Goethe-Institut Gulf Region — Dubai
- Ages5–16years old
- PriceAED 1,500a course, lowest price
- OpenAskNot published yet
- WhereBur DubaiOpen in Maps
About Goethe-Institut Gulf Region
Goethe-Institut Gulf Region runs German courses for children and teenagers from its Dubai office on the second floor of the Aghadir / Sharaf DG Building, at the junction of Mankhool Road and Kuwait Street in Bur Dubai. Its Dubai course page lists two age groups: 9-12 year olds (levels A1-B1) and 13-16 year olds (A1-B2). The teen course takes beginners as well as teens who already know some German. Each course runs for 9 weeks, 3 hours a week, in groups of up to 12. You can choose online or face-to-face. Lessons are in German from the first day and use role plays, interviews and small projects, with a textbook for every course. There is also an online course for children in school years 1 to 10 who speak German at home and want to read and write it better. Details here are from the institute's pages as they stood in early 2026, so check current dates and fees. It is rated 4 on Google from 163 reviews.
The activity
German, explained
German classes give children and teens a structured way to pick up a new language. Courses usually follow the Common European Framework levels, from A1 for complete beginners up to C2. Lessons mix speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar, and for younger learners they lean on role play, games and small group projects so the language gets used rather than just memorised. German suits a child who is moving to or from a German-speaking country, is taking it as a school subject, or grows up hearing it at home. Starting ages, group sizes and exam options vary between schools, so check the course for your child's age before booking.
Who it's for
Children aged 9-12 (levels A1-B1) and teenagers aged 13-16 (levels A1-B2), from complete beginners to those with some German. There is also an online course for German-speaking children in school years 1 to 10 who want to improve their reading and writing. Beginners start at level A1.1, and children with previous German take a placement test first. Ages and levels are as listed on the Dubai course page in January 2026.
What to expect
Lessons are in German from the very first day. Children work in pairs and groups through role plays, interviews and small projects, and speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar are linked together. Every course uses a textbook, which is paid for separately. A complete beginner starts at level A1.1. A child who already knows some German takes the institute's placement test first; there is a fee, and it counts towards the course booking. Online classes need a laptop or desktop with a working camera and microphone, and the camera must stay on. No trial class is published, so ask the provider.
Highlights
- Courses for ages 9-12 and 13-16, online or face-to-face (goethe.de, January 2026)
- 9 weeks, 3 hours a week, 27 hours in total (goethe.de, January 2026)
- Up to 12 children per face-to-face group and 10 online (goethe.de terms)
- Online reading-and-writing course for German-speaking children in school years 1-10 (goethe.de, January 2026)
- 4 on Google from 163 reviews (Google listing)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
Goethe-Institut Gulf Region - Dubai is rated 4 on Google from 163 reviews. 108 of those are five-star and 16 four-star, with 6 three-star and 3 two-star, while 30 are one-star, so recent reviews are worth a read before you book.
The facts
- Ages
- 9-12 (A1-B1) and 13-16 (A1-B2); young native speakers in school years 1-10 (online)
- Prices
- 9-12 and 13-16 courses: listed as 'AED 1800 / AED 1600' per 9-week course in January 2026 (the page does not say which applies to which option; ask); young native speakers: AED 1500 per 10-week course; textbooks extra; confirm current fees
- Schedule
- 9-12 and 13-16: 9 weeks, 3 hours a week, starts in Feb, April, July, Sep and Nov; young native speakers: 10 weeks, 1.5 hours a week, starts in January, April and September (January 2026 listing); days and times: ask the provider
- Languages
- German
- Where
- Office 203/204, Aghadir / Sharaf DG Building, Junction Mankhool Road / Kuwait Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai (face-to-face); online
- How to book
- goethe.de/ins/ae/en/spr/kur/dub/dub/kuj.html · +971 4 325 9865 · [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat9am–5pm
- SunClosed
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Textbooks are not included in the course price (goethe.de terms)
- Children with previous German take a placement test, which is charged; the fee counts towards the course booking (goethe.de terms)
- Withdraw in writing before the first class and the fee is refunded less a 10% administration fee; from the first class on there is no refund (goethe.de terms)
- Online classes need a laptop or desktop with camera and microphone, and cameras must be on (goethe.de terms)
- Office hours on Google are Monday to Saturday 9AM-5PM, closed Sunday; class times differ by course (Google listing)
- Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
Skip map203/204 Aghaadir Building, Junction Mankhool Road - Kuwait St - Dubai
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