Announcement Enrollment for our courses starting this January 2024 is now open!
Contact and Enrollment
9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
(During exam weeks, visits will be possible upon appointment.)
Kindly fill the online registration form. Later, you will receive an email from the course office. If slots are available, you will be asked to submit a scanned copy of your passport or NBI clearance. Also you will be requested to pay the fee.
In Person
You may register in person in the Language Course Office. Fill-up the course registration form below completely, submit a copy of your passport or NBI clearance, pay the corresponding fees and/or purchase the course books.
You are officially enrolled in a course only upon full payment of the course fee.
By Fax or Email
You may enroll by fax or e-mail. Send the completed course registration form together with a copy of your passport or NBI clearance and proof of payment to:
Goethe-Institut Manila
Attention: the Registrar
Fax no.: +63 2 8170979
einschreibung-manila@goethe.de
Please be informed that courses have limited slots. Once classes are full, registration will be closed.
Fees:
The placement test costs PHP 1000 that will be deducted from your course fee once you book with us.
Schedule:
The placement test is conducted by appointment. You can register for your placement test here.
For more information, please contact sprache-manila@goethe.de.
Course participants must be at least 16 years of age for an adult course and 12-15 years of age for a youth course upon the start of the class.
1. Terms of Payment
1.1 Course fees are paid in full upon registration.
1.2 Registration is on a first paid, first served basis. Reservations are strictly not accepted.
2. Course fees
2.1 The contractually binding fee is the fee stated in the price list current at the time of application.
2.2 Should a participant wish to change his or her booking, then each booking change is subject to a fee equal to 10% the course fee.
2.3 Booking changes are only allowed up to five (5) working days before the start of the course.
3. Cancellation and refunds
The following conditions apply if the course participant is unable to take part in the course:
3.1 In case of cancellation at least five (5) working days before the start of the course, Goethe-Institut Philippinen will withhold 50% of the course fee that will be refunded to the student. Textbooks are non-refundable.
3.2 In case of late cancellation, non-appearance or leaving the course once it is underway, the participants are not entitled to any refund.
3.3 Cancellations must be submitted in writing with reason and must be accompanied by the original receipt. The date of cancellation shall be the date of receipt at the Goethe-Institut Philippinen office.
4. Course level assignment/class size
4.1 Placement in course levels is based on the placement test conducted at the Goethe-Institut Philippinen. A schedule for a placement test will be arranged by the Language Course Office at a fee of PHP 1000.
4.2 Goethe-Institut Philippinen reserves the right to amend or postpone its courses and change course details such as fees, times, materials, rooms and instructors.
4.3 The required minimum number of students per class is 12 persons. Students may move to another course schedule or receive a full refund should the course be cancelled.
5. Responsibilities of participants
Participants are obliged to comply with the course rules and regulations applicable to the Goethe-Institut Philippinen. This means that they are on time when classes start, concentrate on classes, contribute actively to the learning process and refrain from disturbing the learning process by diverting the attention of other students. This implies that participants dress in an appropriate way during classes according to the norms which apply to public spaces. This covers also courses which take place in the digital environment and covers both profile pictures and live-pictures of participants.
6. Liability of the Goethe-Institut
The liability of Goethe-Institut Philippinen and its staff is limited to intent and gross negligence. Goethe-Institut Philippinen also accepts no liability for the cancellation of its services due to force majeure, e.g. natural disasters, fire, floods, war, official orders and all other circumstances beyond the control of the contracting parties.
As of April 19, 2022
Subject to changes
Winter Break: December 25, 2023 - January 01, 2024
Holidays 2022
| Holiday | date |
| New Year's Day | 1 January (Sunday) |
| Additional Special Non-working Holiday | 2 January (Monday) |
| EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary | 25 February (Saturday) |
| Maundy Thursday | 6 April (Thursday) |
| Good Friday | 7 April (Friday) |
| Black Saturday | 8 April (Saturday) |
| Araw ng Kagitingan | 10 April (Monday) |
| Eid’l Fitr * | 22 April (Saturday) - to be confirmed |
| Labor Day | 1 May (Monday) |
| Independence Day | 12 June (Monday) |
| Eidul Adha * | 29 June (Thursday) - to be confirmed |
| Ninoy Aquino Day | 21 August (Monday) |
| National Heroes Day | 28 August (Last Monday of August) |
| All Saints Day | 1 November (Wednesday) |
| All Soul's Day | 2 November (Thursday) |
| Bonifacio Day | 30 November (Thursday) |
| Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion of Mary | 8 December (Friday) |
| Christmas Day | 25 December (Monday) |
| Rizal Day | 30 December (Saturday) |
| Last Day of the Year | 31 December (Sunday) |
| Course type | Fee |
| Extensive course (168 TU) | PhP 22,500 |
| Intensive course (168 TU) | PhP 22,500 |
| A1-B1 Super-intensive course (165 TU) | PhP 22,500 |
| B2 Super-intensive course (255 TU) | PhP 32,500 |
| Exam Preparation Courses* |
Price of Books
| Books | Price | Required for |
| Schritte International Neu 1 (Kursbuch & Arbeitsbuch) |
PhP 500 | A1 |
| Schritte International Neu 2 (Kursbuch & Arbeitsbuch) |
PhP 500 | A1 |
| Klasse! A1.1. (Kursbuch & Arbeitsbuch) |
PhP 1,300 | A1.1 |
| Klasse! A1.2. (Kursbuch & Arbeitsbuch) |
PhP 1,300 | A1.2 |
| Schritte International 3 (Kursbuch & Arbeitsbuch) |
PhP 500 | A2 |
| Schritte International 4 (Kursbuch & Arbeitsbuch) |
PhP 500 | A2 |
| Schritte International 5 (Kursbuch & Arbeitsbuch) |
PhP 500 | B1 |
| Schritte International 6 (Kursbuch & Arbeitsbuch) |
PhP 500 | B1 |
| Aspekte Neu Lehrbuch | PhP 1,500 | B2 |
| Aspekte Neu Arbeitsbuch | PhP 1,500 | B2 |
| Sicher B1+ Kursbuch & Arbeitsbuch | PhP 1,500 | B1+/ B2 |
- cash
- online bank transfer
- money transfer
For the full price list, check here:
DOOR – TO – DOOR MONEY TRANSFER VIA LBC
If you choose this method of paying, please make sure that you are availing for door-to- door money transfer as we do not cater to branch pick up. If you are asked to provide a phone number, you may refer to the institute phone numbers posted on our website.
Details:
Name: Jocelyn Chua or Anna Cruz
Administration,
Goethe – Institut Philippinen
4/F Adamson Centre,
121 L.P Leviste Street
1227 Salcedo Village,
Makati City Philippines
ONLINE BANK TRANSFER OR OVER-THE-COUNTER PAYMENTS
If you choose this method of paying, please keep in mind that we do not have any other accounts with other banks. This would be our only bank account locally. If you are unable to make an online transfer, you may opt to consult with your personal bank on how to proceed or you may also proceed with an over-the-counter payment at Deutsche Bank (Taguig branch).
Details:
Bank Deposit (in Peso) Bank: Deutsche Bank
Account Name: Goethe – Institut Manila
Account Number: 1001916 00 0
SWIFT: DEUTPHMM
Reference: Name of Student, Course and/or Exam Dates
Any additional service charges from your bank are to be shouldered by the participant. This is a company account and we are unable to provide any birthdays or cellphone numbers.
ONLINE BANK TRANSFER FROM GERMANY / EURO ACCOUNT
If you choose this method of paying, please make sure that you are using a euro account. If you continue with your Philippine peso or dollar account, it may take longer and you will be charged excessive service fees from your bank.
Details:
Bank Deposit (in Euro) Goethe – Institut e.V.-Manila Kontonummer: 227549300 Bankleitzahl: 700 400 41 BIC : COBA DE FF 700
IBAN: DE16 7004 0041 0227 5493 00
Verwendungszweck: Name des Teilnehmers, Kursdatum (z.B. Herr Ober, A1 Kurs vom 21.10.2018 – 14.12.2018)
Health Protocols
We are happy to welcome you to our language courses and/or exams. However, it is vital to follow health protocols when coming to the Goethe-Institut.
- bring the print-out of their exam schedule sent to them via email
- bring any of the following IDs: original passport, NBI Clearance, SSS UMID, National ID, PRC ID or driver's license
- bring their own ballpens (either black or blue ink). Erasable pens are not allowed.