The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institution operational worldwide.It promotes the study of German abroad and encourage international cultural exchange. Furthermore it fosters knowledge about Germany by providing information on its culture, society and politics. The educational and training products enable mobility in an international learning community.With the network of Goethe-Instituts, Goethe Centres, cultural societies, reading rooms and exam and language learning centres it has played a central role in the cultural and educational policies of Germany for over 60 years.