Language. Culture. Germany Welcome...

… to the Goethe-Institut Philippinen in Manila. The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institute, active worldwide. We promote the study of German abroad and encourage international cultural exchange. We have been operating in Manila since 1961 and are a hub of ideas, education and exchange.

Goethe-Institut Philippinen Building © Goethe-Institut

Learn German

The Goethe-Institut brings the German language to the world. We offer German courses and German exams in over 90 countries.

The right solution for every need
Well taken care of at any level
Internationally recognized language certificates

Library

Diverse. Open to all.

Our library is a place for everyone who wants to read, listen to music, watch movies, get inspired and meet people.

Opening hours

Mon-Fri:	12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat-Sun:	closed

Lending

The use of books and media in the library is free of charge. For borrowing you need a library card.

Borrow books and media

BibToGo

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app and your personal library account. It gives you access to our media and services whenever you need them.

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Discover our library

Goethe-Institut Manila Library Lending © Goethe-Institut Philippinen

Onleihe

The Onleihe is the Goethe-Institut's free digital library. You can currently download 23,000 German-language e-books, audiobooks, materials for learners of German, magazines and newspapers, and watch movies online.

Onleihe © Goethe-Institut

Topics

Content that moves us

International perspectives from culture and society
Zeitgeister

Which topics and discourses are we dealing with worldwide? The online magazine Zeitgeister invites experts, artists and authors to a joint exchange.

German Shows in the Philippines
Binge Fever

Television “Made in Germany” is having a golden moment with the rise of international streaming services. German series that appeal to global audiences through smart and original writing, diverse themes, talented lineups and opulent productions have never received so much attention. In this dossier, we’ll highlight binge-worthy German serials and fill you in on where to watch them in the Philippines.

Visiting German cities
City Contours

German cities are as diverse as the landscape that surrounds them. In our series of city portraits, we embark on a journey through Goethe's homeland. Our authors have taken a close look at things small and large which make their cities so unique and lovable.

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Opening Hours

Mon–Fri:	12:00PM–6:00PM
Sat-Sun:	closed

Mo–Fr:	10:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00

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