The network of German schools abroad and schools which offer the German Language Diploma is being strengthened and expanded. In addition, the working relationship between schools is being enhanced to ensure that German continues to be firmly established as a foreign language in national education systems. We want to build up active and long-term links to Germany and encourage the schools, their teaching staff and pupils to engage in an open exchange of ideas and work together. The initiative will therefore support many schools by offering a diversified programme.
Along with additional educational measures, the initiative will help to ensure qualifications on a sustainable basis for both pupils and teachers. The initiative will therefore expand the capabilities of young people to study in Germany and in their subsequent professional careers. For alumni of German schools abroad and partner schools, the number of full scholarships to study in Germany will be doubled. The International Award Winners Programme will enable even more foreign students to spend several weeks in Germany to experience the country for themselves in person.
