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Why do language schools and teachers in India need to be GBS-certified?
The quality of German courses in India can vary greatly. While some institutions offer excellent programs, many suffer from poor standards. The schools primarily employ former students of German levels B1/B2/C2.
In Germany, too, native-speaking teachers require DAF/DAZ/BAMF certification to teach German. There are no official examinations for language schools in India, so poor teachers are often hired. GBS, an international language school from Germany, works with our experienced language experts to assess the quality and actual teaching competence of the language school and its teachers in India.
According to thorough qualitative analyses and an audit, we provide them the required certification, approval, and recognition. Through our teacher training program, we make sure that students learn from the best institute and the best teacher.
Get your language school GBS-verified
- We verify the competence of the teacher
- We will help you in hiring the best teacher
We verify the competence of the teacher
- Our German expert from Germany will visit your school
We will bring the best German teaching practice to your school
- We will provide the necessary training to your German teacher
- We conduct regular audits, quality controls, and evaluations of German teachers.
The six most common reasons for the poor quality of German teaching in India
In India, the lack of standardized, widely recognized certifications for German language teachers (like DaF/DaZ or BAMF qualifications in Germany) stems from several systemic and cultural factors. Here’s why most Indian German teachers aren’t certified to the same rigorous standards:
1. No Mandatory Certification System
In India, there’s no government or regulatory body enforcing such standards. Anyone can teach German, even with minimal qualifications.
In Germany, teachers of German as a foreign language (Deutsch als Fremdsprache, DaF) require certifications like:
DaF/DaZ (from institutions like Goethe-Institut, Universität Leipzig, or telc).
BAMF-approved training (for integration courses).
2. Profit-Driven Language Institutes
Private language schools cut costs by hiring:
Ex-students (who passed B1/B2 but lack teaching skills).
Non-native speakers with weak pronunciation.
They prioritize business over quality, unlike Germany’s regulated language schools.
3. No Consequences for Poor Teaching
In Germany, unqualified teachers get rejected by BAMF or integration courses.
In India, no authority audits language schools, so bad teachers keep getting hired.
4. Misconception: “Knowing German = Can Teach It”
Many Indian teachers assume passing B2/C1 exams makes them qualified, but teaching requires pedagogical training (lesson planning, error correction, phonetics).
In Germany, even native speakers need a DaF certification to teach.
5. Lack of German Teacher Hiring Experts
German teachers are hired solely based on their B1/B2/C1 language skills and not on their actual ability to teach German.
Most German school owners in India cannot speak German themselves
6. Lack of Incentives for Teachers
German teaching in India is low-paying (₹15,000–30,000/month in most institutes).
Certified teachers often switch careers (translators, corporate trainers) for better salaries.