Work Experience Week in the Language Department

Discover the Goethe-Institut

Are you interested in German language and culture? Would you like to gain hands-on experience in an international cultural institution? Join us for a one-week work experience programme at the Goethe-Institut London and explore the work of our language and educational services departments.

What to Expect
Together with other participants, you will:

• Learn about the Goethe-Institut’s mission and departments
• Shadow administrative tasks in the language course office
• Support event planning and promotional activities
• Participate in meetings and contribute to a mini-project
• Immerse yourself in a (mainly) German-speaking working environment
• Working hours:10:00–16:00 daily

Requirements

• Target group: secondary school students (Y11-13) or university student in the UK
• Liability Insurance: You must be insured by your school/university or provide written confirmation of parental responsibility for the duration of the placement.
• Language Skills: German skills (minimum B1 level) are required.
• Own Device: Please bring a laptop or tablet for daily tasks.
• Accommodation: For students living outside London, we offer a free double room at the Goethe-Institut. This is available on a first-come, first-served basis and only for students accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Objectives

• Skill Development: Improve your language and communication skills
• Practical Experience: Gain insight into course administration and educational services
• Cultural Exposure: Explore German culture and the Goethe-Institut’s role in promoting it
• Career Insight: Learn about career paths in education and cultural institutions

Application
Please prepare a Motivationsschreiben in German and a short CV and upload them together with the application form before 27th November2026.  We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will send out replies without delay once the application deadline has passed, i.e. on 30 November.