Teaching German

German as a Foreign Language offers schools the opportunity to raise their profile through strong international networks and recognised partnerships. Collaboration with the world-renowned Goethe-Institut provides access to high-quality programs, prestigious networks and high-profile initiatives. This creates clear added value for your school’s profile: innovation, an international focus and a significant boost to its reputation.

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  • Professional development for Teachers of German

    Whether your interests are in local culture, methodology and didactics, or in improving your language skills - the Goethe-Institut offers German teachers a comprehensive selection of professional development courses.

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  • Inspiration and Resources for the Classroom

    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.

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Newsletter

Our newsletter provides information about forthcoming events, seminars and teaching material centered around the topic of “Teaching German”.

Ideas and Inspiration

  • Deutschstunde

    Expand your skills and enrich your knowledge in practical training courses that will take you further. Our offering includes online training, classroom events in Germany and worldwide training. Take a look right now!

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  • Experience culture digitally

    With our digital offerings, you can experience German culture online. Discover exciting books and videos or get inspired by our online magazines.

    Goethe on Demand: Genre Cinema from Germany – Twelve films from four genres (Key Visual)

PASCH-Initiative

The initiative ‘Schools: Partners for the Future’ (PASCH) comprises a worldwide network of schools with special ties to Germany.

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