Cultural institute

Goethe-Institut

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The Goethe-Institut is Germany's worldwide cultural institute. Its local branches are used by German learners, students preparing for Goethe-Zertifikat exams, teachers of German, researchers, artists, diaspora communities and long-stay residents who need a practical connection to German language and culture.

What it does

A typical Goethe-Institut branch offers German courses from beginner to advanced levels, exam preparation, certified German-language exams, library or media services, teacher training, scholarships and a public cultural programme. The public programme can include film screenings, readings, exhibitions, concerts, debates, translation projects and cooperation with schools, universities and cultural partners. For visa and migration audiences, the most practical services are language classes, exam dates, study-in-Germany information and the local contact point for German-language learning.