Gimagine Award

The Gimagine Award is a dynamic digital learning programme developed by the Goethe-Institut for young people aged 14–18. It offers an engaging introduction to the German language while at the same time promoting global awareness and intercultural skills. 

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Use your learning for the DofE Award

The Friends of the Goethe-Institut UK are an Approved Activity Provider for the DofE Skill Section. As an Approved Activity Provider, the FGI UK deliver the Gimagine Award to DofE participants who would like to learn German from scratch or deepen their existing knowledge of German language and culture as part of their DofE’s Skill Section.

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  • Structured online learning program
    Complete 13 or 26 hours of structured learning – flexible, independently and anytime!
  • Official certificate
    Receive an official certificate upon successful completion
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)Do German as a skill for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with the Gimagine Award
  • Suitable for individuals and groupsFor individual students, youth centre leaders, and teachers with their (classroom) groups
  • Motivational game-based learning
    Look forward to playful elements and small competitions

How it works

The Gimagine Award includes a dedicated route tailored to meet the DofE Skills Section requirements for both Bronze and Silver. This route consists of:

With a total of 13 hours (Bronze/Silver) or 26 hours (Silver) of flexible German learning content to be completed at your own speed, the programme is well-suited for individual learners. The Gimagine Award team is always there to give hands-on support to participants with any questions they might have.

Once a participant has completed one of the routes outlined above, they will receive an automated certificate of completion. The FGI UK team of assessors will then create a tailored assessment report – outlining the participant’s achievements within the Gimagine Award - and upload it to eDofE.

The two pathways

Bronze/Silver (13 weeks/3 months)

10 hours 
of German language learning (choose either ‘German Starter’ for beginners or ‘German Booster’ for participants with pre-existing German skills)
3 hours 
of Global Learning modules (choose freely from 19 diverse themes – ranging from sustainability to arts and music, society and democracy, and linking Germany and the UK)

Silver (26 weeks/6 months)

20 hours 
of German language learning (choose either ‘German Starter’ for beginners or ‘German Booster’ for participants with pre-existing German skills)
6 hours 
of Global Learning modules (choose freely from 19 diverse themes – ranging from sustainability to arts and music, society and democracy, and linking Germany and the UK)

What does the Gimagine Award x DofE Licence include?

By purchasing an individual licence (£30) to take the Gimagine Award for the DofE’s Skill Section, participants will receive the following:

  • Access to the entire Gimagine Award platform (including continued access for German learning after completion of the required modules)
  • An official automatic certificate stating their achievements
  • 13-26 hours of German learning and Global learning modules
  • Progress monitored by an assessor; the assessment report is submitted automatically to eDofE.
  • Support with any questions or issues participants may have via gimagine@goethe.de

Registration made easy – step by step

  1. Registration: : Please sign up via the following link, providing your DofE related details: 

Registration form

  1. Email for consent & payment: You will now receive an email asking you to consent to the young person’s sign-up. Once confirmed, you will receive a payment link. Please pay the fee of 30 GBP for the young person’s participation.
  2. Registration confirmation: Once consent has been given and payment has been made, the participant is officially registered for the Gimagine Award. You can then log in and get started right away!

Are you a teacher who wants to offer the Gimagine Award to your students?

If you are a teacher who wants to sign up an entire group to the Gimagine Award, you can find all information, as well as scholarship options, on the Goethe-Institut UK’s website.

For teachers

  • More about the Gimagine Award

    Learn more about the learning platform, topics and courses, and the Gimagine initiative on our website. Did you know, for instance, that our Global Learning courses include relevant topics such as sustainability, future skills, translation, society, arts and music and lifestyle?

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  • Frequently asked questions

    What is the Gimagine Award Certificate? How do I earn the Gimagine Award Certificate? How do I collect points? Not quite sure yet, how the GIMAGINE Award works? No problem, we have got you covered!

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Contact

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