Contact Page - German Courses in Göttingen, Germany

Goethe-Institut:
The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institution worldwide. It has built up a network of 141 institutes in 80 countries and teaches German to over 20,000 students each year in Germany alone. The Goethe Institute has 51 years of experience in teaching German as a foreign language, teacher training and developing curricula, examinations and course materials.

The 1000-year-old city of Göttingen, with a population of over 130,000, is situated on the Leine River, in the middle of Germany making it a great location to study and plan your travels around Germany and Central Europe. The Goethe-Institut, with more than 30 successful years in Göttingen, is housed in a beautiful 19th century villa, just a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Features include: a pleasant learning atmosphere, computers and Internet access, music rooms for leisure time, a volleyball court in the spacious garden, a beautifully landscaped park directly opposite the institute, good contacts to the university, internships arranged for course participants.

At the Goethe-Institut in Göttingen you can take language courses all year round at every level, systematically and effectively. We offer special preparatory courses to get you ready for the TestDaF exam, the language examination required for admission to German colleges and universities. Our optimal support and individual consultation ensure your success. Our exam candidates have a success rate of over 80%.

The picturesque historic town centre of Göttingen , with its tudor-style houses, churches and medieval city wall, is a delight for visitors. Today 25,000 students from around the world give the city a young, cosmopolitan spirit. Several Max Planck research institutes and the German Aerospace Center have headquarters here, carrying on Göttingen's long tradition as a scientific stronghold. But what would Göttingen be without its landmark, the "Gänseliesel" statue on the marketplace fountain, said to be the most-kissed girl in the world? According to tradition, everyone who finishes doctoral studies in Göttingen heads straight to the market square to plant a kiss on her cheek.

Courses: Whether you want to learn German for everyday life, your job, to study at a German university or college, or just out of interest, the Goethe-Institut is your partner for learning German successfully through qualified instruction. Our courses fall into the following categories:

- Intensive Courses
- German Culture and Leisure Programme
- Premium Courses
- Special Business Courses for Professionals (e.g. German for Teachers)
- Exam Preparation Course (TestDaf)
- Courses for Children and Teens