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German Courses in South Africa

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Our German Courses. Tailor-made for everyone.

German Course

  • 1 – 3 live sessions per week
  • Group support and rapport
  • Part-time or intensive
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Online German Course

  • Independent learning with the learning platform
  • Live sessions with a teacher
  • Individual or in a group
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Specialised German Course

  • Tailor-made solutions
  • Interactive learning environment
  • Confidently use the language
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German Training Exam Preparation

  • Targeted preparation
  • Learn from home
  • Reduce exam stress
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German Individual Courses

  • Tailor-made
  • Flexible
  • According to your learning needs
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German Course Children and Teenagers

  • From age 5 - 18 years
  • Age-appropriate approach
  • Learning playfully
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Business Courses

  • At our institute or your company
  • Individual feedback from your teacher
  • Tailor-made
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Why you should learn German with Goethe-Institut

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Our course location

Goethe-Institut Johannesburg

119 Jan Smuts Ave 
2193 Johannesburg

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Further information

Overview of levels A1–C2

Our German courses are based on the levels defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).

Online placement test

Are you taking one of our German courses for the first time? Placement test lets you quickly find out which course level is right for you.

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German exams

Do you require evidence of your German language skills that is recognised all over the world? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! We offer German exams for all levels of ability, ranging from A1 to C2.

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German courses in Germany

Learn German successfully in Germany. Experience culture, leisure, country and people!

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Deutsch für dich

In the “Deutsch für dich” community you will find plenty of exercises to help you learn German free of charge, and you can share experiences with other members.

Any questions? +27 11 442 3232 We are here to help: JOH-Learngerman@goethe.de
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