For Pupils and German learners

The GIMAGINE project focuses on students, German learners and those who would like to learn German. Here you will find exchange opportunities to Germany, exciting competitions and free offers and materials for learning German.

Karriere Quantum camp in Rome, Italy

If you are a secondary school student who is motivated to learn more about the history, science, and opportunities in the quantum world, this is the programme for you –no prior knowledge required.

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CAREER WITH GERMAN

German makes the difference! Knowing German significantly increases your chances of finding a good job: not only internationally, on the large German-speaking labour market, but also here in the United Kingdom. We have put together a wide range of learning programmes for young German learners on the subject of German and work.

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Business Lunch

Meet inspiring German speakers from the world of work and discover different career paths with German

The business lunch series is a series of online live conversations with different people from the world of work whose careers have been shaped by learning German.

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Competitions and motivational programmes

The GIMAGINE Award for young German learners

The Gimagine Award is a highly engaging, innovative self-learning platform for young learners (14 – 18 years of age), equipping them with beginner German skills and current global knowledge about a broad range of topics. Learners will collect points that lead to the “GIMAGINE Award Certificate” – an official certificate stating their achievements.

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Young Goethe Scheme

Are you studying German at university or for your A-Level / Highers / Advanced Highers? Would you like to share your passion for the language with younger learners and inspire them to want to continue their own German journey? Then why not join our Young Goethe Scheme?

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Exchange to Germany

Exchange2Change

Exchange2Change is an exchange programme for young people in Germany and the UK. Participants work together on a collaborative art project. Highlight of the programme: An exchange visit to Germany and London.

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Football Camp with St. Pauli FC in Hamburg

Want to take part in a football camp with the St. Pauli Football Club in Hamburg with other young people from all over Europe? Want to learn German or improve your German language skills? Then apply now!

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Think German

Think German is a platform which offers information and support to all those who are learning German, think about, or want to live, study, or work in Germany or a German-speaking country. 

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Learn German

Our courses are designed to make learning German fun and engaging for young students in the age of 12 to 17. Our experienced and enthusiastic teachers use modern teaching methods and materials to improve German skills effectively and in a fun way. Whether you are a beginner or preparing for GCSE or A-level, our courses are suitable for different levels and are tailored to specific needs.

Do you need to certify your knowledge of German? Find a test site in the UK. where you can take our globally recognized exams accredited by the German government. 

Grants & Scholarships

Learn more about our current grants and scholarships, both for teachers of the German language, be it for professional development or to increase your level of German, as well as for pupils, students, and learners of German. Get set, German! 

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Make your learning fun!

E-Library

Free audios, books, movies and more ...

In our digital library, the Onleihe, you will find hundreds of media - from audios and magazines to German films - that can help you learn German. 

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Your online community

Deutsch für dich

Learning is better together: In our online community, you will find more than 200 German exercises for all levels, free of charge – as well as other people to practise with. Meet new people, compare notes and improve your language skills together.

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Alumniportal Germany

Have you studied or worked in Germany? Stay in touch and network with thousand of alumni students around the globe. 

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Why learn German?

Whatever plans you may have for the future, knowledge of German will increase your options.

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