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Activities for School Groups

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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.

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 2/2/2026.
 

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Aktivitäten

  • 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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  • 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.

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

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  • 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!

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Vorbereitung mündliches HSC Examen

  • For students in NSW

    HSC Speaking Day for Beginners

    Would you and your students like the experience of preparing for the oral HSC exam with other German learners? We offer an engaging day with intensive communicative activities for high school students from different schools, who prepare for the oral exam under the guidance of experienced teachers.

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  • For students in NSW

    HSC Speaking Day for Continuers/Extension

    Would you and your students like the experience of preparing for the oral HSC exam with other German learners? We offer an engaging day with intensive communicative activities for high school students from different schools, who prepare for the oral exam under the guidance of experienced teachers.

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School Visits

  • At the Goethe-Institut in Sydney

    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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  • Incursions in Victoria

    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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