Welcome...

... to the Goethe-Institut San Francisco. Since 1967, we have been promoting cultural exchange, education and societal discourse in the American context, bring different perspectives from Germany and the USA into a dialogue that is based in trust, and support the teaching and learning of the German language in San Francisco. Currently, our focus is on Culture & Technology. We are committed to the principles of transparency, diversity and sustainability.

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Apply now for “Youth 4 German Cinema!”

It's that time again! Together with the Berlin & Beyond Film Festival, we are looking for students from the USA, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean (aged 14-18) to participate in our Youth 4 German Cinema competition.   
   
If you are interested in German art and culture, this is your opportunity to be part of the Berlin & Beyond Film Festival. A total of three applicants will be selected. 

Youth For German Cinema 2024

Goethe-Institut USA

your hub for learning German online

German Language Community

Join our fun German Language Clubs and be part of our learner community! Book Clubs, Video Clubs and our Phoenetic Workout and more ....

German Language

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01/24

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The Goethe-Institut USA is Germany's offical cultural center with convenient and effective online German courses and internationally recognized language certificates.

As the international market leader for German courses, we bring you unparalleled expertise and a commitment to delivering top-notch language education.

  • online group, individual and business courses for all levels
  • professional and highly trained instructors
  • state-of-the-art, interactive, and fun teaching methods

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657 Howard Street

We’ve settled into our new home at 657 Howard Street and celebrated the grand opening of our San Francisco location in style! Take a behind-the-scenes look at how our new Institut came to life and see for yourself how creativity, collaboration, and vision shaped this new chapter. 

Goethe-Institut San Francisco

Gegenüber Magazine

Gegenüber connects perspectives from across (German:gegenüber) the Atlantic, in Germany and North America. Our editorial team and contributors from Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Germany, and the United States offer balanced perspectives with multimedia pieces on societal issues, art, business, and science.Gegenüber tackles transatlantic topics, regional quirks, and common denominators, offering a political interpretation of culture and a cultural interpretation of politics.

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Goethe on Demand

Our reality and the media are currently dominated by wars, crises and political upheaval. Society is more polarised than ever, with hate and agitation part of everyday media life. The film series LOTS OF LOVE aims to counter the bad news with a ray of light, at least on screen, showing the most beautiful feeling in the world in many different facets. Over a period of 12 months, the film series LOTS OF LOVE will share love stories with us and show how people find and stand by each other despite what may divide them.

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Projects

C/Change

C/Change is a new interdisciplinary initiative investigating how emerging technologies, when imbued with intentional design, can open up new channels for cross-cultural connection in a changing world.

C/Change

Step into German

Learn German the fun way – through music, soccer and film! Listen to our podcasts for information on Germany’s diverse music scene.

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Binge Fever!

Television “Made in Germany” is having a golden moment with the rise of international streaming services. In this dossier, we highlight binge-worthy German serials and fill you in on where to watch them in the USA.

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New Location Goethe-Institut San Francisco

Address

657 Howard Street
San Francisco CA 94105
USA

Opening hours

Tues-Thurs: 10:00–16:00
Downtown San Francisco

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