Application requirements

You are a teacher of German as a foreign language or are involved in the teacher training of such teachers; this also applies if you work at a PASCH school. You will be working as a DaF teacher or a trainer of DaF teachers in the coming years. You are willing to pass on what you learn in the seminar to your colleagues at home. You have the necessary German-language skills for the type of seminar you wish to attend. You are prepared to take part in the entire seminar, including the cultural program. You can state that you are available for the dates of all of the desired seminars you indicate. You confirm that you have been informed that it is not always possible to prioritize your three desired seminars. You acknowledge that the Goethe-Institut cannot provide any organizational assistance or help with insurance matters for family members or friends. You acknowledge that we advise against participating in a seminar during a pregnancy to avoid the risk of complications for which no insurance coverage is available. You acknowledge that you are not permitted to bring pets with you. Should you be applying for an MDO distance learning course, you will need solid PC and Internet skills with regular access to a high-speed Internet connection at home or at work. Notice : If in person events cannot take place in the summer of 2025, the currently planned in-person professional development seminars in Germany will take place in digital format. Should you receive a scholarship, we will inform you of the decision to switch to the digital format. We thank you for your understanding, should a switch to completely online professional development seminars be necessary in light of unforeseen situations.

Our application process was adapted in 2024 and now runs via LimeSurvey. Please complete all parts of the form that are mandatory (marked by an asterix). PLEASE NOTE: this link leads to the application form for professional development courses taking place in 2025 (application deadline (10/31/2024). APPLICATION FORM Questions? Please contact Franziska Trepke. Her contact details can be found at the bottom of this page.

Course fees Travel allowance Accommodation in a single room with breakfast in private accommodation or hotel One main meal per day (not on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) Health, accident and liability insurance for the duration of the course (including travel days) and repatriation in the event of illness

In-Person Professional Development in Germany

The Goethe-Institut in the USA awards scholarships for participation in language courses and professional development seminars (e.g. cultural studies, German as a foreign language theory and practice) in Germany. You may apply for a Goethe-Institut scholarship if you are a teacher of German as a foreign language or are involved in the teacher training of such teachers; this also applies if you work at a PASCH school.

The link to all 2025 courses and seminars (in-person and blended learning) in Germany can be found here: Portfolio 2025

Since 2024 we use Limesurvey for scholarship applications. The link to apply for scholarships for 2025 can be found below. The application deadline is 10/31/2024.

Please note: If you have received a Goethe-Institut scholarship between now and 2021, you are not eligible to apply for another scholarship until four years have passed since receiving the last scholarship.

Contact

Franziska Trepke
Language Consultant
teacherservice-chicago@goethe.de

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