Coming to Canada in 2025
SPARK for German

The network for strengthening German programs, which has been successfully running since 2020, is expanding.

SPARK addresses new target audiencesand enables early access to learning German. The program provides comprehensive professional development for future German teachers and creates space for exchange with decision-makers. Through its programming, the network strengthens German programs, promotes the quality of German teaching, and fosterstransatlantic dialogue in classrooms and the community.
SPARK stands for Structured Program for the Acquistion of German-Resources and Know-how. It was conceived in 2020 as a joint project of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) and the Goethe-Institut.

The SPARK network now supports German teachers and learners at partner schools and universities in all 50 states in the US as well as in Canada.

SPARK's Mission

Engage with German and the cultures of the German-speaking world
Foster collaboration between teachers and learners of German across K-16 and work with the community at large
Promote diversity and inclusion through high-quality after school programs that connect language learning and teaching with a range of contemporary issues

SPARK's goals

Spark interest in German and the cultures of the German-speaking world
Strengthen existing German programs and increase demand for new ones
Increase the pool of well-qualified German teachers Canada-wide
Build capacity to integrate German into the regular curriculum of all school types

What SPARK offers

Are you interested in strengthening your program? Find out what resources and support SPARK offers.

Why offer SPARK?

Find out why your school or school district should offer German.

SPARK for students

Passionate about learning languages? Eager to visit, live, and work in German-speaking
countries? Thinking about becoming a language teacher? Click here to see how SPARK benefits students!

Join SPARK!

Are you ready to join SPARK or partner with an existing SPARK Lab? Find out about the requirements for participating schools and colleges, your role as SPARK Lab director, and support and training that the SPARK initiative offers to all Labs. SPARK accepts applications on a rolling basis.
Joining SPARK

Contact

Do you have questions? Contact the SPARK Team Canada:

for Canada West
Goethe-Institut Toronto
Berit Bein
berit.bein@goethe.de

for Canada East
Goethe-Institut Montreal
Eva Ledwig
eva.ledwig@goethe.de

Coming to Canada in 2025 SPARK for German