Events and Competitions

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The Goethe-Institut Australia offers a number of events and competitions that motivate students (in class or individually) to learn German in a fun way and to face language challenges with creativity.

Competitions

  • Enterprise German

    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.
     

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  • Scholarships for Students

    Are you a student of German attending a secondary school in Australia, are aged between 15-17 and would like to participate in a 2-week summer camp in Austria? Applications for the Goethe-Institut Scholarships for Students of German open on 3 Feb 2025.
     

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Events

Annual event and competition

German Language Week

We are excited to invite students, teachers, and other educational institutions to celebrate German Language Week from 1 to 31 May 2025.

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School Visits

  • in Sydney

    At the Goethe-Institut

    Are you planning a school trip with your German class? We'd love for you to stop by and visit us at the Goethe-Institut. 

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  • Offer for schools in Victoria

    Incursions

    In this special offer for government primary and secondary schools in Victoria, the Goethe-Institut brings exciting programs straight into your German classroom. 

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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.

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  • VCE Exam Preparation

    Would your students like to prepare for their VCE-exams or improve their grammar skills with other learners of German of the same age? We offer an intensive and effective preparation course for their VCE-exams with the support of our qualified and experienced teachers.

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  • HSC Exam Preparation

    We offer HSC preparation courses (continuers) for high school students. These courses are suitable for Year 11 and Year 12 students who wish to enrich their knowledge of German in their school holidays. The content is based on themes and topics relevant to the NSW curriculum. 

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