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German Courses in South Africa

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  • 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.

Our German Courses. Tailor-made for everyone.

German Course

  • 1 – 2 live sessions per week
  • Interactive and structured
  • Group exchange and support
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Online German Course

  • Independent learning with the learning platform
  • Live sessions with a teacher
  • Individual or in a group
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German Training Exam Preparation

  • Targeted preparation
  • Learn from home
  • Reduce exam stress
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German Individual Courses

  • Tailor-made
  • Flexible
  • According to your learning needs
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German Course Children and Teenagers

  • From age 7 - 18 years
  • Age-appropriate approach
  • Learning playfully
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Business Courses

  • At our institute or your company
  • Individual feedback from your teacher
  • Tailor-made
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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).

Additional offers

  • 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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Our course location

Goethe-Institut Johannesburg

119 Jan Smuts Ave 
2193 Johannesburg

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Contact and information

Any questions? We are here to help:

Any questions?

+27 11 442 3232 Call

We are here to help:

JOH-Learngerman@goethe.de E-Mail