German Courses in South Africa

German courses
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Our German Courses. Tailor-made for everyone.

In-Person Courses

  • Real-life situations and phrases
  • 1 – 3 sessions per week
  • Learn in a group

Online Courses

  • Accessible and flexible
  • Independent learning with the learning platform
  • Live sessions with a teacher
  • Group and individual courses

Specialised Courses

  • Tailor-made
  • Personal support
  • Dates and times arranged individually
  • Various topics

Exam preparation courses

  • Prepare for your Goethe exam
  • Learn from home
  • Learn tips and strategies

Individual Courses

  • Tailor-made
  • Flexible
  • According to your learning needs

Children and youth courses

  • From age 5 to age 15
  • Age-appropriate approach
  • Learning playfully

Our course location

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Goethe-Institut Johannesburg

119 Jan Smuts Ave 
2193 Johannesburg

Further information

Overview of levels A1–C2

Our German courses are based on the levels defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).

Online placement test

Are you taking one of our German courses for the first time? Placement test lets you quickly find out which course level is right for you.

Additional offers

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Company Courses

Are you looking for a course that meets your company’s learning needs? We offer tailor-made course formats – either at our institute or at your location.

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German exams

Do you require evidence of your German language skills that is recognised all over the world? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! We offer German exams for all levels of ability, ranging from A1 to C2.

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German courses in Germany

Learn German successfully in Germany. Experience culture, leisure, country and people!

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Deutsch für dich

In the “Deutsch für dich” community you will find plenty of exercises to help you learn German free of charge, and you can share experiences with other members.

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