Goethe-Institut USA

Language Association Partnership

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As the globally active cultural institution of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Goethe-Institut advocates for understanding between Germany, Europe and the world. One hundred fifty-eight (158) Goethe-Instituts in ninety-eight (98) countries together with numerous partner institutions form the basis of our global network. As a registered charity we operate autonomously on a legally independent basis and are not affiliated to any political party. The Goethe-Institut in the USA pursues the following goals:

  • To present contemporary German culture

  • To foster German language and culture within the American educational system

  • To develop a transatlantic network for the exchange of culture and ideas

Through our partnership with Goethe-Institut USA you can enjoy the following benefits: 

  • Discounts* on Graduate-level courses offered by Idioma Education & Consulting, LLC

  • $500 Master of Education (M.Ed with World Language Emphasis) Scholarship awarded to one Goethe-Institut USA student

  • Monthly Idioma Star Newsletter

Courses in partnership with Goethe-Institut USA can be found below. 

*Discount codes are located on the Goethe-Institut newsletters and social media and must be entered at the time of registration. 


We are proud to offer courses in partnership with the Goethe-Institut USA. These advanced training courses are designed for interested and practicing teachers of German.

The current didactic theory aims to improve teaching competence and allow teachers to gain a formal GFL qualification. Ideas and approaches from the training courses can be applied directly in a practical scenario. 

All Goethe-Institut USA courses are offered online as 8-week sessions with 4 live virtual instructor sessions and may be taken for Professional Development or Graduate-level credit.

Pre-requisite: The entry requirement is German at level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or Advanced Low ACTFL Proficiency Level. Please take this assessment and email a screenshot of the results to info@idiomaconsulting.com.  Students who do not meet the proficiency level may register for one of the German Language Courses through Goethe-Institut