Culture, Education and Sport

Ballett in der Staatsoper Berlin Enlarge image (© picture-alliance/ ZB) Discover the rich diversity of German culture and be informed on current events.

On the pages of the cultural section you will not only find topics of cultural interest but also detailed information on the possibilities of studying and otherwise furthering your education in Germany.

Bilateral Cultural Relations

The cultural relations between Namibia and Germany are rooted in the mutual history and are based on the Cultural Agreement of 5 June 1991. As a lively pillar, they complement political relations and development co-operation.

Humboldt Universität

Study in Germany

Germany is an increasingly attractive study destination since international qualifications such as Bachelor and Master degrees are offered, as well as courses taught in English and a system which make...

Deutsch lernen

Why learn German?

German is the language most spoken by native speakers in Europe. German is one of three working languages in the European Union. Namibia has strong economic links with the German speaking part of Europe. Many partners of Namibian companies are small and medium sized enterprises in Germany. Speaking German makes doing business with them easier. The German media scene is the most diverse in Europe. Many radio and television programmes can be received in Namibia via satellite. German universities offer wide-ranging opportunities for study. By speaking German you can get to know Germany in depth: history, culture, cities, religions  - but most importantly: the people!

Austauschschüler in Deutschland

School and Youth Exchange

Exchange programmes and school partnerships promote cross-border mobility of young people, understanding for each other as well as tolerance and open-mindedness.  In exchange of this kind, pupils gain...

Education, vocational and further training

Germany is 'das Land der Ideen' - the land of ideas. Education, the sciences and research play a major role. Germany is a competent partner when it comes to vocational training and advanced education.

Joe Lovano beim JazzBaltica 2005

Cultural life in Germany

Cultural life in Germany is varied and exciting - why not discover it for yourself!

German Bundesliga

All the top news from the German Bundesliga at a glance: fixtures, results, clubs, players and much more.

Culture, Education and Sport

Bücher

"Schools: Partners for the Future" initiative

PASCH - Partner School Initiative

Education creates prospects – multilingualism opens new horizons. At our partner schools abroad we not only desire to provide students with access to our language and education system, we also want to generate interest in and understanding for one another. More details on the "Schools: Partners for the Future" initiative are available here:

PASCH in Namibia

Afrikanische Schülerin

At present there are are four official partner schools of the Federal Republic of Germany in Namibia: the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule, the Delta Oberschule Windhoek, the Namib High School Swakopmund and the Martin Luther High School Okombahe.

IFA - Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations

IFA - Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen

The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations, ifa) is an organization operating worldwide to promote artistic exchange and dialogue between civil societies and to provide information about foreign cultural policy.

German Culture International (DKI)

DKI - Deutsche Kultur International

Portal for Foreign Cultural Relations.

UNESCO World Heritage Deutschland e.V.

The list of UNESCO-world heritage sites consists of outstanding testimonies to the history of mankind and of nature: silent but eloquent witnesses to magnificent cultural achievements and natural phenomena.