About us

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The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institution operational worldwide.

We promote the study of German abroad and encourage international cultural exchange. We also foster knowledge about Germany by providing information on its culture, society and politics. Our educational and training products enable mobility in an international learning community.

With our network of Goethe-Instituts, Goethe Centres, cultural societies, reading rooms and exam and language learning centres we have played a central role in the cultural and educational policies of Germany for over 60 years.

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    Education

    Educational and Capacity Building Programmes by the Goethe-Institut

    Calendar of Events

    List of all events in Germany organised by the Goethe-Institut

    Goethe-Institut’s annual report 2012/13

    The Goethe-Institut’s annual report presents a survey of our activities worldwide