Teaching German

With 150 locations worldwide, the Goethe-Institut promotes German culture and the teaching and learning of German as a foreign language. Our institutes in Sydney and Melbourne are committed to providing high-quality teacher training in Australia, offering free materials for the classroom and numerous initiatives for students and learners to make learning German a special experience.

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15.5 M

People around the world learn German as a foreign language

70,000

People learn German at a learning institution in Australia

2000

Language course participants learnt German at the Goethe-Institut Australia in 2024

1000

German exams were taken at the Goethe-Institut's examination centres in Australia in 2024

  • Professional development

    Whether it's a question of regional studies, methodology and didactics, or expanding language skills, the Goethe-Institut offers German teachers worldwide extensive opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

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  • 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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  • Competitions

    Whether creative, practical or simply exciting - here you can show what you're made of as a team. Realising cool projects together, having fun and improving your German at the same time? Sounds good? Then join in and show us what you can do!

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  • Events

    Welcome to our German language programs!
    Here, learning German becomes an experience: with cool activities, creative projects and lots of fun, you will discover how lively language can be.

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  • German Exams for Teens

    Do you want to show what you can do in German? As well as preparing for the VCE or HSC exam, you can also take a FIT exam with us. This will not only give you proof of your German language skills, but you will also receive an internationally recognised certificate!

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  • School Visits

    Enrich your classroom experience with our school visits. Our teachers offer fun and engaging workshops either at our Goethe-Institut in Sydney or state schools in Victoria.

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Sponsoring

  • Sponsoring for teachers

    Are you a passionate teacher of German looking to grow your skills, explore new horizons, or bring fresh ideas into your classroom? Discover a range of scholarships, grants, and funding programs designed to support your professional development and inspire your teaching journey.

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  • Sponsoring for students

    Are you a high school student passionate about German? Unlock exciting opportunities with scholarships and funding designed just for you! Whether you're dreaming of studying abroad, joining a language camp, or boosting your skills—there’s support to help you get there.

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Educational Initiatives

Educational Initiatives

PASCH

DAAD

Advice and Service

Engaging lessons, modern teaching materials, and up-to-date training – explore everything the Educational Services Team has to offer. We’re here to support teachers, schools, and institutions with expert advice on German language teaching.

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Newsletter

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

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