Career

We are characterised by diversity, inquisitiveness and openness. The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of Germany and provide information on Germany’s cultural, social and political life.

Current vacancies

The Goethe-Institut Tokyo is looking for self-employed service providers from May 20, 2026 to conduct in-person and/or online German courses as well as administer Goethe-Zertifikat examinations. Application deadline is April 5th 2026, 6:00 p.m. (JPT).

Call for tenders for service contract for teachers and examiners (PDF, 233 KB)

Anlagen Dienstleistungsvertrag(ZIP, 705 KB)

Internship

Internship in Tokyo

The Goethe-Institut Tokyo offers sixth-semester-and-above university students the opportunity to complete a three-month internship in one of the following departments: Cultural Programmes, Language, Information, or Library. There are two internship periods per year: March to May and September to November.
The application guidelines for the September–November 2026 term can be found at the link below. The application deadline is Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Ausschreibung Praktikum Februar 2026(PDF, 176 KB)
Internship in Kyoto

The Goethe-Institut Villa Kamogawa offers internships for students in higher semesters. Find out more about the requirements, the various areas of work and vacancies on our website.

Grünes Diplom

Qualifizierung für Lehrkräfte an Goethe-Instituten im Ausland

Interessieren Sie sich für eine Lehrtätigkeit im Bereich Deutsch als Fremdsprache (DaF) am Goethe-Institut? Unsere digitale Basisqualifikation richtet sich an Personen, die eine langfristige Lehrtätigkeit am Goehte-Institut anstreben und stärkt die methodisch-didaktische Lehrkompetenz sowie die Auseinandersetzung mit teilnehmerorientierten Unterrichtsgestaltung und -durchführung.

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