Think German(y) –
Think European Union,
international trade
and globalization.
Just think...of
international relations
German is a global
language of science
and research
Think German(y) –
Think “Made in Germany”
Learn German and be able
to contemplate career
opportunities in the
Namibian–German network
of trade and industry!
Think German(y) –
Think intercultural
exchange made
in Germany
German
is a plus :)
Learn German and become a global player.
Germany is one of the most important economic
regions in the world and has become the
economic powerhouse of Europe.
Germany’s capital city Berlin – the political and
cultural hotspot right in the center of Europe.
Hamburg – the famous harbour town and gateway
to the world.
Frankfurt – the financial hotspot and air
traffic hub.
Munich, Stuttgart and Freiburg – centres
of economy, science and tourism and of
course Hanover with the world renowned
computer expo CeBIT, one of the biggest
international trade fairs.
You want to study at
University level and plan to
further your studies abroad
– start learning German now!
50 German universities are ranked within the best
worldwide. More than 2000 different Master’s
programmes are offered by German universities.
German university students from abroad visit
Namibian universities on a regular basis – you
want to make new friends – start to learn
German now!
Remember – German is the second most
commonly used scientific language!
All invented and made
in Germany
The Gummi bear
Hans Riegel
The automobile
Carl Benz
The X-Ray technology
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
The printing press
Johannes Gutenberg
Aspirin
Felix Hofmann
MP3 player
Karlheinz Brandenburg
Learn German and connect
to German sports, art and
culture
Sport. J. Boateng, Bundesliga, Formel 1, the new
tennis star of Germany Angelique Kerber.
Music. Cro, Andreas Bourani, DJ Felix Jaehn,
Revolverheld, Rammstein.
Film / Literature. Berlinale, Good bye Lenin, Lola
rennt. Inkheart, The Neverending Story, Winnetou.
Food. Currywurst, Sauerkraut, Brezel and Bier
(Reinheitsgebot) – of course.
Essen, Trinken, Musik, Literatur und Sport.
Goethe-Institut Namibia
1-5 Fidel Castro Street
P.O. Box 1208
Windhoek, Namibia
Tel.
+264 61 225 700
Fax
+264 61 221 256
[email protected]
G Goethe-Institut Namibia
www.goethe.de
Think German(y) –
Think international
communication
Think German(y) –
Think Berlin Wall,
Schloss Neuschwanstein,
and Oktoberfest.
Just think…of tourism
Get to know the
network of German
language studies
in Namibia
Local partners
representing
Germany in Namibia
Become a partner
of our network
and get connected!
Educational Cooperation for German
(Bildungskooperation Deutsch)
Within the framework of this programme the
Goethe–Institut Namibia organises
• training for German as foreign language teachers
• scholarships for pupils and teachers
• projects and events for schools and pupils.
German is the most widely spoken
language in Europe.
14.5 million learners in 144 countries worldwide
study German.
Widen your digital horizon – German is the second
most used language on the internet.
Learn German and expand your communication
skills locally and abroad.
In addition to Germany, Austria and Switzerland,
German as mother tongue is spoken in
Lichtenstein, Luxemburg, Belgium, Holland,
Poland, Romania, Hungary, Italy and Namibia.
Germany ranks within the ten most visited
countries in the world — Namibia is one of the
favourite travel destinations of Germans!
Germans are world champions in travelling abroad
and they love travelling to Namibia and South
Africa. More or less 110 000 German speaking
tourists visit Namibia every year.
Learn German and explore Germany!
Learn German if you’re considering a career in
the Namibian hospitality and tourism industry.
Mastering the German language will be an
advantage on the Namibian job market.
At primary and high school level
55 state and private schools all over Namibia
offer German as foreign language. No matter
where you live: Windhoek, Swakopmund,
Otjiwarongo, Tsumeb, Okombahe, Grootfontein,
Omaruru, Okahandja, Rehoboth, Outjo, Karibib,
Stampriet or Walvis Bay – you can learn German
anywhere!
Goethe–Institut
In Windhoek and Swakopmund the Goethe–
Institut is your partner when it comes to German
language courses. Tailor made individual or group
classes for adults, youth and children. Language
examinations according to the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages. Our
new Information and library centre invites for
studying, research or just joyful reading.
For language courses contact:
Ms. Julia Perestrelo, [email protected]
Scholarships and career
The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
is your partner when it comes to college and
university scholarships in Germany.
The PAD (Pedagogical Exchange Service) organises
exchange programmes for excellent German as
foreign language students.
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of
Germany, Deutsche Welle Akademie, Konrad
Adenauer Foundation, Friedrich Ebert Foundation
and Hanns Seidel Foundation.
The Department of language and literature studies
at the University of Namibia is your local partner
for German language studies at tertiary level.
PASCH Schools:
Partners for the Future
Five Namibian schools are
partners in this worldwide
programme and take part in
special projects offered by
PASCH. The PASCH-initiative
supports 1800 schools world wide with a broad
range of services. The aim is
to develop vivid and long-lasting links with
Germany and to inspire schools, teachers and
pupils to enjoy an open exchange of views and
engage in cooperation.
Learn German online
www.pasch-net.de
www.goethe.de
Contact
Educational cooperation
Ms Corinna Burth
[email protected]