October 2026

Newsletter October 2026

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Autumn has arrived, bringing with it plenty to look forward to in the season ahead! Discover study and exchange opportunities in Germany at our special event in cooperation with the DAAD and Humboldt University Berlin, featuring engaging round-table discussions and inspiring conversations.

Applications are also now open for the Goethe-Institut’s training courses for teachers of German as a foreign language, while schools can still secure one of the remaining spots for our popular in-house German Days in London. And for learners curious about where German could take them, two Career Roadshows and our upcoming Business Lunches offer plenty of inspiration.

We look forward to an exciting autumn with you!

Your Educational Services Team

For Teachers of German

2027

Bursaries for professional development in Germany in 2027

Experience Germany, elevate your teaching! Want to bring fresh energy to your classroom and get to know Germany up close? Our training courses are open to teachers of German as a foreign language at every level, and they run at five Goethe-Instituts: Berlin, Bremen, Dresden, Munich and Schwäbisch Hall. Draw on our decades of experience in German as a foreign language, and swap ideas with colleagues from around the world.

Apply for a scholarship today.

In collaboration with our partners

30 October 2026

Your Pathway to Germany – Spotlight on Berlin.

Discover study, exchange and career opportunities in Germany! At this joint event hosted by the DAAD, the Goethe-Institut and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin/Berlin University Alliance, students, educators and university representatives will gain practical insights into mobility programmes, Erasmus+, and studying in Germany. Workshops, first-hand experiences and networking opportunities will provide valuable insights into the German higher education landscape and collaboration between German and British universities.

For School Classes

Autumn 2026

German Days

There are still spaces left for the KS 4/5 Career German Day on the 20.10.2026, as well as for the Culture and Society German Days on the 12.11. and 19.11.2026! Register your interest via our website and experience an exciting day of immersion in German language and culture at the Goethe-Institut London.

15 October 2026 & 14 January 2027

Career Roadshows: London & Bristol

The German Career Roadshows are hitting the road again! This school year, we’ll be stopping in London (15 October 2026), and, for the second time in Bristol (14 January 2027). Join us for an inspiring day of workshops, interactive activities, and exhibition stands exploring study opportunities, careers, and international pathways with German.

20 October 2026, online

Business Lunch with Angela Mathis

In a live online conversation, Angela Mathis will speak to the Goethe-Institut about her career in the technology industry and her experiences with German and in Germany. Participation in the event is free of charge but we ask teachers to collect questions from their students and share them with the Goethe-Institut (email to gimagine@goethe.de) before the event. 

17 November 2026, online

Business Lunch with Tatiana Wait

In a live online conversation, Tatiana Wait (media production and finance lawyer) will speak to the Goethe-Institut about her career and her experiences with German and in Germany. Participation in the event is free of charge but we ask teachers to collect questions from their students and share them with the Goethe-Institut (email to gimagine@goethe.de) before the event. 

2 December 2026 & 20 January 2027

German Study Days at the BFI

Together with the British Film Institute (BFI), the Goethe-Institut London will once again offer two German Study Days for KS4 and KS5 pupils in the upcoming academic year. The programme includes Exploring the Legacy of East Germany in Film for KS5 students on 2 December 2026 and Exploring Diversity and Identity in German Cinema for KS4 students on 20 January 2027. Through film screenings and expert-led discussions, students will explore German language, culture and society in a unique and engaging way.

Find out more!

Throughout the school year

Invite Young Goethe Ambassadors to Your School

Start the new school year with fresh inspiration for your German learners! Young Goethe Ambassadors visit schools across the UK to share their language-learning journeys, international experiences, and the exciting opportunities that studying German can open up. Their engaging and relatable presentations are a great way to motivate students and promote German beyond the classroom.

Find out more!

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Contact

Goethe-Institut London
50 Princes Gate
Exhibition Road
London SW7 2PH
Tel. +44 20 75964000
info-london@goethe.de

Educational Services Department
Goethe-Institut London
Tel. +44 20 75964031
educational-services-uk@goethe.de

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