German Language

Eine Geschäftsfrau arbeitet im Büro mit Tablet und Laptop. Sie lächelt glücklich.

Eine Geschäftsfrau arbeitet im Büro mit Tablet und Laptop. Sie lächelt glücklich.

Your success with German

The Goethe-Institut brings the German language into the world: we offer German courses and exams in more than 90 countries. You can practise German free of charge with our diverse selection of online exercises and in the Community. Find out about opportunities for professional development and materials for German teachers (DaF/DaZ).

Learn German with the Goethe-Institut

  • German Courses

    Learn German with the professionals. Whether in Rwanda, in Germany or online - we are your reliable partner for successful German learning with qualified teachers.

    Lockere Arbeitsatmosphäre. Junge Studierende lernen gemeinsam mit klassischen und digitalen Arbeitsunterlagen. Sie geben sich „High fives“. Sie haben Spaß.

  • German Exams

    Show what you can really do! Our globally recognised German examinations at levels A1 to C2 provide official proof of your German language skills.

    The course participants have passed the exam. They are happy and proudly show off their Goethe certificates. They smile for the camera.

For German learners

  • Practise German free of charge

    At the Goethe-Institut, you learn German from the pros. We have developed a range of free media to help you practise your German – from apps with learning material to videos, podcasts and games, as well as social media and community programmes. However well you speak German and whatever your reasons for improving it, the main thing is that you start practising – and enjoy it!

    Group of young people smiling at the camera © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • Webportal „Mein Weg nach Deutschland“

    Here you will find comprehensive information about living and working in Germany, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

    Mein Weg nach Deutschland © Alina Holtmann / Maridav Foto: © Alina Holtmann / Maridav

For teachers and educational institutions

  • Teaching German

    We offer German teachers a varied training programme, activities for their classes and teaching materials for a varied and inspiring German lesson.

    	Whitney im Sprachkurs am Goethe-Institut. Deutschübung mit Lehrkraft. Whitney macht eine Übung am Smartboard. Die Lehrerin begleitet die Übung. Aufnahme seitlich.

  • PASCH Initiative

    The initiative ‘Schools: Partners for the Future’ (PASCH) comprises a worldwide network of schools with special ties to Germany.

    Pupils of PASCH schools smile for the camera. They hold up different German words written on coloured paper. ©PASCH-net/Anne Essel ©PASCH-net/Anne Essel

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