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Professional development scholarships in Germany

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Applications for the IDT scholarship in Lübeck from 28 July to 1 August 2025 are open until 25 August 2024. We will publish all other dates for 2025 shortly.

Are you a passionate teacher of German in New Zealand looking to enhance your skills and broaden your horizons? The Goethe-Institut offers four incredible professional development programs in Germany for teachers like you in 2025. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the rich culture and language of Germany while advancing your teaching career. Meet colleagues from all over the world and exchange experiences and discover new impulses for your German teaching together.

CURRENTLY OPEN: SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF GERMAN TEACHERS (IDT)

  • Dates: 28 July  - 1 August 2025
  • Location: Lübeck, Germany
  • Application deadline: 25 August 2024
  • Available scholarships: 1 position
  • Details: Teachers are required to submit an abstract for a slot in the IDT programme. Please submit your abstract on this website. On 27 July 2025, the Goethe-Institut will hold a mandatory opening event in Lübeck.
  • What's Included: Total scholarship in the amount of 2650 EUR: Flight allowance, conference fee, private accommodation (alternative hotel accommodation possible at own expense),  allowance for food, public transport and travel insurance.
  • Please fill out the following form and send it to Yona Brand by 25 August 2024 (yona.brand@goethe.de).
 

PASCH School Teacher Opportunity

  • Dates: This program will typically run between May and July 2025
  • Location: Germany
  • Application deadline: TBC
  • Details: Teachers from Lynfield College, Pakuranga College, Heretaunga College, Burnside High School, Ashburton College, John McGlashan College, Columba College are invited to accompany students to the PASCH Jugendkurs. Teachers will attend a professional development cours or a language course for the duration of the PASCH Jugendkurs.
  • What's Included: Flights, accommodation, and course fees.
  • Express your interest to Yona Brand (yona.brand@goethe.de).
  • Note: We may consider teachers from non-PASCH schools for this program. All teachers are welcome to express their interest.

CURRENTLY Closed: Scholarships for Professional Development Seminars in Germany

  • Dates: Various dates in 2025
  • Location: Germany
  • The seminar catalog for 2025 will be published in due course.
  • Details: Join our immersive PD seminars in Germany designed by our headquarters. Enhance your teaching methods, connect with fellow educators, and experience the beauty of Germany. We have limited spots, so apply early!
  • What's Included: Seminar fees, accommodation costs, and a travel allowance of 1600EUR return in 2024. Teachers book their own transport to the seminar location.
  • You can find the seminar catalogue for 2024 here

Currently Closed: Goethe-Institut Language Course Scholarship

  • Dates: Vary by location and time in 2025
  • Location: Germany
  • The application deadline for 2025 will be published in due course.
  • Details: Win a scholarship to attend a Goethe-Institut language course in Germany. Immerse yourself in language and culture.
  • What's Included: Course fees, accommodation costs, and a travel allowance of 1600EUR return in 2024. Teachers book their own transport to the course location.
  • To apply, fill in the following document and send it to Yona Brand (yona.brand@goethe.de)
 

Take the opportunity to apply for a professional development programme in Germany with the Goethe-Institut. If you have any questions, please contact Yona Brand atyona.brand@goethe.de.

Vicki Cotton ©Vicki Cotton

I spent 2 weeks in Dresden with 22 other German teachers from 19 countries around the world, as we refreshed the methodology and pedagogy we use in our classrooms to teach German as a second language. Phonetics, memes, photos, mini research projects, using music and songs to reinforce grammar - we spent our time trying out the activities we can use in the classroom and were reminded that often the simple ideas are best!

Vicki Cotton - Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Hamilton

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