German Teacher Trainee

Grünes Diplom © Goethe-Institut

The Goethe-Institut in Dhaka is looking for committed trainees with a good knowledge of German who want to become a German teacher. We offer a professional 15-month practical and theoretical training programme.

  • Do you like to share your skills with others?
  • Do you enjoy working with young adults (and/ or children)?
  • Would you like to work in an intercultural team?
  • Are you willing to constantly improve your German language skills?
  • Would you like to learn about the latest teaching methods?

You are a strong communicator with the ability to ask and listen, discuss, reflect, and question yourself?
Then join our “Grünes Diplom” teacher training!

We offer

  • Before the training: B2 German language course & examination. Value 68,000 BDT
  • Phase 1: 4-week online group seminar “11 Bausteine” on teaching at the Goethe-Institut (44 x 45 minutes); Value 50,000 BDT
  • 16 weeks of closely guided classroom and online course observation and teaching up to 90 minutes. Value 1 lakh BDT
  • Online group training and exchange with ”Deutsch Lehren Lernen (DLL)”, modules 1-6 including a final test after completion. Value: 2250,00 EUR / 2.66 Lakh BDT
  • 2 x 90-minute teaching tests “Lehrprobe 1 & 2”. Value: 12,000 BDT
  • C1 German language course & examination. Value: 43,000 BDT
  • A1-B1 examiner’s training, German cultural studies, and digital teaching seminar. Value: 1,3 Lakh BDT
  • Additional continuous training seminars on the job
  • The ability to teach independently and generate income after 5 months into the training
  • An attractive compensation scheme after completion of the training
  • A 2-year bond (2000 teaching units of 45 minutes) with the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh
  • An international teaching certification with work opportunities in almost 150 Goethe-Institutes abroad
  • Long-term career opportunities

TOTAL TRAINING VALUE: 6,69 LAKH BDT – free of charge for all graduates.

What we expect from you

  • Proven German language skills of B1 level or higher (B2+ required to commence with the programme)
  • A university degree
  • The willingness to teach for the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh for at least 2 years (2000 teaching units)
  • Good command of English
  • For non-Bangladeshi: permanent residency and valid work-permit for Bangladesh

Your application (exclusively in German language) includes:

  • A Letter of motivation (max. one DIN A4 page)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copy of passport/ Identity card
  • A copy of your university degree
  • work references, and 
  • Proof of German language skills

Please send your application documents to:
Goethe-Institut Bangladesh, Mr. Tim Fauth, Head of Language Department, tim.fauth@goethe.de

We regularly hire. Apply at any time!