The Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the German Teachers Association of Sri Lanka (SriDaF), is pleased to announce German Language Teaching Excellence Scholarship Award -2025 – a fully funded scholarship program for German language teachers. This prestigious opportunity offers selected teachers the chance to spend three weeks in Germany, further enhancing their linguistic and pedagogical skills.
Eligibility & Selection Process
This program is not exclusively for the most outstanding German teachers but aims to provide a fair selection process based on multiple criteria. Selection will take place in three rounds:
Round 1 – Submission of Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents for evaluation:
• A letter of motivation (max two pages written in German)
• Proof of current German language proficiency (Goethe-Zertifikat or equivalent)
• A detailed lesson plan of a lesson showcasing their teaching methodology
• A certified timetable approved by the school principal/Any other representative of MoE
• A 15-20 minute recorded lesson (shared through a YouTube link or Google Drive link)
• Performance data of the last two years (O-Level and A-Level student results, if applicable)
• Evidence of extracurricular engagement in promoting German, such as German club activities or school/regional initiatives
• Any additional contributions made towards promoting German language education in the school system
Round 2 – School Visit
A representative from the Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Education will visit shortlisted candidates’ schools to assess their teaching environment and impact.
Round 3 – Interview
Finalists will undergo a brief interview focusing on their knowledge of the German language and culture.
Scholarship Award
The winning teacher will receive a three-week, fully funded scholarship to Germany before October 2025 to attend a German language course organized by a Goethe-Institut in Germany.
Important Conditions
• Applicants must not have previously visited Germany through a Goethe-Institut or Ministry of Education-funded program.
• Teachers are expected to actively promote German language learning within their schools by organizing after-school classes, integrating German with other subjects, and encouraging student participation in cultural events.
• Participation in professional development programs conducted by the Ministry of Education or Goethe-Institut will be taken into account.
• Consideration will be given to teachers who successfully encourage students to take A1, A2, or B1 German exams for respective school students.
Application Process
Interested teachers must submit their applications along with the required documents before the deadline: April 25, 2025, at 23:00 Hours.
For further details, please contact: Yashodhara Mayadunne (PASCH/BKD Project Coordinator) 0777004163 or S.A. Arasu (Deputy Director of Education – Ministry of Education) – 011 2785070
Applications and documents can be submitted via the following email or post. [email protected]
Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka
39, R G Senanayake Mawatha Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.
English and Foreign Languages Branch
Ministry of Education, Isurupaya-Battaramulla.
Click here to download the application
