Learning German in New Zealand

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Learning German? Aotearoa New Zealand has a lot to offer there! Besides being taught at universities, German language classes are also offered at the Goethe-Institut as well as several language schools and community colleges and learning centres. German is also taught at many schools throughout the country, usually at secondary schools, but a sizeable number of primary schools are offering it, too.

Goethe-Institut

The Goethe-Institute offers German language classes in Auckland and Wellington. The institute itself is located in Wellington, in iconic Cuba St.

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Learning German at New Zealand Universities

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Contact

  • DAAD Lektorat Auckland

    VISITORS: 18 Symonds Street, Auckland 1010, CLL Building, School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics, level 4, room 414 MAIL: University of Auckland, German, DAAD, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142

    DAAD Lektorat in Christchurch

    Besuche: 20 Kirkwood Avenue, Logie Building, Global, Cultural and Language Studies, Level 5, Room 509, 8140 Christchurch
    Post: University of Canterbury, German Studies / DAAD, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140

    E-Mail: anne.blumenthaldaad-lektorat.de

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