student scholarships: a two‑week German summer camp in the Alps, new international friendships, and an inspiring immersion into language and culture await you

    A lively group of young people sprinting along a corridor full of energy and enthusiasm © Getty Images © Getty Images

  • Sommerkino

    At the end of the year, we are celebrating the highlights of children’s and youth cinema! We are presenting a selection of the best films from recent years. Dates and films will be announced soon. Get ready for great stories for young and older film fans alike!

    Banner Sommerkino © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

School Visits

School Visits

Are you planning a school trip with your German class? We would love for you to stop by and visit us at the Goethe-Institut in Melbourne or Sydney.

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German Exams

FIT mit Deutsch Certificate

Motivate your students with a sense of achievement! With the Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 and the Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch exams, your students get the opportunity to gain an internationally recognized certificate. The exams require simple German language skills and cover topics from everyday situations such as introducing oneself and others, reading and listening comprehension, as well as common questions and requests.

A group of young people proudly displaying their certificates, smiling and celebrating their achievements together. © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Deutschstunde

Deutschstunde is the portal for teaching materials of German as a foreign language, advanced training and magazine language. Contact with other teachers via local communities is just a few clicks away.

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