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Goethe-Institut USA

Language Association Partnership

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-four (154) Goethe-Instituts in one hundred (100) 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 with 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 the 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 the Goethe-Institut USA can be found below. 

Click here to visit the Goethe-Institut USA website learn more about Idioma’s partnership with the Goethe-Institut USA.

*Discount codes are located on the Goethe-Institut newsletters and social media and must be entered at the time of registration. Discount cannot be applied to previous course registrations or SEI courses. Discount applicable for German and Methodology & Pedagogy courses only. Discount not applicable on courses for candidates in the New Jersey Alternate Route program.

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.

Deutsch Lehren Lernen (DLL) is the Goethe-Institut's practice-oriented, globally recognized professional development series for German language teachers. Each 10-week online course includes 3 live sessions and covers a range of topics aimed at developing and strengthening teaching competence. Participants benefit from observing their own and others’ teaching, reflecting on and optimizing their teaching practice among a cohort of international educators, and learning under the guidance of professional DLL trainers.

The Goethe-Institut partners with Idioma Education & Consulting to enable participants in DLL courses to earn state-approved professional development hours or graduate-level credit. These PD-hours and graduate-level credits can be used toward salary advancement, recertification, a graduate-level certificate or an M.Ed.

Click on the course images below to explore each course: