February 2026

Goethe-Institut UK
Educational Services Newsletter

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to thank you once again for your engagement and for all the fantastic activities organised during German Week 2026. It was wonderful to see German brought to life so vividly in your schools!
This month, we’re excited to highlight the launch of our Wuschel Exhibition and the Career Roadshow in Keele, along with more opportunities and materials to support your German teaching.

Your Educational Services team

For School Classes

@Goethe-Institut- Illustrations by Axel Scheffler

Now in Your School or at the Goethe-Institut London!

Wuschel Exhibition

Discover Wuschel’s world with your class: the new interactive Wuschel Exhibition is now available free of charge as an exhibition kit that can be easily ordered for your school.
Or join us for a Wuschel German Day at the Goethe-Institut London and experience Axel Scheffler’s original illustrations up close.

Discover now!

@Goethe-Institut

16.04.2026 | Keele

Career Roadshow in Keele

Our next career roadshow will take place in Keele! Come along for a day of workshops, activities and exhibition stands all about ‘Careers and Study opportunities with German’ !

©Jad Salfiti

27.02.2026 | Online

Discover Careers with German

In the virtual business lunches, your pupils get the chance to meet inspiring German speakers from the world of work and discover different career paths with German. Coming soon: a career in journalism with Jad Salfiti

More Information

Spring 2026 | Goethe-Institut London

New dates for our German Days

New dates for our German Days have just been released. We look forward to welcoming you and your students to the Goethe-Institut soon.

Wenn du Angst hast nimmst du dein Herz in den Mund und lächelst

27.03.2026 | Goethe-Institut London

Into Film Festival –
We’re Taking Part Again!

We’re delighted to once again join the Into Film Festival with a free school screening of If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile (German with English subtitles) – a poetic coming‑of‑age story about facing fears and finding courage.

For teachers of German

©Goethe-Institut

21.03.2026 | Goethe-Institut London

German Teachers’ Day
for Secondary School Teachers

Keeping all learners in mind:
German teaching across age groups and learning contexts
On 21 March 2026, the Goethe-Institut London invites secondary school teachers to a professional development day focusing on teaching German in diverse classrooms. The programme offers practical workshops, new teaching ideas and opportunities for professional exchange.

@Goethe-Institut UK

25.02.2026 | 4:00 PM-4:45 PM | Online

Start your German Club

Are you a secondary school teachers and interested in starting a German Club at your School? Join us for a session hosteb by Caroline and Sally, two of the Goethe Institut's GEMs (German Expert Mentors) and designed to introduce you to the essentials of running a German Club.

Gimagine Award - take German as your DofE skill!

Gimagine Award – Now an Approved Activity Provider with the DofE!

Great news: The Friends of the Goethe-Institut UK have become an Approved Activity Provider with the DofE, offering German as a skill via the Gimagine Award. Since September, participants have been able to register directly with FGI UK and complete their entire skills section (including the assessment) in one go!

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13.07.-22.07.2026 | Mannheim

Teacher Scholarship for IDO 2026 in Mannheim

Join the IDO 2026 in Mannheim from 13.07.-22.07.2026!
Accompany the 2 UK finalists and enjoy a full scholarship plus professional development with global colleagues—an inspiring opportunity to support young German learners and enrich your teaching practice.

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