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Exchange programs

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Exchange programs create opportunities for interaction, new perspectives, and meaningful learning. They connect people, classrooms, and ideas, especially across national borders. Whether you are a teacher, a student, or a decision-maker, our programs offer opportunities to experience Germany’s culture and diversity and to actively shape international educational cooperation.

For teachers

  • Transatlantic Outreach Project (TOP)

    TOP is a leading provider of curriculum and study tours relevant to contemporary Germany for social studies educators, STEM educators, and decision makers.

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  • Schulwärts!

    The SCHULWÄRTS! project offers teaching degree students and prospective teachers scholarship-funded internships at schools abroad that are supported by the Goethe-Institut.
    We are currently looking for host schools in the United States and Canada!

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For students

  • GAPP

    Since 1972 GAPP has been supporting teachers and schools in establishing successful bilateral student exchange programs.

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  • German Plus Career

    Motivated students from around the world come together for the three-week “German Plus Career” scholarship program, visit German companies, and improve their German skills in the process.

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  • Career Bridge

    Talented students learn about the dual vocational training system during a hands-on trip to Germany and strengthen their German language skills.

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  • Study Bridge

    The Study Bridge program is a multiyear educational pipeline designed to prepare U.S. students with strong STEM interests to embark directly on a course of study in Germany. 

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Reasons to Learn German

  • Why learn German?

    German opens up career opportunities: As the language of a leading global economy, it strengthens career paths in technology, business, medicine, and more—both in the U.S. and internationally.

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  • Why teach German?

    Teaching German means shaping the future: Teachers nurture young talent, overcome daily challenges, and, with dedication and strong support, help shape the future of German language learning in the U.S.

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Contact

For further information or if you have any questions, please contact a partner at a Goethe-Institut near you.

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