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Professional Development
 for German Educators

The Goethe-Institut USA offers a broad portfolio of professional development trainings, either online or on-site: Language courses for German educators, pedagogical trainings, intercultural courses, coaching and mentoring, conferences and so much more.

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Qualification

  • Deutsch lehren lernen

    Enhance your teaching skills with the Goethe-Institut’s practical professional development series for German language teachers.

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  • Online Language Course

    Choose from our wide range of online courses at levels A2 through C2—from group classes to private lessons to specialized courses. Teachers receive a discount.

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Educational Training Series: Do something!

Our Educational Training Series for Civic Engagement. In a world that is increasingly characterized by polarization, misinformation and discrimination, civic engagement is becoming more and more important. We have developed a special educational series to prepare German teachers for these challenges and actively involve students.

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Scholarships

Das Goethe-Institut USA vergibt jährlich Stipendien an Deutschlehrkräfte, entweder zur Teilnahme an Onlinefortbildungen, Fortbildungen in Deutschland (Sprachkurse oder Methodentrainings, online oder präsentisch), als auch zur Teilnahme an Sommerschulen in den USA.

  • Professional Development in Germany

    Would you like to participate in an in-person professional development course in Germany? Choose between language courses or courses on teaching methodology.

  • Online Programs

    Sign up for online professional development courses developed by the Goethe-Institut Germany and expand your skills alongside colleagues from around the world. Contact your local Goethe-Institut for scholarship opportunities.

  • IDT 2025

    The International Conference of German Teachers (IDT) is one of the largest conferences for German teachers worldwide.

  • Goethe Summer Academy

    The program ran from 2023 to 2025 to recruit students for the profession of German language teaching and to ease their transition into this demanding career.

General information

  • Accreditation

    German teachers can earn continuing education credits or graduate-level credit through Idioma Education & Consulting for their participation in Goethe-Institut workshops and continuing education courses.

  • Language Frameworks

    A comparison of the CEFR and ACTFL: In-depth guidance on the similarities, differences, and potential applications of both frameworks in teaching, curricula, and educational policy contexts.

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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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